ffiiegaiti) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 54,1864. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE For ox 9 Holidays.—Th* holidays are at hand) and as it is customary during those times to beetdw a large number of presents upon friends and acquaintances, it is *» matter of im portance to know where the most suitable gifts can be fbund for our friends. We hare nothing to say concerning the gift itself) as none but the; recipient can determine what sort of gift will please him beat, for which reason, among the many advertisers in the Post, we hove" deter mined to give our readers a full opportunity to make a good selection, They may rust aasuied that any article that is noticed In the Post will be found of the very best in Us line. In former years a present of a suit of clothes warnot deemed inappropriate, but this year we do not hesitate to say that it would form the most acceptable gift you could possibly bestow. If you wish to astonish a friend, and at the same time please him beyond expression, give him a fine new suit of clothes from any one of the following firms: Wn. Semple, Federal street, Allegheny c.ity. Gardner A Schleiter, Market.street. Hugos A Ha eke, Market and Fifth streets. O. H. Love St Co., Market street. H. Mentzer, Market street H. J. Lynch, Market street. White* Orr A'Oo., Fifth street. Alexander Bates, Fifth street. For boots and shoes go to Opncert Hall Shoe Store, Fifth street. T. A* McClelland, Fifth street. Joseph H. Borland, Market street. There are other things which, although athirst sight may not appear simply useful, which, how ever, form a most desirable present- An album has always been a most acceptable gilt, and It it highly usefal at the same time. Some of the most useful as well as the most beautiful and desirable gifts will be found in the stationery •tores, and they are in a special manner appre ciated by the ladies who, daring this time will be doiog a large busiuess in writing letters Ac. In this line we would recommend the following: Henry Miner, Fifth street. John W. Fittock, Fifth street. Gift Book Store, Fifth street- Myers, Schoyer A 00., Fifth street. The toilet should also attract oar attention. Articles in this line are extremely useful, espe cially during the holidvys, and for that reason would bo most Willingly accented especially by the ladies Drugs and medicine will also be found extremely useful. The best articles in this line can br obtAine 1 at the following stores: I)r. Georjre W. *-li.-ye o r, Weed street. J. M- Fulton, Fifth s'rarf, Simon Johnston, 3mithfle?d street. A. J. Rankin, Market street. James HcGarr. Market street. Joseph, Market street. If. McCiarran A Cc.. Market street. Henderson A Bro.. Liberty street. B. L. Fahnestock A Co., Wood street. B. £. Sellers A Co., Wood street. During the holidays the children shoul ■ not be neglected- They should alec receive tfceir holldaygfXts, and the joy which they feel on rc aftivtngtfcem will be imparted to the whole fam ily. Nothing Is more acceptable tc children than a fine collection of toys, and If ycu desire to see a fine assortment go to To&ster ASchwarz, Smithfleid street Jewellers deserve especial attention, and during the past few weeks have done their utmost in order to provide the community with Aftioles most suitable for holiday presents* None, however, have done more than thefoi lhwing: Relnemao, Meyraa A Oo . Finn street. C# C. Algeo, Fifth street. Farmers who wish to purchase an Appropriate holiday gift should go to the following, where the best' agricultural implements in the city may be found: Beckham A Long, Liberty stiver and Federal Afreet, Pittsburgh. Foreigners who should like to confer a most Acceptable gift upon their fricod3 at home, would do well to apply for theirpnsiage to some European agent. TUote who arc desiring to eomc to this lani of prornUz arc to be found in oil parts of Eui ope, and their friends here should help them to oome out. For this purpose let them apply tc— D. O’Neil, SmithScid street; Thhs. H. Kattig&n, Smlthfleld street, or W. Bingham, Fifth street, who ore the best agents in the country. Those who.with to celebrate the holidays With, the (< social glass,” or make a prasent of some or the best wines and liquors in the city, should examine the splendid stock of— Henry W. Beaumont, 83 Liberty street, or • Joseph S. Finch, First street, whose liquors are all of the best brands. Spencer & McKay, Pittsburgh, are- so v?ell jeoewn as brewers and malstere, that aB tlftse who.WiA to make presents is their line of bnsl aeps trill paturally apply to them. A fine carriage, or any article of saddlery, would form » present worthy‘df an; one, and the recipient of such a gift would be highly pleased. As carriage-makers and saddlers, OomellA Kerr, St. Glair street, and O. West A Co;, Penn street, have received a well-deserved popularity, and we would therefore recommend them above ail ethers. The pretests of the season are beyond doubt, skates, sleigh bells, Ac., and a mere acceptable gift could not be bestowed. The season la now at hand when these articles will of great use to those who indulge la the invigorating amuse ments of winter, and we would therefore Invite out readers to call nod examine the splendid stock of the above articles now exhibited at Bay A Hayden’s, Wood street, and James Brown’s,tWood street. They hsvelikewise a fine assortment of hard ware, which fbr quality and cheapness is not to be surprised la the city. There are, no doubt, a great many who desire Jo give some valuable and acceptable gift to an entire family, to the female members, in p irtic v Among so many things which present 2hemseivt£ it Is difficult to make a choice, but In our opinion* (he most acceptable gift would be a musical inetnioi«nt, or a sewing machine. Mu sic is now deemed oc£ of the necessary accom pUsbments bf the day# and therefore a piano, a melodeon, or any musical instrument, would be highly appropriate, and the whole family would have the .benefit of it. Tor one of these Instru- ments let them repair to 0. C. Mellor, Wood street, Wameiink A Barr, St Clair street, C. Blmne Fifth street, Kleber A Bro., Wood street, where the bfst instruments wau be obtained. To those Who hiftve already a musical instrument In their possession, tome of the splendid musical compositions to be found at the above places cmnbeglvefii As regards the sewing machines,* we think that as a holiday gift tney arehlghiy appropriate. They combine beauty and utility in a hsgh degree, in fact more.than any other artlale within our knowledge. They are of va rious* ty let and sires, but they, nevertheless, re semble each Other In one great point—their ex treme uaefuinsss. We would recommend them emphatically at a holiday gift to the ladies. Ev evejjf ohe can suit his taste at ar.7 one of the following stores : Wm. Sumner & Cc., Filth street, Wheeler fc WUsoa’s machine ; ' Knot Axthelm, No, IK Third street, Pia ster & KeyMj machines; S. Vs Barnes, 113 Third street, Empire m»- ohlsgs j A. st * CJair Street, Howe’s, and Florence A machines; y A. Ftftf rtfeet, Grover A Ba ker machines* a »yarticleof would likewise boa moat acceptable holiday gift- It is seasonable, uMfofui buntlih), and therefore de«*rvs*ee pedal, attention. We would d|t»gt out racier, to the following well-known «tsMi»bpi«at»: VT. H. Mc<J«,st. Oltlr street; • Hmj, Ponlel * Eee«o, Tilth street. B.lflcjSkDtbto’ *»U«ry, on St. Oltlr street, is oltjr to oMjtjlit -photo graphs.: ( *ir. Brtbsjs well known to tbe ego. nmatiy »t ejfi&iUie'nan of experience in ut art aatttis j&p&liMMtot jm toe sd ki’lh!* Liflee V et emoit re«An.M. nH.. 'Dating the Holidays aaneLslifiHU'tstrto pur chase a large supply of candles, fiatt ac. Chil dren cannbrbfear theldeatifa holiday without these neceasaiy aoWmphaUaetira.and even the ‘ilder membersof .would relish some fine candles, such as can only be* found ah ri ' i s Reymer & Bros., Wood street. . Another -very seasonable gut would be a car .pct,l plana cover or other artlole la that line. They are highly appreciated by every one; and ns they add greatly to the comfort of a dwelling honse or office, they are at all times acceptable. Foe these things we would direct our readers to the following, W. D. fit H. McOallum, Fourth street. McFarland, Collins A Co., Fifth street. . A goo l dinner would not be out of place dur ing the holidays. We have some of the best res taurants In the country in Pittsburgh, where all the delioaoies of the season are served up in the best style at Veiy low prioes, considering the Urge am unt of etpeStiitUre and labor these benefactors of society ifiust undergo in order to satisfy the public. If you wish to give an ex cellent dinner to a friend or get one yourself, go tftasy tine bf fhe following dining saloons,where everything is served up in the beat of style- John Shaier, Diamond alley. Eli Young§ Smithfieid street. -Fred Weiss, Fifth street, Apollo Billiard Saloon, Fourth street. John. Savage, Liberty street. In former years artificial limbs could not be thought of as as holiday present,but nircumst&n. ces alter cates; and we now find that they are useful in manyoaseß, and there are many brave boys in our midst who would find an artificial limb.sufefa as are to 5 Sd found at John Eeichen b&ch’s, extremely useful. For brass works we would direct our readers to the well known estabUsementa of Davis & Phillips, Water street, J. & M. MoSteen, street. Cafimaa & Crawford, Duqueane way. A. Fulfon, First street. For looking-glasses and picture frames, the public ahould go to H. D. Bccht A Co.’s store, Smithfieid street, where they will find articles of the very best quality in the above line. These articles are both useful and ornamental, and would form a fin? present for the holidays, Petroleum is all the rage. no w. Speculators are yeeppying their minds with petroleum stocks to the excluaibn of everything else, and In the household nothing hut potroleam is burn si to the exclusion of candies, whale oil and all the other combustibles used in former years. Lamps are therefore extremely useful, and if onr readers will visit the store of Weldon & Kelly, vV ood street, they will find them also ornamen tal. Anything in the plumbing iine c\n be had at Addy A-£ wens’, Wood street, and although our readers may not wish to purchase some of their good 3 as holiday presents, they will find it high, ly advantageous to give them a call whenever they desire to obtain anything in their line. For imported blrd3, and other acasotfable goods, let them go to T. Knox, 20 Flfih street. Articles of furniture may bo had at Jos Moyer A Son’s, 153 Smithfieid, and U 2 Penn street. For groceries, which are all times necessary, and woiild form a itiozi desirable present we would recommend— Hiller & Ricketsha, Liberty street r S. Cooper, Diamond ; Haworth A Co*, Diamond Patterson A Ammon, Wood street. Flour and crackers of the beat quality And at the lowest possible prices, will be found at S.»». Marvin’s, Fourth street. A splendid assortment of h3t« and caps may Ve seen at stores of— W. Fleming, Wood street ; O. H. Paulson, Wood street, who have received a wide popularity as hatters Fine wall paper, Ac., which adds greatly to the appearance of an apartment, may be ob tained at— W. P. Marshal A Oo.’s, Wood stmt, and Forster A Schwarts’s, Smithfieid street. A scholarship at one of our commercial col leges wouid be a highly appropriate gift, and nnoe doubt that it would be highly-appreciated. Our city, which has always been devoted to business, contains some of the best commercial colleges In the country, and a good education at one of these colleges is a great recommenda tion to a yotufgman commencing business. Tho colleges of Duff A Son,'Fifth street, Jenkins A Smith, St. Olalr street, and N. Shaffer, St. Clair street, are so widely known that they need uo recom mendation ffom..«ur pen. Our readers should by no rneuns omit to taKe their friends and sequaintinces to the most pop ular places of amusement during the holidays. Amusement is essential to their content and pleasure, and should, therefore, not be neglect ed. Among the many which are now in the city, we would recommend the following : The Theatre; Melodeon, and The Great National Combination and Vari ety Show, all of whish,.areAttractiflg large audiences every night. : f : ' •.: . Frlgbtfol Railroad Accident.—News reached the city yesterday that a frightful acci dent had occurred on the Cleveland and Pitts burgh railroad during the morning, resulting In the death-of six persons and the injury of several others. We have not been able to as certain the exact circumstances connected with the accident, but will probably receive more re liable information to-day. it appears, however that as-the train which Jteft Cleveland jat seven o’clock was crossing the bridge near Hudson the axle of the locomotive snapped and broke through the timbers Two of the oars and the engine were then preoipitated from the bridge, and both cars and bridge soon took Are and were totally consumed. There wore three passenger care attached to the train, and the occupants must have had a fearful time of it. Since writing the above we have ascertained additional particulars regarding the accident. We understand that the cause.the accident has hft as yet been ascertained, and the trucks of the cars have not been examined, owing to the fact that the car* were on lire. Previous to the accident the engine and baggage car had passed over the bridge, and. the engineer, Mr. John Grafton, discovered no sfens of anything .giving way. For this reason it is thought that an axle must have broken in one of the other cars. The bridge was perfectly secure, having been built less than two years. It was entirely destroyed by fire, together with the two cars above mentioned, the fire originating from the stoves. Six persons were killed and ten persons seriously and about twenty slightly Injured. Fortunately no one was injured by the fire. The following are the names of the killed: O. H. Perry, Cleveland; John Robertson and wife, Petersburg, Michigan; Dr. R. N Mora via, Ohio; Stephen Robertson, Akron. One wo man from Adrian, Michigan, whose name we c mil not learn, was also killed. Dr. William Bach, of Pittsburgh, had a leg broken. We are convinced that the accident was not the result of carelessness on the pjrt of the employees of the company,, who are exonerated from all blame in the matter The inhabitants of Hud- son manifested the greatest kindness and hospl- tality to the sufferers and did all in their power to relieve their Injuries. Nothing Sweeter In the way of tones from a musical instrument cafl be imagined than those prodaced from the Masrn & Hamlin Cab- inet Organ. And yet. by the perfection of their construction, they arc capable of producing great volume and power of sound. For sacred music they excel everything else, and fur ac companing singing, they are admirable by rea son of sustaining the voice by their continued tones. Their moderate price brings them within the reach of almost everybody. One of them would be a beautiful Christmas gift for one’s family or friend. Our readers would do well to call at Mellor’s ware rooms, si Wood street, and examine them*- - Talking of the Holidays reminded me that I h*dnot made my usual purchases and, thinking the matter over, I concluded it best to call at tEe Great Emporium and sed the great variety of Albums, Writing Cases, Gold Pens, Ladies’ Companions, and many other articles I cannot not? think of there. I found everything O. K»y find Accordingly mode my purchases to my I wouid advise others to d# likewise. The place, remember. ia Plte took’sOreftt Holiday pepo*, opp pite the pdet* Office, TherebcHion iibn is Uaf bpt Fit itivlb IWt'• itnilhA kHfl>imU*na. t*. >,<■ THE POST —PFHffiBUItGH, SATURDAY MQBNING. DECEMBER <>H Proceedings of the Meeting of our Citizens on the Proposed Navy Yard The Committee appointed in pursu&noe of a res olution passed at the last session of Congress,to select a site for a Navy Yard on the Western Waters, arrived In this city on Tuesday night. Thursday afternoon, their presence being made known to our citizens, a meeting was held at the Custom House to discuss the matter and make known the advantages possessed by Pittsburgh, in favor of such location at this place . Isaac. Jones, Esq., was called to the chair, and on motion, a Committee of four, consisting of Isaac Jones* I. J. Btgham.O. W. Batchelor,and G-eorge H. Thurston, were ap pointed to answer the questions of the Naval Committee. After a general discussion of the matter in question, the following Committee of Confer* enoe wasapppolnted to wait on the Naval Oom mittee: Mayor Lowry, Isaac Jones, John W. Ohalfant, James Park Jr., B. F. Jones, Joseph Dilworth, C. W. Batchelor, Joseph Pennook,T. J. Blgham, W. S. Haven, Thomas Hasklnson, Thomas QI. Howe, Jas. M. Cooper, Geo. H. Thurston and Thos. Bake well. The above Oommittee met on Friday, at the Monongahela House, and having organized, by electing Mayor Lowry chairman, gave verbal answers to the following interrogatories of the Navsl Committee. Ist. The number of steamers owned In Pitts burgh in IB6ojand,the tonnage of the same. 2d . »-he number of steame s built, repaired and replaced Iq 1660. 2d. The number of ship yards, and the aggre gate average number of hands employed. 4th Tne number o' marcbtne shops engaged •in building machinery connected with steam boats, ana the average number of hands. sth. The number of foundaries in or capable ot doing steamboat work and the average num ber of hands 6th. The natural resourcej ol the neighbor hood in iron, coal, copper, lead, Ac. 7th. The quantities, quality, and kind ol shop timber in the neihhborhood- Bth. The number of men,including engineers, accuetored to the duties of steamboat bands 9th, The productions of hemp in the neigh borhood, and supply of tar, pitch and terpen tine. 10th. Is the shipping belonging to the place built here, or, if not, where is it mainly built and repaired. llth. For how many month’ in a year can a steamer draw ten feet, or leas pass between Pittsburgh and the Gulf of Mexico. 12th. Any other inform iiion as to the sup plies of materials, labor, Ac.. • c . which enter into the construction of sea and river steamers. These are the same questions used in other cities, visited by the Committee; We understand that the questions were an swered in a very satisfactory manner, and the decided advantages of Pittsburgh forthc propos ed site, clearly explained to the satisfaction ol the JSaval Committee. The Commission leaves tonight. 1 lie Weber Plano.—The pianoforte which has formerly been looked upon as a luxury or an ornament, has of late years become as much of a necessity as any other piece of household furniture. Under these circumstances it be comes, as a matter of ceurec, of great impor tance to the purchaser; and the qucstlm ariae9 dally In the mind and or. The lips of hundreds, “where can I get a good piano ;** It is with sin cere pride we cau point In this connectioato a piano which has for some years 3tood before the public as one of the best manufactured, and is dally rising in lavor in the musical world. V.'c refer to the “Weber -1 piano, made by A. Wet r, and anionscd by the highest musical taicat ; such schools as Academy ol r-t. Vincent, 3t. Mary’s, Ac , who have used them for years, and say. “they give us entire saliefactioa in every respect,* wchcvo taker, pains to examine them and Had a remarkably fine singing tone, great purity and brilliancy in the upper notes, a gen eral power and resonance extending through the whole key b>ard, prompt ar.d elastic action, and the workmanship plainly de moustrates that the oeat material is used in every part of the instru' ment. Wc congratulate the maker on his suc cess In having produced so superior a piano, and trust our friends will call and judge if we hare spoken truly. The above iiatterlrg notice we copy from the Metropolitan Rcccrd, New York. Mr. Melior is the sole agent for the Weber piano and has a splendid assortment ol them, selected for the Ohristmactr&de, at his v/Arcrooms. Nc.Si Wood street. Water Cut Off—The citizens of A'lcghcny 01 Thursday, were subjected tc :;>uiiucrabie in convenience, in consequence of the usual supply of watc; being cut off. Iho failure of the supply wag occasiocc 1 by lh3 aupply pipe run ning from the water-worsd iuto the river having been choke 1w th Ice. The same 'accident oc curred yesterday, and people had to resort to the few pumps in the city for their usual supply of water- This accident is of frequent occurrence during ths winter, and efforts should be made to pUcc the pipes in a reliable condi tion. DtaUi In Jail —A man named Wiiiiam Miller died in the county j=,il sometime during Thursday night. He had been committed to .jail a day or two previous for drunkenesa and vagrancy. Soon after his committal he began to sink rapidly, and hia d»atk id attributed to the dissipated life which he had previously led. Coroner Clawson yesterday h'H an inquest on the body, and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with tho above fa.ts. Deceased was about forty-five years of age, and had been liviog in Birmingham for some time. North Cltar Creek Gold Company.— The Directors of this Ooinp.tny have just issued a circular to their stockhold ?ra stating that the Company, having a working capital largely in excess of its wants, has added to the original property by investing a portion of the surplus capital in mining claims io Colorado. The cir cular also gives much other valuable informa ton. The Directors contemplate offering in a few days a portion of the reserved stock at an advance upon the par price of fen dollars. See Advertisement. Destructive Fire —A destructive fire oc curred on Thursday morning at Titusville on the corner of the street opposite the Petroleum Bank, and raged with great fury for two hours The fire-engine which had been purchased a short time previously by the citizens proved unmanageable, and it was feared that the whole town would soon be reduced to ashes, when the engine was taken charge of by a gentleman who succeeded in rendering it serviceable. The loss U estimated at *40,000. Ttie holidays are here and every one ie buying presents. Recollect that tue place to buy them Is at Myers,Schoyer and G0.,N0 39 Fifth street. They have an elegant assortment of plain and fancy purses,pocket books.photograph albums, gold pens, chessman and boards, card propelling pencils, dominoes, fancy Inkstands, portfolioea and a variety of other articles suitable for holi day gifts. important Decision.—Assessor Weaver has received instructions from OommisMoncr Lewis relative to the number of bushels of bi tuminous coal which shall be regarded as equiv alent to a ton for purposes of taxation, ‘and he decided that thirty bushels shall maxes tan, on this basis all taxes on coal in this neighbor fiood shall be-ossessed. A Merry Christmas —An invoice of Howe •ewing machines have just been received for the holidays by A. M. McGregor, Ho. 12 St. Clair street. Also Florence A Weed sewing machines. 4t Business has been suspended at the Peo ple’s Stock Exchange for the present, but will be resumed on Wednesday evening. It. seems that even oil stock speculators wish to enjoy the holidays* josttph intros.: .AjrriroxT xsros JOSEPH ffiEYEB A SOU, MANTTFACTTEEitG OF PLATN AND FANCY FUMITirRE ASD QHATRR WARE BOUSE, IS3 SBIITHFIEED, ASSMII FSBTH St* Between 6th si., end Vligiß alley. Jet PITTBBUBOH Mss. A MAN. Ni.TIO3AX. BASS,.) Late Hebcbasts a Mar. Bask. - *-». Pittsburgh, December l2tb, 1964, ) An blisct*ios for maEcn>RB - this Banjk3& serve during the gnShiiuf year, will ba fcefcFiftte Banking BdusS oS TUESDAY, the lirth DAY OF JANUARY, ;565, between the houre of n o'clock A. M., utest sr Telegraph Sherman’s Position Before Savannah. REBEL SUPPLIES OUT OFF. LATEST FROM REBEL PAPERS Union Raid Into Southern Virginia. Exchange of Prisoners Completed New York, December 23 —TUe Her ald lias additional details ot Sherman’s grand march through Georgia, and some important particulars regarding his present position before Savannah, and the proßpect for its early - surrender. The city is poorly supplied with provis ions, and is burdened with the feeding of a considerable surplus population of civilians, beside its garrison of twen. ty thousand, or thereabouts. 'As all sources of supplies are cut off by the Union forces, the city will therefore be ultimately starved into submission,’even if Hardee does not ebsose to give it up soon er. There was a report recently in Sher man’s army that Bragg was moving down from Augusta with ten thousand men, to attack the besiege/s in the rear, bhonld he be fool hardy enough to do so, he will be very summarily dis posed of. Late rebel papers have further refer ence to the Union raid from Tennessee into southern Virginia Tbeßtchmond Examiner says it turns out to be an ex pensive and damaging one. The raid ers are reported withiu eight miles of Saltville, but no account is yet furnished o! their having captured the important salt works there. Peace resolutions were recently de feated in ihe Confederate States Senate by 44 to 20 votes. The exchanging with tue re Dels of 10,000 prisoners, which was commenced in the Savannah river and subsequently transferred to Char leston harbor, was completed at the latter point on last Saturday. As this work is now concluded, the firing of our own and the rebel batteries in Char leston harbor and vicinity, which was su3p nded during its .continuance, will probably soon be resum-d if it has not already. Tb- Richmond Examiner notices tire inveaiion and its successful operation in the rebel laboratory in that city, of a machine capable of turning out 3f0,000 percussion caps in eight hours complete. ' “Hog Winder, 1 ' as our men call the man the rebels have in charge of their prisons, has been complimented with the title of Commissionary General of Prisons, and will establish his headquar ters at Atlanta, Ga. The Richmond Examiner of the 20ih says that Government received official dispatches from Savannah yesterday The Richmond Whig, of the 20th, says: The situation in Tennessee is Melan choly enough. It was a black day for the Army of the Tennessee when John ston lost his command. Hood was soon flanged, beaten, and compelled to aban don Atlanta. He then slipped out of ihe way, and in that change he asked Sherman to walk through Georgia. He himselPmoved np into Tennessee,where he has now again got himself beaten, and this time we fear badly enough". The Examiner also says that the cam paign in Northern Tennessee has con cluded disastrously for n 3. We have no doubt. No News of Importance, Hood's Army Virtually Destroyed The Rebellion About Gone Up The Porter-Butler Expedition Affairs on the Canadian Border New York, Dec. 23 —The papers of to-day contain no items of importance, and very few of any interest whatever. The Herald , in an editorial on the military situation, says: The policy adopted by Lee in his late trip to Geor gia has resulted in changing the condi tion of the war from the two great armies against two to three on our "side against one on the rebels. It looks up on Hood’s army as virtually destroyed, and says: Hardee’s scattered force can not be considered an army. With the fall of Savannah and Wilmington Sher man’s whole army can be drawn to the James river and speedily secure the crushing of Lee and the capture of Richmond. It considers the present as pect of affairs highly cheering and cer tain to insure the speedy end of the Con federacy. It. .is. thought that tho attack on the defences of Cape’Fear river. commenced yesterday. Assuming that all of the eighty-seven vessels of the fleet partici pated, there would be 830 guns in use on our side. Many military and naval men fear that the premature publication of the plan of attack may cause the defeat of the expediUoq. At a meeting of the New England So ciery at the Astor House last evening a letter was read from President Lincoln regretting his inability to be present and congratulating the society and country upon the harmony among the people at home and the splendid successes achieved by the army and navy. Also one from Gen. Grant declining the invi tation, but making no allusion to the military situation. Speeches were made by Admiral Farr.igut, Commodore Winslow and Commodore Drayton. Seventy-five prisoners from Fort La fayette were recently sent to Fort War ren. Twenty-four of them were block ade runners an j the balance officers of the rebel army and navy. They were sent to Fort Warren to make room for prisoners recently arrested, among whom are those charged with attempt ing to burn New Yoik. ! "fom Army of the Potomac. everything Quiet at the Front. lookade Runner Destroyed, Washington, Dec.. 23 —A letter from the army of the Potomac dated yester day, says all quiet prevails. The weath er is such as to prevent any movement if intended. A large number of officers are getting home on fnrlongh, among those who left this morning were Gen erals, Gregg, Potter, Ayres, Bragg and McAllister, with the members of their ssaffs. General Mott went north yester terday, to attend the funeral of a brother. Three more deserters are -to be hung to-morrow, their names are John Smith, William Miller and George Bradley, all of the 4th New Hampshire volunteers. Bear Admiral Porter, under date of the 16th instant; informs the Navy De partment of the destruction of the block ade runner, Petrel, and driven ashore by-the gnnboats at New Inlet, Caps Fear-river. • The Petrel was fired’ upon and ;atmk,-find was finally destroyed by a north-east ,gale. She had on board a Ib**a <tee.m af nmaa nsn m ts:.. Sroretary Seward’s Passport Order. The Fenian brotherhood. Advices from Sherman’s Army. N*w York, Dec. 23.—The Canadian papers are much displeased at Secretary Seward’s passport order, bat admit that the United States Government had a perfect right to issue the order, and had good grounds for making it. Its effect will be to injure the Canadian railways very seriously. The Toronto Leader complains of the proposition to place prominent rebel refugees under serveilaee, and .insists upon giving them all their rights. It says: Toronto is full of Yankee spies in the pay of the Washington Government. It claims that the leading Southern ref ugees had nothing to do with the St. Al bans raid, and they would not be likely to do anything in violation of the neu trality of Canada while excitement ex ists among the Fenian Brotherhood. The World’s Washington special says Colonel Babcock, personal aid to Gener al Grant, has returned from General Sherman, and expresses the belief that Savannah cannot possibly bold oat lon ger than fifteen days. He found|Sher man’s army in remarkably good condi tion and fall of enthusiasm. The cav alry did nearly ail the fighting that was required on the way from Atlanta to Savannah. The rebels’ resistance eve rywhere was of a feeble character. Sherman has full communication with the fleet, and securely posted to thor oughly invest Savannah at his leisure. Latest from New Orleans. New Yoek, December 28.— The » earner "Pauline,” Carroll, from New Orleans, the 15th, arrived with a few bales oi cotton. The steam transport “Clinton,” from Galveston, on the 12th arrived at New Orleans with three hundred and forty-two exchanged pris oners from Camp Groce, Texas. The men, who were in a most wretched con dition, have been supplied with necessa ry articles for their comfort hy the agent of ihe Sanitary Commission. General Hamilton and family a tap passed Bra zos on the Clinton. A late Matamoras paper states that re inforcements; have arrived at Brazos Santiago, swelling onr forces there to two thousand, fifteen hundred of whom are negroes. The rebels make frequent sallies from Brownsville, which is not fortified, and have numerous skirmishes with the Federal troops. No change in market. CELEBRATED EXTRACTS FOR THE HANDKERCHIEFS. Ashland Flowery Mignonette, Altana. Musk, Amaryllis, Meadow Flowers, Bouquet ac Caiifornic, Lilac, Bouquet d’Arabie, Lilly of the Valley, Bouquet <ic Carolina, New-mowu Hay, Bergamottc, Orange Flowers, Cassic, Patchouly, Camclia, Pink. Clomatite, Poppinak, Cedrat, Portugal, Citronellc Kosat Prairie Flowers, Crystal'Palace Rose, Geranium, Rough and Beady, G-illiilower, Spring Flower, Garden Flowers, Sweet Briar, Heliotropr, Sweet Pea, Boaey, Sweet Lavender, Honey Suckle, Sweet Lettuo«, ' Hawthorn, Sweet Clover, Hyacinth, Tuberos. Jasmin, Tea Rdse, Jockey Club, Violette, Jenny Lind, Verbena, Jonquille, Vetiycrt, ftlouseeUne, Vanilla, MUlebeurs, West End, Magnolia, White Lily, Marcehale, Winter Blossom. BAZIN’S HEDYOSMIA, a highly consentra ted Persian Essence, the most elegant perfum for imparting to the handkerchief a very agree able and lasting odor. ESSENCE BOUUUET—TREBLE EX TRACT UPPER TEN. A large assortment of Toilet Soaps, Shaving Creams, Preparations for the Hair, Cosmetics. Toilet Waters, Dentifrices and Perfumery ol all kinds, constantly on hand. For sale by CHAS. H. SUPER, _dec2o _ Corner Penn and St. Clair sts. LINUSK Y r S IMPROVED BEOOD-SEARCHER, FOR THE CURE OF ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM AN Impure State of the Blood, SUCH AS ScroftUo, Cancerous Formations. Cutaneous Diseases,* Erysipelas. Bolls, Pimplefe on the Face, Sore Eyes, Scald Head, Tetter Affections, Old and Stubborn Ulcers, Rheumatic Disorders, Dyspepsia, Costlveuess, Jaundice, Salt Rheum, Mercurial Diseases, General Debility, Liver Complalut, Loss of Appetite, Low Spirits, Female Complaints, Foul Stomach, Together with all other Disorders from an improper condltlou of the circulatory system. As a general Tonic, its effects arc most benignant, and cannot full to benefit where used perserveringly, and according to directions. Testimonials: THE PROPRIETOR HAS CERTIFI c&tes enough on hand to fill a good sized volume.all of them the.free will offerings of those who haye been cured by the Blood Searcher from which he selects the following: Liver Complaint Cared by Lindsey*s Improved Blood-Searcher. BLAIR COUNTY, Sf>: Personally appeared before me, one ofthe Jus tices of the Peace, in and for Blaircounty, Geo. Kopp, who being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and nay : Two years ago I uas af flicted wUh pain between the shoulders, almost qo stant oough, Joss of appetite, chills, night sweats, and very sutyect to take colds. Lat lenjfth became so weak that f could hardly walk; my physician d d me no good. Sometime last fall I commenced taking Lindsey'slmproved Blood-Searcher, by the use of two bottles w»6 perfectly cured. I feel safe to recommend It to a 1 who suffer from liver diseases, general debil ity, loan of appetite and o 4 bcr 'Hseaaes arising from impurity of the blood. 1 would not like to do without it. I consider it an excellent family medicine. [Signed] GEORGE KOPP. Sworn and übioribed this 10th day or March. A. D., 1867, before me. J. CORLEY. J. P., Notb— Mr. Kopp is a resident of Frankstown, and is well known to the citizens of Blair and Bedford counties aka man of excellent character an i influence. Another Case orScrofula Cored by Lind • sey’s Blood Searcher. If there be any who atili dou t that Llndtey’s Improved B ood-Searoher has and will perma nently cure he most desperate and long-standing cases of Sorofula, let them read the lollowing and baoonvinced: Dr. J. AL Lin .-set : I was afflicted for a num ber \ f years with a disease, said by my physi» clans to be Scrofula. For the last thrre years I was so bad that I was unable to net ont of r y bed. 1 tiled all the remedies and the best phyai " clans I was able to voenre, without any bene ficial resiilt. 1 continued growing worse until the flesh and skin were entirely eaten off the left side of my face, neck, shoulder and arm. My sufferings was so great, and I was so far reduced that it required the effort! of two persons to move me in bod. This was my condition when I was induced uy the Messrs. Ralston.of Eldertoa to try your Improved Searcher, which, to my great relief, and the satisfaction of my friends, I soon discovered was helping me. I continued the use of it, and gained so rapidly that in considerably less than one year I was able to go about*and attend to some jfmy house* hold duties, and the parts affected were all healed up and covered with sound heaitny flesh and skin, and have so oontlnued ever since: and I now enjoy a state of hliUthtbat I had for years given up all hopes of erv again' being blessed with. NAHOTBLEAKNEY, Near Elderton, Armstrong county. Fa. August Bth, 1865. AS A TONIC, it has so equal. Unlike the many vile mixtures callad “Bitters,” it creates no false appetite, but gtvas tone and vlgotto the system, gradually and permanently. BEWABE OP fllrtllT«Hygy>pa J- U. ; FUIiTOfi) Druggist, WholnMltand Retail Agent, . ; ’ No*. 61 aNPi*, FrrrH StAbkt • _. : : > FU*SBURGIL ;.PA. ’ whom all ontewa tnnat >, - OF THU FlBii OF jfflS. i.IQ-HTHlljJ': . 34 St. Mark’s Place, New York, IS NOW AT THE BT * CHARLES HOTEL, PITTBBUR&H. , Asd'csa be Consulted ONTIJ, SATUBDAY, DECEMBER asth. —ON- DEAFNESS, CATARRH, Discharges from the Ear, Noises in the Head, and all the Various Acute and Chronio iDissssss ,of tha , EAR& THROAT. wIU re-vlslt Pmv- BUBOH at regular Intervals, according to tha TM?i‘L tei ? ent, , of J he P» u “*» under Ida charge. S!Jv2™5 e “, in Ne » does not suffer any jatertaptton from this visit; as oneortheflrm la there In oonstant attendance “ testimonials. . ... Ptttbbttboh. November & xssd. This will certify that Ihave been under: the for the curie of Catarrh, and that, although he has attended me a little a Permanent care ia to t>eßeflected, and am eo much better to all re- JK 0 -#®!** 0 w ? rrant me giving publicity to these facta and recommending Dr. Lighthiif to any one afflicted with CatAlrh. “ _ .. _ Jacob Foesttche, Foraythe, Bros. A Co,, 74 Water street. From Hon. D. H. Cole , Senator from the Txecnth ninth Idistrict. Axbast, Jan. 25th, 1864. M, Dbas Db. Eighth ill It le with great satisfaction that I communicate to you the effects of the medicines you gave me, on my ap plication to you, for defective hearing. I fol- Jowedyour directions, and am happy to state th*t I am now so far recovery] the first few applications as to feel quite confident that I am well and shall not need to proceed further Be assured, my.dear, sir. if necessity should require, lahoiild not heaitatcvto. plSce rhvsclf under your magic hands. Yours with respect, D. H. COLE, Albion,'Orleans county, N. Y. From the Home Journal, June 4. In every business or profession, indeed, in every department of science or skill, there 4s al war a some acknowledged one who stands out in bold relier among his feljows as a sort of leader. In the study and treatment of deafness and catarrh, as special diseases, Dr. E. B. LiGHTHILL, of this dll', occupies just the position above described. Hehas devoted years of labor to this specialty, and, is now reJoimr the reward ef his Industry. The editorial cot umns of the Tribune, of a recent date, bear wit ness to the Doctor’s success in this department of medicine. We quote the paragraph: “Cunts of A Dka* Mirra.—LouS Loewinir atein, a lad fourteen years of age, bornfn Germany, como to this city whqn he was about two years old. Soon after his arrival here he was taken sick and lost Ms beating. ‘ By decrees •he became first deaf and then dumb For nearly ten years he was a mute; unable to hear the ioudest voice or to attipolate a word. About one year ago he was placed by his parents in tha hands of Dr. LigbthUl, Who has so for succeeded in restoring to h*m his Irst powers of hearing and utterance that he can converse with those who speak to him distinctly* and deliberately. During the past Jour dr five months.he Juis been under the tuition of Mr. Benoeohe, and has made considerable progress in reading and arith metic.' 1 Having been supplied with the lad's addreaj, we further investigated the matter, and discov ered that previous to calling on Dr. IdgHthill, the youth s case was considered hopeless, 1 and he was for two year* aa iamate of a Deaf and Dumb Asylum. The Bev. John- Nott, D.. 1), Professor in Unlod DOjUigW Schenectady, in l published letter, tender* - his gratitnde to Dr. LighthiU for treating successfully, hi* case of Jpf S. Jewell, Professor of the btate Normal SchooLat Albany, also testifies to have been cured of catarrh. Dr. LighthiU possesses other testimonials and tribute* to his talent Bom some of the wealthiest.und;,moHt prominent and respected citizens, wHctmaybe Been on application. If would be difficult to speaK in any bat terms of praise of his treat ment, In the face of these many proofs and facta testifying to his success. Remarkable Cure of Deafness, Fike Rev. Joseph itf. Clarke, Rccfar-Qf Si, Jatnes’ Gurrrii. Srt 4 OTOBj February loth, 1564. I hare been deaf in .ope ear since! was In Col lege, some twenty year* ago. By the skill of Dr. Ltghthill, its hearing was entirely restored, bo that nqw I hear alike with both my ears, and I find that I can use my voice with much more ease and comfort than befei e. ... .... JOSEPHM. 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