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‘THE EVENING STAR. THURSDAY...... DECEMBER 10, 1563. Washington Money Market, Quotations for stocks, coin and uncurrent money, farnished by Lewis Johnson & Co., Bankers: American American Gold New Yore Rarzs—Finer Boarp. Coupon 6's, 1881, 1(9';; 7-30's, 106%; Certifi- cates of Indebtedness, 93; Golg, 1455. see THE MESSAGE. It fs clear to our mind that the country will accept adherence to, or rejection of the views of the President’s Message, as the test of loy- alty. The war was made for the beuefit of slavefy. The conspirators who forced it upon the country based and continue to ‘base all their pleas for the justification of their rebel- lion, on what they alleze to be the necessities for its protection (cre it was assailed) and the advancement of its strength a5 a power in the Stafe. Inits behalf they have brought about the utter ruin of those confiding in them, and oll the calamities growing out of the war ex- perienced by the loyal. It (slavery) has fur- nished them m every conceivable way with nearly all their sinews of war. The labor of the slayes has not only supplied their armies for the most part, with food, clothing, mu- nitions and men, (in their quartermaster’s, commissaries and engineering departments,) but has enabled them to use as conscripts every able-bodied white man within the grasp | of their power. So long as thess conspirators and their chief siders aud abettors ean con iinue the contest in any manner whatever, th Wl do so. No smteigent observer cont: they will cousent to any peace and settlement short of absolute success cu their own terms of their efforts to dismember ‘he country, fraught, 4s that wonld be, with horrors and disasters to all the people of the Joyal S:ates, quite eqnal to | these they have already brought on the people of the States in rebellion. Now, it it be conceded that the rebellion must be put down-and what man making the slightest pretence to loyalty holds any other | sround ?—1s it not plain that the speediest and surest mode of so doing, is t> deprive the rebel leaders of the assistance o: this mainstay of their work ? The emancipation policy has already trans- formed fitty thousand former colored workers in aid of the rebellion, into Joyal soldiers in the field, and as many more into Union guarter- misters’, comsmissaries’ and engineer: and it is as plain as can be. that in « twelve months or so it will transfer nearly all the able-bodied male negroes from the side if the rebellion to that of the Union; and thus will make the task of finishing up the work of the rebellion’s suppression a comparatively easy one for the balance of the war. To aban- don theemancipation policy now, would there- fore be to (hbrowawaya great leverof power ty compel the rebellious States to Teacknowledge the supremacy of the Goverumeut. Besides, it has not been sttended with # single one of th social and domestic horrors and and loyal men feared from it. ere the experi. ment was fairly tried. Therefore, while as a measure of nilitary policy it, has been emi- tly successful, as a2 meisure of political and rocial policy or economy it has, per se, inflicted no injury whatever upon the State; no | personal outrages having been perpetrated under its auspices, and ro loyal man haying lost a doliar by the loss of slaves which he | would not surely nave lost by the natural con- | tingencies of this war made in behalf of the H slave power, if it war) is to be prosecuted antil the rebellion shall be subdued; the war 1 having reduced the market value of slave prop- i erty in the border Ststes absolutely to nothing, before the emancipatio: policy was neeessarily | resorted to. The only possible hope tora restoration of | that value rested on the success of the rebel- lion; which, in turn, in volvea the utter destruec- tion of the fortunes and liberties of all im the border States who have sided with the canse of the Union. Entertaining these views, as we sincerely do, Wwe cannot hestate to test every man’s loyalty by his adherence to or Tejection of the common } gence, practical And patriotic positions npon this question taken in President Lincoln's mes. sage and the accompanying would repossess the privileges and blessings of United States citizenship, and who may by any possible chance deserve themn,un extent of grace | and mercy befitting the character of our Gov- ernment and the identity ef its interest with the peace, prosperity and happiness of our whole people. Nor should we omit to call attention to the | ermpbasis with which, in the Message, Presi- | dent Lincoln gives to those who have doubtei in any degree the strength of his devotion to the original principles of our Government, a xuarantee of the adherence of his administra- | tion to the right of the States yet held in sub- jection by the rebel authorities, to resume their | places in the Union at. will, with all their States rights unimpaired, which the exigencies of this war for the advancement of the slave power may not have destroyed. ——$ $$ REPORT OF THE SECRETARY oF Tuk NAVY. The report of the Hon. Gideon Welles, Secre- tary of the Navy, accompan gthe President's message, affords an interesting exhibit of tha important part taken by the Navy Department during the year in the successful prosecution of the war. It commences with a general and careful review of the naval operation= of the year, which vary in no single important particular trom the recerd already made by official reports, | more or less presented in detail heretotore by correepondents of the prees, In regard to the blockade, the report states that it covers an extent of coast of 3,519 niles, and is becoming more etlec " A Weehswken aud power and efficie f the fifteen-meh ori- nance, by which Atlanta was captured ii fifteen minutes. with ouly five shots. The improvements in vessels of naval war- { re are referred aliuost entirely to the monitor ¢ ass of armored ships, but a superior style of veseel for offen-ive operations is demanded by the exigencies of the occasion, and a commen. saraie public e-tiblishment for construction and pr: para'ion of such vessels is spoken of as ind sprnsable Recommendations to that effect are urged in the report. The necessity for the education of engineers under government super vision is contended for, and the sabject examined at some length, with succestions pertaining thereto. The career of the Alnbama, Florida and’! Georgia, wiih their origin, and their character as “piratical rovers,” are reviewed, with stric- tures upon the cour: e adopted by the principal Fovernments of Europe, by which they are teliroted as the ships of war of a belligerent. With regard to the operations of the draft, | the report urges that where it shall be enforced | on any communi: numter of sailors, proper deductions onght doubtless be made trom the quota required for | thearmy. Legislation is asked with respect to the present and prospective difficulty of pro- a seanien, And liberal bounties are saz. | An increase in the tate of remuneration { s r Raval services is advised, i Sen hanced cost of subsistence. Rbaahipaigcs cae The appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1663, were £71,5 for the same time 863 311 ees Pegs e-tin pended balance ot t 7, which amount ‘ing contracts. The ear ending June 30, Upon @ war basis. ‘Will be absorbed py e: estimates fer the fiscal 1865, Bre $142,6 18,085, @7The thoe trade of Lynn (Mass that fifteen hundred factory giris, from Lowell and aad ne ae where be = for labor has diminished, have found employ men! Lynn shoe manu!actories. z of oh 7 A wen, 5: yars of age, ivine in Ohica- fo, stumped to elope with a g ri of 15, Tbhaxkepiving coy. They had reached the church door when they were tarsed Back by be giri’s tater. 1) 1580 brisk | , SRXVITIex WASHINGTON CITY: | | Sevats —Mr. Foster gave notienet incendiary , tragedies which hundreds of thousands of true Proclamation, | which latter accords to all im the South who | ing the | which has furnished a large | FRASSIOWAT, passer ere CONGRES2.—PIRST SESSION. So Tat RsvArY, December 10. I to encourage enliztmerts into the naval ‘ice OF the United States, and credit such «1 in the military quotas of the several States. | Mr. Sumner presented a memorial from the | presiticnt and professors of the Theological | Schcoi of Meadville, for the emancipation of | all persons of African descent held tg slavery. | . Sumner also gave notice of a bill to ree pealall acts for the rendition o! fugitive slaves. On motion, the Senate adjourned till Mon- } day. | Hovse.—The Speaker laid before the House | &n uncfiicial letter from the Secretary of State, | addressed to him. saying he had received a letter frem the Russian Minister. | Admiral would be realy to receive the mem- ; at twelve o'clock, and that boats will be ready } at {se Navy Yard on that day to take them on board. | _Onmotioa of Mr. Washburne, of Lilinois, it was resclved that when the House adjourn | to-day it be till Monday next. | On’ motion of Mr. Torey. the House pro- ceeded to the election of a Chaplain. | bers of Congress and their ladies on set | ~~ Wirginie Legisiature. The Old Virginia Legisiature completed its organization nag Alexandria. Gov. ernor Pierpoint’s Message was delivered to both It contains an argament against secession, tments | and another in. taworof the emancipation of alt the elaves in the Statey with a recommendation SBCOND EDITION, that the shall call a convention-or |. ‘3 AND THE BATTLES At Legislature =O |) GEN. ROSECRANS ORD rue arr + the people to Secure the alteration of the stitution to that end, In answer to the assep. |< The ‘authoritative” tion thata majority of the people of the State were rebels, he urges—“Feions and paupers | have no right to vote, nor have R: 8. ‘ney cannot deprive the loyal of their rizhts, if the Joyal can assert their rights!’ And hecon- tends that no counties of the State should here- after be allowed a representation in the State hat the | Government until they are org&uized by the Secu of officers, by whom taxes can be col- lec! x 43 In bis argument upon the slavery quéstion, @ says: “The President's proclamation frees all in the State except ina few counties. Withont this amendment to the Constitution I foresée endless strife and turmoil. All the State om- eers are sworn to sappors the Constitation ot the United States and the laws of Virginia. | Eleven candidates were placed in nomina- | The laws of the State, as they now stand, rec. tion. | Bishop: Hopkirs, of Vermont. received 55; ) and W.H. Channing (Unitarian), of this city, 26. & majority of all the votes. ‘The Speaker laid before the House the an- ognize slavery. The officers will be called upon for warrants to apprehend slaves and commit them to jail. The army of'the United So the latter was elected, having received | States will interpose, and thus a conftict will | ensue, and Rebelagiory in the strife. We must either decide to come into antagonism with the nual report of the Secretary of the Treasury | United States, or alter our organic law on the on the condition of the fininces; which was committed to the Committee of Ways and Means, and ordered to be printed. ‘The House adjourned till Monday next. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. REBEL NEWS VIA MOBILE. wine Wraiae REPORTED FEDERAL DEFEATS IN LOU1S- * IANA. cee | Partapgtruta, Dec. 10.—A Mobile dispatch reports the Yankees were defeated by (ten. Green, Plaquemine, La, with a loss of 2,000 | mer, on the 27th November. The navigation es to believe that | of the river is virtually closed. On the 29th ult., 2,000 Yankee cavalry were driven from the plains flve miles, into Port | Hudson, 13 of them being killed and wounded. THE SEIZURE OF THE STEAMER CHESAPEAKE. | The Pirates Dectare the Passengers Pris- oners of War to the Rebel Government— | Their Release—Vessel and Cargo valued at $150,000—Activity at Portland—Citie zens Vo! jteering their Services. St. Joun’s, N. B., Dec, 0.—The steamer Ches- apeake, Captain Willett, from New York for Portland, was taken possession of Sunday morning, between land 2 o'clock, by sixteen rebel passengers, The second engineer of the steamer was shot dead, and his body thrown overboard. The first engineer was chotin the chin, but was retained on board. The urst mate was badly wounded in the groin. Eiey- eno twelve shots were fired at the captain. After being overpowered the captain was put in irons, and the passengers notified that they were prisoners of war to the rebel Goveru- ment. She came to off Partridge Island about 1 ‘clock this morning, and the crew and the pas- sengers, except the first engineer, were put aboard a boat and sent to this city. The steamer then sailed in an castwardly di- rection and war subsequently seen alengside another vessel. It is supposed she touk aboard a supply ot coal from her. The attack took place abont twenty miles west of Cape Cod. ‘ Captaiu Willet and passengers of the Chesa- peake are now at the Mansion House. The steamer and cargo were valued at 190,000 The Chesspeake sailed from New York on Saturday, and was one of the regular line ply- ing between New York and Portland. It will be recollected it was the Chesapeake that capturea Captain Reed and his party cutt land. PORTLAND, Mk, Dec. 9.—Deputy Collector Bird has applied to Washington authorities for | Permission to dispatch the Agawam, the now gur-boat now furnishing here, after the Cnesa- peake, and in the meantime the collector is ; fitting her cut with gans, men, and provisions. Two detachments of soldiers have been far- | nished for the expedition by Brigadier General Rawley, from the conscript camp, and Major Andrews, from Fort Preble. She will sail about 6 o’clock thia evening, | under command of Captain Wenhster, of the revenue cutter Dobbin. Citizens are volun- | teering as her crew. Bostox, Dec. The United States gunboat | Acacia left Leret evening to search for the steamer Uhesapeake. r Caleb Cushing from the harbor of Port- DESTRUCTIVE bud Werth of Property Destroyed. ! EW York, Dec. %—About half-past one ; o'clock this afternoon a fire broke out on the | schoouer Flora Temple, loaded with hay, and lying at the dock above Christopher street, on North River. The tlames soon ex'ended to | a rumber of hay barges and schooners in the vicinity, and they were soon one burnin flame. Barge after barge took fire, then follow. sloops and schvuoners, all falling a prey to the devouring element. The firemen worked manfally, but on swept the flames, and quickly the Brigadier General | Barley caught fire and was soon destroyed. | The flames then crossed to the next pier with unabated tury, setting the shipping there on | fire, with the stationary barges at the docks, | leaded with hay. | The force of firemen on hand, finding that they could not check the flamee, a fresh force arrived upon the ground, and despite their eficrts the tire kept sweeping on its devasta- ting pregress. In half an hour all the vessels | lying between Perry and Christopher streets— four blocks—were in flames. So tierce at one time was the conflagration that the houses on West street, opposite the fire, were threatened with destruction. A number of them were on fire several times, but fortunately the firemen ; Succeeded in putting out the flames, and thus | Saving them. The fire is still burning; over | tweniy vessels ot all descriptions have already been destroyed. The loss cannot fall short-of $560,000. New York. Dec. 10.—One brig. « steamers, : 12 bay barges and 4 canal boats were destroyed | by the fire in North river. Total los #200,000, | The tide was low and the vessels could not ba | moved. FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Fortress Monroz, Dec. 2.—The steamer 4 New York left this morning for City Point {| wath 552 boxes, bales, &c., trom the Baltirnore | relief fund end Christian Commission Socicty. | Also, 300 boxes commiseary and 600 boxes and i ges from Adams’ Express, all for our | prisoners in Richmond. | | The steamship Ariel, from Aspinwall on the , %sth ult, has put into Hampton Roads, out of } coal. She brings flve hundred and sixty pas- | sengers. Very heavy weather was experienced | m ber passage. | ForvRess Monrog, Dec. 9—The monitor Sengamon sailed from Hampton Roads this morning, Gen. Butler and staff left for Yorktown at LL | o’clock thi j THE BOUBE PAINTERS’ SOOIETY Wil holda Specs Meeting at Teaperance Hall Piteet bet. oth and ith, ou FRIDAY BVBNING . at 7 o'clock, to receive rt " Committee, “eNO. 3. GHAY, Secretary. deg it* U. 8. BANITARY COMMISSION, C-n‘ral Office, 244 F street, Washinzton. DC. Deo. th, 1863.—The U. 8. Sauitary Commision will be glad to receive contributions of empty bottles and Jelly jars from the hospitala and be of Warhington. aevolentcitizeas receipt of address of parties messenger will be seat for on F. FOWLER, Oblef Clerk. COACH MAKERS OF THE SRVSRAL Branches of the trade will | @elock. By order of the Oommitioe. “de rate ™ (Ce OoutRctORs Orrico Wasuinctow, DO. s NOTICK TO. Tax PAYERS, 8 Notice ‘ive to ali rears for Taxes, whether Gas, 8) eclal. or Am Tax, taat unless the aame is paid at thie oMen hae fore the ist day of January next, the Property on which the Tax ie dus willthen be adv, and Siesceee enroaater artsteag whic eavy ol ie = tbe time x wy 0! HONDAY. 3th. a sa tabs foruur tune reat eitbe Sasol : .) iter shmente ovided ‘ss y er . $ far rab Bags, or sanoyances of 6 simi- lark Theta Te rn twa: in pend. 6 pleas- ani gto give hema cel eye pie HAYPIELD'S BALsIMORE CONF RO- antevent enthey attempted to run away with the | } i i | | { Doro, near Washi ; from the party dollars, subject.” x ‘The Governor also says: “I bave reliable information from-a large portion of the State that ss soon as the domes. tie violence is supptessed there will be more than enough of capable men, who have never bowed to Secession, to welcome and carry on the Government of the State, and that of every | county W 112, BE GOLD THIS (Thursday) BY ENING, a at ausrter putage Uap oe ; St quarter part five, pot oats aad lit'} J TOOMBS, Poundoaster Fe? SALE—A Vine Bay Carriage HUM: teen hands high, six years old. de ate Inquire at Navy Yard Gate. Chores FAMILY GROOGERIE # xtra Fine Imperial and Gunpowder Tea. boice Oolong, Btuchong and Japan Tes, Seedleas Raisins, whol nd ‘4 boxes and layers, Islan Geer New Currents and Uitro Cho ce Goshen and Glades But'er. Almonds. Walnuts. Pecans and Cream Nuts, /king Wine and Brandy. No 1 Mackerel and Potomac Herrine. Fresh Wine, Sida, Egg and Boston Oraekers. ery fine Champ gne Ci Sheilbarks, Peanut aud Fic ier and Canton Ginger. Cox's ¢ ne. Sheet and Shred Tsingias:, Very best Old Ry ‘These gous aie fresl Kind, and wilibe sold at and fee pds delivered in wny part of the ¢ JOS W. DAVIS. corner Ninth and B streets, and Bearbon Wpisk the lowest prices. Call ‘ee of 3 Notice To GRocERS Groeers ordering the FRENCH COFFEK May rely upon guniform rate of prie there as in other cities, being inain Philadelphia and New York, and we are 1 to leave nothing undone to achieve the sume result in Washington & list of prices to the trade will be forwarded to any one so ordering; also, samples of the Cottee free of charge, And so confident are we of the quelity ef de FRENCH COFFEE ‘Thet in avy instance iu which itis shown thati dees not fully equal the representations we make ofit we will make no charged whatever to any ono so complaining. We st constantly in receipt of testimonials in faver ofthe FRENCH COFFEE From porties who bave hitherto been averes to Coffee on account of its injurious effects, but who now drink the FRENCH COFFEE ant and beneticial results. in large and sinall quantities tothe trade With For sale from our Depot. No. 57 North Calvert street, Bal- | timore, _ fe 10-3t* J. F. BROADBENT & CO. ROPOSALS FOR DBAD HORSES. Depo: (wartermaster’s ice, Cavalry Byrea ‘er Washington. B. On bee. o 1gs.¢ EEaLED PRovogans will be reoelved at the office of Oaptain H. A. Du ay AG ie U.8-V. at 374 B atreet, in this city. until FRIDAY, Deccmber 18, at 12 o'clock m., for the sale of all the Horses that may die or be Killed at the Cavalry Depot. Gies- within the next ite of the le 3 gton, twelve monthe succceding t! of the contrac! st The horses will be delivered by the United States | determ: at a certain desiguated spot, to be imed b: the United Btates. 7” 7 Bidders will state the amount per animal. “Tho animals to be Teoved dally aad’ 1e Temo' an far enough from the litaite of the Depot to all nuisanose, either to the De, ot or the vicinity, ee will be required to be made, in Gov- fandsat the end of each month, for the delivered during the month \s, with approved securitier, will be required from the party awarded, in the suni of one thousand dollars, of alle@ance will be required from each Propoeals must be addressed to Captain H. A. Dupuy, A OM U. 8. Vr 374i attont Wash ington, D. 0. and avoula ¥é plafoly marked « Pro- . PROPOSALS POR MANUBS. Dewot Quariermaster’s Office, Cavalry Bureaus . enngmn. 1.4 Dec. 8, = BALED PRorogacs reesived at the office of Captain H. A. DuPuy, A. Q.M..U.8. V ,at374 H street, in this city, untt! FRIDAY, December 78th, 1863, at 12 o'clock m., for the sale of all the Danure now on hand or that may be produced at the stables Tals of the Cava'ry it, (ries boro, pear Washington, D. O , within the next wrarre seonths succeeding the date of letting of the contract. The manure will be delivered by the United Btates at a certain designated spot. to be determ- by the United Btates, and the succensfaj bid. der will be required to remove t aure nOW on hand. within three months, and that which may acctmulsteatsuch times thatmo more then one week’s accumulations shall be on the ground, Bidders must state the price per cubic yard. ‘on oath of allegiance will be required from each idder. Payment will be required to be made in Gov- ernment funds, at the end of each month, for the manure rewoved during the month. Bonds, with approved securities, will be required jarded, in the suin of ome thousand Proposals must be addressed DuPay, A. gM. UB.V.. 3 . Y., and be marked on the e: oe “*Proposais for Manure.” de le- {TEAMER PRINCET 'N HAS ARBIVED FROM 0 New York and is now discha: gin cargo at foot of High street, George: town. Copsignees will please attend to the receptien of tneir goods at once. Ge 9-8t MORGAN & RHINEH ART. Agente, Ww SITES AND WATER FRONTS, Mavxoa's Opriog, Dec. 9 1363. By virtue of aud in acsurdance with the provis i-pestdon the terms prescribed in the act of the City Councils. approved March 2. 1863. entitled “Ap act authorizing the Msyor to lease wiart sitesoo the Potowac ‘river, &c.,” and an ment thereto, approved October 17, 1883. £ shal! on MONDAY , the 3] instant, at 12 0’elock SM. com: meccing at the foot of Eleventh street wony to the highest bidder, et Public Anction, the fol- lowing pieces avd parcels o f ground, to be used as wharf «ftes or water fronts, viz : That at the foot of Bleventh street west, at the line of the wall, 180 feet in width, and those two immediately west of aud adjoining Tweilf h street west, each 150 feetin width : that at the front of M street south, % in width. di RICHARD WALLACH Mayor, R8B’s RADICAL CURE TRUSSES —Otice, 3O™ F Street, Washington, D. C.—Ref- erences xs to its Reps rity to Profa, Wil Jard Parker, John M Carnoeban, and Val entine Mott.—The best cojlection of TRUS: ORTHOPEDIC INSTRUMENTS for Physical Do- formities. Rupture, aud its Radiea' Cure, V ricose Veins, Varicocele, Piles, Ourved Bpine, Bow Legs, Club Feet, aud all’other Physical Deformities sme: cersjully Ucated at tain office. Also, a full and well selected assortment of Bilk and Cotton Klastie” Stockings, Knee Caps, Ankl Wristlety for the relief of V Swollen and Weak oints; Ladicn? bill minal Supporters, ondon do., Ridiog Belts, Elastic Suspenders’ Shoulder Braces and Basgonsory Bandages, ria carefully applied and satisfaction guaranteed from7 a.m. tillé p m. cr and Y. selected, and of the best | 1 pa A of the report t Gen, omas Reo ‘of the cperations that resulted .in the occupation cf Lookout Valley, gave General Rosecrans the credit of the plan, is, we are informed, inaccurate. We are assured on good, if not exactly official authority, that General Thomas did make such an acknowl- edgement, snd stated that he did at with a great deal of pleasure.— Cincinnati Commercial. We regret to find a journal so generally cor- rect and so entirely conscientious in its state- ments as the Commercial, repenting the misera- ble invention of its neighbor, the Uineinnati Gazette, The story that General Thomas tele- graphed to the President that the recent splendid success at Chattanooga, or any part of it, had resulted from following Gen. Rose- erans’ plan, is the other half of the scheme which we exposed a short time since, which consisted in getting a bogus Washington let- ter into the New York Tribune, purporting to have been inspired by the War Department, but really concocted at Uincinnati, and in- spired by Gen. Rosecrans. The paper selected to be victimized on thig occagion was the New York Times; It was deemed best to vary the channel of communication, the more effectual- ly to mislead the public. 3 In denying again, as we do most emphati- | ¢ally, the statement that Gen. Thomas has sent } to the President any such dispatch as that | mentioned above, we call attention for a mo- | ment to the chtldishness of the fraud songht to | be perpetrated. | 1f Gen. Thomas has sen? any such dispatch { the fact will, of course. be elaborately set forth | inhis official report of the battle. If it shall | be discovered that he makes no mention of any | such fact, directly or indirectly, the inference | will be irresistible that he never sent any such dispatch to the President, and when his report comes to be published the authors of the false- hood will, if they have any sense of shame, be covered with mortification. But they hope that before the official documents are published | the public will have forgotten their petty mis- ' demeanor, and that meanwhile Gen. Rosecrans may profit somewhat by stealing the measure ! of credit belonging to Gen. Grant and the oili- cers and soldiers under his command. We | assure the culprits that they shall not get of inthis way. We shall remind them and the public of it in due time. ! SUPPOSED REBEL SPIKS, Intormation having reached Capt. Dolin, of the Detective Corps, last evening, that three j supposed rebel spies were on the road to Bal- | timore, he immediately dispatched a couple of detectives in comps with Policeman Cline, who succeeded in arresting two of the parties, named Robt. and David Boyle, ata hotel at Bladensurg. They were brought to the city, reaching here about 2o’clock this morning,and, by order of Capt. Todd, were committed to the Old Capitol. Robert Boyle represents himself as a British subject, and that he arrived in this country from England in June of this year. Onhis person was found a pocket-book containing | a #500 Confederate bond and $190 in Conteder- | ate currency—alao gold and U. S. Treasury notes. He had also a certificate from the Bri- tish Consul at Baltimore. David Boyle gave no account of himself tur- ther than the statement that he was ko relation | of Robert. i COURT-MARTIAL A general court-martial is now in session a’ No. 367 Fourteenth street, over Butler's restau- rant, engaged in the trial of Col. Andrew J- McReynoldz, Ist U. S. volunteer cavalry, and | is compored of the following officers:—Brig, Gen. Robert B. Mitchell, U. S. Vols.; Brig. Gen, G. S. Green, U.S. Vols; Col. Fred. H. Collier, 39th Pa. Vols.; Col. Gray, 6th Mich. Vois.; Lieut. Col. C. A. Gilman, 20th Me. Vols.; Majer Thomas H. Grosvenor, 12th Ill. cav.; Capt. John R. Howard, A. A. D.C.; Capt. De Witt Clinton, A. D.©., Judge Advocate. OUR PRISO! 8 AT RICHMOND. The following has been received by General Hitchcock: Fortress Monzos, Dec. 9.—Major General E. A. Hitchcock: My belief is that our prisoners on Belle Isle are in tents. Ihave requested Mr. Ould to share the clothing and subsistence sent by the Government with our citizen pris- oners. I have no doubt it has been done. S. A. Mxrxpirua, Brig. Gen. AN INTERESTING QUESTION. The question has already arisen whether the rebel prisoners in our hands under the rapk of Colonel, may not avail themselves of the amnesty offered by President Lincoln in his preclamation. It is believed that three. tourths of the rebel prisoners now held by us will cladly accept the terms of the amnesty if it includes them, and the question thus be¢omes one of much importance, PRISONERS OF WAR. Corporal Adam Strader and Robert Hunt. 45th N. ©. infantry; H, L, Keston, 42d N.-O- infantry; Joseph Hackley, ith Va. cay. and | Wm. Johnson, 3d Ala, infantry, prisoners of war, were committed to the Old Capitol last night by order of Capt. Todd. COMMITTED TO THE OLD CAPITOL, Sylvesier Newman and Reuben Murray, of Moseby’s Battalion, who voluntarily gave themselves up, reached here last evening from Vienna, and by order of Capt. Todd, were committed to the Old Capitol. Newman took the outh of allegiance last June. ENTERTAINMENT TO THR OPFICERS OF THE Russian FLext.—The Secretary of the Navy | Teceived the Admiral and officers of the Rus- | sian Fleet at his residence last evening. Tho Feception was nots general one, but was con- fined to the Cabinet, the Diplomatic Corps, and | the Naval officers in this city with their fami- i lies. Nearly every gentleman present was in t uniform, and the assemblage, as may be in- ferred, wore & very EAy BSppearance. The Admiral aud suite, numbering about forty officers, came up from the fleet about eight o’clock in the King Phillip. Tux Preerent’s Heariu.—The President was able this morning to bein his office fur a couple of hours. tations. Furnished by Lewis Johason & Oo., Banke orn Buying. Selling . 8. Cow! Bor ds, 1261 soso et5 189, Ula San sine ait = 17 19 American Silver..... Ge, 168, WOK; Te LUO Cert. Coupon 6's, 1851, 109; '& 1065 - cates of Indebtedness, 95; Gold. 113%; Chi- cago and Rock Island, 102: Michigan Soath- ern, 105%; Chicago and Northwestern 45; Alion and Terrabavte. 53%; Quicksilver, 63%. _ MEDIOAL. to the public t’ h t his office over Qa a eat ker’s Grocery Store, Pernsylvanis a enme, be fween 6th and 7th sts.,om all private diseases Teendays, H. ©, LISPBNARD. M.D. NEW ATTRACTION. far =m A First-olass Shee Store in 7th Street, 1aneaes pe te AP. BOOT AND SHOR STOSE 5 the sity of Washington, with 8 Very oxtonsive ). MIGBER’. 23 STEED nee pind ‘ every Btyle and Quality, at ek aatt every- Bo. 617 rth street, Intallicomer ales ra Coor ebove D street, rs A i. og variety of MILITABY BOOfs, Market irregularand unsettled. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. 4 patie aaatriee : LATEST FROM EUROPE ————— EARL RUSSELL NOT RESIGNED. a MR. COBLEN SPEAKS FOR THE NORTH. ———— 4 GERMANY AGITATED, —— ENGLAND DECLINES TO EXTER TRE EBURO- ¥ ENGLAND eee AN ‘CONGRESS, _—_—— * Wew York. Dec. 10.—The steamship Etnaar- rived from Liverpool at 8 o’clock this morning, There was cabinet councils almost daily. Ear] Russell was present, clea: ly contradict- ing bie feported resignation, which is now pro- nounced totally unfounded. Mr Cobden had made a epeech at Rochdste. Ho ietoratest bis belief Yhat the South could with ignorance who believed it could. not believe tliat there could be two nations of Americans in Amefica.~-He considered it ab- solutely-im possible, ‘He repudiated the idea tnat the South. wished to establish free trade, j alwsys found sympathy on fr in the Norn, Phe Sou had no or ves than the interests of slavery. * Te was extraordinary agitation in (ter- y relative to Prince Augustenbarg’s claim to ‘the Holstein succession. A collision is re- garded as possible. The National Government of Poland has ts- sued a proclamation denying the ramor thit the Poles are on the point of laying down arms. Very Latest by the Etna. Livgrroot, Nov. 26.—The Times says the British Cabipet gave most serious attention to the proposed Congress, bnt with the greatest pe tt the Emperor resolved on courteously The Trmes believes other Governments will follow. The Holstein question creates continued un- easiners. : It is rumored that Russi desires to inter- vene. The Cotton sales of Wednesday and Thurs- day was 23,000 bales, including 13,000 to speca- lators and exporters. The market closing buoyant and a trifle higher. Breadstoffe firm and unchanged. Provisions quiet and steady. Produce steady and un- hanged. : LONDO®, Nov. 26.—Consols for money 92%. American securities firmer. Sugar still ad- vancing. IN PURSUIT OF THF CHESAPEAKE. Boston, Dec. 10.—The prize steamer Ella and Annie and war steamtr Ticonderoga have started in pursuitof the Chesapeake. LOCAL NEWS. MELANCHOM, SulcipE.—Night before last a distressing oc®urrence took place atthe resi- dence of Mr. Thomas Scrivener, sr., corner of Delaware avenue and B street north, Capitol Hill. It appears that Mr. Thos. Scrivener, jr. left the house that eveningin company with Rev. Mr. McCauley and his two youngest sis- ters, and attended the Wesley Chapel fair, where he appeared in more than his usna! spirits; and on returning home kissed his sis- ters and retired to hisroom. In a few mo- ments a discharge of a gun was heard, and on rushing to his room his sister found him lying upon the front of his bed, holding the muzzle ot his double-barreled fowling piece to his breast, where the entire charge, composed of seventeen buckshot, encased in a copper wire covering, had entered, passing through the left luvg, and making a large opening, from which the blood gushed in torrents. Drs. Snow, ot the 153d N. ¥., and May and McCoy were summoned, but he was beyond the power of human aid, and after lingering nineteen hours he died. He was sensible to the last, and stated that fhe act was intentional and deliberate, and his regret was that it had not been more decisive, and that he was ready and willing to die. The cause of this sad event was doubtless, as stated by himself. a seitled desire to leave this world of trouble and disappointment. He was a young man of unusual talent and ability, had a thoroughly cultivated intellect, was a graduate of Harvard Law School, (which in- stitution bad conterred upon him the degree of Bachelor of Arts,) anda member of the Wash. ington bar. In lite and habits he was exemplary, and in all his dealings upright and conscientious. Although remarkably in- dependent in hie opinions and judgment, he was nevertheless peculiarly sensitive, and it was the undue excitement of this quality of mind, producing & meutal aberration, that led to the fatai act. Altogether, it is a most melancholy affair, and has left his aged | parents crusbea to the earth in sorrow. —— ASSAULT AND RESISTING OFFicEES.—On Saturday last, officers Benson and Turner ‘wet to the residence of Mrs. Mary Marshall, at the corner of Maryland avenue and 6th street, to serve & warrant on her for selling liquor by the small, when she refnsed to ac- knowledge the service and resisted the arrest, seizing her weigbts and throwing them at the officers, (Officer Benson being struck cver the eye.) and fought them desperately for a time, getting hold of her pistol, with which she at. tempted toscare them off; but they managed to get their nippers upon her, when she agreed to sign her appearance. The officers subse- quently procureda warrant for assault against ber, and she was arrested by Officer Shelton, and the case was beard last evening by Justice Cull, who held her to security for appearauce at court. ee INTEREST IN PATENTS CONDEMNED.—Judge Wylie has issued a decree of condemnation under the provisions of the confiscation law, against the interest of J. N. Gramewell and James Dunlop, of South Carolina, in a num- ber of patents, embracing the patents granted to 8S. F. B. Morse, for electro magnetic tele- graps; to Mqses G. Farmer, for electro mag- netic alarm bells, ith May, 1862; for porous cells for galvanic batteries; to Farmer and Channing, 19th May, 1857, for fire alarm tele- graphs; to M. G. Farmer, for electro magnetic fire alarm apparatus, and other patents of similar character. Messrs. Gamewell and Dunlop are understood to be rebels. SALE OF ConFI8CATED PROPERTY.—Yester- day, Mesers. Wall & Co., sold the personal ef- tects of J. A. Campbell, of Alabama, late Judge of the U.S. Supreme Court, which had been seized and condemned under the provisions of the Confiscation act, at his late residence on I street, near Fourteenth. There was a large number of persons present, and everything sold well, the sales amounting to over 33,300. a THE STRIKE OF THE FEMALE EMPLOYEES aT THE GOVERNMEXT Privting OrFicE.—The female employees who lately struck at the Government Office, have renewed work on the old -case of prices they sirack against, viz: 87 er week and 20 cts. per hour for extra work. hat is to say that those of them have been taken back by Superintendent Detrees whoze places had not been supplied in the meantime. a eee, AS8ACLT AND Barvrery.—Wm. Jasper, a colored man, was assaulted and badly beaten by some parties on south N street, near street, yesterday morning. Dr. Allen passing by shortly after, was called, and on examin- ation, found both bones of the left leg badly fractured, and several bruises on the head and body. He hid him conveyed to his home, and properly attended to. Fo RENT—A FUBNISHB) FRONT BOOM, ine private family, No, $17}; Pitth street, be tween I and K streets. dal) 3t” BEAUTIFUL SUITE OF PARLORS HANY- somely Furnished, to rent to a gentleman, lo- cation first-clacs. Also, a PIANO, for sale or rent. Inquire 400 l6thetreet, between I and K. 14" OB REN C-A Desirable BRICK DWBLLING, containing 6 room*,on 4% street, between Va. averne and Batreet south, 0.170. Beference required, Irquireof 8. MAOKALL, Jr.,No.457 13th atrect, between Band F streets, at”? o%slock suy evening. del0-3t* OARD AND ROOMS —Four single gentlemen eap be accommodated with Board and thy nighe1 Rooms ina private family. by poplying at No. 346 north B street, bet. Ist and 2d strests, (Gepitol Hil).) Location very desirable, within one ba'f equare of the street cars, References ru- quired. Terms moderate. de 1u-3t* The OLTY STEAM LAUNDRY, enue, between 4!, and 6th streeta, jd for sale. It has lately been refitted, ood busi: A tas is is pow c ie and is doi offered any 5 wil emall capita). B 8, Delavan House, Sth street. Erquire cf the Pro M. BECKER, at Greeen’s Restaurant, corner ofst ard Eatreeta. dol0-6t’ U BSORIBER 0! BS HE UNDERSIGNED SUBSI wonee| 4 augbt Horse, with Gart Four Borse Wagon, nearly pew and in good order; 1 light nd Har- ana a Te batal 0! vel otber ar TAR. OLANGBRS, $4 street, opposite Acad Wall,Georgetown 'D C. T, and j of Farniture for sale or Foe Pes let to Ziveutages eSmall but Good HOUSE with eight roome and.all modern improve. ments, close to the War it ; can for businera ifdesired. aprigat ite and In! Office No. 5. ‘inth street pear Penna ave. .B. severalother H yr rent and ABE rea: {de10-4t* ee wince 4.H. de 9 3t* New Btore, 469 GI-VaE WARE, WATORRS, JNWALEY, mM ow eon oe ak 8 179 Baljimore Stree, Baltimore, Ma, tecbcl ee eo an elledy and de used | ‘the Zeal ace he ais lonesrs. IMPROVED BBaL BS. e district of Corned art oF S89. setriet of Columbia, w recorded in Liber J. AB, No. iss. folie tl, &o. Qrepiins eat Washington county, D. O., I shall, on yy of December at’ jolock » tween sth aa Toth a see, St the cost of the purchaser. w.Y AL! ée10-eo&ds J. 0. MeQUINA & YPraies. By J. 0. MOGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. RUSTEE’S SALE OF BUILDIN: Or In —By vi aes . truat On the premi: All conveyancing THE NORTHERN Papt OF THB CI’ two'deeds of trust, the first ected June ith apd recorded in Lther oh; OT yNe. 9, folto 6. ee. land C28: A at Sa 1963 ae ee ‘duly resordet, I will sell at Pee. he Auctio! ieqs, 08 THU BS- DAY, the sis m., Lot Ko. eco" Sori itm) lotsin Equare Mo, 616,in the ofty Ter ae of sale: One-balf in oash ; the remainder in gand 19 months, wR interest, secured by deed it of trust. All conveyancing st pureberer’s cost. including ‘WM. BH. WARD, Trustes. ita cODIRE SOO. Axcis, URNIS! PARLORS FOR RENT— a) wont at., bot. Fand G. de 0-38" ‘OR BENT.—Two Unfurnished ROOMS for Tent. Buiteble for a suall famiy to livein Ren: moderate. Inquire on ta mises, 613 street. bet 8d and at! (Capitol HEI.) de 10 3t™ ORZ 22 TWO PBESONS OAN 8B ACCOMMO- éated wiih 8 Room and Bond, and a few Table Boarders. at 134 Peon avenue, bei. ip sett frostof the sic, Beserence” required, le Wt Rogue AND BOABD—For gentlom: obtained near the Western Mar! ol . a Sa MRS. MACDONOUGE. OR RENT— A FURNISHED ROOM. vesr Fravk- lin Row, two equares fom the city railroad, suitable for two gentlemen, Address Box 66% city Post office. doi0 st* M ete t FURNISS&BD ROOMS FOR RENT—To Gentlemen only, App'y at No. 125 H strest, beGoeen 2)*t and 23d streets. del) st* T HOUSES PCR REN Furviehe!, with ten rooms. One Univ ed, vith ten room Apply to JOS. F. KELLEY, near I street few str [POR BENT a 2TORS wHh Dwelling attached, ie & good business location. Inquire of B MAQBALL dr. No 457 13 hstreet, betrsen 5 id P streets, at 20'clock anyevening. dels *t™ © ? FINE SOFT HATS, ENTS’ FINE OTE! DRRSS BOOTS. 7B. CAPS BOOB ad AHO. > HATS. R 1S ou t BOXE) HOGHE & BROTHER 323 Ten at de a under Dorsey's Ho QTEAMER Jg8. 8. GREEN HAS ARRIVR&D Wsrom New York, and is now dix charging eargo atfoot«f High atreet Georgetown. Cocaignees will plewe'at tend fo the rebeptios of their soods a> opae de 19-2t MORGAN & RHINBHART, Agts. NAzoBAL LIFE EVERLASTING FLOWBR3. Boquets. Barkets, Wreaths, &e..of fresh cat Flowers made toorder| Boquets of ce flowers constantly on band ON. B. Parties and weddin eu pplied at the rtest notice by A. W. BOW NEB. No, 1 Colonization Building, corner 4% st. and Penn. avenue. da lo im™ ! Di OOP! Too pm WOO DH oA SESP ICR ght tr tom tov, 261 COBDS OF WOOD, ee Leng HARD WOOD, Weil seasoned and split well; also i BL sth street, st ady to get at. i quire of For varticularn eoq7ANOIS A. FENWICK, No. 23 Lingan strest, de5-3t* eorgetown, 51 0 SEVENTH STREET. 5 1 0 — . P. J. BELLEW & CO., MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS, Periuanently established in 1860. QUARTERLY SALE3, Independent of the great advance of sll kinds of FANCY GOODS, &o. We have determined net to depart from our usuel custom at this season. Weare bound to sell cheaper than the cheapest We are agents for the sale of McClaiu’s celebrated Coanut and Quince HAIR OILS, COLOGNES, EXTRACTS, &o, Also, CHRISTIANA’S COLOGNES, EXPRACTS, &c. ts ium Honey. Palm, Almond, Also, Wort Windsor TOILET SOARES oe” Also, TAYLOR'S FANCY £0AP8, Put up in Family Boxes to suit purchasers, Waclesale and Retait. Also, Full Lines of Notions aud Faney Goode, Ail of which we offer at the Manufacturers’ Prices, freight added. The TRADE, DEALERS, HOUSEKEEPERS, Aud PEDLARS, Are respectfully sulicited. We guarantee tosellat New York and Philadelphia prices, or Perish in the Attempt. P. J, BELLEW & 00., 510 Seventh street, Washingtoa. TEMPLE OF FANCY 522 Seventh St., Between D and E. NEW TOYS AND FANCY GOODS, Adapted for Christmas Presents! DOLLS OF BVERY DESCRIPTION: A great variety of PORTEMONNAIES, CARD OASES, WORKSTANDS, BASKETS. PERFUMBERY, From the dest factories. WRITING ay WORKBOXES, AND OABA8s. GAMES, CHES8, BACKGAMMON BOARDS. OHINA VASES, ORNAMENTS, ~ MASKS, HOBBY HORSES, Ets., Ete. @@Parchasers making their selections prigy to Gbrietmas can have their goods sent home to Christmas B: eee I8TAIN RUPPERE, Ne 522 Seventh atreet, 2 doors obore no 28-e0tDec 25 D street. 4 86 PAPERUANGIN GB. 486 GOLD and VELVET LD BTAMPRD and ed MEDIUM PRiOND Ino, a varloty of Glazed gel Blank Papers at the of Glazed sai Also, § VAT OWERT CARH PHIOKS. FIREBOARDS. FRINTE, | oces is CENTER PIEORS, &e. New and Beautiful Designs Gilt Band Window Bhadea, Buff or any required style or size of Shade made to order OVAL PIOTURE FRAMES, (warrsnted to be Gilded with Gold Leaf.) The bandsomest assoftment in the wistrict from the best mavu‘actory in the country. 80. an | sortment of Dark Wood Frames, with 2 beaut Yriety of email sized Oval and Cards Visite Frames of Foreign and Domestic Manufacture. PICTURE CORD AND TAS3BL8. D fferentrizes and colors Picture Rings, Nails,a&c. Purchasing exclurively forcash the Pees according to their quality, will ce disposed of at as Jow rates na they cau be purchased for in the Dis- trict. No misrepresen je to A Acali solicited from those needing the above “Per oJ MABERITER,. Femember the number—45: street clghtdoore nbove Odd ews’ Hall, and the terms ash for Goods and Labor. No 20 eestif™ RESENTS! Fo BoLTpae PaO HOLIDAY PRESENTSt Bo 3-]m Just received, at P. J, BELLEW & CO.’8, 510 7th street, ‘Tho largest and moat elegant variety of PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS Ever opened in this city, great portion of them beautifully and elaborately ornamented, bound ia Turkey and French morocco, every style in the trade. We respectfully suggest to our Patrons that these are the moat desirable goods for HOLIDAY PRESENTS, EVER INTRODUCED IN THE MARKRT, We begin to sell down at 75 cents, $1, 23:78. 2, $2 50, $3 4.50, 3.50, 94.25, & 3/78, ; ed ay at §20. : ir 5,000 copies o! autiful e ISITE. CARTS HOTOGKAP IL PICTURES, COPIES OF NEARLY EVEBY PICTUBE BVES EXHIBITED. Just look es Peet as oe We ask the Public to call, gust whea it eults rhe bound to Watk on the doudie- atove Goods are to on a quick: Hard pulling, but 4 emake wee a3 ft Ie “& C0. osm SSRIS Ith street. Wwstze GARMENTS, NEW.STYLES. Boys’ Gan conitey ent of ues eaiabie fort we meat sees ge are 6 of parents. A f L, STEPHEN & O0.,329 Pa, av. oe sine Hes Shon te pet, Seacooa ieee Lienew qnahty, ¢! wvEtr a BOOTS OF Se sian