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+ FRIDAY..............- JANUARY 4, 1864. | THE EVENING WASHINGTON CITY: ‘AR. | SF READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. | SER OUTSIDE FOR INTBRESTING TELB-. GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER, | Washington Money Market. | Quotations for stocks, coin and uncurrent | furnished by Lewis Johnson & Ce., | ‘ Buying, Setting. | 1K Oe RE waten Sf Indebeadiions, 43N, Goldy 13. es WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE that Mus. Lincoin will receive her friends every Saturday during the winter, beginning next ‘Saturday, the sth of January, between the hours of one and thgee p.m. No cards of in- Vitation will be issued. ——_—__+ ee OUR MILITARY BUDGET. | LATEST FROM RICHMOND. i Private information received here leads to the irresistible conclusion that the rebel authoritios are quietly moving their military factories, &c., located in Richmond, to some point in South Carolina. This is the result of the failure of Longstreet’s expedition against Knoxville; as | our continued occupation of East Tennessee in | * force is entirely incompatible with the security | and availability of their (rebel) occupation of | Richmond as their chief military depot, &c. | Jeff. Davie & Uo. are straining every nerve to | complete their new Piedmont (Danville) ratl- | Yoad by July Ist proximo, with, we think, but & poor prospect of success, thongh they are | stripping every other railgoad in Dixie of every peund of rails, sidings, &c., that can possibly be spared, to aid the construction of their new work, designed for the transportation of their | military supplies after they shall lose the use | of the Petersburg and Wilmington and the Little Tennessee raflroads, which can hardly | fail to oceur next spring. THE EXTRA BOUNTIES QUESTION, The Senate yesterday, after the Star went to prees, referred to their Finance Committee (on notion of Mr. Fessenden) the House joint res- | olution extending the time in which the War | Department shail continue to pay its extra | bounties to secure the re-enlistment of veteran , volunteers. It seems to be understood that it will be reported back aud passed to-day or to-morrow. Just now there is nothing else of halt its importance pending before Congress. Its failure of speedy passage will be the heavi- «st blow that can be struck at the prospect of £0 crippling the rebellion early in tha spring, as that ite power to keep an army in the field will snrely be broken. Those who realize the ex- istipg condition of Our military affairs are under | more solicitude wi:n reference to this joint | resolution, than upon any other point conceir- able bearing on our military prospects. Tii¥ REBELS ABOUT THE RAILROAD. Elsewhere the reader will find accounts of the capture on Sunday last of an empty sup- ply train, (fifty wagons) in the vicinity of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the subse- quent advance of a considerable roving body of rebels to within four or five miles of the New Creek Depot. We have additional infor- | mation satiefying us that this body of rebels came no nearer to the railroad, and have sub- sequently retreated. General Kelly stopped ~ the pascenger train coming this way on Mon- «@ay night, and bas subsequently withdrawn his temporary prohibition of its trips. So the | cars are again running through, there being no sign of rebels inarms yesterday anywhere within striking distance of the road. NAVY YARD AFPPAIRS, The Eutaw and Sassacus, which have bsen tor sometime undergoing repairs at the Navy Yard, expected to leave to-day for down river; ‘but on account of the ice were prevented from doing so. They will have to lay by until the Tiver is cleared of ice. COMMITTED TO THE OLD CAPITOL, Yesteraay Provost Marshal Todd committed the followjng dererters to the Old Capitol :— Jobn Saunders, Sth Virginia infantry; deserted «in December, 1462; Alexander Webster, same regiment; deserted in June, 1463. . ——— NoMINATIONS TO THE SENATB.—Yesterday, @ large baich of military nominations, mostly Ppromctions, were sent to the Senate by the Pres- ident. Mostof these have accumulated since the adjournment of the last Congress, Among the promotions are following: —~ * Uv. $<trant, Major General of Volunteers and Brigadier General in the Regular Army, to be Major General in the Regular Army, to date trom the tallof Vicksburg. Col. Geo. H. Thomas, ef the Regular Army, Major General of Volanteers, to be Brigadier General in the Regalar Army, to date frem the battle of Chickamauga. Meade. McPherson and Sherman, of the Reg- ular Army, Gee all Major Generals of Volan- teers,) to be Brigadier Generals iu the Regular Army—the tormer’s promotion to date from the battle of Gettysburg and the latter's from the fall of Vicksburg. Crisy Justice TANEY.—We are pleased to announce that the health of Chief Justice Taney bas comewhat improved, and that yesterday hu Teit better than for some time past. CONGRESSIONAL. ——e—- XXXViiItx CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION, is fess sakes Sawate.—After our report closed yesterday— Mr. Wilsen calied up the jomt resolation -trom the Houee, to continue the bounties hera- tofore paid under the regulations and orders ofthe War Department, to men enlisting for three years or the war,so that they shall ba paid up to the first of March next, and it, to- gether with the Senate bill to continue the said bounties to the Sth of Februcry, as well as the President's message and the documents on the some he gutiech was referred to the same com- mittee. On motion of Mr. Wilson, the bill amending the enrolhment bill was taken up, and ths Senate proceeded to consider the amendments propcesed by the Military Committee. They | wire all agréed to as far as the last (twenticth) | econ which repeals the $300 commutation clause. : Mr. Uarlile offered resolutions setting forth | that this is a compact of States, and that each State for itself adopted the Constitution of the | | i United Siates, as it did itsown Constitation; that, in the operation of its powers, it is Feder- al, not National, and in extent it is National, bot Federal; that it is not competent in the | President, or any mihtary commander in any State, to impose obligations igterfering with | the State lawe; that the Government was for | the protection of minorities, and that there was no such power as the war power known to the Government of the United States outside of the Constitution; that it is the duty of ths peo- ple to put the re ellion down, aud that the whole power of the Government should be ae: aye by ripe the States 48 Such, but against e armies of the rebels. Ordere; 2 tate nd be printed. d to lie on th: mendments to the enrollment pi inkem up and debated, and the ar then ‘Went into executive session, and subsequently adjourned. Hovsx.—After our report closed— Mr. Schofield offered @ resolution requesting the Secretary of the Treasury to inform the | House whether, under existing legislation, the | 7.30 United States Treasury notes, due Augnst | 49 and October 1, 1861, will’be paid iu the coin | of the United States. Also, whether any ad- ditionat legislation is necessary to make the Interest and principal of the twent; apto which the 7 30 Treasury notes aro conver- bert payxble in coin. Laid over under the rules. Tbe consular and diplomatic a; ropriation dill was then discussed, aud tne. louse ad- jeurned untill Monday @7 Magruder ts trying to make the Texans believe that our tri were coming to burn, tavish and destroy wherever they went. - a Asuit between two railroa’s, near Bos- tom, which bas lasted ten yeurs, has just been ended. 5 67 Marenchusetts is about establishing a State Milltary School. | instant, at 4¢ o'clock, ja8 St TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. DEATH OF CALEB B. SMiTH. INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 6.—The Hon. Caleb B. Smith, Judge of the United States District Court and ex-Secretary of the Interior, died on the evening of the 6th inst. The quota of Indiana has been filled by yol- unteering; therefore thera will be go draft in this State. = — PRESIDENT LINCOLN AND THE NEXT PRESIDENCY. Concorp, Jan. 6.—The New Hampshire Union State Convention,” to-day, adopted @ series of resolutions sustaining the Adminis- \ tration, urging a vigorous prosecution of the war, expressing confidence ix the integrity and financial fidelity of Secretary Chasa, and rec- cgnizing patriots and traitors as the only two parties. The following was also adopted: Resolved, That Abraham Lincoln, by the ex. ercise during the@gngerous crisis 1@ the nation’s , history of unequalled sagacity and statesman- ebip, of a moderation and prudence which ex- perience has shown to be the highest wisdom, by his spotiess integrity of personal character, above reproach and abdve suspicion, and by his slowly formed yet unaltered determination that the triumph of the Constitution and the Union over Secession and treason shall be the final triumph of liberty throughout the nation, has received and merited the abiding confidence of the people to an extent never awarded to | any other public man since Washington; that the complete destruction of thé Rebellion, and that the restoration of peace, prosperity and the Union, should be achieved under his adminis- tration of the Government, and that we there- fore declare Abraham Lincoln to be the peo- ple‘ choice for re-election to the Presidency in 1664, ; The resolution was carried with thunders of applause, the delegates rising to their fert and waving their hats with the wildestenthusiasm. FROM CINCINNATI, CINCINNATI, Jan. §._The inguest upon the body of Mrs. Klippenger, killed by a recent railrcad accident, Was concluded to-day. The verdict was that the deceased came to her death through the negligence of Samuel Ste- venson, the train dispatcher, in not knowing positively that one train was held at Carlisle before giving another the right of’ the Yoad against it. The Carlisle operator was dis- misseg to-day. Legislative Caucus. ANNAPOLIS, Mp, Jan. 7.—The Union mem- bers of the Legislature to-night in caucus, nom-’| fF a6 Burlington, and was met with a flag of | inated ex-Governor Hicks for Senator by the following vote: Hicks 17, Spence 17, J. Bosman Kerr 5, and 1 blank. Mr. Fowler was nominated for State Treas- urer. The vote stood: Fowler 55; Hill 17. State Librarian: H. R. Jordan, 1#, S. R. Gore 17, Bangher 7. The Senate to-day elected Hon. John S Seil- man, of Anne Arundel county, President, and the House of Delegates Thomas H. Kemp, of Caroline, Speaker of that body. ee SF An engineer named Pulford, was recent- ly smothered to death in a snow-bankin Wis- consin, in which he had driven his engine. le meirs NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEET e] ing of the Board of Tras‘ess of the Public ols, will be held on TUMSDAY next, the i2th "ii. T, MOBSBLL, Bec. ASSEMBLY’S CHURCH PAIR ‘Will commence ai Cdd Feliow® Hail, Seventh Street, On TUESDAY, Jaa 12th, t for two weeks. And continue every nig jas 15t* ONLY TEN CENTS FOR CIILD TO the Great Russian War Diorama at Odd ellews’ Hal} SATURDAY A¥TERNOON, com- mencing at so’clock. Positively only three more exhibitions of this magnificent work of art—to- night. to-morrow after soon and to-morrow night. &7 Only ten cents for children to-morrow near noon. WEELEY OHAPEL—Corner Fifth and F roed”eett— Missionary Meeting SABBATH, en. * wR o'clock a.m , preaching by Rev. J. P. Dur- At 3o’clock p. m,. Anniversary Juvenile Mis- siopary Society, addresses by Hon. M. fF. Opati and Rey. I 8. Deen, and othe AtTK ae) . public meeting, ipg. Be: Brookl in 8-3 = THE HOUSH PAINTER3’BOOIETY WILL hold their next mse ting at Temprrance jal}, B atreet, between 9th and l0th, on FRIDAY, Janu 8th at 7 o'clock. All members are re- “ie7 oe INO. J. GRAY, Bee. em WASHINGTON LITERARY AND DEAMATIO AEBOCIATION. SIXTH LECTURE. or THE OOURBE. HON. J. W. FOBNEY, On MONDAY, January 11, 1364, ar ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. Subdjec':—* UNION LEAGUES.’”’ Tickets 50 certs, jJa7 48 wer ALL WHOM IT MAY OONOBBN, ReoistER's Orrien, Jan, 1. 1864 Notice is hereby given that Licenses given to Hucksters. Butchers, ard Owners of Dogs will ex piré op MONDAY, the 4th day of January, and that said Licenses must be renewed at this office within ten dave after that time. ja 6-6t SaMUBL E. DOUGLASS, Bezister. STARVATION. — Those who are tirei of dei ed and half starved, shoud trition. Particular attention given to disesis arising from impurity of the blood. Coasultation Room 49% 7th street, Washing‘on, D. 0. de 29 Im* i { | of substitutes; for these purposes i ing dru, | contult Dr, DABBY, who cures by Toner and Nu. | Of tis order are enforced. A REBEL RAID IN WESTERN VIR- GINTA. more American.j--On Sunday, as a Gorern- ment supply train. consisting of some two hundred animals, was returning from. Peters- burg, they were attacked by several Randr-t rebel cavalry; the entire train was cap- turedand ran upon the road to Moorfl-ld The.trein was guarded by one hundred and New Crxgx, Jan. 5.—jUVorrespondence Balti- | fiftymen. The Tushed down from the hill elde woods avalanche, and the es- | cort fell beek to an tion and contested tne | possession of the mm with what energy they conld, but were finally compelled yield to sue | force, and a iarge proportion.of them ‘were doubtless, |, And are now on their | way to Richmond. A part of them esc: and found their wey through the moantains into camp. . After capturing the train the rebels marched upon the post at Williamsport, garrisoned by one company of the 23d Lilinois; but the boys were awake, and retiring before the over- whelming numbers, sought the moantains, leaying msny an empty saddle in the bottem. They flanked all the outposts of the enemy and arriyed here this evening. The rebels finding a clear road advanced towards New Creek, about fifteen hundred strong, while some three or four thousand sur- rounded the post at Petersburg, investing the command of Gotonel Thoburn. This way thay advanced to Ridgeville, nine miles from us, and haited. Colonel Mulligan, commanding the 2d division, made preparations: to receive them, but they ‘hhnally retired. They have cap- tured a splendid transportation train, and probably seventy-five men, but as yet have not struck the railroad at any point. The forces of Colonel Thoburn, at last accounts, were still safe and eecure in their position, and the rebels weregetiring toward Romney. The following is additional: The train war guarded by one hundred and fifty men—seventy-five from the 2d Maryland, fifty detaiied ftom the 23d IHinvis and tstand 14th Virginia, and abouttwanty- five from Cap. | tain Jarbee’s company, 10th Virginia. The2d Marylanders were detailed from each compa- ny of the regiment, and were under command of Lieutenants Pelton and Bickford. Lieaten- ant Bickford came in safely. Lieut. Pelton is supposed to be amongst the captured. One man of company H was killed. Col. Mulligan went about the work as coolly as spoueh the entire Irish Brigade was at his back. The 2d Maryland was marched into | Fort Fuller. Carlin’s Battery was awake for any exigency, while Gen. Kelley, at Cumber- land, was quietly ordering such movements as | would meet the emergency. Col. Malligan was confident of his position, although the en- emy were reported to be in strong force, with blood-red mouths open for slaughter, and a keen relish for the large sapply of warm cloth- ingin the Government warehonse. Capt. G. W. Harrison, our old A.Q.M,and now our | new, came up from Cumberland to Pomonally look after the la1geamountof stores in his pos- session here. Yesterday morning, Capt. Pease, inspector | general of the second division, upon Col. Mul- ligan’s staff, made a personal reconnoissanceas truce, with a demand for a surrender, The Captain perlied—he discussed the question— the flag returned to report, and the Captain took | the first ravine and escaped ‘fire in the rear.” Finally the rebels concluded that it would cost too deariy to attempt to fight their way into New Creek with Mulligan in tront, and so re- tired, sending the Qolonel word that they did intend to call updn him, but that the cold weather would defer their visit until some more convenient season. The Colonel retprned for answer that the weather was cold, but if they would pay him a visit he would promise them a very warm fire. To-day Capt. Pease has made a reconnois- eance with infantry, two companies of cav- alry and one gun, as far as Burlington, but found noenemy to confront him. They evi- dently intend to strike somewhere, but the particular spot is not indicated yet If they cecape the vigilant eyes of the Commander of the Department they must spend no time in sleep nor tarry upon their coming. Tosum up all, at the present writing, the rebels have the best of us. They have cap- tured a splendid transportation train, and probably 75 men, but as yet huve not siruack the railroad at any point. We are here still, waiting for a call, and ready to return any | civilities of the season that the rebels choose | to extend to us. + e+0 + OFFICIAL. War Department, Adjutant General's Ofc, Washington, Dec. 25, 1863. } General Orders, No. 400.—the following joint resolution by the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives of ihe United States of America is ublished for the information of all concerned: OINT RESOLUTION to supply, in part, deficien- cies in the appropriations for the public print- ing, and to supply deficiencies in, the appr o- riations for bounties to volunteers. 'e it resolved by the Senate an House of Repre- sentatives of the United States of America in Uon- gress assembled, That to supply deficiencies, in part, in the appropriations for the public print. ing, the sum of $50,000 be, and the same is here- by appropriated out of any money in the Trea- bas By otherwise appropriated. That the sum of $20,000,000, or so much there- of as may be required: be, and the same is here- by appropriated for the payment of boun ties and advance pay: Provided, Thatno boun ties except such as are now provided by law shall be paid to any. person enlisted after the 5th day of January next. Sec. 2. And be tt further resotred, That the money paid by drafted persons under the * Act for enrolling and calling out the national forces and for other Parposes.” approved March 3, 1863, shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States, and shall be drawn outon requi- sitions, as in the case of other public moneys; and the money so paid shall be kept in tha, Treasury as aspecial deposit, applicable only to the expenses of draft and for the procuration is hereby appointed. Approved December 25, 1563. E. D. Townsenp, Assistant Adjutant (teneral. Headquarters Military District of Washington, Washington, D. C., January 7, 1-61. i General Orders No. 3.—By special direction of the Secret: of War, the sale of all liquors containing’ alcohol is hereby prohibited iu the | following localities in the city of Washington : | The whole of squares 75 and 111, in the yi- cinity of the depots and offices of the (Quarter- master’s Department. * | The Provost Marshal of the Military District of Washington will see that the requirements IOK OREAM AND WATER 1083 OF THE best quality delivered to Families, Hotels, dsiphla Oonicoviomery: corene witesia rage ec » COFnE: ani de 22-im* J. FUSSELL. SHAFFIELD’B BALTIMORE QOONFRO- tio: and Ladies’ Oyster Saloon, 346 ixth street, botween G and H. Weddings,Parties, Balls, acd other Fairs, Suppers, Dinner Partie: entertainments Turaiahed at the shortest notioe Water loca, the bent quality mada by stessrnowsn ater wholessleandretall not ame = =— E MBROIDBRING AND BBAUDING —Stamp 4 neatly done at 291 7th street, between 1 an M, by Mrs. DOWNING. $a8 3t* A SIKIPS HOURTER ETIOAN savou wi a tgain on 8} : C McGUIans dO” Auction and Gom Merchaats WV x rave justreccived by erpress a lot of BO lave justreceived by express a lot of BOYS’ AXES, GAMBeMLL & BON,” ja8-7t" - 351 Pa svenas, ee eens a OREO © LEASE NOTICE THE FACT —Piain Sewia P ard Bmbroidery executed at the shortest ne. tice and at moderate prices at tha stora reecntly opened on EB street, No. 432. between 8th and 9h streets, north side Particular attention paid to tke manufacture cf gentlemen's and laties’ Gur ments joqether with every description of chil dren’s Clothes, A liberal patronage solicited ja 8 Jawlm* MI88 8. EF HOBBS Fasson ALMSNACB—1864, ‘Almanach Lunatique; 35." La Mere Gig ‘SI Pollebivelle Aimansek perpetael; 25 olichine’ manach perpetuel; 25, Almanach du Ma‘in; res ried Alwanach des Dames et das Demoiselles; 25. Almapa-h-Mapual ¢ 80; 25. Aimanach des Victori 2 spoleon III; 25, Alwansch des Jeux de £osiste; 25. Almanach du Bon Ton; 25 Almapach des Marehands de Vins; 25 Almavach de ma femme; 25, *\manach des Ouriosites Parisiennes; Almenach du Magasin Pittoresvue; Almaneck de hoae illuetre; 25 Almacach d’illustrations Modernes; 49, Almansch du Volenr; 25. Almanach de )’Iiluetration; 59. it ing Tost imported DY pp aWok TAYLOR. 25. AF Ft AER AND RAFFLE TURKEYS! WILD DUOKB. &*, Oon- snus. Wed- ELBTON, Proprietor. G BILLIARDS ENTLEMEN Of the ci: isjattoth Fallot nsenaheesteg ca peal i * te Celt boned a ished in the Gea ir iM Hatelssow rant comes wim* { | al. | Under the advertise ent invitirg proposals for 8.000 15 imeh #: ieghaaed 10 inch Boot and 23,0 10- inch Shells, the bids for which wore openeé on De- By command of Brig. Gen. Martindale. Assistant Adjutant General. : A GERMAN SILVER B FLAT CORNAT OBS rew, for ssle cheap, only $25. Can b LOUIE RIGH'S Bost and Buse bong auth dee Penr sylvania avenue, between 2th and 13th sts, No #, AMBRIOAN BEVIEW FOR JANUA- Coxtusts —Ticknor’s Life of P: $; The Bi and Slavery; Phe ‘Auabalance Bysteee Kho Bite, Li’e of Gcvernor Winthrop; Tie Banitary Com- tmi-sion; Revan’s Life of Jesus; ‘The President's Poliers ‘Criticat Notices, For eaie b; ses OHN P. SHERBURNE, of Fisk’s celebrated manufacture, and alm: ja 7-3t* thesa Becra; Jmmorsliy of Poiitics; The Barly a7 NOK TAYLOR, Agent, QBPNANGB OFFIOE, WAR DEPARTMENT JF WashinGTom, Jan. 6. 1864 —Th» following con- trasia have been awarded for heavy projectiles cember 16, 1863 ; e. Esancek, 1,00 15-inch Bheils Alleghany Arsen- on »6,/00 19 inch Shot, Alleghany Arsoual, 9 0, Jes. Marshall & Oo., $,0¢0 10 inch Shells, Alle ghapy Arsenal. 4c. Albright & Btroh, $00 15-inch Shella, New York | Arsenal, 2320. T. Yorry. Jr, 19,000 10 inck Shot, New York Arsenal, $59 p rt rton é A P arr, & 00 10-inch Shell, New York Arsonal, J. W. Starr, 1,000 10 inch Shell, Washiag:on Arser sh, 3i0. Barer & Oo. 2,00) l0-tnch Shot, Washicgton LS Eavery & Co., 9,000 10-inch Stell, Washington Arte nal. 33.0 ‘ Wis & ©: 000 15-inch Bheli, Watertown Arsen- -1te. me # & Co.,1,00015 inch Saell, Watertown Araza- a c, Miles. Pratt & Oo., 8,000 10 inch Sa0%, Watertown ‘ena!l, 5)2¢. les i red Qo ,5,000 10-inch Shell, Water!own ene] Bic. . Howard & Co , 9,000 10-ineh Baot, St. Louis enal, 3 95 Wie. . 7. Yovard ¢ Co,2.000 10 inzh Shell, &t. Louis Arvenal 416 1000, Elarbuck Bros. 1,000 15 inch Fhell, Watervioit ‘ne a. ater, Warren & Co., 1,800 10-tach Bhot, Water- “| renal, he, "'geymour & Watson, 1.5% 10 inch Saot, Water- peed Rimby Go , 1.700 10-4nch Bhot, Water jeit Argenal x Pus Warren £'0o . 1,000 10-Inoh Bhell, Water- “eeymest, Walaa, 1,09 I Snoh Shell: Water. Velrcet Qubaby & C9,, 2,000 10-Inch Shall, Water- vieit Artensl, 31-108. ®D RAMaAY, ja76t Brig Gen., Ohief of Ordnance. NotcE OF PABTN£BEHIP 4 Wu M. Gait and Joux W. Saaz having been sémitted partners inthe firo of 0. Moanisex & Regthe Reg tat eeapter casera) e et B) i Sacer the Arar of m Galt & On \ - — CAPTURED. Somerset Burronchs, formerly first fiewten- ante the “Georgetown City Guard,” and clerk in te storé ot Smoot & Burroughs, dry gcods dealers, and subseqnently 3 captain in the Uonfederate sérvice, was captured @ week ago by the Potomac flotilla, and his loyal friends here are much gratified to learn that he is enugly quartered in the Old Capitol. It is hoped that he will not have a chance to turn another somerset into Dixie. 2 “TURNED Ur AGaAly.—Miss Mary Jane Win- dle, of secesh anthership renown, has turned up again in this city, and was this morning at the War Department, endeavoring to get a pass to Richmord. a Se Washington sp ll nica biden Qae- jens. Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Oo., Bark- ors: Buying. Selting. U. 8. Coupon Bonds, 1881 ..9000185 G ie 7 peepemnandvents seamed Dra 186% EW YORE RATSS—GBOOND BOARD. oh Coupon 6's, 1951, 115%: 7-30's, 106%: Certn- cates of Indebtedness, 97%: Gold. 52%: Mich- igan Southern, &, Quicksilver, 56; ton and Terrahaute, 5°; Fort Wayne, $3. CONGRESSIONAL. a XXXVIIITH CONGRESS,—FIRST SESSION. aT eS ua Fripay, January 8. SENATE.—Mr. Wilson, from the Committee en Military Affairs, reported back the joint resolution eXpressive of thanks to Generals Hcoker and Meade, and the officers and sol- diers under their command. Mr. Sprague, from same committee, reported 8 joint resolution of thanks to Gen. Burnside | and those under bis command. Mr. Nesbit introduced a joint resolution of thanks to Major General Thomas and those un‘er bis command, at the battie of Chick- amauga. Mr. Hale moved a reconsideration of the res- olution heretofore adopted, instructiug the Committee on Naval Affairs, to examine into the efficiency of the steam engines lately constructed for the use of the navy, the mode of eupplies, and the conduct of the Dapart- ment generally: and that they have power to send for persous and papers. Mr. Hale desired the investigation in view ot the charges contained in a speech of Mr. Dick- ineon,; and would prefer a special committee. These charges canact fail to have their effect unless investigated. While he did not endore> the sentiments therein expressed, from the in- tercourse he had had with the conversant men they were heart-sick and despaired of the navy as now conducted. Mr. Grimes said the Secretary of the Navy desired investigation. He had no doubt it wouid turn out that they wera not only fast, but even faster vessels than any other natton in the world, sf Mr. Doolittle had no donbt of the Integrity of the Navy Department, but any inquiry unless necessarily demanded, wonld inflict more herm than good, for changes, without sound foundation, only tended to destroy confidence in the Government. Mr. Conness opposed Mr. Doolittle, and took occasion to disapprove of the remarks hereto- fore made by Messrs, Hale and Davis. Ha did not think the country was heart-sick of the manner in which the Navy had been con- ducted. Mr. Hale said that hehad made wholesa's | charges against the Administration. He would | say to Mr. Conness it would do infinite injury to shrink from any investigation. All the de- pariments ehould be as open as the day. Mr. Davis replied to Mr.Conness. He would always oppose what he considered wrong. He had opposed the great lion of the Hermitage, and was not now to be frightened by jackalls. Mr. Doolittle replied that there was no deaire to shrink from investigation, and spoke in con- demnation of the professing friends of the Ad- ministration who indulged in attacks upon it. Mr.Grimes hoped that Mr. Hale would modi- fy bis resolation so as to confine the inveatiga- ton to specific charges. Mr. Hale bad no choice or infiuence, and me:tiored that the Navy Department had paid much higher for supplies than they could be bought for in open market. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Impertant from New Orleans, SECRET EXPEDITION SUPPOSED TO BB DESTINED TO MOBILB. MOVEMBNT FOR MAKING LOUISIANA A FREE STATE, — New York, Jan. 8.—The steamer Yazoo has arrived here with New Orleans dates to the Sist ultimo. Another secret expedition left there on the 30th; its strength and destination is unknown, Little doubt is entertained but that it is even- tually Intended to operate against Mobile. For the present it is supposed Pascagoula will be occupied. An entrenched camp is formed and prepara- tions made for an advance on Mobile as soon as the rainy season ends. For three days it has rained terrifically. On Sunday morning the city was submerged toa depth ranging from one to two fest. This last- ed near the river for several‘thours. Back to- wards the swamp the streets were siill ander water: There is nothing of importance: from the froat ; the army is encamped and ailis quiet. Latest adyices from Texas present nothing new. Gov. Hamilton, is said to be is New Orleans On the Istb, the bones of Capt. Montgomery of the Ist Tezas Union Cavalry, copiured and huvg, were picked ap and interred in Fort Brown, in the presence of our troops ia Brownsville, and a large number of citizens. Geu. Dana, commanding the !3ta corps, and Goy. Hamilton were present. Goy. Hamilton made athriilingapeech. The Icyal Texans baye taken the oath of vengea ace on h's murder. Recruitingis rapidly going on Refugees are constantly. coming into Browns- ville, and all join the army. All the citizens that remained there have taken the oath of al- legiance and are loyal. The others were all forced to cross the Rio Grande into M-xico. An attempt was made to steal a schooner loaded with sutler’s stores and run her intoa rebel port. j The owner, Mr. Houston, thesutler of the 1sth Indiana, intimidated the captain and crew by prerenting his revolyegs at their heads, and at last got safely into Port Caballo. The crew Weis put under arrest, Aamass meeting of all ‘the loyal people ii Lonisiana has been called forthe 8th of Jan- uary. 2 The object is to take into consideration the formation of a free State Government. Nearly enough sre enrolled to enable the State to re- turn to the Union under the President’s Pro- ciamation. id The U. S. steamer Cabawha; with troops, arrived cn the 3ith, all were well, Guerrillas on the river have ceased firing. Very little business is doing, owing to iho rains. Vessels are unable to load or discharge but for a short space at a time. FROM EUROPE. a od DEATH OF THACKERAY, THE NOVELIST, . Hatiax, Jan. &.—The Afri¢s, from Livor- pool on the 2th and Queenstown on the ull, arrived last evening. Her news is uvim- portant. ‘Thackeray is dead. An old lady, a purse grl and tour children wera barned to death in Birmingham on the 25th nl The redustion of the rate of interest ty ths Rank of Ergiand would, it was supposed, be soon followed by & farther reduction ta 6 per cent. ‘The bullion in the Bank bad incraased during the week to £519,000, ‘Vhe Americap Ministers is Louton td Paris to prevent the sailing of the ptrate Rappahan- nock rom Calais. The Lairds refuse to sell the Mersey rams. < The Danish Ministers have resigned. The markets all closed om Friday and Saturé dsy or account of Christmas holidays. The satee tor money at London were 6X a7 per cent., but no business was transacted. FROM SAN FRANCISCO, San Franctaco. Jan.7.—The steamer Ore- gon has arrived from Oregon, with $200,000 in treasure from Oregon, and 873,000 from British Columbia. She brings mews thaton the 16th of Devem- ber the small town of Angelos, Washington Territory, was nearly swept away by 8 tor- rent of water bursting from a gorge in the mowntains near the bay. “The Custom House a large two story build- ing was destroyed. Deputy Guan escaped, but one deputy and an inspector were drowned. ‘The dwelling of Victor Fiench was destroyed, his family barely escaping. ‘The defalcation of ex-Comptroller as far as ascertained, is about $!2,000. Warren, RAILROAD ACCIDEN BRartmors, Jan. 8.—Tha 6:20 train from Washington tan off the track about one mile from Baltimore this morning. Three cats and the tender were much broken. No ous was burt. The engine did notgo off. The accident occasioned some obstruction to travel, and the morning trains did not leave here in consa- quence. SEIZURE OF ONE OF THE CHESA- PEAKE PIRATES. Bostox, Jan. 8.—The Bangor Waig learns that Biane, one of the leading pirates who cap. tured the Chesapeake, has been arrested and delivered over to the Halifax authorities. —_——_+~<0e LOCAL NEWS. CHARGE OF FAaLss PRETBNCES.—On the 6th instant, Justice Edgar H. Bates issued a ywar- rant upon the oath of John Smith,who charges that two certain men named Christopher V.Ho- ganand J. Kerrigan did, on or abdont the 26th day of August, 1563, by false and fraudateat representations, and by conspiring together and pretending to dos legal act, defrand the said Smith out of the sum of ninety dollars. the warrant was directed to A. R. Allen, dep- 38 &n officer or constable. Mr. Hogac ‘Was arrested by Mr. Allen, and went “before Justice Clar nd gave bail for a hearing on Friday, st 2 o’clock, p. m. At%o‘clock this afternoon the case came up befire Justice Clark, Mr. S. W. Wiliiams ap- pearing for the complainant, and Mr. S.S. Wil- jinms for Mr. Hogan The witresses summoned for the United States, were Captain C. M. Merritt, Judze Ad- vourte at National .Guardhouse, Robart W. Merrittand B, W. Ferguson. John Smith, the complainant, was sworn. He recognized Hovan and Kerrigan, then in the magistrate’s office. Witness was arrested by 8 person named Cooper, at the railroad depot, on the 25th of August, Cooper did not say for what, but witness thought for being a deserter. Witiess was taken to the watch-house. Wimers was kept in guardhouse tor six wee Was taken unt of guardnhouse by one man, who witness could recognize, who was an officer, When brought intoCapt. Merritt's, the latter was not there. There was taken from me $2iland a watch. When the money was taken from witness it was placed in Ho- gan's hands. All the money was put into Hogan's hands, and witness got none of it. Hogan said he v1. going to tuke witness out to take his likeness. Hegen put witness into a carriage and tooz him ‘oa saloon and paid for something for wit- ness toratayd drink. Witness todk a glass of ale. Witness afterwards threw it up, because he was too weak. We then came out of the saloon and went to the Mitchell House.” The saloon witness was taken to Wason Penn. ayeuue. At Mitchell House Hogan gave witness &5to buy ashirt. Stari there that night and paid out of the 35 Hogan gavebim. This was the night of the 7th of Oc- ber, 2nd next morning Hogan was to mee: him there. Next morning Hogan wanted to take witness to Juco. Kerrigan’s house. I walked there with Mr. Hogan. At Kerrigan’s house Hogan asked witness if he had any one to go his pail and Kerrigan eaid if witness could pay dowu 39: he would go his bail. 1 was tien taken to Squire Ferguson’s office, and there I was left im the heck, aud the others, 1 suppose, spoke to the Squire. They stayed in Ferguson's office two or three minutes, and then tcok me intothe office. And when I wentin Kerrigan said he was going my bail. Before going into Ferguson’s office, Ho- gan did not hand me the money. After I went into the office, Hogan paid me the money, and I counted out $90 for Kerrigan. I put the money on the Squire’s desk, and Hogan took it up. At thattime they told witness if he did not come thefe at the end of the month he would lose his $90 and be taken up. ‘When the month was up witness came. The month was up on Sunday, and witness went on Monday to get his $90. When witness went to Fergucon the latter said witness paid him no money, but he pet it to Hogan. . Witcess then fot the name of Hogan from Ferguson to go to im. Witness then went to Central Guardhouse, and they sent him to the Board of Police, and Witness was told Hogan was in New York. Witress saw Hogan ten days ago and asked him tor his money, and Hogan said if he aske 1 him any more be would put him in the Central Guardhouse. Witness then went to Sergeant Reed, of the Metropolitan Police, and the latier said he would bring the matter before the grand jury. Cross ezamined:—W itnees never told anv one that he was a fogitive from justice om Potts- ville, Pa. Never told Bir. Hogan so. Have been through Pottsyille—never lived there. When I tirst came to Washington after the 3.) days, I went to squire Ferguson and thence to the Central guardhouse to find Mr. Hogan. At the timg 1 was taken up they took away my ticket, and I went back to get it, as well as my mcney. Hogan did take up my money in Ferguson’s office, and I did not see him give it to any one. Kerrizan was in the offic also, and demanded ninety dollars to go my bail, and I laid the money on the table, and Hogan, and not Kerrigan, tok the money. Ho- gan did not offer to go my bail. I did not make a demand on Kerrigan for the money 1 was neyer cherged with crime in Pennsyl- vania or any other State. When I left W. ington, after giving bail, I went to Philadel- phia, and staid there till the moth wasup, when I was to appear at Fergason’s office. Nu regson was give m= 1 jeit the gaard- house why I would have .to give bail. 1 did not ask to be aHowed to give bai!, but was told if I did not do so 1 would be urrested again. Lam positive that when I was taken to the guardhouse the property cierk touk my Money. When witness wentio see Kerrigan about the money the latter referred him to Hegen. Am positive that Hofan paid tor the ale. I o gotmy dinner at that hotel. Wit- ness is sure Mr. Hogan represented to him thar if he did not pay the #90 he ( witness) would be re-arrested. . I did not go to Mr. Kerrigan and «sk him to go my bail. T neyer saw hem fill the dgy he offered tq@jtake the money, Never was at Ker- Tigen’s exept when went with Hozsan. Never wrote to Kerrigan or procured a writ- ing, asking Kerrigan to go my bail. I never knew Hogan till] was tiken from the guard- bouse. (The examination is yet in progress as we go to presa.j > i onnneEn nena Port Or GEORGETOW leared—Sehr. Lea belia, Beatley master, for St. Mary's, light: Fred Reed, Rollings, for Choptank river; American Flag, Welch, for St Mary’s, ligh': schr, Com _ Dryden, Bruner, for Saulsbury, light; brig W. A. Dresser, Hate®, for Onoptank river. Tver riveris frozen aad tbe tugs are naadle ig k.ep the channel sufficiently clear to justify Tegniar Yale and departares. The G ernment has charefed several ice-boats which are now on their way from Baltimore. They are to be used for keeping the channel open during the winter. The steamer City of Rich mond, freighted for New York, cleared Jann- ary ith, but has not been able to gatout. Three tucs tried to draw her out but were nnabie to succeed. The ice upen the reservoir of the Potomac water works is very thick, and Mr. W.Godrey, ice dealer, began te cut i: cut, but was pre- yented from prosecuting the work, he not having license irom the proper authority. oo Seige te CRIMINAL Court, Judge Otin.—Yesterday, efter our report closed, Mr. Oarrington closed the argument for the defence in the case of Jsmes Murphy, indicted for the murder of Thos. Bill, The Jury retired after a charge trem the Judye and subsequently returned with a verdict of mansianghier. This morning, Jobn Diggs was tried for’as- souit and battery, and acqnitted. Henry Johnson, indicted for grand larceny, was acquitted. The case of John Green, indicted for murder, was then taken up, and the following jary was empannelied, viz:—Wm. H. Forkner, Thomas Proty, Jos. Mundell, Wm. Parker, Jacob Ash, Chae. Combeland, Pailip T. Berry, John Sess. ford, Watkins Tolson, Dn el FE. Kealy, Foster Henshaw, and James (¥oddard. Mr. Adams appears for defens0. ———»——_—— THe Weer or Prayen.—L vt night tha maet- ing wes held ‘in the E street Baptist Charen. || The meeting wasip behalf of (he opprassed of ribnations, Kev Dr. Sanderiand, of the First Freebyterian Church, presided, and delivered & stirring address. Uther addresses were de- livered. iu Xs DEMAND INVRsTIGATION.—The readers of the Star remember the announcement of the denth of Mra. Dowel in old lady who kept a ary goods store in Seventh Ward, on the Siet of December last; supposed by foul play. Some tasinuations egg Lt cg made by par- thes unknown, against Willfam and John Dow. ell, the sons ef, the deceased, they surrenderad themselves to Dotective McDevitt last night, and asked to be held for investigation. Thay were taken before Justice Clayton, who fixed the time for investigation at 4 O'clock this af. ternoon. se > A Mistake. —The Baltimore American was mistaken in stating that Mixs Kate McOoy (who was arrested in that city by the (tovern. ment authorities upon the charge of having re- croseed the military lines, contrary to orders iseued by the Secretary of War,) was sent to Washington to be imprisoned in tha Old Capt. tol. She has received a respite of sentence, and was yesterday released on parole by Gol. Fisk, Provost Marshal of Baltimore, Besa Sart PoORITIVELY, only threa mora exhibitions or the great Russian War Diorama at Odd Fel- lows’ Hail—to-night, to-morrow afternovn to morrow night, Children admitted to- Tow afternoon for only ten cents. * —e—_ DrsBRTERS ABRRKSTED.—The following de. serters have been arrested by Uapt. Scheatz's detectives :—John Sherman, Co. G, yols.; Lewis Smith, 39th N. ¥. vols. —— THE DrarT.—Cards containing the names of those subject to the draft are now being pre. pared at Cpt. Scheetz’s office, but, as yet, no «der for the draft has been received. eee GEN. GRANT'S DEPARTMENT. Defeat of the Guerrilla Wh Driven Tow: CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 29, 196%.—Inteligenca has justreached this jae of Rekirmish yaster- day morning, near Onarleston, on the Knox ville road, which resulted in a brilliantand decided victory to our arms, and the utter dis- comfiture of the rebel General Wheeler, at the head of about 1,500 cavalry. I do not suppose that it will longer be considered contraband to state that the Divisions of Ward and Sheridan, of the Fourth Army Cor Temained at Knox. ville after the retreat of Longstreet, and that as they marched light, they were unaccompa- nied at the time by their supply trains, which were subsequently and very recently ordered up. Night before last they all crossed the Hi was- stee, and parked on the north side, and this Morning fore the suspicions of the escort were sroused, they were set upon by Wheeler at the head of 1,500 men, and before aasis:- ance could reach Colonel Seibert, in command of the advance, the emall gasrd was driven back, and the train fell into the hands of the enemy; but before tney could profit by their vic. tory, Colonel Long, who commanded the cx. pedition, sent 150wnen across the river, when a counter charge was made, aud notwithstand. ing the overwhelming numbers against them, they obtained possession of the wagon trains again, and even drove the enemy some dstance away. Unable to proceed further without more sup- port, Col. Siebert halted his men in line af bat- tle, the rebels wheeling at the same iime as if for another charge, but remained idie. The su: penses continued but for moment, when the whole brigade of Col. Long, numbering say 1,200 men, arrived at the scene of action, and after wheeling into line—but the work ofa mo- ment—made a saber charge upon the enemy, which they were unable to withstand even for & moment, but instantly broke in confusion, each man apparently endeavoring to take care of himeelt. The ma‘n body fied towards Daiton, but upon every road and along every foothpath were squads flying pell-mell, hurry-scurry, toward a place of safety. I am told thatafter the pur- suit was co penced the flight of the revels was ludicrous in the extreme, Hatless, with their long hair flying about their ears—tho chivalry all wear long bair—their coats stand- ing almost straight rearward, they looked like accll«ction of John Gilpins, each frightened ont of his senses by the blue-coated phalanx behind. in the pursuit one hundred and twenty three of the rebels fell into our hands, and no less tasn forty-seven were killed or wounded, to the knowlecge of Col. Long. Our loss is va- riously reported: somesay but one, others hait adozen wounded and none killed. One man was missing—perhaps taken prisoner. The rebels did not even iujure a wagon, a mule, or asetof harness. The triumph was but mo- mentary, so that they could not have dons mis- chief if they would. The porsnit continued for five miles on the Daiton road, where it was abaudoned: but scouts are still out getting up stragglers, who sre continually arriving at Charlestown, and I believe the number of prisoners will yet swell to two hundred. The bront of the fight was susisined by the 4th Ohio cavalry and 20th Missouri mounted infantry, and every officer and man acquitted bimeelf, not only ereditably, but nobiy. Guer- rilla parties and smali bodies of cavairy have been prowling around for several days in the vicinity of the Knoxville road, bat have been uniformly driven off by our forces. They have aitacked one or two common posts, but in each instance were badly worsted —N. F. World. ES ANT) D—A “HY TB NUR B aude WHITE Ww HA BERMAID. Boferences required. A> App'¥ atome ww no bY Febnsylvaviaaventa,two @ ora abore 2ist street. je8 “OR SALE—A Thorough Bred four year-old I COLT, can trota mile in three minutes. wac- ranted Bound inmevery respe:t Alzo a light trot- ting BULEY and HARNESS. will be eo:d at a bar- ain. Engui itate and Iniatiie inquire at the Real e I e008 Ny HMILLER, No. S11 Ninth strect, m1 ‘Also seve! a1 HOUSES and PROPERTY fer sale and rent. ja? at* 486 PAPER HANGINGS. 486 GOLD and VELVET, GOLD STAMPED and MEDIUM PRIZED GOLD PAPERS. Also, a varied of GLAZED AND BLANK PAPBRS atthe LOWEST CA&8H PRICES. FIBE-BOARD PRINTS, STATU SS, CENTER PIEOES, £0. NEW AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS GILT BAND WINDOW SHADES. BUBFOR ANY REQUIRED STYLE ORBIZE OF ‘ SHADE MADE TO ORDER OVAL PICTURE FRAMES, (War antec to be gilded with gold lea The bandsomest assortment in the Distr’ct, from the best macufactory in the souatry. Rleo happen eran tig bee Frese vont beautiful variety of a1 sized Urel apd Us: Visite Frames oF foreign and domestic manufac sure, PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS. Different sises and colors; PIC? UKB RINGS, NAiL8, ke Purchasing exclusively for cash. the above goods {according to thsir quality) will be disposed of at anlow rates as they can be purchases ior in the District. No misreprentation made to affect sales, Acall solicited trom these peed mg the advve oods. Terma cash. J. MAKKRITER Piease remember the number—456 Serenth slreet, sigt above Odd Fellows’ Hel’; and the terme r oods and lasor. ja T-i8t? SBAEONED OAK WOOO FOR SALE ATMR SS Blagden’s Farm, on the Piney Sranch Road, cut Mth ee sone 2 miles from ag ERRIN| I LAE PROOF BA¥sS. 553 Beventh streat. A full end petietentad aso! riment of these superior f 5 and withou rin PILE® PATENT BUB3LAB PROOF LO2S, Always in store at eee eTPAOTORY PRICRS, Also PAYMASTERS BOXES oF MONRY OWRSTS, | phe cont of fretght ie anved:to the purchaser by bnying at tre ee BARTHOLOW, ins ree 558 Beventh street, | GAUTI At the solicitation of many citizens of Washine- ton, I have determined to resume the business of FURNISHING BALLS, PARTIES, &c. Tam so well known in this city that it wil! not be necessary to refer to any one. Tae nate of GAUTIER as a caterer is a sufficient guarantee. I will aiso furnish Families with IC# ORBEA, CHARLOTTE RUS:E, JELLY, and all kinds of MEAT DISHES, at the shortest notice. &F7 I bave several DINING ROOMS and PAR LORS for the accommodation of Gentlemen giving Dinner or Supper Parties, _ce 28-1m C. @AUTIEB, 252 Pennéylvania avenee. Ronee SIRUP ge OHBRBRY_ AND “| For rae Cone or OBsTINATES G. Uens AND COLDS. This is a mot usefa} remedy for persgas saffer- ing from Coughe. Colds, Weakne.* and Bains ia the Bresat Irritation of the Paroat,eto, It oom b ues in » copcertrrted form the remedial qualities n 4-echm 4 Ch ‘with the healing prosert 0 Sitter Gt dors ent Si eente per Dottie and on® co tle ip many cases © ill erfice to —_* eure, HPT S010 PY 5 pena. avccne nossly opposite de vtsmnee 4 2 **atlous! Hotel.