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Where breathes the foe but falls before us!
With Freedom's soil beneath our feet,
And Freedom's banner streaming o'er usi
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PHE UNION—THE CONSTITUTION—AM
THE LasTFORCEMENT OF THE LAW.
THE UNITED STATES LAWS
ARE PITBLISHED BY AUTHORITY IN
THE PENNSYLVANIA DAILY TELEGRAPH
11 A T B 11 t; PA
Wednesday Afternoon, December 11, 1861
GENERAL MCCLELLAN is alleged to have threat.
ened the President with resignation, if the on.
ginal report of the Secretary of War was not
amended. This story is said to have originated
in a statement made to the Republican caucus
by Hon. Thaddeus Stevens. We are loth 'to
believe the entire story, simply because we have
too much confidence in Gen. McClellan as a
soldier, even to imagine that he could be guilty
of such a flagrant breach of duty and respect for
his superior officer ; nor will we believe that
the President would submit to such dictation,
coming from one who is his inferior in rank and
power. It is the prerogative of Gen. McClellan
to obey the orders of the President and the Sec
retary of War as zealously and as promptly as
it is the duty of a Brigadier in the army to obey
the order of a Major General. If Gen. McClel
lan is a soldier, he understands this part of the
discipline and regulations of the army—if he is
not, and is only a mere politician, forgetting
the responsibility which rests on others while
he is magnifying that which rests on himself by
an impertinent interference with the power and
policy of the administration, it is most unfortu
nate that he is at the head of the army. He
might as well dictate to Secretary Chase the
character of the securities he should offer for a
loan, as attempt to lay down a line of actiun
to Secretary Cameron in the administration of
the War Department.
—But we will not believe that Gen. McClellan
would so far forget himself as to indulge either
in such interference or in such a threat to re
sign. He is a young man, and although the
nation was gratified to see him placed at the
head of its armies, he has yet done nothing to
establish himself firmly in the faith of the rii.n
ple, at ietuft uut11.1.5 ~c.fuaa the
assumption of power such as is accorded to him
by this story. In fact, General McClellan has
his reputation to make. He should not destroy
the foundation he erected by his gallant exploits
in Western Virginia, on which to rest a future
great reputation by a present single act of rash
assumptionof power. If he does he will sink low
er than he is now high in position. But, we re
peat, we do not believe the story of his threat
ening to resign on account of the tone and in
dependent sentiments contained in the original
report of the Secretary of War.
Tan Ironic GAZETTE, that has always been
blindly devoted to a species of locofocoism which
devours ,dirt at the dictation of the slave
power, 45ems to be very anxious to attract the
notice of the TELEGRAPH, by reprinting all the
slang of those who hate and fear this journal,
or in straining its own brains by misrepresenta
tions of the proprietors of this journal. We
have no quarrel with the Gazette, nor are we
willing that it shall gain notoriety by our
notice, and yet the manifest anxiety of the
scribblers in the Gazette to elicit a notice, almost
constrains us either to scath them into silence
or bring them before the public in all their
native deformity and corruption. It would be
far more consistent and honorable for the
Gazette and kindred sheets at once to espouse the
rebel cause than to profess a patriotism they do
not feel, or wait for opportunity in a loyal com
munity to serve the cause of treason. The
Gazette's rhapsodies in favor of Breckinridge
Democracy are not forgotten, and therefore it
should indulge in repentence instead of misrep
resenting honest men.
IT SEEKS THAT YANCL'Y was not, after all, the
guest of the Fishmongers of London at that
celebrated dinner where he indulged himself in
a misrepresentation of the dispute in this couo_
try. Some malicious American has exposed the
fact that the would-be African slave-trader was
present by private invitation of a friend only,
who had a ticket to spare, and knew nobody
more in want of a good dinner than the rebel
agent. The newspapers, too, remark "that the
applause which greeted his address was dashed
by a tumult of disapproval, suppressed in the
reports." So poor Mr. Yancey has come down
off the rather high horse on which he had sur
reptitiously perched himself.
Tam GERMANTOWN ThLEURAPEL, a strictly neu
tral paper, thus alludes to the report of the
Secretary of War : This is a very interesting
document; clear, practical, and an able state
paper, rarely, if ever surpassed if equalled by
any similar report hitherto emanating from the
War Department. It recounts past facts, pre
sent necessities, and suggests future improve
ments, that call forth the approval cf all readers
EDWIN FORREST, the great American Tragedi
an, is playing a very successful engagement at
the Academy of Music, Philadelphia. The
criticisms of his delineations in The Pros are
almost equal, in perusal, to beholding the vete
ran actor himself. Both actor and critic under
stand their business.
A mum of appointments, made during the
recess of Congress, have been sent tothe Senate
for confirmation.
pennopluania Waiip iltiegrapty, trlcOntsbav "Afternoon, laccentber 1L 1861
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Secretary Cameron, in his late report, recom
mends a very important measure for the safety
of the national capital. He suggests that new
l'oundaries shall be fixed for the states of Mary
land, Delaware and Virginia, by which we are
to understand that it is the desire of the Secre
tary to bring the capital within the reach of
free territory. By the constitution, state boun
daries cannot be interfered with without the
consent of the states interested and Congress.—
This consent from the three states named could
not possibly be gained for some time to come,
and therefore the matter in its practical bearing
is yet far in the distance in its consummation.
But nevertheless the suggestion indicates the
foresight and wisdom of the Secretary of War.
We all must admit that the capital is not now
safely located, when it requires an armed force
to defend it from invasion and capture--and
this danger will continue as long as it is sur
rounded by slave territory. We either must de
stroy the danger or remove the capital. Con
gress cannot abolish slavery in one state with
out doing it in all, and therefore no legislation
can reach the states of Maryland or Delaware
for the suppression of the institution of sla
very, unless it be done by the legislation
of each commonwealth. Congress could, how
ever, remove the capital, and as this may be
come more necessary hereafter than it is now,
means should at once be adopted for securing
this end. In regard to a new location, Pennsyl
vania offers the most superior inducements
both as respects the safety of location and its
central facitities of egress and ingress. Phila
delphia was heretofore the capital, the sacred
locality in which the first Congress declared the
independence of the colonies, and it is there
fore fitting that when removal becomes necessa
ry, the capital should again be located along
the banks of the Delaware. The subject is one
which should engage the attention of the pre
sent and all future Congressional delegations
from this state. Pennsylvania, the birthplace
of freedom on this continent, should also be the
soil for the location of the capital of the land
of the free. We intend to agitate this ques
tion.
AN OLD IDEA REVIVED
One of the most practical ideas in the report
of the Secretary of the Treasury, is that with
which he suggests the withdrawal from circula
tion of the notes of local banks, and substitu
ting therefor a United States paper currency,
based on national securities, and controlled by
such legislation as will make it a medium of
value alike in all sections of the country.—
While there are many banks in the country
perfectly reliable, the notes of the most are
rather inconvenient as a circulating medium
any distance from the location of such banks.
On this account a safe national paper currency
has long been a serious want. It was a want
thirty years ago, when the establishment of a
United States Bank was proposed—it was a
want equally serious and pressing when the
United States Bank was destroyed to satisfy the
malice and the ambition of politicians. All thi
istrirepW-1141411V4144qatt.mgrry days of
made to mourn, history is vindicated in the re
port of the Secretary of the Treasury, when he
suggests the withdrawal from circulation of the
notes of all local banks, and the substitution of
lan entirely national paper currency. To situ
plify the proposition of Secretary Chase, we
must briefly state that he proposes to put into
circulation the notes of a United Stales Bank.
No business man or politician objects to this
now because it is right. But it is no more right
now than it was; twenty-five years ago. It is
the vindication of history and the policy which
was advocated by the men who founded the
Republican party, and as such we accept it as
one of the proudest boasts of our political or
ganization.
OUR FORCES IN THE QUAKER CZTY.
- _
There are now nearly five full regiments in
camp in and around the city of Philadelphia,
all of which can be readily filled for active ser
vice as soon as their destiny is indicated by the
proper authorities. On Friday last, the regi
ments were presented with flags by the Gover
nor of the state, whose speech on the occasion
we print on the first page of this afternoon's
TELEGRAPH. The scene was most brilliant and
enthusiastic, while the ardor and discipline of
the troops on the occasion evinced their anxiety
at once to enter on the active performance of
their duty. We trust that these troops will at
once be ordered into service, and that the forces
in other camps in the state will also be speedily
organized and marched on their destination
southward.
HON. JOSEPH HOLT is on a visit to his home in
Kentucky, and has written a letter to Washing
ton warmly approving the passage of resolutions
in the House of Representatives recommending
the Q resident to place Messrs. Mason and Slidell
in precisely the same situation that the rebels
have placed Colonels Corcoran and Wood. He
says thht the only way of intimidating the
rebels is to show them that the legitimate gov
ernment is in earnest and will punish treason.
He further writes that the loyal people of Ken•
tucky are heart sick waiting for an onward
movement of the Union troops in Kentucky.
It is no secret that Mr. Holt also asks for an
advance on the Potomac just as soon as the
General in command considers it prudent to
move onward. The political interests of the
country, Mr. Holt writes, demand more active
work by the government troops. This is the
story told by almost all Kentucky and Tennes
see men now in the federal capital. They as
sert that it will be impossible to keep up the
public sentiment in either of those states to the
right pitch in favor of the government unless
some advance be made.
President Lincoln most fully sympathizes
with this view of the subject. Mr. Holt's letter
alluded to above, was communicated to him,
and he avowed his opinion freely that Mr. Holt
was right. He also stated that he had fre
quently expressed this opinion to General Mc-
Clellan. It is well known in government cir
cles that the President and Secretary Cameron
favor an early advance of our troops. General
Rcelellan admits the propriety of such a move
ment, and only asks that he may select his own
time for it, as he will be guided solely by a de
sire to save life and make victory nearly cer
tain.
A CONTRAST.
The effect and indignation produced by the
infamous and dastardly letter of Charles J. Bid
dle, is well contrasted by the following reply of
Col. R. Biddle Roberts, who was recently invi
ted by the citizens of Pittsburg to partake of a
complimentary dinner during his short sojourn
in that city, while absent from the duties of the
camp. The letter of invitation was signed by
such men as the venerable William Wilkins,
and was highly complimentary - in its estimation
of the services and abilities of the soldier to whom
it was addressed. The reply of Col. Roberts is
thus felicitously couched :
Prrrsnußa, Dec. 4, 1861.
To the Ron. Wm. Wilkins, Wilson .111" Candles, G
W. Cass, Wm. F. Johnson, and others:
GENTLEMEN :-I have the honor to acknowl
edge your very kind letter of yesterday. Corn
ing, as this most undeserved compliment does,
from old and valued friends, in this; my native
city, allow me to assure you that it has been
received with feelings of the livliest satisfaction
and will form an interesting incident in my life.
It may not be uninteresting to you to know
that the regiment which I have the honor to
command is composed mainly of companies
from the Eastern counties of the State, and I
trust it will not be considered improper for me
to say that a better, braver or more reliable set
of men were never joined under a command
flag. We are stationed a little beyond Langley
in Virginia, on the "extreme right" of Gen.
Reynold's brigade, .General McCall's division.
We are all Pennsylvanians, commanded by the
accomplished and gallant Pennsylvania Generals
I have named. Where they lead we can fol
low.
With questions of governmental policy, in
my present position I am happily exempt from
any discussion, butl presume I will be pardoned
for urging upon you, one and all, to stand by
your government—giving to it, in any and all
emergencies, an entire and unquestioned sup
port, and to the commander-in-chief a patient,
steady, unremitting, and, indeed, enthusiastic
confidence. Look to him as your own—as
your sheet anchor, feeling that he is,
he State's whole thunder born to wield,
And shake alike the Senate and the field."
In this way, and in this way only, can that
lasting peace which you, and I and all so much
desire be secured, and the constituti n of the
country, strengthened by the trial through
which it will have passed, stand again aloft—
the admiration of the world and the bulwark o
American liberty.
Thanking you again for the honor done me,
and regretting that the duties of my command
foi bid a longer stay amongst you and precludes
my acceptance of your very kind invitation--
I am, very truly,
Your obedient servant,
R. BIDDLE ROBERTS.
AID FOR IRELAND
A wail comes to us over the waves of the
Atlantic from Ireland. It is a cry such as once
elicited the sympathies and stimulated the
charity of the American people. It is a confes
sion of want and the fear of starvation such as
must command our attention and aid, whatever
may be our own difficulties or dangers, because
Ireland has natural claims:on America such as
no other country in the world possesses. We
are linked to her by a thousand ties of the dear
est description. Side by side with our sires, her
suns have gallantry fought for the honor of our
flag and the integrity of our policy. Without
loosing their love for their mother country _or.
tensely American as those who are native born;
I and in the contestin which we are now engaged,
more prayers for the success of our govera
ment ascend from "the cabins and bogs of ould.
Ireland," than issue from the social palacesbf
our own commercial emporiums. For these ra
sons, it was well that a motion was made he
other day in the House of Representatives tat
the Committee on Foreign Affairs be instructed
to enquire into the expediency of furnishingiid
to the starving people of Ireland. We bye
the ability to do so, and the relief comintt
such a time as the present, will convey ado e
lesson as to our power to relieve the distrest
and rebuke the ha;:ghty. We rebuke
shuffling policy of the English governme
that has been coqueting with the rebels in
own midst, by feeding its starving subje
while we are forcing our own refractory fello
citizens into obedience to the law. We trui
therefore, as well as for the good designed to
accomplished by the relief, that Congress
provide the means to assist the starving peoi
of Ireland. To whatever Congress is willing
do, the people will add an independent she.
and thus send joy and succor to the hearts a
the homes of the Irish people.
THE NAVY.
Senator Grimes introduced an important
into the Senate, in reference to the navy. S
tion 1 provides for the retiring of all offie
who shall have been more than forty years
the service. Section 2 authorizes the Preside]
to assign any retired officer to shore duty, wi
full shore duty pay. Section 3 authorizes tit
President to detail any retired officer to the cog
mand of a squadron or a single ship, but whel
his command ceases he shall return to the r
tired list, unless in the meantime he shall, upci
the recommendation of the President, receive
vote of thanks from Congress for service in a(
tion. Section 4 empowers the President to d(
tail any captain or commander to the common
of a squadron, with the rank of flag-officer, an
requires obedience to his orders from captain
and commanders holding commissions of a
older date than his. Section 5 authorizes the,
Secretary of the Navy to cause two hundred
"Medals of Honor" to be struck, that they may
be bestowed upon such seamen, marines and
petty officers as may distinguish themselves
by their gallantry in the present war. The bill,l
possibly modified, is sure to pass at the presentl
session.
TIIE TRAITOR BRECKENRIDGE, who is now a
Brigadier in the rebel army, has also become a',
hog stealer, according to the last news from the ]
south. He marches into remote portions of the
rebel territory of Kentucky, where he surrounds
pig pens and captures the porkers of his own
friends, which he boastingly claims as his tro
phies of war. Noble John C. Breckenridge!
How beautifully he is fulfilling his destiny—
first, as the betrayer of patriots : second, as the
purloiner of pigs, and last, as the subject of
hemp.
GAIMET DAVIS has been elected to fill the va
cancy in the Kentucky Delegation in the Ken
ate, caused by the expulsion of John C. Breck
inridge.
TILE BEST TROOPS in and around Washington
are to be sent south to operate on the coast.
BY THEM,
From Mexico and Havana
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Escape of Gen. Anderson's Brother
from the Rebels.
HIS ARRIVAL AT NEW YORK
The Spanish Fleet and Army Near 'Vera
DM
THE MEXICANS PREPARING FOR A DE-
TERMINED RESISTANCE.
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NEW Toss., Dec. 11.
The steamer Columbia has arrived from Ha
vana with dates to the 6th inst.
The rebel steamer Vanderbilt, a boat of 393
tons, arrived at Havana on the 3d in five days
from New Orleans.
Charles Anderson, the brother of General An
del son, and his family are passengers on board
the Columbia. He escaped from the rebels at
San Antonia, Texas, and walked to Monteray,
Mexico. He was treated with great kindness
by the Mexicans at Monteray and Tampico,
whence he sailed on the British steamer Clyde,
to Havana.
He reports that although British subjects were
violently indignant at the seizure of Mason and
Slidell on the Trent, he and his family were
treated with the kindness of personal friendship.
Mr. Anderson's family were sent originally by
the rebels to the Mexican frontier while he was
held as a prisoner of war.
The steamer Clyde met the Spanish fleet and
army within thirty-six hours sail of Vera Cruz,
with fine weather.
The Mexicans are daily expecting the allied
fleet.
The general feeling appears to be hatred of
Spain.
All feuds are giving way to a sentiment of
united resistance to the common enemy, and the
frequent remarks that if the Spaniards came
alone they would be warmly welcomed. No re
sistance will however be made at Vera Cruz or
Tampico...
The guns of the castle of St. Juan D'Ulloa
are being carried inland.
If any Mexican systems can be trusted the
most determined resistance will be made to the
army of Spanish invasion at Havana.
Sugars were dull No. 12, 8 reals, the stock
on hand is 26,000 boxes. Molasses no stock on
hand.
One American vessel has been engaged to
carry 1,000 boxes to New York or Boston, at
30 cents per box.
No other business.
Many vessels are leaving in ballast.
Exchange on London 142@,15, on New York
4,3,e1,5f.
FROM NEW YORK
ARRIVAL FROM PORT ROYAL
Beaufort Occupied by U. S. Troops
TYBEE ISLAND REINFORCED
TEE TROOPS IN GOOD HEALTH.
NO FIGHTIN G.
lien. Relie's Expedition About to Sa
NEW YORK, Dec. 11,
The U. S. gunboat Connecticut has arrived.
Beaufort has been occupied by the United
States troops.
Cotton picking was going on by the contra
bands employed by our troops.
A force has been sent to Tybee Island.
A passenger who escaped from the steamer
Nashville, at Bermum, arrived here to-day in
the brig Colest.
The transport City of New York brings Por
Royal dates to the 6th inst.
The steamer Atlantic reached Port Royal on
the 2d inst.
Gen. Stevens with 1,000 men had occupied
the town of Beaufort.
The gunboat Pawnee, several transports and
a number of troops left Hilton Head on the 4th
inst., to occupy Tybee Island.
Gen. Sherman had appointed Col. Noble, of
the 79th N. Y. regiment, and Col. Suydam to
superintend the picking and securing of cotton
at Hilton Head and the adjacent islands.
The health of the troops was good.
No fighting had occurred.
`Gen. Reiles' expedition would probably sail
about the 12th inst.
CHANGE OF FAULKNER FOR HON
MR. ELY.
BOSTON, Dee. 11.
Es-Minister Faulkner has been released from
ort Warren on parole, and has gone to Rich
!
and to endeavor to exchange himself for the
on. Mr. Ely.
NO NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE
BALTIMORE, Dec. 11.
he Old Point boat has arrived, but brings no
• s whatever.
(3 New Oath of. Allegiance in
MG issouri.
eneral Curtis has promulgated the following
of allegiance, which Missouri rebels are to
' •quired to take:
lath of a'llegiance to the United States gbv
ent: I solemnly swear that I will bear
I allegiance to the United States, and support
I.ustain the constitution and laws thereof;
. will maintain the national sovereignty,
count to that of all state, county or con-
.te powers ; that I will digcourage, dis
enance and forever oppose secession, rebel
nd disintegration of the federal Union ;
disclaim and denounce all faith and f el
ip with the so-called confederate States
pniederate armies, and pledge my honor,
bperty and my life to the sacred perfor
iof this my solemn oath of allegiance
government of the United States of
a.
aval Cordon Around Rebellion.
o following list of footholds seized by
ps on the coasts of the rebellious States,
.e seen how extensive a cordon is drawn
them on the seaboard:
•uthwest Passes, Louisiana.
. ip Island,
Luta Rosa Island, Florida.
ort Pickens, Florida.
ey West, Florida.
rtugas, Florida.
bee Island, Georgia.
Ort Royal, South Carolina.
!atteras, North Carolina.
rtress Monroe, Virginia.
wport News, Virginia.
XXXVIIth Congress—First Session,
WASBEENGTON, Dec. 10.
IN SENATE
Mr. &DINER, (Mass.,) presented a petition
for the emancipation of the slaves of rebels with
out compensation.
Mr. Wasorr, Mass.,) offered a resolution in
structing the Committee on Military Affairs to
inquire and report to the Senate what reduction
may be made in the expenses of the army.
Agreed to.
Mr. Kixo, (N. Y.,) from the Committee on
Military Affairs reported a resolution requesting
the Secretary of War to inform the Senate
whether any and what aid had been rendered by
the Pay Department of the army to enable vol
unteers to transmit home any part of their pay,
and what additional facilities may be afforded
them for that purpose. Agreed to.
Mr. PowELL, (Ky.) presented the series of
resolutions adopted by the legislature of Ken
tucky asking that Congress afford some relief to
the distressed people of Ireland. Referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. HARRIS (N. Y.) presented the memorial
of the New York Chamber of Commerce relating
to the establishment of a line of mall steamers
from San Francisco to China. Referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
Mr. CHANDLER, (Mich.,) offered a resolution
instructing the Committee on Military Affairs to
inquire into the expediency of appointing a
joint committee of the two Houses of Congress
who shall have power to retire any improper
officer either in the army or navy. Agreed to.
Mr. MORRILL (Me.,) introduced a joint resolu
tion for the confiscation of the property of rebels
and the satisfaction of the claims of loyal men.
Mr. HARRIS introduced a bill to establish a
new military and mail route to Baltimore.
Referred to the Committee on Military Af
fairs.
Mr. WILsoN, (Mass.) introduced a bill to in
crease the number of cadets at West Point. Re
ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. IvE9nnTn, (Oregon,) announced the death
of his late colleague Edward Dickinson Baker,
United States Senator from Oregon, and paid a
brief tribute to his bravery; and worth, offering
the usual resolutions.
Mr. McDoucar. (Cal.) followed, referring to
the decease of two distinguished Senators Doug
las and Baker ; both near friends of his ; both
distinguished men, but widely different, yet
both leaders. He paid a high tribute to the
eloquence, chivalry and true worth of the de
ceased Senators.
Mr. BROWNLING referred to the late Senator as
a personal political friend since early manhcod.
He was a man of rare endowments and capable
of brilliant achievements. He was an astute
and profound lawyer, a wise statesman and a
brilliant orator. He was a tried and brave sol
dies, a true and incorruptible patriot.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. MelCmoar, from the Committee on For
eign Affairs, reported a resolution which was
adopted, that all memorials, resolutions and
documents which may be presented for the re
cognition of the independence of Liberia and
Hayti be referred to that committee.
On motion fifteen hundred extra copies of the
Secretary of the Treasury's report were ordered
to be printed.
Mr. BISGHAM, (0.) introduced a bill to con
fiscate the property and slaves of persons who
are in armed rebellion against the United
States.
Also, a joint resolution directing the present
court at Alexandria to retain and keep safely
the property of those engaged in aiding rebel
lion until further action by Congress is had up
on the subject. Both the measures were refer
red to the Committee on the Judiciary.
On motion of Mr. HormAN (Ind.,) it was
Resolved, That the Committee on Public Lands
have received donations of lands on condition
of transporting troops and munitions of war
free of charge, and whether the government
has the unqualified right of such transportation.
Mr. LOVEJOY, offered a resolution in
structing the Committee on Foreign affairs to
report a bill estahlishing diplomatic relations
between the United States and Hayti and Li
beria.
Mr. VALLANDIGHA3I, (Ohio,) remarked that
we want no negro ambassador.
A debate arising, the resolution lies over for
future consideration.
Mr. &mu, (Ho.) offered a resolution declar
ing it but just to recognize the eminent and pa
triotic services of the late General Lyon, and
tendering the thanks of Congress to the brave
officers and soldiers under his command, who
sustained the honor of the flag and achieved a
victory at Springfield, Missouri ; and in order
to commemorate the event each regiment en
gaged on that occasion shall bear on its colors
the word Springfield, in letters of gold, and this
resolution shall be read at the head of the dif
ferent regiments of the army of tho United
States.
Mr. BLAra said he believed that the Govern
ment took no notice at all of the death of Gen.
Lyon and hence the propriety of the passage of
the resolution which he had submitted. He
knew the man well—one neVer lived who cared
more for his country and less for himself.
Mr. EDWARDS, (N. H.) moved that the last
part of the resolution be stricken out. He said
we are to have a war of long continuance in
which bravery and skill are to be displayed and
misfortunes and death incurred. We should
not therefore, be too lavish at the outset in es
tablishing precedents, as the neglect to notice
similar occurrences hereafter may result in se
rious embarrassments.
Mr. Cormax. (Ind.) trusted that the amend
ment would not be adopted. The reading of
the resolutions as proposed would have the ef
fect of stimulating our gallant soldiers to deeds
of patriotism. It could do no harm. It was
due that we should pay the tribute of respect to
Lyon and recognize the services of those under
his command.
Mr. EDWARD'S motion was rejected and the
resolutions of Mr. Blair adopted.
➢lr. BLAIR, (M 0.,) introduced a bill to punish
treason, to promote more effectually for the
collection of taxes, to remunerate loyal citizens
for the loss of property and to provide home
steads for the soldiers employed in suppressing
rebellion. Referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Mr. NOELL (Mo.) offered a resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Naval Affairs to inquire
into the expediency of establishing a navy yard
and depot at Cape Girardeau, and report by bill
or otherwise.
rl he consideration of the resolution introduced
by Mr. LAxsixo (N. Y.) on Monday was award
ed. It condemns the order of Gen. Hallock
relative to fugitive slaves.
Mr. STEVENS, (Pa) said if the passage of this
resolution is to have a good effect and especial
ly in the west, the sooner it is passed the better.
The allegation of General Halleck, as an excuse
for his order that the fugitive slaves whom he
proposes to exclude from his lines, give infor
mation to the enemy is entirely too bold
a pretence to fully justify him. The return
of fugitives was initial to McClellan and follow
ed by Belly, Dix and others. All the cases are
a disgrace to the profession of arms. If such
return of fugitives have been made by orders of
the commanding Generals they deserve to have
the epauletts stripped from their shoulders. If
by higher authority, then God forgive them,
they know not what they do.
EDieb.
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On Tuesday evening Juts Jacon COLESTOCK, aged 73
years, 2 mouths ano 30 days.
[rhe funeral will take place on to-morrow, (Thursday)
afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence, corner of
Chestnut street and River alley, to which the relatives
and friends of the family are requested to attend without
further notice.]
New Zbrirrtistmenta.
WANTED,
A good Tennant for a large farm near
Northumberland, containing about 300 acres with
good lmprovomeros, fountain at the Hoes, and Barn—
Church and School House convenint, a RaiLoad passing
though it, 180 acres cleared, 30 acres gold river bottom
actable For raising truck, a person who understands
Truck farming as well as raising Wheat and Corn would
be preferred; good rererenco will be required. Address
A. L., Harrisburg, P.O. dell dlOt
LOST ! LOST 1 I LOST !! !
ON the night of the 25th of November
last, a black oil cloth Traveling Hag containing a
number of Mortgages and ether papers of value olly to
the owner, and a cptntity of gentlemen's furnishings, ta
ken by mistake from the office of the United:to es Hotel,
Harrisburg, Pa.
A liberal reward will be given to the person returning
the above or the bundle of papers to B. F. Etter, Esq.,
Harrisburg, Pa., or to L. L. Tan Buren, Wellsville, Ne
York. dell 3td*
WM. KNOCHE,
93 ItARKET STREET, HARRISBURO,
DEALER IN
PIANOS,
MELODEONS,
ACCORDEONS,
FLUTES,
FIFES,
GUITARS,
VIOLINS, and
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE IN GENERAL
PICTURE AN I) LOOKING MASS FRAMCS,
OVAL AND SQUARE
ROSEWOOD AND GILT,
SHEET AND .BOOK MUSIC.
doll-2wd
BLACKING !
MASON'S "CEIALLENGE BLACKING.'
lon Gross, assorted sizes, just received, and for
sive at Whiilessle pries,
dell
ATTRACTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
A large and fresh assortment of Goods,
euitable for presents, among which will be found
A sple did stock of Furs, (all kinds lust made,)
A large line of Enclirt idered Collars Sleeves, inc.,
A great varitty of shawls, (at low prices,)
A lot f New 'il-s—D•ess Goods, &c.,
Every kind of lAdies, Gems, and Misses
Gamy lotus and Ghves,
Ladles and Gents H ikfi —large sock,
Gents Cruvais, Neck Ties, Collars, &c.,
Limes, Gents and 3fi,sec Hid Gluvsa,
Nubies, Caps, I eggins, Armlets, &c,
A LARGE ADDITION HAS BEEN MADE TO
OUR STOCK OH' MOURNING GOODS.
Bargains in Goods of all kinds can be bad at
CATEIO ART'S
No. 14 Mark. t Square,
Next door to the Harrisburg Bank.
CHI
RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO 1 HE CLAW
OF WILLIAM PARKHILL.
WHERENS, the City of Harrisburg is
indebted to William Parkhill, the sum of One
Hundred Dollars, which indebtedness is to be paid by a
city Bond for that amount • AND WHERRAS, the Common
Council rave authority by iirdinance of August 17, 1861,
for the issue of a part of said bond, to wit: Forty-nine
Dollars and fif y-sevenceutg, Tnerefore,
Resolved, by the Common Council f the city of Harris
burg, That said Couu it are li , •re by anthuriz d to io,tte to
William Parkhill, a bond for 8100, in full payment rf said
in,tebtedness, toe same to be made up of the sum of Fifty
Dollars and forty-three cents which is authorized by this
resolution, and the above mentioned cum of .Forty nine
Dollars and fifty seven r M.
Passed December 7, 1861.
D. W. GROSS,
President of Common Council.
Attest : DAVID HARRIS, Clerk.
Approved, December 11, 1891.
WM. H. KEPNER, Mayer,
QM
CCRANBERRIES.--A new lot received
by JOHN 1 , V16#, corner Third and Walnut
mt*
FOR THE HOLIDAYS !
KRISS KRINGLE'S HEAD QUARTERS!
JUST OPENED,
AT . NO. 75 MARKET STREET, next
door to Zeigler's Liquor Store,-a large and well se
lected assortment of TOYS, CtItTFECIIONARIitS, suita
ble for parties and holiday presents, The selection em
braces to port
LADIES BASKETS.
PAPER HOUSES,
SHAH FIGHTS,
BATTLES,
_ _
DOLLS, of great variety,
MINATURE CHINA TEA SETS,
WHAT-NOT ORNAMENTS,
MINATURE MUSICAL INSTRITMENTS,
TOY MANAGERIES.
FRENCH AND AMERICAN CONFECTIONS,
PRUNES,
RAISINS,
CIGARS,
Together with a groat variety of articles too numerous
o mention.
delo4 f
A. HUMMEL,
DEALER IN
SADDLES,
TRUNKS,
HARNESS,
HORSE COVERS, and
BUFFAL
Corner of Fourth and Market streets, O ROBES,
delo-dlw Harrisburg, Pa.
CHRISTMAS !
HAVING. returned from the city with
our usual variety of CHOICE GOODS for the
HOLIDAYS,
We would respectfully invite an early call, feeling it to
be to the interest of purchasers. remember
KELLErc'n Drug and F,ney Store.
91 Market street.
delo
MINCE PIES,
RAISINS, CITRON,
(MRAN]; SPICES,
Suitable for. Mince Pies for sale low by
de6 W til. DOCK, JR., &" CO
3. R. INGERSOLL'S
PATENT
FOUNTAIN HAIR-BRUSH.
It dresses the hair without soiling the lingers.
It effects a saving of one-half in the use of hair prepar
ations.
It does away with greasy hair•oil bottles.
Ills handsomer artielc than the commcn hair-brush.
It regulates the quantity of fluid u-ed, to a droa.
It is perfectly coax, and cannot spill over is the trunk
or on the toilet.
It carries enough of any preparation to last for a voy
age or a long journey.
Its rice is moderate, and it saves Its own cost in three
months.
For sate at Keller's Drug and Fancy Store, 91 Market
street two doors east of Fourth street, south sale.
octlo
NOTIONS.--- Quite a variety of useful
and entertaining articles—cheap—at
n2O SIIE•FER'S HOORSTORE.
SOLDIER'S CAMP COMPANION. -- A
very or•nvqnient Wilttng Desk ; also, Portfolios,
Memorandum Books, Porimounaies, ..t
n2O sCHEFFEK'S BOOK ORE.
DIARIES FOR 1862
HE largest and best selected assortment of
DIARIES ever imported into this city can
be found at
BERGNER'S Cheap Bookstore
OIIR newly replenished stock of Toilet
and Fancy Goods is unsurpassed In this city, and
feelin g confident of rendering satisfaction, we would res
pectfully invite a call. KFLLER,
91 Market street, t w o doors east of Fourth street, south
se.
KELLER'S DRUG STOR1•; is the plac
t.• find atlY.hihg 'n the way Perfumery.
TO FAMERS.
O ATS ! OATS 1 1 Cash paid for Oats
//013.d by
if JAMES M. WELKELKIL
Wg. DOCK, Jr., & Oo
TOY SWORDS, GUNS,
CA NIPS.
JONES & WAGGONER