Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1863, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY. .. DECEMBER iS, 186 R7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE.) SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELK- GBAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. OFFICIAL, By the President of the Tnited States of Ane A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS, by 4n act of the Congress of the United States of the 2ith of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-eight, entitled « An @ct In addition to an act entitled ‘An act con- cerning discriminating duties of tonnage and impost,’ and to equalize the dutieson Prnssian vessels and their cargoes,” it is provided that, upon satisfactory evidence being given to the President of the United States, by the Govern. ment of any foreign naiion, that no discrimi- Dating duties of tonnage or impost areimposed or levied in the ports of the said nation upon ‘Vessels wholly belonging to c ns of the United States, or upon the produce, manufac- tures, or handize imported in the same from the United States, or from any foreign country, the President is thereby authorized:to iesue his proclam eclaring that the for- eign discriminating duties of tonnage and im- post within the United States are and shall be suspended and discontinued, so far as respects the vessels of th id foreign vation, and the produce, manufactures, or merchandise im- ported into the United States in the same from the said foreign nation, or from any other for- eign country, the said suspension to take ef- fect from the time of such notification being given to the President of the United States, and t to continue so long as the reciprocal exemption Of vessels belonging to citizens of the United lates, and their cargoes, as aforesaid, shall be continued, and no longer: And whereas satisfactory evidence has late- iy been received by me, through an official communication of Sener Don Luis Molinay xtracrdinary and Minister Plenipo- iary of the Republic of Nicaragua, under date of the 2th of November, 1563, that no other or bigher duties of tonnage and impost bave been imposed or levied since the second day of August, 155s, in the ports of Nicaragua, upon vessels wholly belonging to citizens of the United States, and upon the produce, manufactures, or merchandise imported in the same from the United States, and from any foreign country whatever, than are levied oa Nicaraguan ships and their cargoes in the same ports under like circumstances: Now, therefore, 1, Abraham Lincoln, Presi- dent of the United States of America, do here- by declare and proclaim that so much of the several acts imposing discriminating duties of tonnage and impost within the United States re and shall be suspended and discontinued, So far as respects the vessels of Nicaragua, = ~d the produce, manufactures, and merehan- — “norted into the United States in the dize Im, the dominions df Nicarag 1 aaciaieroca PC : Nicaragua, and trom any other foreig& country whatever, the said suspension 10 take effect from the day above mentioned, ®d to continue thencefor- wera on long as the reciprocal exemption of the vessels of the United $/ates, and the produce, “manufactures, and merci. Bdise imported into the dominions of Nicaragn. in the same, as aforesaid, shall be continued on the part of the Government of Nicaragua. Given under my hand at the city of Wash- | ington, the sixteenth day of December, | in the year of our Lord one thonsand eight hundred and sixty-three. and the eighty-eighth of the independence of the United States. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By the President: t WiLLiam H. Szwarp, Secretary of State. | (te) THE RECAPTURE OF THE CHESAPEAKE. We find many legal men in public life, now | here, inclining to the opinion that the circum- atances attending the original capture and the peace, Involye two knotty points for the ad- | miralty courts. let, Whether or not the original capture was piracy or a legitimate act of war. | 2d. Whether ner recapture in British waters ‘Was or was not « violation of their neutrality under international law? Not a few seem to believe that, after all, she cannot be given vp to us by the British Goy- erbiment. PrRomotsev.—H. E. Offley, Esq. has been prometed toa third class clerkship in the office of the Secretary of the Navy. 1 Seenenay <eaeni<s | ®&7 From Frauck Taylor we have parts 37 | ands of Frank Moor’s admirable Rebellion | Record | ® Shillington sends as Godey’s Lady's Book for January: a fine numher. <= CONGRESSIONAL. —<— XXXVillvu CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION tee on the Ju- | ection | crime | has been net tnconsi with his | that they have power I ad papers. essaze wes received from the Prestdent | he United aupdcating a letter | rossed to him by 5 committee of gentlemen | the Freed Men’s Ai York, Philadetpt tation to the fr on d for persons jon. e Preside The eabject of the letter is one o “af magnitude aud impor- | cance, and c which these gentlemen, of &vewn ability idered | with great care. Not having the time to form | ® msture judgment of my gwn as to ther the plan they suggest is the best, | whole subject to Congres: j attention thereto is alm | raanded.’ H On moticn of Mr. Sitnner, the message was | ordered to lie on the table and be printed. on ion of Mr. Wade, a resolut: ie, the CUMMItTKe Of te inquire whether rdditional fo: meeded in the executive otlices, Gud report by | bill or ot Mr. Bar nt, iptrody es of the of the United S when at cert tied terms ct to retire they ceive from : ferred to the Judic On motion of Mr to pay and bount to the Mil ion from the He Tednesdsy next ull ihe 5th Jarvary next, v taken up, and postponed until Tuesdsy uext. Adjourned. Borse.—Atter onr report closed— The House considered and passed the bill for the payment cf Invalid and other pensions. Resdiutoze were offered by Mr. Smih de- ig the ouly hope of saving the couniry to *) {the sword and the most vigor- m of the war; 4 Sktself against aay inte or proposition for prac png as there Tebel fourd in arms sgainst the Government: that there are only two parties—patriots and traitors, etc. i The House directly voted on the annexed resolution, yiz: We hold it to be the duty of Congress to puss all necessary laws, and the people to render every aid in their power, to SQpport the cogstitu autborities in crushing the rebellion and bringing the leaders thereof to condign puni-bment. Concluding with « yesolution in compliment to our arms. Mr. Cravens moved ts tay the first resolution of the series—tfor a vigcrous prozecation by the sword end aexinst intervention, ete ,—on the table. This was disagrees to—yers 90. netys 109. ‘The first resolution was chen adopted—yeas 18, nays@. ‘ene eceoed Tesolution W2s adopted by—yeas | 151. aes 1. : 1 = resolutioen of thanks to our soldiers was ndopted. * " oe House adjonrned. ee The exports from New York in one week Pig p three and « balf millions. ge The quoia for Kentucky under the late ef.) &x troops is 12,701 se for ad- journment | tore of this comprny to whether John | F konto Cetaup wi olesale at 70 centa per ga‘loi | B60 wtb atre ap TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. aa eaee i RECAPTURE UF THE (HESAVEAKE, > The € civected Twenty Miles trom ‘ Halifax Escape of all but Taree of the €rew—The Nova Scotia Government sues Orders for the Arrest oi the Pirates. Hattrax, N.S. Dee. .-The Chesapeake moved to Sampro Harbor, twenty miles from Hahtax, yesterday. The U.S. steamer Eta and Annie was informed of the fact and wiil be at the point early this morning. The Government of Nova Scotia has issued orders for the arrest of the pirates, There are no other gunboats here. [SFCOND DISPATCH.} Hauirax, Dec. 17.- The Elia and Annie eap- tured the Chesapeake this morning in Sambro Harbor. All hut three of the crew escaped. Scon afier the capture the Dacotah came up and ordered them into Hulifax. and all three of the vessels are now here. FURTHER OF THE CAPTURE OF THE CHESAPEAKE, Breakiast. Hartrax, Dee. 17.—The moyements of the Chesapeake, since her first appearance at Shel- borne, have been narrowly watched by the United States officials and the American citi- zens of that Province. Her whereabouts were daily known, but the absence of the gunboats caused a delay in her capture. On Tuesday the Ella and Annie, Lieutenant Commmanding Nickels, arrived here for coals, and was imme- diately supplied at the Cunard wharf, She received information of the pirate and ateleven and a half eclock p. m. steamed for Aer, arri- ving at her rendezvous at three o’cloc p. m., but the Uhesapeake had left at nine o'clock a. m., of Wednesday, thereby evading her pur- suers. 7 The Elia and Annie immediately turned back and steamed for Lunenburg for orders, arri- ying in the evening. In the meantime, the ot- ficials securing information of the Pirates being at Sambro, notified Lient. Nickels, who imme- diately steamed for her, determined to take her, and at daylighton Thursday accomplished it, The crew offered no resistance, but ai the sight of their pursuers immediatety fled to the woods, Jeaving asumptuously prepared break- ast. The Chesapeake was immediately taken in tow, and Lieut. Nickles started for an Ameri- can port. The Tcotah soon came up and ordered Lieui. Nickles and his prize into Halifax, to Await the sanction of the act by the Govern- ment. The ssels arrived at 4 o'clock p.m. Three of the orginal crew were captured. The others were shipped in Nova Scotia. The Niagara let! Puberico this morning, bound East. itis reported that the officials who were dia- patched by the anthorities to arrest the pirate Braine to-day, were resisted SMITHSONIAN LECTUD —On account of the unfavorable state o’ the weather, the iret Lecture by Mr. Lord,on the Fall of the Roman Empire, which was to have been delivored last tponed to THIS (Friday) EVENING gin at8o'clock. Admittance free, THE REV. DR. ISAAOG M WISE, OF = Cincinnati, will proach EATURDAY next, jo the Fynagogue, on 8th sireet, between H and I in German ; sud wil deliver a lecture on* The Judsiem.’’ In English, SUNDAY, 3 tion Free. - 1 B. KAUFMAN, Prosident. AR —A Pair for the benefit of C Cturch (Kev, Dr. Morseli’s,} will be he commencing on December Ith, and contiauing during Christmas week, st Odd Fétlows’ Hall, Navy Yard. Handsome Fancy and Useful Articies, su able for Christmas Presents, Toy2. Confections: and Hefreshments will be for sale. The ladies eaeneeily, solicit the patronage of the public. je 18-lw™ NOTICE—LADIES FAIR —Owing to the inclement state of the weather, the Me # of the Committe that adjourned from Caspsa: Hotel to meet Yesterday at the house of the Bre: i dent. Msjor B.B. French, did not take A | meeting of the same will be held on BATURDAY, Dec. isth. ati) a m, at theresidence of Mrs. | Bayles J wen, No. 52" H street. A fullattend- | dance is requested. iy order of the Presidente Tt Mise 0. T. FENNLLY. Becrstacy. MERBTING OF LOYAL VIRGINIANS. ;__ There will be a Meeting of Loysl Citizens or irginis at Smeed’s Hall, 451 9th street, be- tween Dand B,on SATURDAY EVENING, isth inst at 73 o'clock. for, the purpone of oF niving w iciien OE TRUM paints B.G. GRE! ———s MILLER. FFICE WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY, December 17th, 1 NOTICE. ‘areuant to the requirements of the Ghartes on tice is hereby given that an election for Ave Direc: serve one year, Ww et its office (No. 493 Tenth street west), on MON AY, Janusry 4th. 134, between the hours of 12 M. 2p. m. All Btockholde:s are invited to be prevent. By order del3 eoid J. F. BROWN, Secretary. FE8TIVAL—The Ladies of the Fourth Pres- byterian Ohurch, 9th stroe) Setwess G and H, wi | bold a Festival in aid of the Sabbath Zchool, in tre jnent of the Church, commencing on MUNDAY next, Decmber 2ist. A choice selection of Fancy Goods, Books, Toys. ble for Christmas Presents, will be offered at rearonable prices, and an abundant sapply of Re- fresi ments provided. The ladies invite all who desire to spend apleasant evening to aise en a eall. x ae tS WASHINGTON LYCBUM LECTURES. BAYARD TAYLOR Delivers his Lecture on “RUSSIA AND HER PEOPLE,” aT WILLABDS’ HALL, THIS EVENING, at g1GH7 O’cLoox, The officera of the Russiac Fleet and the Russian Mipvister have expressed their intention of being » , ‘Sdmissioa 50 cents. 1t* | emit HOUSE PAINTER®’ BOCIETY Will hold its pext pe meeting at Temper- ance Ball. HB street, between 9th and 19th, on RIDAY, Dec. 18th, at 7 o'clock. de 17-2t* JNO. J.GRAY, Sco. | | | | shall Ge Hable to military and the bill then passed as reporied by the j | commitiee. ‘We have copies of Richmond papers of late date, from which we gather ‘he followiag in- teresting news: q In the Rebel House of Representatives on Tuesday jast, Mr. Miies, of S.C , reported back from the Committee on Military Affairs, with | Bright amendmen, “taste bill to prevent the enlistment or enrolment of substitutes in the. H military services of the Confederate States, and | to repeal all laws permitting or antherizing the same, The amendment of the committee contempiated the striking out of the repealing words: * And all persons who have furnished such sibstitutes, as well as such substitutes, service,” was lost, Mr. Gartrell, of Georgia, from the Judiciary Committee, reported back a pill entitled « An act to amend the act toregul:te impressments.” The bill contemplates the repeal of that portion | of the impressment act which provides for the F } ointinent of commissioners to a) i The Crew Fly to the Shore Leaving Their | *PPOm t a teetthe cance value of property, and provides that the value of property shall be rffixed by local appraisers in the neighborhood where impressed—one of these appraisers to be selected by th@impress- ing officer, one by the owner of the property, and, in case of disagreement, they to select a third. After some discussioa, the bill and amendments were referred back tothe Judicia- ry Committee. The Rebel Army in Geor; The Richmond Dispatch of the 16th has the following, dated Dalton, Ga., Dec. 10, 1863: But little importance is attached to the re- port circulating in Atlanta, in regard to the appointment of General Johnston to the com- mand of this army. with Gen. Bragg as chief of staff. While such an arringement of the command would give vatisfac'ion to the army, the belief in. well-informed circles is that it will not be made. Itis more likely that Gen. Beauregard wiil be sent to us. If Longstreet were here, or should he succeed in extricating himeelf from the difficulties that beget him in East Tennessee, it is not improbable that he would be the man. Meanwhie, Gen. Hardee, who consents to hold the position only tempo- rarily, is busily engaged in rorganizing the army and preparing it for active duty. The Richmond Examiner of the 16th, pitches | into Jeff. Davis with terrible ferocity, all about his universal conscription prcposition, which “leaves no producers of food to feed the eror- mous army so raised, and no tax-payers to find the money to furnish it.” The Examiner says:—« I! is difficul! to be- Vieve that many members of the Congress really intend the establishment of a dctatorship in this country, still less to maize Mr. Davis dictator. Yet it requires but little reflection to perceive that such a law lately suggested ix his message, a | suggestion which members of Congress have | taken in trust from it, is nothay more nor less | than that.” ©. W.C. Dunnington is annomved asa can- | didate to represent Stafford, Kmg George and Prince William counties in the Virginia Senate | | aan REEieeiimeemeeene emote CANTERBURY HALL | CANTERBUR: HALi! GRAND FAMILY MATIN. GRAND FAMILY MATINE TO-MORROW (Saturday) AFIBRNOON. TO-MORROW (faturday) AFTERNOON. A SPLENDID SPECIAL BILL, a rte in which will GREAT TERPSICHORB ALLIANCE! GREAT TERPSIQHOREAN ALLIANOE! ' Galletti, Topiof, Roweani. Jutia Mortimer, Milive and Clara Fowler, and the GREAT VERSATILE COMPANY. open at 2: performance at} o’clock. Ad- adies 2) cents; chileren iJ oents, Night Performarce as usual, Te T CARD | HE Unilersigned returns his thankr to Wu. M, | Hopcr, E: Agent for the Liverrool and London ire and raoce Company, for their prompiness paying damsges at@ssed at the late | me the National Steam Laundry. Itt JAS. F. AOTGHKISS, | | AIBINS R CURRANTS,: CITRON. &e,. We are now receiving anew suvply of Raisins, Currants, Gitron, Almonds, Filberts. Hickory, t on pote Note sapere Nermiselt, 0co. , Catsups, Small Hominy, est Grits, Parina, Xo. EGAN & PRERIE, de 1s 3t corner B and Ninth sts. Free: —_ ene Reb, SiFhj Baen, Yarmouth Bloaters, Oodfish, Bmok ring, Bhad, and Mackere ahuRpoxed For aslo by EGAN & PERBIE, de 13-3t Corner of F and Ninth’sts, HoOtrpay PRESENTS, FISH, on er- Having just returned from New York and opened a fresh supply of Ladies’ and Children’s FURS, suitabie for Holiday Presents. I solicit an early call from al) persons in search of desirable FURS. , 8. H. STINBMETZ, 236 Pennsylvania avenue, de 13-1w near corner !3th street. Woop FOR BSALB. BUDGET OF SOUTHERN NEWS. | | Te rey Conedtignen eavmeliowed 6; the Rebs. } Py elause of the Senate bill, which was agreed to. | A motion to amerd the till by inserting the | | in command at Fairfax, sent cavelry in pursuit | of the foe, aad has since’ reported that ite ad- | pany as among the rebel ‘killed. cotemporaries, alleging that the rebels iast | Alexandria Railroad, burned one of its bridges imi 4 oOLOGK P.M. = | i | Bootless Rebel Raid om the Orange and j Mexandria Railroad, | c | ATTEMPT TC CUT OFF COMPANY f, t NEW YORK REGIMENT, i ~~ THAT COMPANY AT OFF THE ENEMY | ONE THOUBAND STRONG, WITH CON- SIDERABLE REBEL LOSS. See ONLY TWO MEN WOUNDED AND ONE TAKEN PRISONER ON THE UNION SIDE, | pee 0 DAMAGE DONE TO THE RATLROAD. ag a ee | We learn tifdngh dispaiches receiyed at | Headquarters of this Department, from Gen. | Corcoran, that last night company I, of the | 155th New York, at Sangter’s Station, in the midst of the terrible storm then raging, were attacked by a body of Stuart's rebel cayairy, about 1,000 strong, under command of the rebel General Rosser, which left Fredericksburg on | Wednesday night last on this raid. Contrary to their expectation the company on railroad guerd duty there made a gallant, and, as it turned out, successful resistance, having beaten them off four times before being flanked, and having all their tents burned by a portion of the enemy who got in their rear. They were thus forced to retire, with a loss of but two men wounded and one taken prisoner. The | rabels then attempted to burn the bridge over | Pope’s Run there, but took a stampede before | succeeding in Going any damage to speak of; | as it was repaired in twe hours this morning, and the trains are now running. On running eff, “he rebels sent beex towards Fredericksburg three ambulance loads of their | wounded, and left one prisoner in onr hanis. | They abeqnatulated ia the direction of Centre- | ville. < As soon 2s daylightappeared, Gen. Corcoran, i | vance had come up with the rebel rear. The wounded rebel taken prisoner has since died. His name was Van Meter, of Capt. Cart- | well’s company, 1ith Virginia cavalry. He reports his captain and four horses of his com- A BIG CANARD; The statement put forth this forenoon ia the shape of an extra issued by one of our city night tore up two miles of the Orange and and captured company I, 155th New York yol- unteers, who were guarding it, turns out to have been a big “canard:” as will be per- ceived from the Sfar’s account of General Cor- coran’s Official report of the affair. Forp’s Turater.—Hackett vontinues the e@pat card at this establishment. We under- stand that the President and other personages | of distinction will visit Ford’s Theater to night on the occasion of Hackett’s benefit. ey Market—Latest Que- tations. Furnished by Lewis Johuson & Go., Bank- ors: Buying. Selling. «169 116 Washington M | U.S. Coapon Bonds, 1881 .. U. 8. 5°26" U.S. 7.30 106 6 167 uartermasters 9955 zs flew Certificat 98x = American Gold.. 4 = merit PONE Rices“szconp BoaRD. Coupon 6’s, 1981, 109: 7-30's, 106%; Certif- cates of Indebtedness, 95}; Gold, 151%; Mich- igan Southern, 35; Alton and Terrahaute, 62; orthwestern 48; Quicksilver, 63; Fort:-Wayne, HA. ®7 The new Dollar Weekly Star, fuller than ever of Metropolitan news and gossip, and choice literary reading, is now on our counter ready for delivery tothe public. Ithas recently been greatly enlarged and improved, and now undoubtedly presents much more matter tor the same amount of money than any other From 1,000 to 1,500 Cords of Pine and hard Wood. located on the land about 4!; miles north of Washinzton, and near Fort Stephens. For terms ty to Wl, R. RILEY & BRO., a:i8t No. 36 Central Sto: Opposite Center N o fT +f ‘ket. c Zz. Having leased the handsome store of Mr. Hol- lina, on Oharies street, Baltimore, I am selling off my BTCOK at reduced prices. To get good bargains in TEAS, COFFEE, &c, call early. LEASE, STOCK and FIXTURES forsale. W. COBWIN BURBGY, de 13 2w Corner I and Bleventh streets. MsSONIU NOTICE —A Reguiar Oomma- nication of LEBANON LODGS, No, 7. willbe held at Masonic Hall, corner sth and D streets. on FRIDAY BV ENING.Dec, ith, at7 o'clock. The election for officers will teke place. Members will tske notice, and govern themselves avsordinety: order of WM, de i7 2t" L RAYBOLD, Bec, MASONIC —The members of HIRAM LODGE, No. 19. are requested to meet at their Fail. Nineteenth street. near Pen enue.og FRIDAY EVENING,Dec 38th, at 7 o'clock ie arnusl election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. Mas- ter Masons in good standing are fraternally invit By order vane WM ed to attend. 'e 17-2 M_JBWELL, Bec. = € ‘ednesday. Thurs: 16th, 17th and Ith. 1363 TO THE VOTERS OF WASHINGTON — The Assessors of the different Wards wil! meet at the following places, from le’clock a.m to Se'clock p. m., from the lith to the 3ist December, inel sive. to correct and register the names of Lhobe omlttcd from ¢ i first Ward—Joho erated Folk Lis enmoylva E azo nia avenue. between I7th ard 13th streets. tecond Ward—Jares W. Spalding, No. S71 ¥icventh street. corner of L street Third War'—Henry B. Curtis, Righth and L streets. Rankin’s Oyster Saloon. curth Ward—Thomas W. Bure, Pifth atreet, between @ and H streets. ¥.fth Ward—B F: yer, No, 671 Now Jersey enue, Jen Buildings, h’ Ward—Charies_ BE. Nelson, 993 G atreet south, between Sixth and Seventh streets east. entb Ward—Peter Hepburn, No 8 F atreet fonth, tetween Eighth and Ninth streets, de!5-td BHAFFIELD’S BALTIMORE CONFRO- tion and Ladies’ Oyster ps snd mort reasonable terms. Ice Oreams and Water ices, the best qui made eam pow, wholemie sad fete br eee ((BEESE, BUTTER, AND EGGS. English Dairy Cheese, Pine Aptis Chess, Goshen bu raee Bast . 7 In etore, and baer, tree ae iy _ de 18-3t curuer Wend Rive CONFIDENTIAL GUIDE. [= 4 treatise on™ Seminal Weakness"? id. young, metri-d, 0d singl+, will learm some- eee UPtaSsttence by erasing thm Ladics wiv also learn romathing to their sdvan tage by perasing The Cor dential Guide.” fen: to spy acdrese,in a eealed envelope, on the ee teen en ae oe Tg. DAFONTALN beter dh w - vs Boston, Muss. por POR FR&*H B Vy asuino! ABESHAL, Wasziner ee e eceraber 16th, 1363. BraLen provorais will be Eqeeivaa, at Washin: tno Arenal. D C_. uusil 12 o’cloek, Ly ay Oy December, i663 for fornisbiog Freak Beef to wee hd A = reonie ¢ ciplicntee to be ‘eddrpssed, “Propo to * “IRAAO ARNOLD. JB., Wiret Lieut. of drdnanes, _doiete 5 and AA. 0.8. taTSU P,CATSU 2, OATSUP — xestaurant: ls, Greeers and others.—100 bars elp.o% cormex Ly de -Bu* RANKIN & O'NEILL, FO * Nona BUGGY. * AND HARNBSS. Can be seen at CHAPIN & MATLOCK’S Btable. on G st,. bet. 6th and 7th. de 17 3t* A. HAMILTON, 61 North Charles . Baltimore. Md., wishes to inform f Washington and vieinity that! ae wilt 1 id el it rtment. 18 wi open 8 Jaree and elegant asso! ENOH HATS on Saturday. Dec. 19th, 1863, ive heracall before making 6 winter’ de 17-3t* DP gksnss, NEW CORIETNAS STORY—Mrs. see srohmont'a Lessor By M. E. Braddon; pane ereces jody. A novel of the it Be- Life and Letter of Washington Irving. Fourth and last vol.; $1.50. z of She invites them to their purchases for BANKERS, Ne. 452 Fifteenth Street, DEALMRS IN GOVERNMENT BONDS, TREASURY NOTES, CERTIFICATES, VOUCHERS? COIN, CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE, -_— We shall conti: to sell AT Par until further notice, THE SIX PER CENT BONDS OF THE UNITED STATES known as FIVE TWENTIES, payable in twenty years, and recesmable at the jensureofthe Government after tive years from Bate. The unsold balance of this loan is now Less than One Hundred Millions of Dollars, and is being rapidly absorbed by home and forcign demand for investment, and by the new National K si8 for circmlation, Le Bonds will, like the “Seren-Thirty" Lose’ Gi: vance tos handsome premium. Asan investinent they yield 3 Sic per Cent. per Annwm in Gold, (payable semi-annually,) equivalent, at present prices of ccin, to Nime per Cont. in Currency. The COUPON BONDS (payable to bearer: issued ine 30. @100 9900, and ‘STOOD, and the BEGI iD BONDS (paynhle to crier and transferable as bank stock, pon. he books o! the lace ia — See ‘pre! hs ie Sarma, neatinvestment, as # *) are in wunit of 4 30; $1001 9300, $1,000, 3.000, aD 5 * These bonds are exempt from all local taxes, and the Government tax upon them is only one and one half Pez, cent x anim upon the interest, when the income of the holder exceeds 8600, Circulars Se formahed, at our counter, or upon application by m: kteigg any farther ing rma! t [ES boeetee tg g this sud other Gov- omy nt Losne and the organization of National We Keep on hand and for sale a full sa f. ‘ALL GOVERNMENT SECURITIES de 16-att JAY COOKE & co, Cef™ boar ornp oAt Or . OLAUGHLIN, Corner Jorsey avenue col-lm* Agent for the Maryland Ooal forks, weekly in the country. Embraced in its enter- taining contents are the following articles: Military News and Military Operations in every Department of the Army; Detailed Accounts of the Progress of the Siege of Charleston; Particulars of the Retreat of Longstreet’s Army from East Tennessee; and the Important News from Gen. Banks’ Com- mand, announcing the Occupation of the greater Portion of Texas by the Federal Troops: and General Butler’s Operations on James River. Particulars of the Capture of the steamer Ches- apeake by Rebel Pirates; Graphic Account of the Sinking of the Weehawken olf Charles- ton; Southern News; Extracts from Jeft. Davis’ Message, and Proceedings of the Rebel Congress, and also Extracts from Southern Papers, giving Rebel Views of Matters and Things. European News; Extracts from English Papers; Domestic News, Telegraphic Affairs; ltems and Clippings from the Press; Descriptive Articles; and a Splendid Story. Also, Reports of the Heads of Departments; Congressional News; Local Matters and Cor- porstion Affairs; and a column of valuable matter tor the Farmer, Gardener and House- | keeper. This is just the paper above all others for per- gons sojourning in the National Metropolis to send to their friends at adistance. Price only three cents per copy, or $1 per annum; postage ft Prepaid by stamps when so arranged. st CONGRESSIONAL. ———__——.— XXXVIII7rH CONGBESS.—FIRST SESSEON, ala Frivay, December 18. SenatTe.—The Vice President being absent, on motion of Mr. Hale, Mr. Foot was called to the chair. Mr. Grimes asked to be excused from further service on the Committee on Naval Affairs, stating that bo weoom CWU uthexs vomuittwes, one of them that of the District of Columbia, the duties of which were very laborious. Meesrs. Harris, Foster, Anthony, Hale, and others, urged that the gentleman withdraw the request, as his services were of the utmost im- portance at this exigency on the Naval Com- mittee. * : Mr. Clark said he should vote against ex- cusing, though it had almost become a rule to yield to such a request, Fimally, on motion of Mr. Foster, the ques- tion was postponed until Tuesday next. Mr. Wilson reported back from the Commit. tee on Military Affairs, the bill in relation to the bounty and pay of volunteers; and also the bill amendatory of the enrolling act, both with several amendments. Mr. W. said that he regretted in regard to the latter bill. Among the amendments recom- mended by the committee was one repealing the £300 commutation clause. He doubted its propriety, himself. The amendments were ordered to he printed. Mr. Dixon proposed an amendment to section 2, relating to parties to be exempted, by includ- ing all those recognized as ministers of religious denominations. 2 The amendment was ordered to be printed with the other amendments. Additional Foreign News. By the arrival of the Hibernia from Liver- pool we have the following news additional to that telegraphed from St. John. General Grant's vict at Chattanooga at- tracts the attention of the Fagg ay ‘as The Daily News takes it for gran Bragg was defeated in ® selected by himself, and that unless ile hear termined to risk all at Kuoxvill y ‘would ond nave retreeies ville, Ye thinks Dek reby Soevns treet in danger. BINSE thines sees no reason to dispute General Grant’s claim to @ victory, and says the Rebel reverse is inespereny. for missing their oppor- tunity after Chickamanga. It accepts the mi- nor details with reserve, and suggests that tome of the reports from Knoxville have been @ little colored to suit exigencies of Thanksgivit ‘Te latest: of the prige- day. 5 = < % TELEGRAPHIC NEW Seg es FROM RICHMOND. ESCAPE OF TWO PRISONERS FROM LIBBRY PRISON. ae CONDITION OF OUR PRISONERS THERE, a Batimors. Dec. 13 —T wo Union prisoners— Japt. N. T. Anderson, of the 5ist Indiana, and Lieut. J. T. Skelton, 17th lowa—who escaped | from Libbey prison a8 week ago, reached here this morning ty the Fortress Monroe boat, ‘They traveled night and day through the woods down the Peninsula, directing their course by means of a small pocket compass. Taey visited the American Office, and in be- half of the r late companions in prison, desired to express their grateful thanks for the timely relief sent to them, throngh the instrumentality of the American Relief Fund. “ They represent that whilst the supplies fur- nisked by the rebel authorities were of very poor quality and very meagre, still it was the best they had to give. Apart from this the conduct of tho rebel officers afid guards had been generaliy kind, though there may have been individual cases of harsh, and perhaps cruel treatment. So far, however, as their own experience | goes, they feel it due to say that there has been much exaggeration. The supplies of food sent from here and from the North was most timely, and doubtless there would have been more imtensity of suffering | but for such relief. The condition of our prisoners on Belle Isle. these officers say, is doubtless far worse than those in Libby prison. At least 1,500 of our poor fellows there are without shelfer of any kind, and most of the tents are zo worn and threadbare as to afford but little protection: Fbuas they are exposed io the cola winds and wet sands, and nust suffer intensely, apart trom the scarcity of provisions. LATER FROM EUROPE. New York, Dec. 18—The steamship’ City of Washington, from Liverpool on the 3d and Queenstown on the 3d, arrived this forenoon. Sotton has declined one to two pence, The sales for four days were’ 13,500 bales. The market closed yery dul!. On Tuesday Flour was steady and Wreat firm. The hoidersask higher rates, Corn was firmer and 6 penc= higher. On Thursday breadstuffs were quiet art steady. Provisions, closed delt and tending downward. ‘The Bank of E«gland adyamsed the rate of interest Wednesda #y to seven ard'Tharsday to eight per cent. cwssing much depression in } fonds. The Vanderbuilt Was i'ort Lo Moriatas, October 5th. Itie reported that th@ two rams on the Clyde has bee» sold to Russia. The steamer Bellona, days irom New York, for London, ws being insufed at 3) guimeas premium. It is reported and undouhted that a tam was lately launched at Hu!¥ with steam up, and put to sea with sundry sowthern-looking gen- tlemen. It is reported that there is danger of compli- cations between France and America, owing to Califoraia and Sonora supplying the Mexicans with arms. There is a doubtful rumor of the resignation ofthe Duke of New Castle's Secretarys..tp of the Colonies on account of ll health, and ord Clarendon has succeeded him. Sir John Lawrence has been appointed Goy- ernor General of India, vice Elgin. It is rnmored that Abdel Kador is dead. The three war steamers recently sola by :he British Admiralty in addition tothe Victor alias Rappahannock, were the Phenix, Cy- clops and Amphion. The latter was a 26-gan screw frigate. It was feared they were intended for the rebels. Austria and Russia have agreed to abide by~ the treaty of 1552 as regards the Crown of Den Great Britain will advise Denmark to make concessions and thereby avoid hostilities. Denmark will regard the ertrance of the fed- eral troops into Holstein as a declaration ot war. The Federal Diet, however, have not yet de- termined to carry out coercive measures. The Danish Government will ask for the ex- traordinary credit of fifteen million rix dollars. DEATH OF REV. DR. MAY. PHILADELPHIA, Dec 1°.—Rev. James May, D. D., Professor in the Divinity School in this city, died this morning, after a short illness. LOCAL NEWS. List ef Exempts from the Draft. The following were examined and exempted this forenoon at the offiee of the Provost Mar- shal, Capt. H. A. Scheetg, {th Btreetand New York avenue : Abner Y. Leach, under age. Wm. M. Mew, ith ward, disability. H. G. Tyson, 3d ward, under age. John F. Ellis, 3d ward, disability. Chas. Chase, 2d ward, unsuitableness of age. Henry Baker, 2d ward, unsuitableness of age. Thos. Chace, 2d ward, unsuitabieness ot age. ¥tancie ©. Grant, 2d ward, erroneous enroll- ment. Geo. T. Dacosta, 2d ward, disability. Alfred Green, 4th ward, erroneous enroll- ment. P. A. Connell, 3d ward, alien. Jacob Beverly, 7th ward, unsuitableness of age. Raymond Williams, 2d ward, unsuitableness of ae. Jobn Hall, 12th district, unsuitableness of age. David Fenton, {ti ward, slienage. Mi:hae!l Harregan, 4th ward, alienage. Chas, Bergham, 3d ward, erroneous enroll- ment. John Sweeney, 2d ward, disability. Patri: x Reynold, Sth district, alienage. Michael Nolan, 5th ward, alienage. Thos. Gaskins, 5th ward, disability. J. Q. Miller, 7th ward, disability. hn Blake, Sih ward, disability. W. Gurley, 4th ward, unsuitableness of age. Fon Johnson, 4th ward, alienage. James Kickey, ith ward, alienage. Chas. King, ist ward, erroneous enrollment. Geo. Maurer, Ist ward, alienage. John W. Ray, 11th district, disability. Pat'k Carney, 4th ward, unsuitableness of e. se eniol Baugh, th district, allenage. Jas. S. Scott, ist ward, unsuitableness of age. W. Dreyer, 11th district, alienage. W. E. Gardner, 4th ward, unsuitablenees of e. “Si Knoll, 3d ward, disability. Hoffman Ludwig, Ist ward, disability. C. J. T. Eggers, 2d ward, alienage. S. Davis, 5th ward, disability. John J. Burns, 4th ward, erroneous enroll- ment. Charles Donaidson, 9th district, disability. W. Philpitt, 4th ward, erroneous enrollment. ©. Lewis, ist ward, disability. F.G. Rohn, ith district, diszbility. W. Lewis, 2d ward, unsuitableness of age. T. Delaney, 7th ward, pane seAcicn® of age. 5 chols, 3d ward, alienage. §: bn ‘May. sth ward, unsuitableness of age. ‘W. Waltere, 7th ward, disability. Bumbard Berranger, 9th district, alienage. ‘Wash. Dougherty, 4th ward, disability. W.S. Bryant, 3d ward, unsuitableness of age, Wm. ch, Ist ward, alienage. Julius Lowenthal, 3d ward. alienage. Henry McLinden, 2d ward, disability. Augustus Zeh, 3d ward, alienage. John Spross, 3d ward, alienage, G. 0. F. McGugu, Sth district, unsuitable. 3 Of a nfonis indholy, 5th ward, alienage, C. R. Vernon. 7th ward, disability. Jas. Foley, 4th ward, unsuitabloness of ace. Pat. O” 7th ward, erroneous enrollment. BR. H. Hinds, 2d ward, erroneous enroliment. Wn. E. Dantis, 4th ward, unsuitadleness of “r J. Duvall, 12th district, unsuitableness of age. Douglass ‘don, 4th ward, disability. ‘Anthony Garrett, 6th ward, disability. Theodore Ross, 4th ward, disability. Henry P. Bateman, Sth ward, disability. « - Louis Emrich, 4th ward, alienage, Albert , 7th ward, unsuitablensss fags. ‘all, 7th ward, unsuitableness of ave. Wm. Mahr, 4th ward, alienage. ~ . Bengesson, 4th ward, erroneous en- it. rol Acta ag, rer sy. cs *, Little, 6th AML Pelt, 7th ward, divmbility., Mose Rice, 4th ward, alienage. Thos. Herlihy, {th ward, disability. Patrick Shea, ith ward, disability. Pat. Welch, ist ward, cisabiliiy. Geo. Raun, 7th ward, unsuitableness of age Biackburn White, 3d ward, unsuitableness of age. John O'Donnell, tst ward, disability. Ohas. E. Aulick, 2d ward, disability. Joachim Felyer, 3d ward, disability. Isaac Steinim, 3d ward, alienage. Jas. W. Somers, 4th ward, disability. Jonn Shackelford, 9th district, unsuitabienc of age. i Henry Hoffman, 3d ward, alienage. Chas, Granedier, 14th ward, disability, J. F. Parker, 24 ward, ¢isbility, ‘Alfred Horton, 3d ward, disability. — Levin McDonough, 4th ward, disability. R.M. Stevens, lst ward, erroneously enrolied. G. W. Linn, 3d watd, erroneously enrolied Moses Cohen, 7th ward, disability. John Florey, 5th ward, alien. Wm. Hildebrand, 2d ward, alien. Thos. Lally, ist ward, alien. , Jchn F. Everly, 6th ward, erroneously en- rom. Moore, ist ward, disadil James McFarland, 3d ward, disability Ethan P. Vance, Ist ward, disability. John C. Smith, ith ward, over age. ee Arrest or DEseRTERS.—Capt. Scheetz's de- tectives arrested the following named deser- ters this merning:—John McKigney, Co ith U.S. infantry; John Williams, color drafted man; John C. Lancing, Co. K, 5th U. > reguiars; Thos. Morton, Co. G, 15th Ct: H. Ri ley, (second time.) Co. A, “6th N. Y ; Jobn D»- Ianey, Co. C, Pa. ee Fingp —Tbe following keepers of liqnor establishments were fined yesterday tor selling liquor to soldiers: W. P. O'Connor, Capitel Hill: Daniel Fictl, 20th street; Thomas Hayes, 20th between M and N streets; and Margaret Thornton, M sireet, between Isth and 19th streets. AOR SALFE--A valuable 802P and CANDLE FACTORY, tre best location in the District, jong ertablished and at present doing a very az tensive business, with all the neiessary appuit.- masces, Tite indiepatable mediately. Satiefactory ead with real name. co, Porsession given itz sons given for sel .” 50% City Post 0% de 18-6" ‘AREN UP E®YRAY—On Wednestay, the 16:1 inst., one BLACK BORSE, about six years old fovrtesn ard « hai? hands bigh: ‘ef? bind foot white; ard white spot in forehe sd: back sore from the saltdle, “The cast ia requerted to-come { y: r rove proper’ + 3. ant ake him Fe arene ia GATTON. corner of L aad sth, Navy’ Yard, NOTICE. T sue reave to inttrm any frienda and the gb! gecersliy that I have opeded my ne Brarch ~t where I ofer for sale a’ great vari-ty FP Grong. a large atcortment of TOYS ant articles suitable ‘or Cbriatmas Presents, wh sh [ shall sell asthe lowest prices. Pieese give mis a call. C.F. SCHMIDT, No 174 Pean, avenue, between ith and lith street Also, Btaming for Embro.tery done here. de 1 2w* Brrevarpe = BILLIARDS: AGENCY PH3LAN & COLLENDER'S CELF BRA‘ED MANUFACTORY. BILLIARD 7 ¥BLES, CUES, ALLE, OLOTH CBALK, BRUSHES LEAPEERS. am LAGATRILE BALLS. and all echer, ert cles i rd Business alwaya oa hand at manufactory prices. JOSIAH BIMPSON, 439 Pennsylvania avenue. ex's 3t* Agent for Phels= “ Colander GoPzr's LADY'S BOOK FOR ¥ . JANUARY. 1864 Tw Extension iAshion Plates--ons tha uscal brilliantly colored plate that bas made Godey's Lady 4 Book so famoas. : A Steel Engraving A ta) lacs, very 2eefnl for the present reason, ands @ Page for 1564, eontaiding seven disvinet subject * Go'ng toa Party ix Winter.” and “Returning from s Party.’’ Two seasonable engravings The Postillion Girdle. Two baautifui engtarings. A Blipper Pattern ited incolors. Very hn- merous, entitled “The Ghristy Minstréi Slipper,” only to 56 obtained in tué Lady’s Book. Falidirec- tione how to work it_ A fall pege Model Cottage, with plarz There are about eighty other engrsaving*, fall and dalf page illustrstions, the iatast style of 1és8 ana ornamental arileles for ladies to work. MARION HARLAND. Author of “Alone,” “Hidden Path * **ifoas Sida” and “Miriam.” commences a new novel in this fed *‘Nobody ts Biame '” f eminenes have articles in thie! number. ret je at SHILOINGTON'S Léckstoré Odeon Buil fing. corner 43, et. and Pa. av. 3t* T° THE GAT ROTC OITIZENS OF WASH ZRGTON AND OTHERS. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Fee uuversigucd having jomt returoed fiom thé Nerthern cities. bas proemred the largest and best felected stock of Gatholie foods ever offered tv Prashington, wnristing in part of Books, boand, including Prayer Boox® in every vai iéty of style ; Pictures of all sizes, with lace : ata Eosar ies, Crosses, sifixes Gol , & complete assortment hs “Work Box Ftfolios. Joven ‘8, Gold Pes and Pencils, amd every articie of Btationery now in ure. Photogravh Albums, as endiors vari m8. an endless ety. Carte de Visites aud Harmen toraien ‘ge assortzrent of Morroces, Moroceo-pansl- Jed. and Velvet bound Prayer Books, to which T nS Mered Perticular attention—all Of Which are offered west possible cen . S87 Bomember the old Catholic Bookstore, No. 320 Beventh street, under the Avenue House. two loors from Pennsylvania avenue. dels-9t M.D. BUBRELDB. Proprietor, PRoPosALS FOR STATIONEEY. Deror Qudaraanictses Grriox, i 1d at the office . 232 G ITRRBT, Wasaisaron, D.C ,Dac 17, 1863. Baarzy Prorosa:s will be rece: of Captain James HM Moore. Assistant Quarter- master, No. 134 F atreet. near Twenty first s*raat, mm this city, until the Tarriyvirst day of December. 1363, at 12 o'clock M , for furnisbins Stationery for thia Depot, as per azaexed Schedule. All articles must bé of the very be7t quality, samples of which (ef paver. one quire; of eave- lopes, ‘one age) must accompany each bid. h bidder must farcish with kis proposal, but ove sample of the article bid for, and But one price foreach article, which must be distinotly markea on. The contract wi!lbe awarded tothe lowest ant test bidder. and bond and security will be re anired for its faith fal performance. Eieh proposal murt he sien:d he the indivitne! Q firm making it aad mast apecify brt ona pri for exch article. Should any articles be required which sre not enumerated in the following sched- pele ‘are to be furnished at the lowest market price. The Derartment Quartermaster reservesto him- self the right of ordering, from time to time. 9 greater or quantity of exch and every artcile contracted for, as the public service may require, within the first six months rubscquent to the date of the contract. snd he wil! in afi ‘cases decide whether the terms of the contract have been com- «lied with. and reserves the power-to aunul the contract upon ary failure to comply within a rea- sorable Bones. ume with approved securities, are to be @ perecr Or per ons contraeting; and in ilure to supply the articles the contractor and bis sureties shal! be liable to the forfeiture Fpecitied in anch bord A Pre ust be addvessed to Capiain JAMES M. MOORE esietent Qnartermaster. Washington, D.C. , and should be plainiy marked **Proposals. for Etationery ” SCHEDULE OF ARTICLE: 2 reams Mao fie Wrapping Paper 50 pounds per rram, per res: 2 reams, buff Fnvelope Pap t352 inches, 0 pounds per reau. per rea: 2 20 reams White Folio Port Paper, railed. per resm. 5) reams White Foolscap Pager. raied, not less than '2 pouwtis per ream. per ream. 10 reams es ite ieee! Cap Paper, ruled, not jess than pounds per ream. pet ream 150 reams White Latter Pager, rujed, not less then 9 povrds per ream. per ream. 16 reame W oma nercial Paper, not less than ‘4 pourds per rea, per ream. 5) Sheets Blotting Paper, per sheet, pt quire 48 Blank Rooke, demi cise’ fail "one 4, psr quire. 48 Rlank Books: fo'io size. fol ei 6° Blank Rooks. alt hotind, per ou. & Time Book ize, half hound, pet quire, £0 Time Booke. qnarto sise, half bount, par quire, 1% Time Books. octavo size, bound, per dozea, White Off: Envelopes, No. 12. ~~ . Evveiopon, 9x4 inches. per M. 76,000 White Offcial Envelopes, &%x3%% inches, er 7 o00 White Letter Envelopes. t4¢x3 inches. per M. 12dezen Black Ink, pint and quart bottles, pes éozen. 12 dozen Arnold’s Writing Fluid, in quartand pict bottles per dozen. iy J2dezep £rnold’s Copying Ink, jn quart aad pint ttles,perdosen. —_ Iza me ering Gepsing Ink, in quart ao@ in 7 dozen. 24 dozen Davids Carmine Kak, glass totties and 6 com epearh Tak bender, per dosen czeD re ‘owder, $6 dozer Faber'e Blaer Lead Penoile, Nos. 2 and 2, per dozen 3 24 dose Paber’s Red and Blue Penoils, per dosea dozen Ink Btands, assorted, (giass,) per dusen Fe lon erone Steel Pens. asrorted, por cross 2 = Gud ott’s, Nos 303 an + 30:. per rors iczem Gutta Perch Pen-boldere. yer owen 42 dozen Pen-holders. areorted, per 0osen ‘ pres aoe aap he teint venen 2 bl nm Paper ern, per doxen ” 23 pounds ited Sealing Wak, (2)6ticis to pound.) 16 sounds Whi e India Rubber, (40 piseento poand) 4 dozen, Kraners, (ivory of word handles.) por 5 dozen Gutta Percha Bulera,(round or fiat,) por dozea € dozen Paper hed ataorted. per dosed 60 dozen piecor Bed Fave. |. Tand B, per dozen ipools Ked ~ Nos, iZard 23. prt dogsa i deren bree! Jara Mn and Broshes,(larg> ‘ermal! “pite,) per dozen : 24 Tat Hooks. 60 and 1,00 pages each or Books, per domo. it Siebenenee Pere ned keke we ogi of Bi B roled te pattern. par ream, foo anects of riety ruled and printed to pattern, per ti eet, R ehh 128