firm. TtffiSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1864. j ; The last Resort. By making but a moderate proposition toward the arming and freedom of the slaves, Jkfferson Davis has shown his customary tact. .As it proves, the hint he has given to the rebel Congress is just suf ficient to awaken the opposition of what are called Southern Conservatives, without actually irritating them; and on the other hand, it is a spur to all those who are ap parently of more radical opinion than DaviS, and think that the Confederacy is desperate enough to use any means what ever for its preservation. In the former class are the people of North Carolina, who desire peace, and are not altogether un willing to accept the Union; the Georgians, who arc jealous of the encroachments of the Confederacy, if not tired of the war, and the original fire-eaters, precipitators, and inveterate slaveholders, like Mr. Barn well Rhktt and the South Carolina gentry, who maintain at least the honor of aristo cratic robbers in being true to their origi- nal profession —that the rebellion was be gun in defence of slavery. How, there fore, is it possible to use-emancipation as a weapon ? and how still more absurd to make the slave fight to preserve his shack les? but wbat insanity and shame to make him free! The other class is confined to Virginia and the military centres South. It numbers, probably, the whole rebel Ca binet, the great body of the Richmond of ficials, and the most prominent and active military leaders of the rebellion. Of these two great forces, it is difficult to tell which is the larger. But it is easy to say which is the more desperate, the more determined, and the stronger. The message of Governor Smith, of Vir ginia—which we suppose has been only a reserved arrow in the quiver of Jefferson DAvrs—is an acquisition to the latter side. Mr. Smith explores the new idea to its extreme, and favors it broadly, from a multiplicity of reasons, summed up in the devouring one of desperation. This mes sage aids the argument of Davis by proving the weakness of the Confederacy; and nowhere need we look for greater proof. “Our free negroes,’* says Mr. Smith, “ are very disorderly ; many of them doubtless disloyal. They are found co-operating with the enemy, and occasionally indulging in the utte rance of treasonable sentiments against our fellow-citizens.” This we could corroborate by stacks of testimony from those who have visited the rebellion as captives or victors. But it seems an omi nous and fearful overture to play before the aiming of the blacks, spite of the counter terrors of discipline so delicately suggested by the military advocates of Mr. Davis’ plan. Ml admirari is the motto which we should place over the rebellion; and, in deed, we have no reason to be surprised in the face of the following : ‘•Under every disadvantage, the war has been protracted deep into Its fourth year, and we find ourselves looking around for material to enlarge our armies. Whence Is It to oome 1 The laws of ■natural accretion will not furnish a sufficient supply of mm. Foreign countries are, In effeot, closed against ns. Recruiting from prisoners we capture will not, except to a limited extend supply our wants ; and public attention naturally turns to our own slaves as a ready and abundant stock from which to ■draw. This policy, however, has given rise togreaf diversity of opinion. Some oonsider it as giving up the Institution of slavery. Others declare that to put our slaves In the rjnks will drive ourfellow ditlzens from them, and diffuse dissatisfaction throughout the country. In reply, It is said that this policy will effectually silence the clamor of the poor man about this being a rich man’s war; that there Is no purpose to mingle two races in the same ranks, and that there eannot be a reasonable objec tion to fighting the enemy’s, negroes with our own; that, as to the abandonment of slavery, it is already proclaimed to be at an end by the enemy, and wIU undoubtedly be so if we are subjugated; and that, making It aid In our defence will Improve the chance of preserving it.” This logic is a graphic admission that, •without the help of the siayea, to rivet ■whose fetters the rebellion was undertaken, the Confederacy wiU be ruined and dissi pated. Governor Smith has searched in vain to find an alternative ; every expe dient has been handled’to disuse, and all the lumber of the Confederacy overhauled to find a hidden recruit. The Confede racy has overgrown itself, and grown itself out, and the land is drained to barrenness. At last it became a public virtue to beg, bleed, or starve treason out of the thin, di luted blood of a foreign-born captive in some deadly jail of the Confederacy. With the choice of death’s door or the rebel army, a few sickly recruits were tortured from the Andersonville charnel-house. But the sup ply there, poor as it must always have been, failed shamefully. After robbing “the cradle and the grave,”-the rebel recruiting agents inuat have been mortified to find them selves resisted by Yankee skeletons. Go vernor Smith’s despair 3s cruelly true: “ The laws of natural accretion will not furnish a sufficient supply of men.” It is no con solation, but the last and worst necessity of disgrace to the Southern self-love,-that it is yet able to lay hands upon the living. The negro, more sacred than the cradle or the grave, is the Afreet whom most it fears. A good genius to the North, he may prove a demon to the South. But Governor Smith thinks that the Confede racy has arnved at that desperate stage ■when, for good or ill, the demon must be summoned. We have no faith either in the fear or the courage of the Confederacy to try the measure, of arming the blacks. If the re bellion is past all other hope } it seems to us that it is past its necessity. The worst of the blacks may make good rebel sol diers after a fashion, and according to the pattern presented by the lawless ruffians who have ravaged the South far more deeply and widely than the legions of Shebmah or Grant. But how long will the cohesion o Eplunder asdlicense keep those to gether who really desire' to be free ? Even the forced enmity which afflicts combatants like blindness cannot blind Mm to the eter nal issue. The rebels are as slavery has made them, and the picture is terrible enough; but what if a portion of the blacks should become as the rebels would make them? In such a case a ten-fold curse would be laid upon the South by its own hand, and the slave— imitating the worst excesserof Ms masters—would become a scourge greater than pandour or gueril la. But what if such a force should be turned upon ourselves f In the ■first place, we do not tMnk that the rebel lion dares to try it, and, in the*event of its trial upon any large scale, we have equal resources to meet it, and more to gain by its failure than to lose by its success. The South, fearful but ignorant of the real nature of a material permitted to remain so long idle, may call 200,000 Blaves to its assistance, but we may appeal to them also. This was the great danger at the outßet of the war; it is not less a danger now. We have the convincing statement of Governor Smith that “the free ne groes are disloyal,” and we need little more to indidate -the natural tendency of the blacks against slavery. Arm two' hundred thousand of these born disloyalists, and even the master' will be convinced of the capacity of the negro for freedom. Probably there is no class in the world who have a poorer comprehension of the blacks than their masters. The slave holder feaTS the worst of Ms slaves, but does not understand his best. Only Ms evil nature can be employed in military aid of the rebellion, and such an aid can only spread the area of its ruin. His better part will seek for freedotu among the free. Tailing or succeeding in this, he will turn his weapon upon his employers. We cannot answer for the accurate truth of these speculations, as it is impossible to predict nature or the future. So much, at least, seems revealed by the doubts passing In the minds of the Confederacy. The capacity of the slave to be a soldier Is at last recognized by Jefferson Davis him self; hut it is not so sure that he will make a good soldier for the South. All the reasons which Governor Smith presents in favor of the experiment will be taken as arguments for the fears of those who oppose it. Distressing it must be to the rebel leaders to reflect thait, owing to the bullet and ball which have spared the negro, the blacks of the South are now hardly inferior to the whites in numbers. But a graver thought to Messrs. Davts and Benjamin is the question of killing them off. We repeat that the reputed President of the Confederacy has shown a prudent dis crimination in making but a moderate de mand for the arming of the blacks? Know ing well that they cannot prove serviceable as garrisons to protect the property of their masters, in place of “ the conscript hunters” posted throughout the South, he calls for them to perform engineer ser vice in place of the veterans in the field. This is a modest requisition, but it is all that can be granted: Military ambition has absorbed nearly all the principle as well as power of the South; but there is still left, in such States as North Carolina and Georgia, the “reserved right” to secede even from Secession. The enlistment of slaves upon the side of the rebels should, if possible, have begun qgriier in the war. To- day, Gov. Smith asks, “ Has the time come ?” and Sherman is marching upon Savannah. Such a time could never come—-we might answer—*or is already past. Such a necessity is death. Lord Lyons. The departure of Lord Lyons from this*, country is much to be regretted at this ' time. The sale of his furniture, wines, &c., would imply that he has no purpose of returning to Washington. Indeed, the Scottish American openly declares that he “has been suffering for many months from brain disease; that he has not improved in health since he was first attacked with Ms fearful complaint; that he goes to England never to return, and that Ms successor will be named in a few weeks, and that it is generally understood that the Hon Wm. Stuart, who has had a long experience at the Washington Legation, both as Secre tary and Charge d'Affaires, will succeed to the vacant post.” . '' .• Lord Lyons was little more than forty years old when, six years ago, he suc ceeded Lord Napier as British Ambassa dor to Young as he was, at that time, for such an important and re sponsible position, he had then been nearly twenty years engaged in the diplomatic service of Ms country. His course here has been distinguished by moderation, judgment, tact, and courtesy. Three years ago, in the affair of the Trent, he eminent; ly exhibited these good qualities, and. amid very trying circumstances, Ms friendly relations with Mr. Seward have ne ver been interrupted. On one occasion only did Lord Lyons appear to deviate from the line of neutrality laid down for him by his Government, and traversed by himself. This was when he listened to the so-called Peace party at New York, who wanted him to take part in an attempt to close the war by means of foreign interven tion. He transmitted a report of this inter view to Lord Bussell, who did not hesi tate to mention it in public, and, for a time, Lord Ltons lay under the imputation of having lent himself to aid the views of the enemies of the Union and the Government. After a time the cloud passed away, and it was generally admitted that he had com mitted only an error of judgment, at most. Lord Lyons carries with Mm, to his native land, general respect for Ms talents, admi ration of his tact, and good wishes for the restoration of Ms health. A communication in another column justly directs the attention of the benevo lent to the families of soldiers, and the au thor, a well-known clergyman, plainly shows that much of our kindness has been misdirected, The question is not whether our gallant soldiers deserve to have Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners pro vided for them by general contribution, but whether it is right to spend so much money for a festival, while thou sands of women and children are working - and wanting in our own city. Our soldiers are not in want of ftood food and plenty of it, and though they would a few thousand turkeys as'a luxu ry, they do not ask such a gift as a neces sity. "We trust that if any general contri bution to provide turkeys for the army is contemplated it will be abandoned. Let individuals do what they please for theft relatives and friends in the army, but it must be remembered that there will be no happy Christmas for some of our sol diers unless they know that their families are cared for. Historical Society of Pennsylvania,—To morrow evening, Colonel W. w. H. Davis, of Doylestown, will read before this Soelety a paper on tho Siege of Morris Island, South Carolina, and afterwards present to the Soelety the model of “ The Swamp Angel,” which was on exhibition, In tho Arms and Trophies tho Sanitary Commission Central Fair, last summer. As there ,1b an Impression that the rooms of the Historical So oiety are opened only occasionally, wo may Btate that the hall Is open dally, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M., ana on Monday evening firom 8 o’clock. Those who feel an interest In historical matters, whether members or not, are always welcome. A desire has been ex pressed that the hall should be opened the greater part of every day, as Is customary In other His torical societies, and It is probable that this will be carried Into effect ere long. Few of our fellow oitizens are aware how large and valuable Is the Society’s library, how extensive its collection of relies, and how Interesting Is Its Gallery of Paint togs. . Tub Albion Society.—The annual dinner or this national society will take plaee to-day, Frede rick Fairthoroe, Esq., president of the body, in the chair. Public Entertainments. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT.— Mr. John FlOOd, an actor who is well known to the habitues of the Chestnut-street Theatre, will receive a benefit on Wednesday afternoon, la which a grand combina tion or actors from Mr. Ford’s company at the Aca demy, and all our theatres, will appear. The per* formance will be assisted by minstrels from Cara* cross & Dlxey’s company, and the Chestnut street Opera House. The great bIU whioh is offered upon the occasion should be a. sufficient attraction to fill all the available space In the Chest nut-street Theatre, where the affair Is to come off. The performance will commence with the celebrated trial scene from the “Merchant of Venlee,” In which Messrs. John McCullough, Lewis Baker, Owen Marlowe, E. L. Tilton, and others, will sustain the characters; after which Mr. Carden will give a humorous recitation, and Miss O-ermon will sing a favorite ballad. This will be followed by the screen scene from the " School for Scandal,” In which Messrs. Griffiths, Mordaunfr, Herne, Ward, and Alexlna Fisher Baker will appear. Songs and ballads will then diversify the performance, which will conclude with the fifth net of “Richard the Third.” The hump-backed tyrant will be repre sented by Stnait Bobson, and the Earl of Elohmond by Hemple. Mr. Flood, we understand, is, now lying in a very low state, from which ho may never recover, and it Is to aid him in his melancholy condition that this benefit is so kindly proffered. We trust that all to hrhose enjoyment Mr. Flood has contributed wili consider it not only a pleasure but a duty to con tribute the mite which is now ashed of them for his comfort. An OB- street Theatre.—Mr. Clarke, last night, appeared in the “ Knights of the Bound Table,” and as Jack Humphries in the capital farce or “Turning the Tables.” To-night he repeats both Characters. Mr. Clarke’s engagement Is not a re markable success, for tSe excellent reason that for him to draw the largeßt houses of the season, to arouse the greatest laughter, and make the public at onoe regret and welcome every change of bill, is now a mere matter of conrse. The best comedian on onr stage, he ceuld hardly do less. The Classical Matinee, to be given at 3 P. M. on Wednesday (to-morrow), at the Assembly Build ings, will be of high interest and valne to all lovers or thought, skili, and beauty In mnslo. The pro gramme ranges through the finest works of the old and modern masters, with ample .variety to please the mood of every listener. Already the Classical Quintette has become extremely popular, and, with, it, good music and fine instrumental performance are increasing the knowledge, taste, and numbers of the friends of true music. National Circus— Notwithstanding the ex tremely cold temperature of the weather last eve ning, the great National Circus was well filled. Young Nlcolo, the wonderful performer on the dying trapeze, was received with immense applause. To accomplish his great feat requires dexterity, strength, grace, and mathematical precision. Those of our cltizenß who saw something like the same performance at the Academy of Music, several years form am Idea of the part which young Nlcolo takes so conspicuously. The entire troupe is composed of the best acrobats, gymnasts, and eques trians known in the profession. Mrs. Warner has made the circus one of the most popular places of amusement in Philadelphia. It certainly Is the best-regulateif establishment of the kind that has been in our city for many years. LARGE Positive Sale of Boots, Shoes, Bro gans, Absiy Goods, Teavbllinq Bags, &.O.—The early attention of purchasers is requested to the large assortment of boots, shoes, hrogans, &c., em bracing samples of 1,100 packages of flrßt-olass sea sonable goods, of olty and Eastern manufacture, to be peremptorily sold, by catalogue, on four months’ credit, commencing this rooming at 10. o’olook,' by John B. Myers & Co., auctioneers, Nos. m and 234 Market street. THE WAR. GENERAL FOSTER CO-OPERATINC WITH SHERMAN. THE POCOTAHOO RAILROAD BRIIHJK DKBTROFED, COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON CUT. SHERMAN EXPECTED TO REACH jgA- VANKAH TO-MORROW. ■Nic P.Morniot6sance to Hatoher’slluii a success. NOTHING POSITIVE HEARD PROM WARREN. HEAVY FIGHTING HEAR MURFREESBORO GENERAL GRANT’S ARMY. DETAILS OF THE REOOHNOISSANCB TO HATCH aii's BUN—WABKEH’S ADVANCE. Headquabtebs of the Abut of the Po tomac, Deo. 10.— The demonstration made fester day towards Hatcher’s' Ran, by a division of the 2d Corps and eome cavalry, did not result In bring ing on an engagement, with the exception of a skirmish at the orossing on Vaughan road, and another in the afternoon near the Armstrong house. No fighting of consequence took place, the rebels falUng back as our troops advanced. The object of the move was evidently to keep them from sending a foroe to Intercept General Warren, and Is believed to have been suoeessfnl. Our loss in tho affair amounted to abont 126 In killed and wounded. At 2 o’clock this afternoon the command was or dered to return, and to-night the troops are back In their old camps. Nothing positive has yet been heard from Warren. Rumor has it that he had a fight at Jarrett’s Sta tion, on tho Weldon road, in which he gained a vlotory and was pursuing theenemy. THE TKOOra BUKFBBINO FROM SEVERE WEATHER. The troops suffered much last night from ohange In the weather. Yesterday afternoon a severe storm of hall, rain, and snow set In, freezing keenly. This morning the entire country was covered with a sheet of Ice, and the air Is still quite odd. To-night it is raining, and the roads are In a very bad condi tion. „ It is believed that General Warren will have no difficulty In reaching his destination, notwithstand ing the ohange of weather. SIIEHMAN. SHERMAN TWENTY-FIVE HIDES FROM SAVANNAH. A despatch from City Point, dated December 11, says that the latest news contained In the Richmond papers of yesterday, Deoember 10, from Sherman, says that on the Tth Instant he was east of the Ogechee, twenty-five miles from Savannah, moving on that place. On the 6th he had marohed Ms army eighteen miles. AN ARRIVAL DIRECT FROM SHERMAN—SAVANNAH PROBABLY ALREADY CONFRONTED BY SKEE- The Donegal* {U. S. steamer,) arrived at the navy yard yesterday afternoon, direct from Port Royal. She sailed on the Tth, towing the barkan tine Tilly Tan Name. She la commanded by acting Lieutenant W. H. West. She brings tidings that a joint naval and land expedition, under Admiral Dahlgren and General Foster, went from Beaufort up Broad river on Tuesday last, Deo. 6, to destroy the Pocotallgo bridge, on the railroad between 'Charleston and Sa vannah. The Donegal aceompanled,the expedition to Tllifancy Creek, but of course did not.further ao company the force. There were seven gunboats In the expedition, and, soon after reaching a proper position, fire was opened. A force was landed, and an action commenced, the full particulars of which have not reached ns; bnt before evening the Pocotallgo bridge was reached and destroyed. Our troops were then en trenched for such future operations as rplght be needed. The Donegal came down to Port Royal the same evening, and could not bring any details concerning the losses on either side; bnt of the guo oess of the grand object of the expedition there is expressed no doubt. When the Donegal left to come down Broad river, on the evening of the 6th, shells were seen flying and exploding, indicating that our forceß were de termined to drive tho enemy out of any position they might have taken after being driven firom the bridge. General Foster’s scouts had communicated with General Sherman’s forees, wMeh were march ing on Savannah. The belief was that Sherman would be In Savannah on Wednesday next, the 14th Inst. The Pocotallgo bridge Is about thirty-five" miles from Savannah. It being destroyed, and Sherman having cut the other railroad communica tions, Savannhh cannot be reUeved.by reinforce ments Horn any point north of it. voyage of the Donegal had been very rough. Her log reports that on the night of the Bth a gale from the northeast, with a heavy sea running, made no headway. Next day the-gale'increased and blow firom northeast to southeast. Had to lie to all that day. At 9in the evening, lab, 33 deg. 20 north, long. 77 deg. 10 min., a terrific squaUof wind and rain, accompanied with a tremendous sea; parted both hawsers. In a few moments our tow was out of sight; It being so thick could not see fiity feet from ship. Still laying to, ship and en gine laboring fearfully, seas boarded her fore and aft, aid filled every place with water. Upper works working badly and top rails smashed. Oould not cook anything; coppers upset and scalded cooks. Towards morning of'the loth the wind shifted to southwest. The barkantlhe had good masts and sails, and with the wind lair will have no difficulty in getting North. The Donegal went with the expedition up Broad- river and Tlllifany Creek. Reports the capture of the Savannah and Charleston Railroad bridge by the naval and army forces; loss not, known when we left. The Donegal ’ came In past Cape Henlopen Sunday, 11th, P. Iff. Thermometer 48; wind strong from northwest, At -8 P.' M. It blew a perfeot hurricane, with heavy sea. thermometer fell to 16. Tore the trysails from tho ’mast; called watch to secure them; difficult work, and some of them came down frozen. Had to bring portions of the watch below, In tho officers’ quarters, to warm and restore them. Ship with full steam making bnt two knots against sea. The Delaware pilot says he never saw such a sea or wind before in the bay in his twenty-fonr years’ experience,” DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTHWEST. NEEDED CHANGES WBOUORT IK LOUISIANA— BAN QUET AT ALEXANDRIA. New York, Deo. 12.—The following letter from Morganzia, La., dated December 2, has besn re ceived, via the Misslssippijrlver: Matters are assuming shape all {dong the river. Generals Dana and Washburne are Infusing energy and decision into the movements on the east side. General Reynolds relieves General Steele In the Department of Arkansas. General Dllman has relieved General Lawler of the chief command at Morganzia, and a marvellous change has been wrought in a few days. Morganzia. seems to have been a mere station to supply rebel dom with needful articles rather than a military post, and the rebels were accustomed to pass in and out at will. All this has changed. GeneralUUmanhas closed ihe lines, and the camps and works have now as sumed the aspect and deoislon of a military post. Troops are moving to and fro, but their destination Is contraband. General Buckner and Prince de Pollgnae had a grand dinner given to them a week ago by the citi zens of Alexandria, and confusion to the Union and Old Abe was drunk In flowing bowls. The Mississippi and Red rivers are both very high. RUMORS OF AN ADVANOB ON MEMPHIS—A SLAUGH TER OF NEGRO SOLDIERS. St. Louis, Dec. 11. —The Republican publishes a special despatch irom Cairo, which says that consi derable excitement existed at Memphis on the 9th Inst., in consequence of a report that Beauregard was marching on Fort Pillow with astrong force and heavy guns, supposed to be intended to be used for the blockade of the river. Osceola has been occupied by a small force of rebels. A party of about twenty.five rebels recently ap peared on the river bank opposite Memphis, waving their hats and hurrahing for Jeff Davis lustily. A force of about ISO negroes were Bent on board a steamer, which landed about a mile lower down the river, and when they filed out on shore the rebels broke and ran, apparently in the greatest conster nation. pursued by the negroes, until they oame to a thick, bushy place, where the rebels had a large foroe secreted, who suddenly rose and flred on the negroes. The latter fled, hotly pursued and slaugh tered at a dreadful rate by the rebels. A number rußhedlctp the river and were drowned. One report says-that only seven negroes returned, whlie another Bays that none got back. EXPLOSION OF A STEAMER—SEVENTY MEN HILLED, WOUNDED, AND MIBSING. St. Louis, Deo. 11.—The steamer Marla, Erom St. Louis for Cairo, exploded at Carondelet, six miles below St. Louis, early this morning. The pilots, clerks, and other employees of the boat, say that she was lying without steam in the boilers when the explosion took place on the larboard Bide, the ex plosion going upward, and making a hole In the boiler deck, througb-whieh several persons foil. They say the explosion may have been caused by a box of ammunition In the hold. There were 80 soldiers of the 3d and 4th lowa and 10th Wisoonsin Cavalry, with IST horses and mules on board. The soldiers positively say that the ex plosion was caused by the Insufficiency of water In the boiler which “burst. The boat was cast loose, grounded on the bar, and was entirely consumed by fire. All the horseß and muleß were lost. It is reported that 25 men were killed, 30 wounded, and 12 missing. The soldiers lost everything. The boat was entirely new, and valued at $40,000. DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, CAPTURE OF A TRANSPORT—SHE IS ÜBSD BY THE REBELS AS A PERRY BOAT. CAIRO, Dec. 9. —The rebels, under Genoral Lyon, captured the Government transport Thomas E. Tutt, at Cumberland City, on the Cumberland river, twenty miles above Fort Donelson, and used her for crossing the river on the march into Ken tucky. The force is estimated at 4,0(0. The steam er waß loaded,with Government forage, and was bnrned to the' water’s edge after the rebels had crossed. DESTRUCTION OF RAILROADS NEAR MURFREESBORO —BLOCEBOUSES CAPTURED—THE FIGHTING NEAR MURFREESBORO—OJHB REBELS OCOUPY THE TOWN -BUT ARE DRIVEN OUT. * Nashville, Dec. 12—p, M.—Official reports have just been received from General Rousseau, at Mur freesboro, concerning: the recent battle, The railroad south of Murfreesboro is believed to be uninjured, as also the road between Murfreesboro and Orville creek. Five miles north from there to Orville the road Is destroyed. Blockhouses §. and 6 were abandoned by their gar* rlsons, the enemy surrounding them, but theybrave iy fought their way out and reached Murfreesboro without loss. On Sunday, at four F. M., the blookheuee at Or- THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1564. ? Tills Creek was attacked by General Bates' rebel division, with a battery of artillery, Seventy four shots were fired at it, doing, however, no da mug*. The afternoon threo regiments, with a sec tion of artillery, went from Murfreesboro, under General Mllroy. The enemy's strength was un known, but our troops attacked and routed them. Our loss was four hilled and forty wounded. The enemy’s loss la unknown. Night coming*, our foroes retired Into the fbrt. . TW On Monday last the enemy were reinforced by two brigades of Infantry and 2,500 cavalry under Forrest In person. During Tuesday and Wednes day the enemy demonstrated against the fort at Murfreesboro and the town, coming up within one mile of the fort and skirmishing heavily. On Wednesday the enemy's Infantry moved to Wilkinson’s pike, about one mile and a quarter northwest of the fortress, near where Negley’s com mand was formed at the battle of Stone river. Seven regiments and a battery were sent out on the Salem pike, where they encountered the enemy near Wilkinson’s pike, entrenched behind breastworks of logs and rails. They were attaoked and utterly routed, being driven off In great ponfu slon, Forrest’s cavalry making a race against time, In their hurry to escape. Outlosb in this engage ment was so killed and 175 wounded. The enemy's loss largely exceeded ours. In this fight we cap tured 207 prisoners, Including; 18 commissioned offioers. Two guns (12-pounder Aapoleons) were also taken by us, and are now In position on the fort. Just previous to General Mflroy’s attaokon the rebels, Buford’s division of cavalry attaoked Mur freesboro and entered the town, shelling it fiercely and destroying many houses. General Rousseau, with one regiment of Infantry and artillery, drove the enemy out of the town. In those encounters the rebels were In every Instance badly whipped, aid have not made their appearance since. Our troops arc highly complimented by Gen. Bousseau for un flinching bravery and courage. General B. ,S. Granger is reported all right at Stevenson, Ala bama. The rebel prisoners report the following loss in their generals at the late battle at Franklin: Killed, Major General Cleburne, Brigadier Gene ral Gist, Brigadier General Strahols, Brigadier General Adams, Brigadier Genera! Carter, Bri gadier General Branberry, and three' others wounded. It was believed In Murfreesboro that General Bates was killed on the 7th Inst. The weather is exceedingly cold and no new-movements are reported. Persons from the rebel lines 'report intense suffer ing among the troops. All the earpets have been taken up in the whole neighborhood and made into blankets. _ Amongst those who are entertaining rebel gene ral officers, by force or pleasure, are General Hard ing and Mrs. A. Y, Brown. . A report seems to be gaining ground that the Tennesseans In Hood’s army are willing to fight here, but will not again leave the State. Sympa thisers say Hood got worsted at Franklin on account of bis lack of artillery and ammunition. Notwithstanding the cold weather our soldiers do not suffer muoh. They are all well clothed, and have a good supply of blankets and tents. - i SOUTH C&SOMHi,- UNION SBNTIMBNT— BBPARATB STATU ACTION NOB PEACE RECOMMENDED. Nbwbbbn, N. 0., Dee. B.—Kefugees from' the enemy’s lines state that some of the opposition papers intimate that Sherman’s Infantry captured Augusta, Milledgevffle, and Mason, while the rebel papers, which claim to speak officially, deny that he had made any suoh progress. The departure of the rebel troops to Georgia leaves North Carolina nearly destitute of an armed torce - . » me The Opposition papers speak of Sherman’s j^ejr taklng/as unparalleled In history, and Intimate that he will doubtless sweep everything before him, and plant his victorious standard on the coast. The re-election of Lincoln, with Sherman’s prospect of success, is a new incentive to the Opposition pa pers, which' are now fearlessly advocating imme diate steps for a cessation of hostilities, and the ac ceptance of such-terms as the Federal Government may feel disposed to grant. The recent bold steps taken to this 'end by the delegation In the rebel Congress are sustained bya large majorltyof.the people, who are sending their letters or approval to these representatives, who are urged to withdraw In a body from Bldhmond, and to North Carolina and assist, in the movement of separate State action for peace. The North Carolina papers say Sherman’s ca valry had captured Mlllen, and doubtless had libe rated the Yankee prisoners, and were mbrcirfngpn 3' a place of still greater importance. Secretary Fessenden. gives notice of the readi ness of the Treasury Department to redeem on pre sentation, by payment In lawful money or- by con version Into bonds, as authorised by law, the -|hree years treasury notes, bearing Interest at the rate of. seven and three-tenths per cent., issued under the act of July 17th,1861. Interest will cease on all snah trea sury notes not so presented after three months from this date, at which time, underthe law, fha fight of conversion ceases. Holders, therefore, will govern themselves accordingly. - CONFORMATION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL SPEED. ■ I'-vSfes-ii '• The Hon. Jakes Speed was confirmed to-day by the Senate, in executive session, as‘Attofig»y Gene ral of the United states. . ' THE BANKRUPTCY BILL. The bill for a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States, which passed in the House to-day, Is the same that was.perfected to wards the close of the former session of Congress, after being patiently considered by the &leqfcpoin mittee on,the subject. It, has yet to be aoted on by the Senate, ~ There was a crowd of ladies and gentlemen In the Supremo Court room this moftdng to see Chief Jus tice Ghask take his seat for the first time, hat they were disappointed, that gentleman not having yet] It is said, been qualified. The standing committees of the House remain aS they were during the last session, with the exception of two change s In the Committee of Ways mid HCeanS. As now constituted, It stands Messrs. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, chairman; Morrill, of Vermont; Pendleton, of Ohio ; Littlejohn, of New York; Hooper, of Massachusetts; Mallory, of Kentucky; Blow, of Missouri; Kasson, of lowa, and Pruyn, of New York. - . . There Is also one change in Jhe Committee on the Rebellious States, which is now Messrs. Davis, of Maryland, chairman j Massa chusetts ; J. G, Allen, of Illinois; Jos. M. Ashley, of Ohio; Davis, of New York; Holman, of Indiana; Smlthers, of "Delaware; Blow, or Missouri, and English, of Connecticut. Dwight Townsend, of New Yorffeis appointed a member of the Committee on a Uniform System of Coinage. The above are the only changes from last session, occasioned by the resignatloiTot Messrs. Stebblns and Fenton. . - xmUIH CONGRESS—-Second Session. SENATE. ’ ■ The President of the Senate pro tern,., Mr. WAD?, presented the petition of thirty* six lawyers practising in the Supreme Court of the District, ashing that ihej he allowed to employ a phonograph er. Referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. Mr. SIMEB presented two private claims, which were referred to the Committee on Kaval Affairs. Private petitions were presented bj Messrs, DOOLIT TLE and JOHNSON. ' •*"’ AN INTERNATIONAL PEACE CONGRESS. Hr. JOHNS OK presented the memorial of William Cornell Jewett, praying for the favor of Congress to an international just tribunal to decide upon the points at issue in the present war. ' . , Mr. Johnson said the-Senate might <Uijas it pleased with the above, either refer itorlaj it on the table. _ Mr. SIJMBER, of Massachusetts, moved that.it belaid on. the table, which, was agreed to. REDUCTION OP THE DUTY ON PAPER. Mr. SHBRMAN, of Ohio, petition from the members of the Associated Press, asking for.a re duction of the duty on impor ed paper, which was re ferred to she Committee of Finance. i. SOLDIERS ASKING THEIR DISCHARGE. Mr. HaRLAK, of lowa, presented the petition of citizens of lowa, asking to be discharged at the expira tion of the term <ff service of the regiment m which they enlisted. Referred to the Committee on Military Affaire. ENLARGEMENT OP THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Mr. FOOT, of Torment, from the Committee on Pubho buildings, offered the House joint resolution, which was passed, authorizing the Secretory of the Navy to expend money out of the contingent fund of the Navy Department to enlarge the Navy Department building. Mr. WILSON, of Massachusetts, -presented the peti tion of Major General Weitzel and 470 other officere.of. the 18th Army Corps, praying. Congress to increase the pay proper of army officers $2O tot month, and to fix the commutation price of the ration at 90 cents, instead of 30 cent*, as at present, and to allow pay for servants of $l6 per month. Mr. Wilson said that the price of provisions had more thaw doubled since the com inducement of the war, which made it vsrv hard for army office! s, especially for the line officers, and captains and lieutenants were with difficulty enabled io supporttbeneelveß, owing to the great nee in the price of provisions and clothing. The condition of the Treasury made it very difficult to increase the pay of these officers of the line, and he would commend the subject to the serious consideration of the Military Com mittee, tar whom he moved the reference of the peti tion. It was *o referred. ' Mr. "WILfcON. of Massachusetts, presented the peti tion of Colonel Higgins, praying for an amendment to the act of the last session limiting the increase of pay to those colored soldiers who were free on and before April 19,156 L It was referred to the Committee on Mi litary Affairs. Mr. DOOLITTLE, of Wisconsin, offered the follow ing, which, on his motion, was referred to the Commit tee of Finance: * > Resolved, That the Committee of Finance be instruct ed to inquire into the propriety of the immediate pas sacfrof an act to increase the revenue. First By an additional tax of one per cent, upon all gales of real and personal property, including also all bargains tor the sale of merchandise, produce, gold and silver coin, and stocks of every description. Second, By an additional tax of 26 per cent, upon the grots receipts to be added to the present rates of all nil road fares, including street railroads, steamboats, and ferries, to be collected by the companies or persons Mincing the same, for use of the Government; and that the said committee befurtl er instructed to in quire into the propriety of the passage of a law to pre vent the fouler expansion of the currency by the or ganization of any new banking associations, except where they may take the place of some existing State hank s; and that said committee be further instructed to inQuiie into the propriety of redeeming all the out standing. interest-bearing legal-tender note#, by Utnisg in their stead other notes in denominations not lejs than fifty dollars each, bearing a uniform Into rest,■'.from the first day of January In each year, of three sixty five (3.68) per pent, per annum, with cou pons attached, to be paid out and to be made legal tenders for their face with interest added. REFERENCE OF A PORTION OP THE PRESIDENT’S On motion of Mr. SUMNER it was ordered that so inuch of the President’s message as has reference to our foreign relatione bereftrredto the Committeeon Foreign Relations. Mr. RAMSAY, of Minnesota, introduced a bill to ex tend thetliuefor completing certain land grants to rail roads in Minnesota. Referred to the Committee on Pub lic Lands. INSTRUCTION OP AMERICAN DOTS AS SEAMEN. Hr. FABWELL, of Maine, introduced the following resolution, which was agreed to: - Resolved, That the Committeeon Commerce be in structed to inquire into the propriety of providing by law that vessels engaged in foreign trade shall employ or take on board American boys,.at least one lor every five hundred tons measurement. CONSOLIDATION OP COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. Also the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the Committee on Commerce be in structed to inquire Duo the propriety of consolidating the three great districts, and for providing that 11 censeu vessels -may trade to ports on the Atlantic and Gulf without a clearance and entry at the custom house, • s PEACE AND RECONSTRUCTION RESOLUTIONS. _ Mr.i DAVIS, of Kentucky, according to previous no tice, in troduced a aeries of resolutions for the reswratlon of peace, Union,etc. The resolutions propose a convea- BBPPBEINO AMONG TUB BEJIED TBOOPS. Washington, December 12, CONVERSION OF TREASURY NOTES. THE U. S. SUPREME • THE HOUSE COMMITTEES. PETITIONS, BUILDING. PETITION FOR INCREASE OP PAY. WATS OP INCREASING THE REVENUE, MESSAGE. RAILROAD LAND GRANTS. Km I */ uF ft,® as the agency by which these ends b® attained, and they then propose to refer to convention a« the basis of a the difficulties among the States numerous to the Constitution, arranged into eleven first proposes to form the rtinaL** New Hampshire, and Vermont into 255 ft® fft*? 8 Massachusetts, Rhode Island, ?FA c W ecticttt into one State, and the States of Mary one State ware * aa * Ekßtern Shore of Virginia into «®?nd provides that the offices of President and ®k®llbo filled alternatelyfrom free and Imt Jbol£ never at the same time, either I j?* v® * ree 07 ®inv« States, for the term of four years, nnntoat any person who may have once filled the offioe 0 nlvAvf n i “nil forever after be ineligible to it. provides that all the States, in the month of January next before the expiration of ft® Presidential term, shall present candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency, the free States kKLft® °® ce *, and the slave States for the Sks%. as ftyytnnvbe respectively entiled to one and the other office; and shall certify severally to the two 5f22? B sJ*i.® ol,BrBBe * and to the Supreme Court, the ft® P® 7B °n6 so chosen, and for which offioe tney have been chosen; and, on the first Monday in jf fteSupreme Court,in the presence shall select a President fromthe names which hare been certified for thosa offices; the Justices of the Su pwme Court to be Ineligible to anyother office. The fourth provides that the President shall have power to remove from office tfie a: heads of the Stats. Treamty, Navy, War, and Interior Departments, the Attorney General, and all diplomatic officers, and se cretaries of legation. All other civil officers except those who-hold office during good behavior, whom he is requited to nominate to the Senate, he may suspend from tieir office*. The fifth asserts an absolute right to the writ of habeas places and under all circumstances: to trial by jury according to the mode prescribed by the Constitution; the freedom of religious opinion and wor ship, of the press and of Bpeech; exemption from arbi w^fof;h«l^ 9 »1l&*u» Pi,rso?,s 40 lold and b9ar Sixth. That each State shall have exclusive right and power to establish within its own border in whatsab jects there shall be proparty, and all its local and domestic institutions, and to make all laws and regula tions concerning them Seventh. That private property shall not be taken for public property, and shall not be taken for public use except to subserve tome constitutional operation of the Government, nor until the owner shall nave received or secured to him, according to law, a full and fair com pensation. Eighth. That no military necessity shall originate or comer any power, except within the actual lines and to supply the ordinary military wants of each military force essential tp the public service, immediate or im pending, and to urgent as not to allow the delay which would be required for the action of the civil authorities, and to be exercised exclusively by the officer present and in com maud ot the forces in which it arises; the United States to be bound for full indemnity for ail damages arising from the exercise of the power. ' That no negro shall be a citizen, of the United States. ' MBASUIJBMBNT OF BBTTP TONNAGE. ■t ¥*z HARWELL, of Maine, introduced a bill to regu late the admeasurement of the tonnage of ships, and to '• prescribe the charges to the same. Referred to the Committee-on Commerce. . EXECUTIVE SESSION—ARMY. BUSINBSB, The Senate went into executive session, and re opened the doors in half an hour, when Mr. DOOLITTLE moved to refer the resolution of Mr. Powell, calling for the record of the commission in the case of General Payne, of Illinois, to the Military Com mittee. ■ Mr. POWELL demanded the yeas and nays. “ The resolution was referred—yeas 80. nays 8. .On motion of Mr HENDRICK 3, the Senate again went into executive session,, and at 4.30 P. M. ad journed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The SPEAKER laid before the House a letter from the Governor elect of New York, Mr Fenton, resigning his seat as a member from New York, to take effect on the 20th instant. He says he Bhallnot ret urn to Washing ton. VACANCIES FILLED. The SPEAKER announced the appointment of Mr. Pruyn.ofNewYork. and Mr. Littlejohn, of New York, to fill the vacancies on the Gommitiee of Ways and Keans, occasioned by .the resignation of Messrs. Fenton and Stebbins. . MB DUTY ON CIGARS. Mr. STEVENS, „of Pennsylvania, at the request of several gentlemen, and. in order to give a further op portunity to examine the bill giving a true construction and meaning to so much of the revenue act as refers to roe tax or duty on cigars, moved its postponement till Thursday next. Mr BROOK**, of New York, read a note from the president of the National Tobacco Association, asking a suspension of the consideration of that bill for two weeks, when the association will present a mode of taxation which, it is believed, will be satisfactory to the Government. Mr. STEVENS feared that Congress will not be in session at that time, as they may adjourn over the holidays. ' The question was postponed till 1 hursday. THE NAVY YARD QUESTION* The House proceeded to the consideration of the bill reported at the last session from the Committee on Na val Affaire, authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Navy to appoint a competent png necr to designate and survey the necessary amount of land, near*New London, Conn , for a navy-yard and depot for the con struction, docking, and repair of iron-elads and other nsval vessels. Mr. KELLEY, of Pennsylvania, at the last session had introduced a substitute; or the above, authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to 'accept from the city of Philadelphia the title io League Island, and, if said title be found perfect, establish thereon a navy yard and depot for the construction, d ockicg, and repair of iron- clads. He said it was not the policy of the Go vernment to increase the number of n*vy yards and stations. It had simply asked a recognition of anew age of iron vessels, propelled by steam, and to enlarge andfumith. such facilities as would m et the exigen cies'' of the times, the city of Philadelphia offered Lea* ue Island as a free gift; New London did not pos sess the essential qualifications for such a site, while all were found in a greater degree at the point in dicated in the substitute than at any other point— not only in onr bread country, but in the civilized world. He proceeded to show the superior ad vantages .of League Island over. New London, not only as to water, but as to mineral products and skilled labor, while Leaguelsland was far less exposed to ft reign assault. In a word, New London, all things considered, had not a single one of the essential ele ments for suoh a station. It was'not proposed in the substitute to increase the number of naval stations, nor to add to the already great expense of staff* of officers, it was not proposed to purchase a site without a fund adequate to make large improvements. The city of Philadelphia had. offered a free gift of League Island. This being on fresh water, it afforded a cheap infirmary or hospital for vessels which have contracted disease while lying off the mouth of the Sound, in salt water, protecting the city of New London. He repeated that Leagce Island is a cafe position, where supplies of all kinueare abundant. Mr. BRAND AGEE, of Connecticut, referred to the action of the Naval Committee on the eubj -ct, who be loved a navy yard for Ironclad vessels had become a national n t cesslty, our navy now numbering 559 steam ers and 71 iron-elads. Steam, it was known, had revo lutionized naval architecture the world over. As a measure of economy the establishment of the yard at New London would be a saving o f money year by year, •for we are now in the bauds of private contractors. In the course of bis remarks he said thg commission ap pointed by the Secretary of .the Navy was composed of three, gentlemen of Pennsylvania, one of New York, one of New Jersey, and theengineerof the Department, and decided by resolution, after two months’ examina tion, that the publie interest woitid not be promoted by roe selection of League Island, but would be promoted by the selection of New London. - Mr RELLEY,of Pennsylvania,denied thatthree were appointed from Pennsylvania." Mr. BBANPAGEEsaid the Naval Committee person ally visited those sites. * They started out with aprepos ceeslon in favor of League Island,'<but finally reported that in their opinion League Island is entirely unaiapt ed for the purposes of the Government. He reviewed the subject at length in support of this position, '** Mr CHARLES O’NEILL, of Pennsylvania, in reply to Mr. Brandagee, said that while the Board of Com missioners tried to decide in favor of New London,' they, by their admissions, in effect favored League Island as the very point containing the three requisites for an iron-dad navy yard at that point, namely afresh water, defeseibitity, and -nearness to the articles to be used. Without concluding his remarks, he gave way to THE BAHKBPPTOY ACT, , JBKCKEB, of Rhode Island, who called up the *r« v° € ?’abliah a uniform system of bankrnptcy. wiUCii, at the former session, had been postponed nixtiiio-day. He said an alteration had become neces sary, and bUggeetetS that the bill take effect on the first of June, 1865, which was agreed to. The bin passed— yeas 56, majs 56. ‘ > The vote was as follows: TEAS. Farnsworth, Fianfc, Genson, . J oach, Grinnell, Grlswoid, Bernck, Hooper, Hubbard <lowa), Hnbbaro (OonnO Hnlburd, Jenefces, K&sson, KeJogg (Mich.), Kellogg (ff. T.), Kelley, Kern&n, m**> Knox. ; Littlejohn, i Longyear, Marvin, Mcßride, McTndoe, Miller(N. T.), Alley, AJlieoc, Amee, Arcold, A isXi ] ti v Baldwin (Mich,), Baldwin (Mass.), Baxter, Beaman, Blow, Bout-well, Biandagee, Brooks, Brown (Wis ), Chenier, Clark, A. W. Cole, Crei swell, Davis (Md.), DaviifCiLY.), Dawes, Deming» Dixon, Driigs, Eliot, English, KAYS. Bardin?, Harrington, Holman, In gereoli, Lazear, he Blond, Loan, Long, Mallory, Marcy, McGlarg, McT)OW€ll, HcKinney, Morrill, Morris (OWo), Morrison, Myers, Leonard Koble, O’Eelll (Pa.), OYBR THE HUDSON. Allen, Jfls. C. Allen, W. J. Baxley, Blaine, Biair, Bliss, Boyd, Coot, Cox, Cravens, Dawson, Dennison, Eckiey, Eden, Edgerton, Eidiidge,. Pluck, Garfield, Glider, Mr. DAVIS* of New York, introduced a MU declar ing it lawful for the Hudson Elver Bridge Company, at Albany, td> construct and maintain a bridge over the Hudson river at Albany, in accordance with an act of the Legislature, and when constructed shall oe a lawful s.nurture, and also a post route for the transmission of the United States maUs. Referred %a the Committee on Post Offices and Poet Hoads. TH2B OVJEBLASTD MALL. Mr. COLE, of California, asked leave to offer a pre amble, setting forth that Burbridge had been deprived of his contract for carrying the overland mail by the late Postmaster General, who had given it to Ben. H&llid&y, and concluding with a resolution calling upon Poßtmsßter General Dennison to furnish copies of aU statements and contracts in the case. Objection was made to the reception of the proposi tion ffhe House, at 3,30 P, M», adjourned. Arrival or a IlisaWefl New Orleans Steamer at Fort Monroe. L Fortress Mohroe, Dec. 11.—The steamship Guiding Star, Capt. Knapp, from New Orleans, arrived here this morning, disabled. In tow of the steamer S. E. Spaulding, haying broken her shaft when about twenty miles to the northward of Ohlu ooteague. The Guiding Star brings a large number of passengers, and despatches from General Oanby. All the passengers will go North by the mallhoat to Baltimore this evening, the condition of the steamer rendering It Impossible for her to proceed to sea without assistance. The following Is a partial list of passengers: - J. I). Moore, wife, and servant; Rev. J. Gibbous, A.P. Bettis, Col. George B. Brake, A. A. G.; J. B. -Marehand, Thomas H. Hughes, Wm. Barnett, wife, child, and servant; B. G. Taylor, H. Ballanger, O. J. Barnes, Col. E. M. Green, B. Echelberger, D. Davison, Lieut, E. B. Granger, George Lyons, General A. L. Lee and servant, Oapt. J. Bradbury, N. Levy, E. Miller, Lieut. Commander MoOann, E. Borland; Col. S. Turber, Lieut. Hardy, E. Myers, Major Brigham, O. S. Thleaman, J. #sr. Keating, M. Straus, S. Adler, S. H. Blolus, Miss Anna Anderson, J. Jackson Curtis, John Brown son. Jr., E. H. Crosby, R. M. Walmely, J. H. Mans field, w. H. Jones, J. Hackett, John Flgvers, Rus sell Sears, Foster Jurk, George Law, J. R. Lee, William Newman', William Springfield. Tiie weather continues very stormy, with the wind from the northeast, and at this writing with very little prospect of clearing off. mw lOBK COT. New Yobk, Dec. 12,1864, vibe and Biot. v Onis A. M.—A large fire Is now burning In Jersey City.; The bells of this city have been rung and a large number of firemen collected In Broadway, near Courtland street, leading to the Jersey City ferry. A fight took place between the hose compa nies Nos. 2 and 10. Pistols were lreely used and several persons were shot, but none are known to have been killed. REPORTS!) ARRIVAL OP ADMIRAL FARRAQUT. Niks B. Id.—A United States sloop of war Is be low, supposed to be the Hartford, with Admiral Far ragut on board. . NEW YOBK BANK STATEMENT, Statement of the condition of the bankß of New •York lor the week ending December 12: Loans.incroase, *8,000,000 Specie, Increase.. 440 000 Circulation, decrease 60,000 decrease... 3,500,000 i THE BVENIUO STOCK BOARD. Stocks firm; Gold weak at 233. y; New York Central 121, Erie 94, Hudson River 117% Reading 137% -Michigan Southern 178% Illinois Central 103% Cleveland and Pittsburg Illy, Rook Island 106% Northwestern4B%_do. preferred 76% Fort Wayne 105% Chicago and Alton 92, Ohio and Mis sissippi Certificates 36% Oafjton Co. 36% Cumber, land 62% Quloks liver 95% Mariposa 36. [FOB ADDITIONAL CITY NEWS 6KB gIBST FAOB.J CHANGE IN MEDICAL DIBEOTOB S DEPART MENT. , .. Dr. John S. Detterman, forinerly surgeon in the Army of the Potomac, has been ordered from tills department to St. Douis, and assigned to take aharge of the Medical Department of Missouri. IJr. Madison Mills has been relieved Bom this depart ment, and promoted to that of Medleal Director General. COURTS MARTIAN. Two courts martial are nowin session in this city, at 917 Locust street. Thev are convened by order of Major General Cadwalader. The only death reported yesterday at the Medical Director’s office in this city was that of Arthur Sharkey, Company D, 183 d Fa. Yols. A Graceful and Valuable Present. HUSBANDS. As a gift from a husband to a wife, there could be nothing so appropriate as a Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine. Ab a gift from a father to a daughter, the Wheel er & Wilson SewiDg Machine would come like a pa ternal benediction. Try it, ye kind-hearted fathers, and your children’s ohildren will bless you forever. Nothing could be more' acceptable as a present Horn a brother to a sister than one of these admira ble machines, admitted to be the bast In the world. As a token or esteem from friend-to friend, no thing could bo more' elegant than this world-re nowned Sewing Machine. 1 Those who havea desire to do a great amount of good at a small cost should send a Wheeler & Wil son Maohlne to some poor struggling woman, and thereby enable her to support herself and family, and lay up something for the future. Those who have a Wheeler & Wilson Maohlne are sure of plen ty of work at good prices. To show the immense and growing popularity of the Wheeler A Wilson Machines, we would state that over 50,000 of them will have been manufac tured this year, and neatly G,OOO have been sold In Philadelphia alone. Every maohlne warranted, and the money returned If not entirely satisfactory. We advise all to go to the elegant salesrooms of Wheeler A Wilson, No. 701 Chestnut street, and see these wonderful maohlnes in operation. Send for a circular and specimens of work. No charge. Call ' early and make your selection. We know of nothing more popniar or more appro priate for presenting purposes during the holidays than the elegant zephyr work articles that hare of late become so fashionable. A gift Is always the more valuable for having upon It the marks of loving fingers. What, therefore, could be more de sirable or suitable than the beautiful designs In ze phyr for slippers, chair seats, cushions, rugs, and a variety of other articles, filled up In the plain parts by the hands of a friendly or affectionate giver 1 La dles who entertain our opinion on this point should visit the store of Mr. John M. Finn, Seventh and Arch streets, where they will find the most magnifi cent assortment of embroidered zephyr designs, of the class above referred to, ever offered in this olty. Some of these contain capital representations In ze phyr of tufts or flowera, game heads, and troploal lords, which, to be appreciated by the lovers of the beautiful, need only to be seen. We would also state, in this connection, that Mr. Finn has a very large assortment of zephyr, which he Is selling at as moderate prices as any other house. Don’t forget the place—John M. Finn, Seventh and Arch. A very large assortment or Stocking Yarns, em bracing nearly one hundred different varieties, suitable for fine ladles’ wear, the heaviest articles for gentlemen’s use, articles for the soldiers, every description of Infants’ wear, all oojors suitable ibr gloves, Including the fine white Saxony (German make), will be found at the store of Mr. John M. Finn, Seventh and Arch streets. This elegant and deservedly popular substitute for the German Zephyrs la rapidly being Introduced for all purposes for which the zephyrs are adapted. The colors of the Germantown Wool are equally as rich anil durable as the zephyr, the fibre nearly aB soft, and the price a great deal lower. The place to get it is at John M. Finn’s, southeast comer of Seventh and Arch streets. YAKOV ARTICLES SUITABLE 808 VBKSBNTS. In this department such things as Morocco Satch els, Pocket-books, fine Brashes, Hand Mirrors, Beads, Colognes, Soaps, Umbrellas, and goods of that class, are always acceptable gifts. 'A very su. perior assortment of them may be fonnd at the po pular store of Mr. John M. Finn, Seventh and Arch streets. At this season, also, good style Dress Trimmings are much in demand. The most extensive assort ment of fashionable Buttons, staple Trimmings of all kinds, what are denominated under the general term of Small Wear; also, Cloth and Silk Gloves In great variety,.now. offered by John M. Finn, southeast corner of Seventh and Arch streets. Get the “Florence.”— Among the various sewing maohlnesn6w In the market, the “ Florence” Is emphatically the queen. Every one who examines It Is delighted with the maimer In which It performs, and the wonderful ranfee It possesses for all kinds of sewing. No one should think of buying a sewing machine without visiting No. 630 Chestnut street, and examining the “Florence.” Itiswarranted to give satisfaction, or the money refunded to the pur chaser. . Christmas Pbesehts yob Gentlemen.— We have ever been of the opinion that the slats of pre sents most suitable to be made during the holiday season are such as confer real value and utility. In buying presents for Gentlemen, for instance, Furnishing Goods afford the mbst elegant and de sirable field to select from. What, in fact, could be a more desirable present to a. gentleman than an elegant Morning Wrapper, a handsome pair of Gloves, articles of dress and comfort for the neck, or seasonable underwear 7 The place to find the most splendid assortment of these goods is at the popular old stand of B. G. Walborn A Go., Nos, 6 and 7 North Sixth street. Messes. Wood & Gaby, 725 Chestnut street, have made a large reduction In the prioes of all their Bonnets, Fancy Hats, and other novelties in their line, to-which we would direct the special attention of purchasers.- . Morris (N. T.), Norton, Odell, Pike, Pomeroy, Frayn, Radford, Rice (Mass.), - Rice (Me. >, RolUnsCMo.), Scofield, Scott, Shannon, Spaulding, Sweat, Thayer, Townsend, Upson, v *ul Yalkenburg, Ward, Washburn (Mass) Webster, Williams, Windom, Wood, Benj. A Dbed-ful Soott Dboisiow.—The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has decided in the case of Van Amburg vs. L. 33. Phant, that If L. E. Phant owes Tan for his board, though he may have helped to draw the Fan, Tan may keep L. K. Phant’s trank until the debt Is paid, and at the same time it was made tolerably clear that a boa-eonstrictor lying dormant, as if dead; m a box, is recoverable by an action in the case, but if the plaintiff mixes himself up with the boa-constrictor, so as to Identify himself with it, he, the plaintiff’s suit, is not recoverable, and if he should recover he may recover himself with a new suit, such as is furnished at the establishment of Chas. Stokes A Oo.’s one price, under the Conti nental., This decision of the court, like the esta blishment referred to, seemed to sail all. The Whereabouts o» Sherman.— The author of “ Junius,” the identity of « The Man in tire Iron, Mask,” and what has become of the “ Lost Pleiad,” are not greater rhysteries,than the whereabouts of Sherman. It is believed that he is either in Georgia or South Carolina; but it is at least certain that he Is not In Philadelphia, or he would have been heard of at the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Bockhlll & Wilson, Nos. 603 and 60S'Chestnut street, above Sixth. All judicious military men and civilians pro. cure their outfits there. ' O’Neill (Ohio), Orth, Pendleton, Ferham, Price, Randall-(Pa.), Randall <Ky.>, Rogers, Rollins <N. H.), Ross, Echenck, Smithers, Steele, Stevens, Tracy, Wadsworth, Whaley, Wilson. Etotbodt Interested. —The. glory of women is a fine head of Hair—-one in which the natural softness, color, and glossiness are preserved, free from any tendency to tailing off and disposition to grayness. Mrs. S. A. Allen's World’s Hair Be storer and Zylobalsamum, or Hair Dressing, are the beßt articles for attaining that end, and no lady's toilet is complete without them. This is the test!- mony of those who nee them, both in the United States and Europe. Millions of bottles sold every year. Every.drugglst sells them. del3-tuths3t Diajiohb Set bob Sale.— A lady's magnificent set, consisting of Bracelet, Breastpin, and Ear rings, with thirty diamonds of the first water, set In full eighteen-karat gold. Weight between fifty and sixty pennyweights. Address, for one week, “H. F.,” at this office. delB-6t« Children's - Clothing fob Holiday Pa®. bests.— Boys’ and girls’ overcoats, boys’ salts, children’s zephyr goodß, misses’ dresses—the largest and best assortment in the city, at M. Shoemaker & Oo.’s, No. i North Eighth street. delS-6t« LADIES’ and Ohtldbbh’b Hats— Latest styles at Charles Oakford k Son’s, Continental Hotel, Eye, Eab, aicd Catarrh, successfully treated by X Isaacs, M. D., Oculist and Aurtst, 611 Pine st Artificial eyes Inserted. No oharge for examination bA™b Funs—An elegant assortment at Charles Oakford ASon’B, Continental Hotel. George Steoh & Co.’s Pianos, and Mason k Hamlin’s Cabinet Organs, for sale only by J, B. Could, Seventh and Chestnut streets, nolC-tf Ladies’ Funs.—A large assortment of elegant goods at David H. Soils’, 622 Arch street. del3-6t« Pubobasbbs may rely upon getting the best Fun at Charles Oakford A Son’s, Continental Hotel. Ladies’ Fubb.—A large assortment of elegant goods at David H. Soils’, 622 Arch street. de6-6t« Oektlbheh’b Hats— All the latest styles Si Charles Oakford A Son’s, Continental Hotel. Oil "Wells. Office of the President Petroleum Compakt, So. 71 Broadway, Room So 66, Saw York. The company are now ready to grant leases on liberal terms to parties who wieh to sink wells. Their lands, underlaid by oil-bearing rock, are situated on the Allegheny river. Hemlock and Porcupine Creeks, em bracing am area of ten and one-half miles of SUPERIOR BOEING TERRITORY, and present great inducement*. For terms audpariiea lars, apply to JOHN M. CLAPP, Resident Superin tendent, stPresldent, Venango county, Penn., or at the office of the company, as above. AMORT EDWARDS, President. J. E. Cox axt, Secretary. -del2-3t E. McClain’s Celebrated Cocqanut OIL AND QUINCE SEED Is warranted to preserve, strengthen, darken, and beautifylthe hair, and entirely eradicate dandmff, without soiling hat or bonnet, linings. Manufactured and sold by W. K. McCLAIN, Perfumer, No. 334 North SIXTH Street. N. B. —A liberal discount to wholesale dealers. aolßla * One-Pbics Clothing, of the Latest styles, made in the best manner, expressly for RETAIL SALES. . LOWEST- SELLING PRICES marked li PLAIN FIGURES. All goods made to order warranted satisfactory. The one price 81/stem is strictly adhered 10. All are thereby treated alike. JONES' OLD-ES. TABLISHBD ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOtTSB, 604 MARKET Street, near Sixth- de2B-Iy THE CITY. DEATH OF A SOLDIER. CITY ITEMS. FATHERS. BROTHERS. FRIENDS. PHILANTHROPISTS. Zephyr deeds for Christmas. STOCKING TARNS, GERMANTOWN WOOL, TRIMMINGS AND BST AM. WEAK. SPECIAL NOTICES. Prop. Bolles' Electrical Institute, ISSHO WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA,—Dr. 8. W. BECKWITH, successor, formerly principal opera tor, Invites the calls of all afflicted with, acute or chronic diseases of every kind, both, male and female* Lung and Liver Diseases, the Diiestive Organs throughout, and all kikps of Nerrousnesr, Weakness, andJDebillty almost invariably mired. The Blect»ical treat nent Is more successful in all desses of disease than all other practices combined. Guarantees of oore given when desired, if patients are pronounced curable. The ser vices of Dr. P. SHKDD, of New Tork, one of the beat and most experienced Electricians in the United States, Will be continued. Mrs. 8. A FULTON, a ladyof great and varied experience, will attend to the ladies. For a multitude of references, call at the office. All business letters addressed to Dr. 8. W. BECKWITH, 1830 WALNUT Street, Philadelphia. deMSt Gifts of Hardware.—Table Cutlery, with iTOry. rubber, and other handles; Children’, Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, fine Scissors and Rarors in cases; Bones and Chests of Tools, from $2 to ,25; Boys’ Turning Lathes and Work Benches; patent Tool Handles with miniature tools in them; Boys’ and Ladies’ Skates; Clothes. Wringers (thay-’ll save their cost in time and clothing), Corset Sweepers, Plated Spoons, Forks, and Better Knives, miniature Carden Tools, Spice Boxes, Cake Boxes, Fancy Tea Bells, and Spring Call Bells, Nnt Crackers and Nut Picks; patent Ash-Slfteis (pay for themselves in the coal saved), and a good variety of other-Housekeeping Hardware, Cat tery, and Tools, at _ TRUMAN & SHAW’S. No. 833 (Eight Thirty-five) MARKET Street. 4e5-Ztt Below Ninth. To Purchase Clothing at low. prices, make a selection from our stock of BEADY-MADE GAB MEETS. We argjttlliu* goods equal in style, At, make, and material, from 7bto SO percent, lower than is now charged for same goods made to order. We have til styles, sixes, and prices of Clothing, Mens’, Youths’, and Boys’. All ean be suited without delay or trouble BENNETT* CO., oetmtuthttf TOWER HALL, 518MABKET Street. Boys’ Clothing, Boys’ Clothing, Boys’ Clothing. Beys’ Clothing, Boys’ Clothing, Boys’ Clothing. Boys’ Clothing, Boys’ Clothing, Boys’ Clothing, Boys* Clothing, Boys* Clothing, Boys’ Clothing. In every variety, In every variety. In every variety. La every variety. In every variety, La every variety. At H. It, Hallowell & Son’s, At H. L. Hallowell * Son’s. At H. L. Hallowell * Son’s, AtH. L, Hallowell*Son's, 684 Market street, 534 Market street, 634 Market street, 531 Market street, 634 Market street, 534 Market street, 684 Market street, 634 Market street. Special Notice. —We have the largest and best assorted stock of Beady-made Boys’ Clothing in the city, nit in the latest styles, and made in the best manner. H. L. HALLOWELL * SON, 534 MABKET Street. oelB-tnthstjal Overcoats from $l4 to $55. Overcoats. OVERCOATS FROM 814 to $55. OVERCOATS. «• *«*« 11 1* •• VBECOATS FROM ,14 to *55. OVERCOATS. EKCOATB FROM *l4 to *55. OVERCOATS. WA a A MAKER tt BROWN, OAK gAT f t„ 8. B. comer SIXTH and MABKET Streets. . gar Young Ken’s Suite and. elegant variety of the best class Clothing at SEASONABLE PRICES. Wheeler & Wilson’s Highest Premium uci-mroi SEWING MACHINES, THE CHEAPEST, SIMPLEST. AND BEST. Salesrooms, 704 CHESTNUT Street, above Seventh. MA.E,E,IEr>. WEBSTER—HALLOWELL.—EIeventh month, 24th, by Friend*' ceremony, at the house of the bride's ./pa rents, Lukens Webster, of Philadelphia, to Lizzie E Hallowell, Chester county, Pa. No cards. * FINAK—WHITALL.y-Oh 12th month, 10th, 1864, by Pani c, Budd, Mayor of Camden, N. J., James N. Finan to TacieP. White!!. * / DEE®. „ AVANS.—On Eecond day morning, ljth inst., Mrs. Saran Evanr, in the 77th year of her age. Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her son-in lan, Samuel Adams, No. 1337 Spruce street, on Fifch day morning, 15th met. . ** fcPlEGLE^—Oatke 9th. Inst., of scarlet fever, Joseph Casper, son of Molledore and Lizzie £. Spiegie* aged 3 years and 1 month. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his parents. No, 1623 North Thirteenth street, on this (Tuesday) morninr, the 13th inst.» at 10 o’clock. * JUNKIN.—On Monday morning, December 12, 1864. James Mason Knox, infant son of George and Jane Do Forest Junkin, aged 5 months and IS days. Funeral from hie patents’ residence. No. 1510 Pine street, on Tuesday, the 13th instant, at 2 o’clock, * GILL.-On the evening of the 11th instant, Mrs. Phoebe Gill, in the SStn year of her age. Ber relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Wednesday morning, at H o’clock, from her late residence, at CJarksboro, N. J. * HORNS. —At Darby, Delaware county, Pa , Martha £<. Home, in the S3d year of her age. The relatives and fnends are requested to attend the funerw, at 1 o’clock on Thursday next. *** COWPLANJ). —On Sunday morning, the 11th inst * Mary Neale Cowpland. Her friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her brother ly law, Geo. D. WetheriU, 1700 walnut street, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o’clock. Services aiTrinisy Church. ** HOWELL.—Cn the 10th inst,, May Steinmetz, daugh ter of William and Rebecca Thorn Howell, aged 4 months. Funeral from the residence of her parents, Bacentreet. above Thirty third, West Philadelphia, on Tuesday mormnr, at eleven o’clock. ** ROTHfiRMSL —On the 11th instant. Mary Agnes, daughter of Daniel and Charlotte Bothermel, aged 12 yearsand2Sdays. The relatives and friends of the family are respaei iuliy invited to attend the funeral.from the residence of her parents, No. 37 North Fifteenth street, below Arch, on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Sot bury papers please copy. *** STACKHOUSE, —On Seventh-day afternoon, 10th instant, Rebecca Ann Stackhouse, widow of Samuel P. Stackhouse, aged 66, The relatives and Mends of the family are invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her son- in law, Charles J. Ellis, No. 1229 Franklin street, on Fourth-day, 14thinst., at 2 P. H. Interment at Fair Bill. * NEWBOLD. —On Friday, the 9th instant, Bebscca T., Wife ofJohnL. Newbold. Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend hej funeral from her late residence, 2017 Spring Garden street, on Thursday afternoon, the 15th instant, at 2 o’clock, without farther notice, interment at Lau rel Hill. **** OBITUARY. “ None knew him but to love him. None named him but to praise. * . The above expressive lines might with truth and pro priety be inscribed upon the tombstone of the late JOHN" PRICE. The writer of this brief notice knew him well and loved him like a brother. Frank, generous, and manly, he was the very soul of/honor. A friend never called upon him in vain. His hand and his heart were alike open to the melting appeals of charity. Deeply do we sympathize with his mourning relatives and with all to whom he yv&& endeared by friendship or affection. Death is Ead in the great majority of cases, but when the high in health and the vigorous in form are taken aw ay by a sudden blow the aJSUction Is in deed severe. The charm of a wide and refined circle, the companion of the generous in heart and the noble in mind, the deceased will long be remembered, while his acts of kindness and good will will never be for gotten. As a merchant he was active, energetic, and her or able; as a son he was loving and dutiful; as a brother he was gentle and tender, and as a man he was every way reliable. Farewell, farewell early, con stant, nnwavering friend ! May we meet again in a. better and a brighter world. C*3 p. OESSON & SOI* HAVE JUST RB- Mj CEIVED- Large Crimp English Crepe for Veils. Lai ge Crimp English Crape Veils. Black Alpacas and Glossy Mohairs. 44 Wigenß, Cambric?, and Chintzes. 44 Crinoline and Book Muslins. 44 Sack Flannels. v Gray and Black Balmoral Skirts. Gray and Purple JSalmoral Skirts. 'White and Black Striped Skirting. MOURNING STORE, de9*tf No. 918 CHESTNUT Street., jypBRIMAC CALICOES, EAST CO 2, oco yards, new styles, for Christmas. . - 6,000 ■; new DB LAINKS, for Christmas. 1,000 SOLJHRRS BLANKETS, for Christmas. SOO ■* fine WHITE BL AN SETS. for do. Good Gioveß, fine Hdhfs., Point Collars. &c., Ac. delS EYRR & LASDELL. NOTICES. 13?“ HOKfICCITTBAL HAIL, S. W. ff" oornOT BEOSDaod WALNUT Streets —Monthly display THIS SYKNING. , U 13pf“ SEVENTH NATIONAL BANK, , PHtr.AOET.PHIA, December 12, 1884. The amoal meeting of the Stockholders of this Bank, for lha ELECTION OP DIRECTORS, Trill he held on TUESDAY, Jannay 10. 1565. between the honrs of It o’clock A. fit. and 2 o’clock P. M. delS-tjalO B. S. HALL, Cashier. THB FKEBCH PBO. . TESTANT CHURCHi—The above FAIR opens THIS MORNING at tie ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS, cor ner of TENTHand CHESTNUTStreets.and will conthine until nexPSaturday Evening. Admittance lOCents Sea eon Tickets 25jCents, to be had at the door. de!3-st* ygg” A UEIOK PRAYER NEETHfU will be hold on TUESDAY AFTERNOON, at m o’clock, m the CHURCH OF THE NATiV IT YK L R YEBTd and MOUNT yEBBQH. ItW I®" THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE OA- PiTAL Stock or the STERLING OIL COMPANY will meet at the Company’s Office, 30* South FOURTH Street, THIS CTaesday) AFTERNOON, at 4 o’clock. It* 13®“ HARDWICK Oil, COHPANY.- •S' The Snbscrihsrs will meet at No 310 WALNUT Street, THIS DAY, 13th instant, at 4 P. M , to hear the report of the Committee, and to tako into consideration the sale of a portion of their Lands It MASMADPKB MOORE. Treasurer, I. JUDD PARDEE WILL I,EC *»' TUBE at SABSOM-STREET HALL, THIS EVE NING, at VK o'clock, On What and Where is the Spirit Lund, ’’ a reply to Mr. Halet’e lecture on “The Summer Land.* 4 Meeting free. A eoli potion. Ifc* K^..’ r K , L AWSIU ' AI ‘ MEETIiS® OF THE ■“fY,, StMkhoWetsofthe POTTSYILLE MINING AND MANUFACTURING OO , for the ELECTION of Officer* lor the ensuing year, will be held at the Office cf the Company, No %XT WALNUT Street, on TUES DAY, Jan. 10, 1865, at2o’clook £*. M. de!3 tjalQ BICBaBP JONES,-President. ra*' OFFICE OF THE HYDE FASH OIL COMPANY, 14T South FOURTH Street. „ „ Philadelphia, Dec. Itth, ISW The Beard, of Directors have THIS DAY decla ed a Dividend of!3i PERCENT, oa the capital stock, being 15 cents ppr siare, payable on aad after TUESDAY, De cember 20th, free of State tax The Books will be closed WEDNESDAY, the 14th at 3P. B£, and opened WEDNESDAY, the 2Ut. * de!3-6t ■ yag. M. CA KTRB, Treasurer. MI lI.ADEI.PSII A AND READING ° OMPAHT_OffICe »3T.South ' „ . . Phuadkipbia. December 12, 1864. Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders of this Company that the AnnualMeetin* and an Election for President, s'x Managers, Treasurer, and Secretary will take place on tue second MONDAY (9th) of January “S.VeVJl 11, W ®‘ WEBB, * del2-ijai> . Secretary. fSS** SIEBLING Oils COffIPANY.-THB Books or Subscription to ihe Capital Stock of will remain-open ac the COMPANY**; OFFICE, %04 South ifOtJRTB Street. until TUESDAY Afternoon, Dec, .lSib, when tfaer will dose, d«l2-" t* LECTIJRR AT I=f. COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, No. 637 CHEST NUT Street, corner of Seventh, —Toe Third Lactnr#? or the course, on Commercial Law, will Be deliTOf£a w JObSPH C TURNER, Esq., on TUESDAY Evtsuffij IStn lnst., clock Ail former students and mil duateieare cordially invited, to attend. dal2.-f.« southern part of the city have determioed to restore this instilu.ion to its former usefulness.' It has for some years past been a disgrace to the neighborhood, and 1 pey will need the aid of a liberal nublic to enable them ‘Ofu«cf-ed inrhewundertaking. The Young Men’s In stitute has made tnexa a generous donation, and itig hoped the public will second their efforts. The objects of ihe institution are to furnish a Library and Reading R ora for young men, and to have lectures delivered during the winter season. They have now about ona thousand volumes. The following gentleman have been appointed a pf. nance Committee, by whom any contribution -will -k* gratefully received: . ' _.Eev, SAMUEL DURBOROUGH, chairman, 605 South Tenth street. ' „ - • THEO. D. SPEARS, secretary, 402 South Wharcu Dr. BLWYN, Walnutstreet, aboveßro&d J. SAVBRY. 502 VVashington atreet: ' ALEXANDER streak ' Bev. F. B, JSULLNR, IS2S Booth fifth atss%t. deVl-lH' MEETING will bf held r*w>. y®;re Men-, Christian ABMe£tiL th '; Soei?*^ o'rtock* THUKBD « EVEsTfI O . ,h s T lj J. W. OSBORNE. 5«,., „f w„„ paper on Ijis Photo-li£h<wrTJinTii«^r* Pa *U, 9:1, 1 s' 686 ’ &oi Hx Lfterooon ’ B °- 15 S<Hltt d«l3 3t* WILLIAM B AMILTQx '' 3 ' fcvS“ office OF fcs® COHI\i»YKo. 147 Sonth p? B g B *T^ The Beard or dead OfTHBEK PEEGEnTSo th»eSgff‘r«4ft a an 4 aiUr The boohs will be (dosed WEDNESDAY „ !4 <- M., and opened on the 224 ' l,l! ',k„, de!3 6t WM M n\BTm, '“’l. ****»!«**% Street, Philadelphia on MONO A? j a £f* WjuSt An Election for five Directors for titS 247 * 2i ißft be held at the same time, Vbar igi B **. The S'cek Transfer Books will be «u , *fll 26th, 1864. mail Januair Bd, 1855. M clo **4 fr# tt k - de9-tja2 M. B. KSlby 9§r ■“"TKSKSsg Janmsnr next, between the hoars cffiMfi* and 12 M, , Ci '“'j i T J A general meeting of: the Stockholders _<„, 4 the same tune. r n, delftitathtjalO *• *• Srjgdlt rajE' KK? TIOKAL BASK. fj - t\ *' The Sirckholders are hereby s,}**. TIOH POK HIKE DIRECTORS o?tUs the ensuing ysar, will he held if KJ’t delC-etnthljall M - w - * Kgp KEMfMKUTON Fhtlai»upbij h *A!ljr An ©lection for thirteen Direc or? tn £**• s irfi' suing year will be he’d at the Banking nS ,T 4 '-** DAT. January 10,1866, from 10o’do c | a'v ? a TrtV delO stathlm WE SfcCOaYSELr c 3^? ®^s^=Ssii| The Animal Bleetion for Directors of tn,» be held at the BAKKING HOoSB,o°mAfe* w, the 11th day of Jann&ry nexl, belwstn K Vt, a>t o’clock A. M. and 3 o’clock P. delO-tjaU W. RWHTOS. j R _ " ■QSr* THE THIRD pEE? OF PHILADELPHIA, 11 BiSg The Second Annaal Meeting of th? srS?BA®l of the Third National Bank of Phiiad ß iik l liu ‘‘S«ii held at toe Banking House. S. W. S nnd MBEEIOK Streets, on TUESDAY, Jaai» r ?.- 2 G! at 12 o'clock noon. auar T Rfe An Election for Directors to serve for tho #,.»• will be held on the someday, between th* o^ 2 ***? and 2 o’clock. tte R auronnmigp.^. . SOTICE.-BASK OF i Vl r»~- *S5 r AMKEICA, November2l, lS64 ° B lft Hotico is hereby liven, agreeably to «ctio» a . act of the General Assembly of the CommnVL 2 ?* Pennsylvania, entitled. An act enablia « the Commonwealth to become association foli? 9 **# pose of banking under the lawn of the CaWc. approved the 22d dor ofAngust. A. B isa Stockholders of the BASTE OF NOKTH AMp»?f the 14th Inst , voted to become such &a assadi*: «* that its Directors have procured the owners of more than two* thirds of the cacfe; »*(**« s^i^ ifloats Naoirad tter6 ZjSu. WFOTERIf BMfi OF PmT? DBLPHIA, November ISfch, ISc4 A meeting-of the Stockholders of thi* Bi»v -mm ■ held.&t the Banking Bouse, cur-MONDir t> - . « of December next, at 12o’clock, M , to decider'll 4 * thia Bank shall become an association for th» Jr of Banking under the; laws of the United Staß? Whether it shall exercise the powers Act of the General Assembly of the Pennsylvania, entitled ** An Act enablm* st* aj£! this Commonwealth to become association* for tf,7* pose of banking under the laws of the FaitadSM 1. approved the 22d day of August, 1661, aad to ta?.*:* further action that may*be expedient. 48 *** no!9-lm C. 5. wBYGANDT. Cs^r fiST SCHtmiLl HATIGATIS^ . , „ PHILADELPHIA, Dac } IVI NOTICTjb hereby given, that the Animal the Stockholders and Loanholdeip, and an £’«&»; Officers for the ensuing Tear, will be held at tba9B« of the Company. No. 41T WALNUT Street P**!? phia, on MON.DAY* the 2d of January n-jr 1-i o’clock A. M. W. M. TILGSaVv ‘ u de3-6tuthtja2 fac.-Carv. . J£** £ »OafJBT-€0» PETEOLEUfiC COMPANY, 43 Synth FyT-w Street, Philadelphia. The Subßcriplion Books will be closed on THUHSniy December lfith.‘ The Certificates of Stock will he issued on jfosDil 19th instant, on surrender offthe receive. THOMAS FOLYAS, „ _ , Secretary and Treasury. Vm. Maxh, President. 4*3.* |Q2W*» OFFICB OF »THE KELIAX€ «ap IJSSTTBANOK COMPANY op PHILADH, PHIA,** No 308 WALNUT Street . . Philadelphia, November 28, lift The annual meeting of ihe Stockholders of ’ * Tiw B* lfance Insurance Company of Philadelphia, " and Va election of Thirteen Directors, to serve for the ecwiai year, will he held at the office of she Company,on OAY, DECBMBEB 19th, 1864 at 12 o’clock M. ao2B-tde!9 THOS. C. HILL, Secretary IST 1 OFFICE OF THE MASUI'A® BEES’ INSUEANCE COMPANI, No. dll WALITITT Street, . „„ Phxlaj)et,pbta, December 1, l£Sl The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of Tat Manufacturers’ Insurance Company of the $»*««( Pennsylvania’’will bo held, at the office of the Cor pany, on MONDAY, the 2d day of January* 1885, Be tween. the hours of 4 and 6 o’clock P. If., wheats election for Ten Directors for the year ISB will be U'i in accordance with the Charter and By-Laws , , x . M. B. KEILT, del-fra2 Secretary. 15®** OFFICE OF « THE BBOAJfCE & SUBANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA” No. 308-WALNUT STKEET. * Theßoare of XHieetorsof Company of Philadelphia,’’ have THIS DAYdackrri aDividendof <3fc) TdBEBANDA HALF PBS C&iil 'or the last Bix months, payable to tie Stockholders or heir legal lefcresentAtives, on demand, free of taxes THOMAS C. HILL, AeS-lOt Secretary, KSS* GREAT BASIS OIE CO3EPAMY DIVIDEND NOTICE, No. 2. Philadelphia, Dec. 5, 1964. The Directors have THIS DAY declared a Dividendd TWO PER CENT, to S:oekholders of and after the 15th instant. Books close ouWEOHEs- DAY, 7ih instant. deS-lOt KS*» WHPHEBUP FARM PETSO* WW LEUM AND MINING COMPANY. CsjUi $1,250,000, divided into 250,000 shares of $5, par Tala*. Price to original subscribers $l. Office No. 613 and 614 CHESTNUT ‘ JOHN H. GOULD, Presideat. TUNIS P. CONWAY, T*M?or«r. delfr 221* ISAAC D. GUYER, fecretiry. »gg** OFFICE OF VETERAN BOOT FUND COMMISSION, No. 7 Goldsaltl-Hall, LIBRARY Street, Philadelphia.,—Re-ealistedT*o.-ags. who did Eot receive any ward Bounty, are i> a City Bounty of Twenty-five Dollara. Tie Cwma sionefs appointed to examine daimn for tie bennty of twenty -five dollars will meet oa Sv J?iTBk WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, at 4o- clock P. E. a So 7 GOLDSMITH’S HALL, LIBRARY Street, Per sons entitled to this Bounty are requested to apply a* this Office. -> E. D. SAUNDERS,Chair'n. JONATHAN BUh'hfl. PAUL J. FIELD, i GEO. W. SIMONS. EDWIN GSEBLg. • coy-15 KJSP- SEUCT IMSMACiES FEUS THE wBBf Oratorios of the ” CREATION. ’’ “ ELIJiS. 1 ' arid tbe ‘ MESSIAH, ’ ’ -with, otber Sacred sln>ic, ST. CLEMENT’S CHURCH, corner TWENTIETH sa CHERRY otroets, on THURSDAY EVENING, Da. - 1864, at 8 o’clock. 0 he above will ba under the direction of Mr F*A>| DARLBY, oiganist of the Church, and Mr. Hi.G* CLARE, organist of the Handel and Hayda 50’”. , 7 The proceeds to be devoted to the compiaticL ai Organ of the Church. , t . Tickets can be procured at the Music Stares of Mr. Gould. No. 632 Chestnut street; Messrs. Lee k Wilißt No. 722 Chestnut street;-Messrs. C. Andre & Co HWChestnut street; at the Episcopal Book Scor. *'«• 1224 Chfstnnt street; at Mr G M. Botes* Book No. 911 Chestnut street, and at the Drug Store o | r £ B. Lippincott, N. W. corner Twentieth god C mot street*, opposite the Church. Tickets, OAE DO:.Lp M. B. —ISo tickets will be sold, nor money raeei’ri* the door of the Chnreh. umrasiTY of pmsTirb **> VABIA, (DEPARTMENT OF ARPS. >—Tue» mination of the College Classes, at the close v -* First Term, will be held in the following order: , Monday,l2th From Stoll, Juniors, bj Kendall, {Analytical Gwm&ry,l lonttcn Frjmi}«» 1, Seniors, by Professor Frazer, iAstronoMyMrt- Tuesday, 13th. Fiom9 to 11, Seniors by ProKsg .Kendall, (Integral Calculus.) Soph^mms-p Professor Coppee, (Clark’s Elements >•/th> hus*' Language ) written. From 11 to 1, Juniors, or r “ feasor Frazer. {Mechanics.) oral. , „ Wednesday, im From 9 by Prof* sor Jackson, (Horace s Epistles. ) a Sophw it)rK \\y 'Professor Frazer. {Uylology ) written, iivxa un y Juniors, by Provost, anitlhdiu, I PMlvsopW**- Thursday\Uh. From 9 toll. Junior-, by A Hen, {Antigone of Sophocles, and FreM»w*> bf ftssor Kendsll, (Algebra ) written, tiom U u Seniors, by the Provost, (Moral Philo^hn.) Friday, 16th. From 9 toll, SophvViorts. Wi'ro.- sorJfendaU, (Geometry.) written I.^ niors, by Professor Coppee, (Mahau s Field t rujt. t%on,) oral. ~ ri . Pro^bs- Monday, I9tA. From 9to 11.. fLm iito sor Allen, (Xenophon’s Selhmea > {»■*' Amict- l t Juniors, by Professor Jaek oa, (ticero «- * 20fS, Fiom 9 to 11. feasor Allen, (Thucydident ' From II to 1 .Freshmen, by Professor Coppws. (" UniversalßMory.y oral. . „ trftJ- Wednesday, 2l«f From 9 to 1L Sopnowore*, or feesor Jackron, (Tacitus’ History,} ora*. x>r,yi%- Thursday, 7Sd. From 9 to 11* ?’*ll• sor Jackson, (Livy,} oral. A.12-lCtlf Seereiary Of tbB_Fwulty.fi* tsar HFADWARBEBS laP BY COMMITTEE FOR BEGRGtT,aG LORED BEGIMRNIS, JMIO CHESTNUT Slr;; , , . FHIIiABBIiPHIA, Dec. The Supervisory Committee for Beeroiar* Regiments- having resolved to adjourn sine d ia 31st instant, a 1 persons having claims Committee are required to prerent them for payme- R. E. CORSON, Agent, at &e Rooms of the on or before the 25th Inst. ~r do7-I2t CADWALAPBR BIDDLE. Sscreau, *TSF° OFFICE OF THE MANI»A3i g IBG COMPANY, No. 33* WALNUT PHILJJ>2LPHIA, Nov. 3». Notice Is hereby given that all stock ©f the Mining Company, on which instalments are 4*3 Tlj unpaid, have been declared foriitted, and wtujp.jh at Public Auction, on THURSDAY, Becembar S9.JJ at 12 o’clock noon, at the Office of the Sscret&iTj 5 Company, according to ihe Charter and By-laws, paid on or before that day. By order of the Directors. _ no2B-tie29 B. A. HOPPES. Trsasg*- |3gf“ OFFICE OF THE CUT BOPS# —-T** Fn»D COMMISSION-COMMONSii-. 1 ., BUILDING, No. 613 CHESTNUT Street, Pmui^ phia- December 10,156 L - _ a f NOTICE IS HRhEBY GIVEN, That the Bro#g % fored l>v the City of Philadelphia was w FRIDAY, December 9, and that no bounty *“ paid to men mastered in or enlisted after that ““Sr* In future the Commissioners will meet on H DAY S, THURSDAYS; aad SATURDAYS, ftofj 1 4.SOP. M. «, JOBS Bliilf 1 ’ de!2-6t ■ seowHJS- THE CAUL FOB TBOGP.V-ff.e sons wishing to put In a SUBSTITUTE, of aYOLUSTEER REPRESBSTATIYE credit in the military service of the United ' Ehonldhaveit done wit> out delay, as MESs ”?k,;V cured at LOWER PRICES now than they e»f a&otner draft hs.B been put In force. As many are offering themselves from day to day, we attention of such of our merchant? and oiuar 4, > men who wish thUIKPORTAST MATrEE at once, to this office, where the best of jrJ be given to ladies end* gentlemen for whom '■ si done business in this liae „ 411 CHESTNUT STREET, „ . Mo SALLY, P AXSGN, * HV-- de!2 6t* Claim and Sul»rttatejg2*t^ 4ANCBBT RSH MATTIE BROWN, M. L. A. Dec loth, 1664. at 7& o’clock— ft; y. Ag^aAßapublics— I The Fast or the Future DAY EY3j«aae»6fcJAaS64- Snbje«-"Tne -• of Principles. ’’Admifisioh'y, each, 25 cent,, for sale at the book-stores, sStatthedoo; of j,, «535» “THE NEW LE C C ffi-STO HE SPRING GARDEN raSTfOTTE* (Broad and Spiiog utr< *f^’i*-i*:i- - .. r i f WBDSBSDAYtDecemher M. SJ’.jchK';. Tickets 2Scffiss, ati>UGH’S. SIXIH L- Streuts. _ .j.jj.f ■gay nmoßnui. isg S® SYLYAMIA-A paper on The h. l ? ris Island. S. C.,” wUlhe read th| r -'.. Col. W. W H. Davis, 2*»a Athensenm BnUding, on SIX l’H f .. s ,i_ •/’ on WEDNESDAY EVESINO,‘Ie IPh «' s ,i E B E» de!2 St RacoP^H-.-..; tOST SOFICB—THEEyySC-S» Ti , ; ; viK>J of the CHARITY aospij Street, below BroadJ, •» i»w.oa“ >JLiv *> **s - For terms of adxstssionw - 4;..- Cital, G. W. WILHAMS Tieasarar,
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