Evening Star Newspaper, November 24, 1863, Page 2

. in fact, of the affectations which so many of the THE E VENING STAR, WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY........-NOVEMBER 24, 1563, se BBADING MATTER ON BEVERY PAGS. SBE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING THLE- @RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER, Washington Moncsy Market. Quotations for stocks, coin and uncurrest Nuw Jone iiavas_Finer Boarp. pon 6's, 1661, 109; 7-30's, 106%; Certifi- cates of Indebtedness, 9; Gold, 151. Market steady. —_—+ 0 WH ARE REQUESTED TO ANNOUNCE that from | this date until the meeting of Congress the President will be ungbie to reeeive visitors, his | time being fully occupied by public business. | November 15, 1863. ——————————— THE RUMORED RESIGNATIONS. The following gossip ia gow being exten- | sively published: {Erom the Cincinnati Enquirer of Saturday.) | ‘We learn from reliable authority shat the now in the Qiands of the ‘Pree mat. We ‘aIS0 learn that the resignation of Mr. Chase as Sec- ; ret f the Treasury is also in the hands of H the ident. Mr. Chase, it is understood, | will take the place of the Chief Justice shortly | after the meeting of Congress. ‘We have to say that if there is any trath whatever in this story, the President has con- fided the éacts to nobody. Knowing that he bas net communicated any such intelligence to his most intimate friends, we doubt the accu- | racy of this statement of the Cincinnati En- | quirer's correspondent. We are very sure that | nothing short of absolute physical disability to | attempt to transact any business whatever | ‘would superinduce the resignation of Mr. Jus- tice Taney until after the next Presidential election. Though long since physically dis- abled from a thoreugh discharge ot the duties of bis position, like all other men, Ac will be | the last to realize that fact; and may not be | expected to retire until perhaps he takes pen | in hand for the last time, to sign his resignation. | If he has resigned, however, we presume that | Secretary Chase, or any other living American, would not beaverse to waiving what he might believe to be his chance for the Presidency, for the certainty of a life estate in the Chief Jus- ticeship of the Supreme Court of the United States. BOOK NOTICES. HANNAH THURSTON; A Story of American Life. By Bayard Taylor. New York: G.P. Putnam. For sale in this city by Hudson ' Taylor. This, as the first essay at story-writing of an author of note in other walks of literature, has attracted no little attention. The scene of tha story is laid in central New York, and the characters in it are for the most part of the “< progressive’ sort,—spiritualists, temperance reformers, strong-minded women, emancipa- tionists, Timbuctoo-mission enthusiasts, &c- A very lively, humorous, and original story is evoked from these elements; and though the author will probably encounter the charge of exaggeration from those whosze toes have been crushed by his good-tempered satire, the gen- eral reader will recognize it as a truthful showing up of various unhealthy phases of our social life. Bayard is lucky in his publisher. Nothing surely could be pleasanter to an author than to be presented to the public in the handsome dress given to the issues of the first-class house | —Putnam’s—from which “ Hannah Thurston” COMES 1M SUCH Picaomy par 0. Tus Fatal MARRIAGE. By Mrs. Emma J). E. N.Southworth. Philadelphia: T. B. Peterson ; & Bros. For sale in this city by Shepherd & | Riley, corner of Seventh and D streets, Since Mrs. Sonthworth entered upon her lit- erary career there has arisen a number of te- | male writers of no mean order of ability, who . write with a facility and industry that rather exercises the capabilities of the novel-reading | public to keep pace with what they produce, | But with all this competition we no not see that | Mrs. Southworth’s parish of readers is at aly | diminished. Woubtless she has many more | readers in 1863 than in any previous year ot | ber authorship: for her later works possess all | the stirring interest, tidelity in local coloring H and dramatic force of dialogue that gave at- traction to her early compositions. And never | Was success achieved less by adventitious aids | than in the case of Mrs. Southworth, who is the | most unassuming of anthors—utterly devoid, literary profession seem to consider a part of the trade. And few know of the unpropitious circumstances under which she bas written— disabilities that would haye utterly discouraged most women, and the brave mastery of which render hera greater heroine than any delineated an her most thrilling chapters. Tue Resectep Wire. By Mr=. Ann 8. Ste. | hens. Philadelphia: T. B. Peverson & Bro. | ‘or sale in this city by J. Shillington and by / Philp & Solomons. The principal personage of this tale is Bene. | diet Arnold, of traitorous renown, and the | * Author introduces bim with no little success in | the character of 4 faithless lover. The story | altogether is an absorbing one, and enlivened | by humorous tonches in the capital love- | making scenes of the colored servants Dauand | Hagar. Day Dreams. By Joseph A. Nunes, U.S. A. Philadelphia: T. B. Lippincott & Co. sale mn this city by Philp & Solomon. Acollection of short poems that have artainedt | considerable popularity. For | Ha@ar Lor. By Pierce Exau. New York: | Dick & Fitvygerald. For sal+ in this ev i Sbillgton. An exciting story, by a well-known writer of ibe ser cution school Breagsast ix Ber 7 York: John Brad by W- F. Richstein A series of charact+ristic writer, Bandsomely publis. Goop Socirty By Mrs John Bradburn. For < F. Richstein One of Mrs. Grey « be by N A. Vew For eale in this city ; eays by a popular ‘d by Bradburn. Grey. New York: in this city by W. | st stories. Tax Dear? iN KAttIMoek.—The draft in Halimore to till up the quota under the last call of the President for 300,000 men commenced | yesterday in the First and Eighth Wards of ; Baltimore city. Everything passed off in a very quiet manner. In the First Ward the Rev. Michael Rosenburg, of St. Michael's Catholic Church; the Rey. Isaac Collin +. of the Broadway Methodist Church, and the Rev. , Mr. Snute, were among those drafted; and in the Eighth Ward the Rey. B. J. McManus, of S. Joha’s Roman Catholic Church. Forp’s New Takaten.—Thanksgiving Aftere | noon Performance—Manager Ford has, we are happy to announce, consummated an arrange- ment with the beautiful Webb Sisters, to give we tiadial sparkling comedy performances on ‘ay afternoon next, (Thanksgivi when the entire strengih of the campus a { appear in an excellent bill. OPmBATIC.—The Performances cele. brated Grau Operatic Company ae one | ington Theater, afford an Opportunity for en- i a B Handsome joying first-class music not lately enjoyed in | ®¢T St his table, yet makes.Known that he in- F ¥ Ang, incurs ok Miss Bhoon me Rosewood Washington. The programme for the i sed ps to Gk, He aod feexeted - Ris cont a 1 a avenue, Seven concert for to-night ts especially fine, ang wih | tea i po pee tae prevented cep! a ‘ } stou to the the offense undoubtedly draw 4 large and fas) 1S eoutite’ a the Truth is be pe crease Saar SALVOR Has ARRIVED bouse. ania ais. tained tree’ iy and hospi Officers and | cargo at foot of High srrest Seotee mY Sey Sam ly Ne , atlemen of both ari acquaintance | towa. ) please s s7The Philadelphia Daily News nominates |" he bas enjoyed, aud sball continue to do so 60 the reception of tnel gongs at “Por President in 1sé4, Abraham Lincoln; for | He Be he te meter of his own lands. _no3-__MORGAG & RHINBHART. Agents, Vice-President, Andrew G. Curtin ” : a3 10 tis weal foyer silent, says Me. Botts, | (:OAL HODS. Oke be ci: nna peonipited at shave, been heaped pon me, but Tram nse stoek of assorted aises Goel 87 Napoleon Third has probiblted, tbe cir- | spautel, we Gown hod Crete ete hake | ect ind tes et Le prices oo tate culation of the New York Herald in Paris. a | of say; T, mor to lick the smites ©. W. BOTELEE & EB Sep MCRSRSRr war ecu” PO | TP Siac mmmieee cad p arene cons: rin eat tet was in Freach hands, w f i Petaec! 08. # ind Re pro- mo mit . Bett tn. | HIGH GROTN a | Government that has the will and | Merous detectives, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM TENNESSE, RATTLE RXPEOTED BRTWSEN G: - tee BND BRAGG to DRT E _>— RXBeIS VALLING BACK TO CHICKAMAUGA. ‘ —_———>—_— t (2 ARTILLERY WITHDRAWN FROM OUR THEIR Buber, a‘ ot THM WHOLE REBEL ARMY IN RETRKAT. pe BRILLIANT FEAT BY GEN. WOOD, —>——_ D AND MISSIONARY RIDGE D BY OUR FORGES. a 2 , Crnorss ati, Nov. 4.—Nothing additional to the news telegraphed yesterday has b2en re- i ceived ooncerning (ten. Burnside. Cannon- ading is still heard. A battle is anticipated between Grant and Bragg to-day. Aspecial to the Commercial, dated Chatta- nooga, 23d inst., says deserters last night re- ported the rebels falling back to Chicamanga Station. Their artillery has been withdrawn from our front, The whole army is apparent- ly in retreat. : ,A reconnoissance this alternoon reveals the enemy apparently in force between us and ; Mizeionary Ridge. Gen. Wood. charging up te Orchard Ridge, | carried the rifle-pits, under a severe musketry and artillery fire, taking 200 prisoners. ‘We now hold all the high ground this side of Missionary Ridge. Our troops are in line of datile, and will lie on their arms to-night. Hard fighting seems to be inevitable to-mor- tow, unless the rebels are withdrawn to-night. ¥BROM CALIFORNIA, ————— LARGB SHIPMENT OF MEBCHANDISB. ——<——>_ JUDG LYNCH AT WORK, a Saw Faawncisco, Nov. 21.—The merchandise taken east to-day by the Constitution is valued at nearly two hundred thousand dollars, em- bracing teas, wools, drills, whalebone, furs and quicksilver. An impromptn vigilance committee forced open Los Angelos jail on Saturday, taking therefrom five prisoners charged with murder and highway robbery, and horse stealing. The committee hung the prisoners under the corri- dor, in front of the jail. This done, all the sus- Ppicious characters were warned to leave the country within a given number of hours, or take the consequences. Business was suspended in Los Angelos on the eccasion, but a dispatch says the whole affair paseed off with little or no excitement. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. Rumors Contradicted—The Army net ad- vancing—Condition of the Roads, etc. WasHINGTON, Nov. 23.—[Associated Press Dispatches.|—I1t was published here to-day and telegraphed North, that the Army of the Poto- mac at daybreak, commenced an advance upon the enemy, but gentlemen who arrived from the front to-1ight are entirely ignorant ot the alleged movement. The announcement was premature. Advices received from the Army of the Poto- mac to-night, say that the heavy storm of Saturday, while doing no damage to the rail- road, the effect ot swelling the leading streams to an almost impassable height, and the low greunds and hollows, owing to the peculiarly soft and spongy character of the soil, are tull of sloths and cradle holes, which are dangerous to wagon transportation. Deserters come into our lines almost hourly. The most intelligent and probably well in- jormed gertlemen estimate Lee’a effective sirength at from 60,000 to 70,000. One gentle- mau, aman of high connections in a Rebel State, says that Lee isin hourly expectation of an attack by General Meade, and is prepared atevery point, to give him a terrible reception. The permanent «nd temporary Rebel workson the Kapidan are being strengthened and ex- tended to a vast extent. LETTER FROM HON JOHN M. BOTTS. He Gees tor a Strong Government—Com- plaine af his Aptateury Arrosts In What De on he Owes the Reb therities. New York, Nov. »: ter to the Richmond Examiner. under date of October Is, has been received trom the corres- pondent of the Acsuciated Pre-e with the Army of the Potomac. M: tts denies the charge that he, in an ‘Ww with an Indiana major, proclaimed if a Union man, without any “ifs” or “buts.” He had no such interview, aud used no such language. He denies having said he wished the Federal generals knew half that he knew of the rebels and their resources and intentions. Heis notin the confidence of the Government or the commanders of its forces, and therefore of their intentions, and is pro- foundly ignorant of their resources. In reply to the charge of the Examiner, that he abhorred the Goverment but loved its mon- | ey; be says: «Whatever I may think of tha Government, yet I never felt myself. entirely at liberty in this land of freedom to say half as much against its administration as I have read 1p your own editorial columns: but, if I have | mever made professions of devotion to theGov- | ernment, I have never ceased to feela warm interest in the welfare of the people ot Virginia | with whose prosperity and freedom my own are entirely identified. I will take occasion to say here that I said to General Meade, and have said to all, that my earnest prayer is that this revelution may result in whatever may contribute most to the permanent pence and happiness, prosperity and freedom of the Peo- ple of Virginia. These are the blessings of a good government. This is whatI suppose is desired and aimed at by ail, unless the selfish Politicians and the corrupt speeulators in and | ; Ont of the army may constitute an exception. ‘They care not what sort of government they live under, provided they fill the high places and have their pockets well lined. We may differ possibly, and perhaps, honestly, as tothe best means of attaining these desirable ends. If it is by the success.of the revolutton, then I pray God the revolution may succeed; but if | by & restoration of the Union, then I hope the | Union may be restored. What I want is 2 power to protect my person and my property against all | abuses, and that I would prefer living as I did before the war to living as I have since the | | war, is beyond all question, and I would be a madman or a fool if I did not, and@ knave and j nypoctie if 1 were to pretend other wise.” Tr. Botts denies having done anything of which the Confederate Government can com- plain, unless it be that he has not become Dem- ; ocratized, and made uo concessions to Democ- racy; on the other hand, he complains, first, , that the power of the legislative branch of the Government has been especially directed against him; second, that the power of the ex- ecutive branch of the Government has been exercised against him when under this detest- able, unwritten and unknown code, called mar- tial law, upon no charge preferred which they to. dared to present before the Court of Inquiry, | a they had him srres: in bed, hurried to a filthy negro jail, where he kept in solitary con- ; finement for eight weeks, when with all the vizilance, and care, and research of their nu- they could find nothing upon which to hinge a charge; and now comes second arrest, without a charge, whilst the. army itself has beeu turned loose upon him to destroy bis property, by design and by orders of officers in nigh command: and, but for a guard from the headquarters ot General Lee, none can tell to what condition he would have been reduced. Mr. Botts says. -‘Have 1, then, Mr. Editor, had much reason for attachment or devotion 1” You complain of the treatment Mr. Vallan- | digham has received at the hands of his Goy- ernment. He made many violent speeches, in which he took active and strong grounds against his Government; for this he was sent simongst his friends, as they supposed. But I have done nothing, taken no part, but main- tained firmly and consistently, as I shall con- tinue to do, My Own private opinions, and the conviction of my best judgment, which has not been controlled by any considerations of | selfishnecg, ambition or fear. 1 want no better vindication for having witkheld my approval of this war than is to be tound in the fact that there is not one of those |, whoraided in bringing it om that would do it if, with their present e: overagain, or it they could have foreseen what xporience, it had to be gone has Seer ets all of which I did foresee and foretell. Mr. Botts denies that Gen, Meade took din- 5 Aue | —John Minor Botts‘ let- | i law, then will I protect my- lection. Fron tae id agsiust the Government or ‘inst an’ , bat I cae and will do it ‘the law, muilit civil, beth fail ma, this Confederacy caa pptence may dictate, 5 or share in the regj those who in! ‘of desolation u » butis to adhe: bs y d consistently to, the opinions and printi- ples that I have maintained for thirty’ y and if to prefer living as I did before tne to living as I have done since the war makes me & traitor. then # traitor’s life let ma Itve, of a traitor’s death iet me die. Nineteen Shells Threwn into the City_The Rebels Mncreasing “their fire—The Sea Wall ef ter Eatirely Destroyed—The Capture of the B . New Yorx, Nov. 2%—The steamer Fulton, from Port Royalon the 29th instant, arrived heré thisatternoon. She has therebel biockade runner Bansbee in tow, having captured the latter atter a long chase, and firing many shots ather, The Baltimore dispatch ly im- plies that her Rae oor ‘ne ‘was participa in dy the Delaware. Banshee is an iron side. wheel vessel of three hundred tons, a fine model, and only one year old. Her cargo con- sists of coffee, tobacco, dry-goods, rope, &c, A letter from Morris Island, dated the 19th icstant,eays nineteen shells were fired into Chartfeston on the 19th, falling into the most populous portions of the city. On Sunday night a very heavy fire was poured into our batteries from the rebel works. There is nothing new in the fleet. By the Fulton it is ascertained that the sea wall of Sumter has been entirely destroyed. The rebels were building a bomb proof on the ruins. , The bombardment still continues. FROM FORTRESS MONROE- Fortrzss Momxoz, Nov. 22.—The steaner Mary A. Boardman, Captain Morton, arrired in Hampton Roads, yesterday p. m., en raste for Washington. Also arrived, U.S. gunboat Nansemond, fom off Wilmington, with the following officersof the steamer Ella, which was captured on the 11th inetant: J.S. Perkins, purser; J. T. Tor- rent, second mate: James Hornsley, chief mae; Joseph Smith, third mate; S. M. Boardmm, chief engineer; A. T. Muir, second engine; C. W. Dormant, third engineer. John McConnell, chief clerk in the Quarte- master's Deparmeny died suddenly this mom. ing at Old Point. He had been in usual health, and dropped down in his room while dressing, and died instantly, at 6 o'clock this a. m. The steamer Swan arrived this afternom from Baltimore with one hundred and twenty- five Confederate prisoners, all surgeons. They will be immediateiy sent to City Point for ex- change. (Cg oven to the public on THANKSGIVING AY, from 9a. m. to4p. m. no H-2t MABKET WILL bE HELD TO-MORROW (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, Nov. 25th, ia- stead of Thursda: morning at Center Market. HENRY LYLES. 0. U, Market, Bo 24 2 [intel & Ohroo j i AN EXHIBITION OF FLETCHER CHA- i Bel Sabbath School will txae pisces at the McKendree Chapel, Mass. avenne, between Niata ane woeth street, on THURSDAY EVENING, ov. 26th, Doors open at7 o'clock. Exhibition commence at half-past7 o'clock, Admittance 25 cents. Bo 23 3t* B.H. WILLIAMS, Bup. OOSMOPHOTOSOCOPS — An exhibition of this instrament will be given for the ben- efit of the Methodist Protestant Oharch, 9th st , atthe Hall of the Union League, Ryon’s Building, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY BVENINGS ext. st7!;o'clock. The Views are of a Religions and Historical character, and will vary each evening. Tickets 35 cents; children 10 cents, to be procured at the bookstores and from the pastor at No 450 9th street. no 24-St® Ce aeetoey ect INSTITOTE. — The intro. etitate, ductory lecture before the Teachers’ I at the Bmithsorian Institutien,on WEDNESDAY, tho 25th inst., commencing at 2 0’clock p. m. All the pubile schools will y to enable the teachers to at 5 A will be a public lecture, ali! persons in- terested in the cause of education are invited to be present. By order of tae Board of Trustees of Publie Sehools. no 23 at -SHAPPIELD'S BALTIMORE OONPEO. i ) Sixth street. Having retur: ed ere I made most extensive pat- chases of Foreign Confectionery for the Holida; Tac: most happy to inform my customers and t! penis in general that I am again attending to my usiners myself and it will hereafter be conducted } im ite fovea apap ed way. ‘rad friends and customers will please give ine a cal a (08. SHAFFIBLD. | _nol8-lw J SHAFFIELD’S BALTIMORE CO! j tionary and Ladies’ Oyster Saloon, { Sixth street, between G and H. Weddings, Parties, Ralls. Fairs, Suppers, Dinner Partios, and other ‘tertaimmentes furnished at the shartest avtice and most reasonable terms. ice Creams and | Water Ices, the best quality, made by steam power, wholesale and retail. no7 Im* | ToB CABAM Wa best quality delivered to F. ‘airs, Balls, &o., at the oweat prk delphia Confectionery, corner 12th 0¢ 23-Im* B TO FAMILIES. ST Black Tea $1, Finest Green Tus $1.50, Good Coffee, four Ibs. for 31. New Baisina, Cur: rants, Citron, Almonds, and Brazils. N. ¥. and enn. Buckwheat, very fine. Golden aud other Ssrups. Low for cash. 8. , Bo 24-3t* 457 Ninth st., bet. D and Bz. D®coRatrive. We bave out received a large and béautital as- {| sortment of DINNER. TEA. AND TOILET BETS. | VASES, MOTTO wee MUGS, CHAMBER , &e, | to which we invite the attention of purchasers. ! OTELBR & SON, H 31% Iron Hall, Pennsylvania avenue. + n024-e08t between Ninth ai th ate. THE SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM WILL BE | will be delivered by Z. Rionanps, Haq , { be closed at 12 o'clock | \ttend., ~ PROOLAMATION. Maror's Orvron, WASHINGTON, November 21, 1583, t ba , SSaee 3 ht a a with reverent love in gratefulexpression ; to Almighty God. i Ricwaup WALLaca, Mayor. Joint Resolution appointing a Dayof Thanksgiving Whereas it is becoming bet : to return thanks to the Gi’ . Manifold biéssings He vouehsafes them as a commana ; and wheres bis Excellency the President of the United States has set Spart Thursday, the 26t instant, to be observed as a dey of public Thanksgiving and Prayer: ‘erefore, ; Be it resolwcd by the Roard of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the City of Wash- ington, That his honor the Mayor be and hoe is hereby requested to issue his proclamation recommending the observance of Thursday. the 26th instant, as a day ef Thanksgiving and Praice to Almighty God for the mercies of the past year, and of Prayer for a restoration of peace and fraternal feelings throughout the Union, inviting all citizens to abstain trom their usnal secular employments and to unite in a proper obser wance of that Cay ASBURY LLOYD, President of Board of Common Council. JOHN H. SEMMES, H President of the Board of Aldermen. FS SALE_A Two-stecry FRAME HOUSE and LOT, on Ist street east. CB aad C streets north, No. 382. Price $1800. Possession given | immediately 02 $t* BENT.—OneLARGE ea Ambro- yery public i York avenue, between Mth and mO2t-3t* {OR RENT—No. 37 goventh street, near the F City Passe: z . Station. of Store and one Room. inagire at 350 Dat. west, bet. 9th and l0th,of PLANT & CO., Paper Hang ers and Furniture Dealers. no 4-3t* ESTAUBANT—A goed business Man with a capital of ), wishing to go ir to the Restau- rent Business & partner, can hear of a good bargain by calling at the corner of K street and Gonnecticut avenue, First Ward, Washingtoa, D.Q. nom-5t* UBNISHED APARTMENTS--New and elegant F furniture, suitable foe members, army officers or others wishing to forms mess, consisting of four parlors and chambers, connectin with dining room. Board will be furnished if desired. Apply at No. 495 17th st., between HandI. no 2%4-2t MA24™ AHOLIAB WOULD RESPKOTFULLY VE announce to ail inqutr in Fsons, that she is AMBROTYP: B00! ‘0. 1 New streets. Ladies 59 cents; gent'emen $1 No. 60 south A at., i 4 doors east from Carroll prison, Qapitol Hill, Washington, D OG. not -1m* [0° ovr For THY, MONUMENTALS, 4 The members of the Monumeetal Club ¢ pleasure in snncuncing to their friends and tre public that their BIGHTBEATA AN | NUAL BALL will take place at Temperance Hall, on E street, bstweeu 9th and lth. oni = TURSDAY. Dec ‘sth, 1965 Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman andfadies. Bs order of Commirrer. J.B. Ridgway, Wm. Barry _ (reo, Miller. no2 eot™ KAKB CHANOK—-HOUSE KR RENT ~ A | Fine Saloon, fronting on Mass. avenue and iy eet, pear 7th street. for rent to a responsible | tenant. The Room ia one hundred faet tong by | | twenty-two feet wide, and neatly finished. It | would answer for a Restaurant or Lager Beer Sa | Icop,a Provision Store, or Istes Grocary For | particulare apply t UL. A DO 24-3t* i - t 30 K st., near Grover'a Theater, } A LADY HAVING A HANDSOME AND DE- sirable residence, well-furnished and repigte { With every convenience. ix desirous of renting Ge | Bal oa club orto a company of gentlemen and their families. The house contains large saloon, tor. chambers, dining room, office. kitchen, ath-roow, with hot and cold water, and ig com plete inevery respect No boarding-house keep- ers bred apply. For particulars apply at this ottice, no 24 OR BENT—That desirable BESIDBNCR on Pa. avenue, First Ward, now in the occupancy of Miss Brooke. It is deemed unuecessa y for further explanation in regard to the honse, aa persons wisbing to rent will examine the premises. For terms call at 490 H street. between 8th and 9th streets, just back of Patent Office, 8% o'clock, Morning; at moon, 19 and 1 o’slock; and 4 o’clock, fternoon. Sino 24 6t JAMES TOWLES, OOK OLT FOR THANKSGIVING. The new F hiladetohie Provision Store will Bave j in a large lot of TURKIBS. ORICKBNS DUOKB, and GAME of all Binds We reapectfully invite the citizens of Washington to call and examine our stock at 180 Pa. avenue bet. I7tb and [8th ate n024-3t" CONOVER, SOHOOLMAN & OO. pees MATS. DOOR MATS A large assortment, all sises and variety of pat terns, just received and for sale low, wholess abd retail, by . W. BOTELBR & SON, Genera! Houcefurnishing Store. 318, Iron Hall, Penn. avenue, no 4-e03t bet. Sth and Wth streets. Y\HANKSGIVING DINNSEBSB. TUREIBES. GERSE. "DUCKS. GHICKENS, The finest lot in Washinton, just re-- coived at the “Perpetual Market,’ H street, be | tween 12th and 18th streets. Ro 2¢-*t GBAND SHOOTING MATCH ay THB } MBBIDIAN HILL HOUSR, D. O., | _On THANKSGIVING DAY, November 28, |. Prize to be a live bear weighing 2 pounds Dis- tance to be 60_yarda Bhooting to commence at 13 o’olook, Befreshmentsto be had at the house. Gome one, come all, The Mth street cars stop ear the house. Bo 24-2t* |} @revar PLATED WABE, | We have recently received s beautiful assortment Silver Plated Tes Sets, Urns, Butter Dishes, Castors, Waiters j Forks, Bppons, Ladles, a 28, Goblets, &c. All the above are warranted superior quality of plats, c.Ww BOTELRR & BON General House-furnisbing Store, nott-eo3t_318 Penna. ave., bet. 9th and 20th ata. RARE OBANGE— ~ | THE STRAM OYSTER SALOON connected with the Canterbury Bowling Saloon. awusement known as Canterbury Hall, which wives the Saloon the advantage of an immense crowd gi people pigh' ly. The Baloon will be sold on reasonable terms, and is now doing a good businera ; well furnished with all the necessary utensils for a first-class Steam Oyster Saloon. Apply at the Canterbury Bowling Saloon. 1t* C G@AUTIBE’S RESTAURANT, . , 2562 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR, CA. The subscriber bi and the Site eenaraliy ber upon him, Also. Pe vet plane ‘¥ ive estal aud BREAK PAB’ “to thank his fri F the liberal tronage to inform them that MSINING, BUEE! T BOOMS, for the ascommodation of ladies and gentlemen. srecebar uote ont tae sey St he re ie view ieee omer FO) . fy French . country, caffe own weroeal delicacy of the season, he truststhat andthe publie Generally will appreciate his en- SsEeskthaann pf duct meas ir Hibe: trance for ladies, private doer, ki r GAUTIER ‘ania ! 3,000 TONS COAL: 1,500 CORDS WoOoD: FOR SALE, BED AND WHITE ASH OOAL, BGG, STOVE AND FURNACK SIZ5. OAK, PINE AND HIOKORY Woop. Oonp Laxorg on Sawed amp Bruit axe Lexcru op Size Bequinep, The above is of the very best quality, and will be sold at low prices. SF Delivered to any part of the city free of charge, 7 W. 4H. Manilow, Bouth side canal, corner no M-1f Beveath ates. This Saloon issituated under the popular place of | | O MR. CHARLES ENNIS:—S1z, You will lease take notice that.on TUBSDAY | the lat day of December. I shall Public Auction, at the Hor & MOUSE-COLOR HORS! Mable by you op the 19th of Oct. iast, for Livery. He will, on aid day, be sold to pay the Livery and expenses dueon him, unless t) the sa: @ paid and aatisfed on or before the said day. Sale to take place at B am. Terma } cash. fn024-st* | AMES PUMPHREY. } (LOVERBNMENT SALE OF OONDBMNE! 'G®? STORES sf | I shall sell, at Public Auctton | in this city, on FRIDAY next | fowing Condemned Articles, viz : | 3.060 pounds all wool Cag brid ge Oli Jacketa, 0 Round Jackets, 5 Blue sere. 9 Blue Bsarnel Overshirts, 7 Blt derehirts, 12 Blue Flannel Drawers, Fatinett ‘da. Blue Flannel, 8 Blu 450 Ibe. Bread, 1 dbl, Beef, 1 BDI, Flour, 610 Ibs: | Pickles. 20 1bs, Butter. { Terms cash, in Government funds. By order of 3. P, BROWN. Navy Agent. Bow- K. F. BAGE, Aucts. K BEPERS OF HOTBLS AND RESTAURANTS. | Our stock of WARES ble for your busi i is now comp efe in e¢ ver; ticular. Wo in- vite your ¢apeciel attention to our stock of Eerand Ale Tamb.ers Champagne and Sherry Ginssen | Fancy Decanters, Bitter Bottles ! } Foddy Btrainers. Rar Sy one j Chafing Dishes, Coflee and Tea Uros Oyster Dishes, Cofiee higgins, Xo at the Navy Yard 7th inst. the fol- | ings, 7 Pea ‘Biot Trow- Oloth Caps, | Our prices are as low as the same quality‘of goods ir u for anywhere. i are Soke .W. BOTSLBE & SON, | Iron Hall 31S Pounsylvania avenue, { DoU-203t between Ninth and Tenth strect. ry] sg! FURS! | ue URS! ‘he largest, best, and cheapest in the District at dae 5. & W. MEYENBERG, & Market Space, bet 7th and 8th sts., 1 | po 23 lw under the Avenue House. T, NOTICE, O SUTLERS AND PURVBY FOR BALE. The undersigned having di ‘of the position of purveyor, offers for sale the following articles, Tia w Water:proof Tents, Frame House 3 Portable i 4 Jarge Oooking Btoves with all their furaiture, 4 sonod Draught Horses, rfiotect of Bawed L ber. Gomplete Bots of Double Harness, Atausted Woolen clothing: a With s lot of sundries particularly adapted for trade of sutiers and purveyors, aesives | The whole will be gold cheap or cath TER. | _ po 58-3t 252 Penn. avenne, a 0. STEDMAN'S NEW BOOK. A godt MONMOUTH, an Idy! of the Great war, ith other Poems By Baward O. Steadman, ice One o Just received and for aslo BY, LOMONB PHILP Bo 21 3t $58'Peo. even BAND DBPOT OF 541, of AND LaMps, $16, F street, between Wih and Uih streets. received: & large ns- 2. 8B. Bf iy, A for the + gost-ets 316 8 street bets k 5 acre saan ing & Bunn ALL om 4a no 21 is corner Vermont ave, and ak E™ BARGEANT'S Naw BOOKS. . : PROULIAS. A Tale of the Transition. By Epes. Mysto a Uth sts, ‘om | taken into action. RAL ORDER IN RELATION TO ADVANCE OF WAGES. _ Wan Durantuenr, Washington City, November #4, 1263. At being represented that the increased prices Of provisions and necessaries render it proper andipart that there should be an increased rate Of wages for mechanics, laborers and other ‘Sma ployee Wiese compénsation’is not fixed by we 5 ets ordered ‘that the heads of the respective Bureaux of the War Department make inquiry and report to this Department & just and rea:- onnble rate of sdvaaced ‘wages that should be pid by the Government at the present time. The A¥jutant General will communicate thisorder to the Heads of Bureaux, and call for a report. Epwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. Brilliant and Suecessful Opening of the Campaign at Chattanooga, IMPORTANT ADVANOK POSITIONS GAINED BY GENERAL THOMAS. CAPTURE OF ALABAMA TROOPS. B= as The following interesting acount of a brilliant preliminary movement ‘by General Thomas has reached us: OwaTranooea, Teftn., Nov. 23, 1563.—The Treconnoissance in force made by Thomas has been completed & the most brilliant and suc- cessful manner. The troops employed were the divisions of Wood and Sheridan, of the 4th corps, under the immediate direction of Granger. The object of the movement was not only to ascertain the strength of the enemy, but to occupy two bold knolls situated in front of our left, half way between our lines and Missionary Ridge. The principal attack was made by Hazen's brigade, commanded by that General, sup- ported on the left by Willich, and on the right by the whole division of Sheridan. The entire tield was distinctly visible from Fort Wood in front of which Hazen’s line of battle was formed, and as the whole army was under arms, with Howard’s corps formed in solid column as a reserve to the attacking force, the spectacle was one of singular magnifi- cenee. The field being commanded by the heavy guns of the forts, only one field battery was This was planted on an ; @levated knol, in front of the centér, on which Sheridan’s line of battle was tormed, before the order to advance was given, The trod; moved ont of their entrenchmenta just before 1 p.m..and remained in live for three-quarters of an hour, in full view of theenemy. At last everything being ready, Granger gave the order to advance, and Hazen and Willich pushed out simultaneously. The ftrst shot was fired at 2p. m., and in five minutes Hazen’s lines were hotly engaged, while the artillery of Forts Wood and Thomas were opened upon the rebel rifle-pits aad the camps behind the Jine of fighting. The practice ot our gunners was splendid, the camps and batteries of the enemy being about & mile and three-quarters distant, but elicited no reply, and it was soon evident that the rebels had no heavy artillery in that part of their intrenchments at least. Our troops, rapidly advancing, as if on pa- rade, occupied the Knolls upon which they were directed, at twenty minutes past two. Ten minutes later, Willich, driving acrose an open field, carried the rifle-pits in his tront whose occupants fled as they fired their last volley; und Sheridan, moving throush the forest which stretched before him, drove in the enemy’s pickets and halted his advance, in obedience to orders, on reaching the rifle-pits, where the rebel force wus waiting for his «:- tack. No such attack was made, however, the de- sign being to secure the heights on our leti, but hot to assault the rebel works. We have taken about two hundred, cap- tured, mostly Alabiuma troops, and gained a position of greui importance, should the rebels Ul attempr to hold the Chattanooga valley; As with these heights in our own possession, a columnp moving lo turn Missionary Ridge is secure pom flank artillery. The rebelg fired three’ emall cannon only during the atfair. SMASHING UP THE GUERRILLAS. Yesterday, Col. Lowell, m bis pursuit of | guerrillas in Loudon, came up with a much larger torce of them than usual, and giving them battle, succeeded in smashing them up yost essentially, capturing 4 large niwnber of prisoners, horsrs, accoutrements, &e. DISAPPROVED. The proceedings in the case of Private John Burke, company E, ist N. J. cavalry, who | was recently tried by court-martial on a charge of desertion, fonnd guilty, and sentenced “to be shot to death with musketry,” have been disapproved on the ground that there was no legitimate evidence of his having been mus- tered inte the service, and return to his regi- ment ordered. COMMITTED TO THE OLD CAPITOL. H. M. Chadwick, 6th Alabama, aud J. B- Jenkins, (0th Virginia, who gaye themselves up at Sisson’s Ford, reached here from the Army of the Potomac this morning, and was commitied to the Old Capitol by order ot Capt. Todd: prenwH bcm wee 3S FFs SMUGGLERS. } Cyrus J. Finley and ‘Alex. Bennett, citizens, arrest by Capt. ‘were ted last night as smugglers Obafr, in command of the guard at Sixth street wharf, and by order of: Capt. Todd committed Furnished by Lewis Johuson & Uo., Eank- Lah da Buying. Selling. U.S. Conpon Bonds, 1861 2.00015 1093¢ as : seeee DAE - 2186 5 17 ” = iy Goupon Os, Isl, 10%, 780m, 10057 Corda @s, 1981, 109; 7: 3 cates Of Indebtedness, 98); Gold, 159%; Erte B.B , 108%; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chi- cago, 86%; Alton and Terrahaute, Sls, Mich. igan Southern, 63%; ceitenge and Bos Island, 1074; Quicksilver, 63%. ‘arket firm. LOCAL NEWS. ——.-+>—_——_ Tae Worusc Hovus remem Navr Yasp. Yesterdays committee of nine, appr ceeding the workmen of the various gegee tsin the Navy Yard, walted on the retary of the avy and Commodore Harwood to that. time of going to work at, prevent be Gxed at ene hour by su! Be time is aed Dy gue 1aW ‘. ime is gi Uounras of bee oh which abe tout same iw the private ehip-yards nearest the’ tags = Huite Womens, |: hours to be worked aBajl be-the : 33 Penn. evenus,: q Na "9 And ‘Bal being the neares ' piesd m eer ser ing is carted on to an | Stion. i [PEREMETORY SALE OF VALUABLE BUILD- ¥ J 4 conside extent, the time of bell ta Ment city regulates the work at this yard; the all ringing at pPoiecx Untilthe Tises after 3 moin' past 6, when the bell ripgs 1s. utes atter sunrise. The workmen ‘gay elas hour fixed is too early, snd contend that the time of work in the estab) ts of this city should govern the yard: the only ship-yard in ba city, Easby's, starting work at one hour yy sun. ‘The Secretary received the committee cout~ teously, and informed them that he could do nothing until the law of Congress wae re , and referred them to Commodore Har- ‘wood, who gave thera the same answer, and assured them that it would be his pleasure, if he could consistently, to accede to their re- nest. 3 Both the Secretary and the Commodore ex. ves gratified that the men had ken this course, and the latter promised to give the men his influence in securing for them the change of hours, We understand that there will be a meeting of the workmen to-night at the Anacostia Fa- gine-house, to take the subject into cousider- —_— “Tur COURTS, THE PRESS AXD PUBLIO Mo- RALITY.”— Mr, Kditor: As the head of a family I was much exercised by the Appearance of an editorial lately under the above head in a city morning paper lecturing its Washington co- temporaries for publishing the testimony in the Burtenett case. “1 was not quite prepared to gv j the length of stopping those journals, as recom- mended by the paper in question—needing them in & bueiness and news way—but thought 1 wonid keep them on probation for a season in my counting-room, reserving the morsl morn- ing paper for the bosom of my family. Judge of my disgust, then, at finding yester- day in the perer Thad placed with auch trust in the hands of my wife and danghters an ar- ticle in conspicuons editorial t; to give the dosngs of the 4th Maryland cavalry, but really i papery od under a thin guise of mit. itary detail oneof the most revolting narratives of indecency ever penned. I would fain bope that this was an impe sition by some shameless correspondent, but have looked in vain in that paper for a word of apology or explanation. Parent. ABEEFSTR FOR SQuLing LiguoR To Sor- DigRa.—Capt. E. M. Camp’s corps, on Sun- day, arrested Thos. Lyons and Jas. O'Keefe, Maryland avenue, near 3d street; and the fol. lowing yesterday:—James Walsh, H street south, between 3d and 4th streets east: Mary Sweeny, who keeps in the rear of Carroll pris. on, and who at the time of her arrest had six soldiers of the 153d drunk in her house; Mi. chael Conner, L street, between Ist street and New Jersey avenue; Mary Stern, 327 B street uorth; Radolph Peterson B streat north, for selling liqnor to soldiers: and they were all fined excepting Mary Sweeny. who put in the Plea that the soldiers brought the liquor to her house. purporting “ _ Great CuRIOSITY.—The Sinithsonian Insti- tution has just received an immense meteorite from California, which immediately attracts the attention of all who visit the museum. It is in the shape of 4 ring, the greatest diameter being over four feet. Its weight is fourteen hundred pounds. It was presented to the In- stitution by the Ainsa family, of California, and will be known as the «Ainsa Meteorite.” A full analysis and history of the meteorite will be published by the Institution. We are requested to say that the museum will be open io the public on Thanksgiving Day, trom 9 a. m.to 1p. m., to accommodate those who have no other opportunity of visiting the collections. ae Tue Saxaamon.—The reported mystery about the Sangamon having been discovered. ina sinking condition, it appears, was no mystery atall. The boiler had been filled with water to detect leaks, and this water had been indiscrcetly let into the vessel, causing her to sink so much that more water came into her at the junction of the overhang with the body ef the vessel. The ordinary hand pump was out of order at the time, and the fire engine ot the yard was sent down to pump ber out until steam could be raised and the vessel pumped clear. The fact of the yard engine having been brought into service, gave rise to the rumor. > A MisTake.—“Aga,” the usually well- informed correspondent of the Baltimore Sun 1s mistaken in the following statement : Tt is stated to-day in highest monied circles that Tay Cook & Co. have sold their interest (the controlling power) in the Washington and Georgetown Kailroad Company to Geo. Law. of New York. This movement is sup- pored to have reference to combinatious with other railroad projects North and South.” No such sale to George Law has tuken placa, we are assured. ee SOLDIER'S R¥8t.—Yesterday and this morn- ing 109 convialescents from Baltimore; 17 re- eruits trom Fort Delaware, (rebels who have taken the oath);72 deseriers from Philadelphia: & conyalescents from Philadelphia; the 4th Delaware regiment, nearly 500 men, Colonel - Grimshaw, on their way from home; and the ad regiment colored volunteers, 900 men, under Lieut. Colonel Stark Fellows, on their way to the Held, have arrived at the Suldier’s Reat. eee res DIscHAaRGED.. sterday afternoon, Coroner Woodward held an inquest over the body of Wm. Chaze, colored, who was shot and killed in his blacksmith shop, on New York avenue, between =th and 9th streets, by Chas. Posey, as Was stated in the Star. The inquest resulted in a verdict of accidental shooung. This morn- ing Posey. who gave himself up, and was con- fined in the Se§pnd Ward Stution, was taker before Justice jompson, of the Third Ward, \o be formally discharged. he Oa Crecuit Court, Chief Justice Cortter.—The Sickles cut-off case is still on trial. It having been testified that the use of the cut-oif does not save fuel, the counsel, accompanied by the jury, will this afternoon proceed on the steamer Collyer, that they may see for themselves whether or noi there is any saving of fuel by its use. Escarsp ¥RoM RIcHMO? -Yesterday, the the Navy- Yard colored boy who was in Jnly last, whe had chmond. By J.C McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, | pSIBABLE BUILDING LOT AT PUBLIC | ALE—On SATURDAY, Nov. 23th, at 40’clock, on the premises, we shall esll part of Lot No. 3, in | | rr Ra re No. 79, fronting 60 feet on south street, tween aed 435 streets east, and running beck dont Bb feet. i . Terms: One third In cask ; the remainder in six and iyevezonths, with interest, secured by ‘a deed of {Yast dm the premices. Conveyance?’ st cost of tha purchas@r, 1026 J.C, MCGUIRE & CO., Aucte. — By J, C. McGUIRE & QU. Auctioneers, NG Lots IN Tie WESTERN VaR? OF TAB CITY.— A ern isos, fant oained, iy ait fell the following deo i ‘ed Property, viz: Pee Lot No 4, Square No. 29, fronting 80 feet on north I street at the corner of 28th street and ropning back the same depth. Part of Lot 8, Square 42, fronting 36 feet on 4th street between G and’ H streets north. snd running back 123 feet4?; inches, to #30 foot alley. z . Square 56, fronting 20 feet om 24 Pare street wats between HB and Tatroots north, th ‘dcaeh ; the matador in six ana T 5 ird cash ; the remai twelve months, With Interest, secured by deed of trust on the premises, hase ra. Convey ances at: TCGUTEE & O0., Auote, By J.0. MeGUIBE & OO., Auctioneers, \RUSTRE’S SALE OF FRAME DWHLLING- T ‘ROUSE aSD Lot ox L STREET NORTH, BETW! New JERSEY AVENUE ANp PIeet STRERT WEST. MONDAY AFTEBN November o’cloek, on the premises, by virtue ofa of trast, dated Jan, 17,1662, and duly recorded im Liber J.A. 8., No. 15 follon mS, et seq., one of the land records for W: ‘om county, D, C., 1 shall seit part of Lot No. 9, in 8quare 559, fron’ 12 feet on north L street, between New ‘Jersey avenae ond Firat street and ‘back 161 feet 11 inches, gether with the improvements, con: Fir lan Bon Frame House with back bu:lding and a: stable in re: bd é sovevan t cost of pul s¢ ae ones aL" CROWN, Aaleomas oct? fawkde = J, C. MoGUIRE & O0., Ancta. THE ABOVE BALM I8 CNAYOIDABLY penponed ust, FRIDAY. AFTERNOON, Nor. vith, same bour and place. 8. LT. CROWN, Truates. no 34-4 Ae MeG CINE ® CO Taceis. By W. B. LEWIS & O0., Auctioneers. Votomec #1 of Hovewuber inst, iash TUN ABOVRD-WA ; \Y moxt, the F D.O oo is nein s OO, ucts, Azan stam co |e . he X& the rain i e hour ai WABD --mp i