Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. | w.D. WABLACH, Editor and Proprietor. | WASHINGTON CITY: W EDNESDAY..... DECEMBER 7, 1564. "7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAG BER OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE G@RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. FROM THE FRONT. A Fing of Truce from the Enemy—Changes | in Position in some of Our Commands— Particulars Contraband—Positive Orders | Against Intercourse with the Enemy. {Correspondence of the Associated Press.} HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoTomac, Dec. 5.—A fisg-of-truce appeared yesterday in front of 2d division of the 2d corps, bearing | a dispatch addressed to Generals Gregg, Ham- | phreys, and Foster. The fiag was brought by | a Captain, Ist, 24 and 3d Lieutenants, anda Sergeant, all staff officers, Phe despatches were received and for- warded. Their nature kas not transpired, nor what answer returned, if any. Picket firing is stil! kept ap in the vicinity of Fort Sedgwick, better known as Fort Hell, but not so persistently as formerly. A member of the 19th New Jersey regiment was shot through the head yesterday while sittivg in his tent, fome hal! a mile ip the rear ofour line. Casu- alties occu there almost daily. Some changes in the position of certain come mands are being made, but it would be con- traband to publish particulars. ‘The most positive orders have been issued sgainst any intercourse whatever with the evemy, On any pretext whatever, and particnu- | jarly @gainst exchanging newspapers, and the men Blong ihe line have orders to shoot any one who attempts to pass outside the pickets. W. D. McG RE@or. CONFIRMED. The nomination by the President of the Hon. Salmon P. Chase to the Chief Justiceship of the Supreme Court, announced by us yester- dey, wessentinto the Senate yesterday, and | promptly and onanimously confirmed. This sppointment by the President will strike the country generally as one eminently | fit to be made. { THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. | This document impresses the reader most | favorably by! the exceeding clearness and suc- | Cinctness with which the operations of Gov- | ernment fer the year are set forth, and its fatare | pelicy developed. | So compac are the leading facts stated, | indeed, that no resume could well be made condensing em withont making important omissions. | To those who expected that Mr. Lincoln | wonld unfcld some patent plan for attaining peace shert cf crushing the military power of | the Confederacy, the message will prove a dis- | appointment | But the losic of President Lincoln upon this | point is €0 irresistible that those who expected the President to somehow enunciate or declare # a peace” must see that the disappomtment is of theirown making. It is, as Mr. Lincoln go conclusively shows, * an issue which can only be tried by war and decided by victory.” At the same time he reiterates that the southern | people can at any Moment have peace, simply | by laying Cown their arms and submitting to } to the national authority under the Constita- | tion, The declaration by the President that he will | take no step backward in regard to his emanci- | pstion policy, is supported by adequate rea- | sons. Me | The exposition of facts showing that we are not exhausted, nor in progress of exhaustion: either in men or physical resources, by the war, fa interesting and satisfactory, and can- not but havea goed effect in disabusing the | minds of those wno have imagined that this | Ereat nation was already atthe end of its re- | Sources by reason of & war which, however j colossal in character, bas been so brief in com- + Parison with the protracted struggles of other | nations in fighting for their birthrights } The message, though unpretending and busi- | nees-Hike in character, will take rank as among | our best State papers. OreRa.— Robert was brought ont at Grover’s iast night ina stvle to thoroughly delight the immense and appreciative audience. » | We bave not spaceto particularize’ to-day, but may ssy in general terms that the leading | parts by Hermans, (greatest of bassos,) Him- mer, Habelman, Medame Johannsenand Mad- sme Rotter were sustained in a style to increase | tbe high estimation in which they are held by the musical public. | To-night the brilliant opera of Martha, in which the German troupe are said to be pecu- | Marly effective. will be produced in first-class style. . | To-morrow night closes the short but exceed- | ingly brilliar.t operatic season, and the public, j not balf satisfied, ery, like little Oliver, tor «more! Whatsays impressario Grover tothe call? FSi Se SST { PEREONAL Lyone, her Britannic Mo jesty’s Mini-ter took leave of the President apd Secretary of State on Monday, and pro. | ceeded to New York yesterday, (en route to Europe.) in * special car provided by the Gov- ernment for thet purpose. His health is so teriovsly impaired as to require relexation. He carries with him the respect, sympathy and good wishes of the Government and people of the United Stats. J. Hume Burnley, Esq, will have charge of the British legation during the absence of Lord Lyons. A SENATE CAvcrs.—The Republican mem- bers of the Sena’e held a cancus this forenoon; doubtless with reference to the changes neces- sary in the arrargement of their standing com- mittees. mg? From Joon C. Parker, 379 F street, we bave an carly copy of Madame Demorest’s Biirvor of Fashions tor January. BF Over $4"),000 was cleared atthe National Ssllors’ fair, Boston. THE PRESID. T, IN HIS MESSAGE, Ne; forgot ce mm 2 Cpa me ‘8 NSTRELS orm ry Dig’ is week. New ces Dances & 0 . corner D acd 9th sts, d7-2t* =s> MASONIC —THE GRAND LODGEOF F. he and A.M . of the Dis rict of Columbia. iL resume labor on the revision of the Constitu TH dresd, VENING at 7 o'clock. By Greer |W erestay) EVERING furs Suri, Li Grand Secretary. JOURNEYMMSN PLASTERERS!—Y, hereby required to attend # meet Sectety at United Hail, on 11th street. betw: avenue and E treet.on WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 7, at3o'clock. By order of the dec6-2t™ PRESIDENT. OS BAIR AND, EST Ly L—Tha Indies of tha West Washi i in willholda Fair aod Festival at the st. wen’ benefit of the M commencing TUSSDAY EVENING, Dec -and will becontinued during the week. A fine band of niusic willbe in attend ace ry night. Gec 5 3t* LECTURE!—The FENIAN BROTHER- HOUD have the pleasure to ann uuce that | VKOTURE will be delivered at the Temperance Hall. on THURSDAY KVENING, 8 o'clock, by bape y Kercan, ofthe Western Army. Subject:— Frejent ane Americ. versus England, Admittance ree. Trishaen and friends of frstaad, with their lady friends, are earnest!y invited to attend. d54t 0. F. URVER. for benefit Beacon No. 15.00 MONDAY, January Ith, future adverti-ement. de?-Im* em BRABY'S GYMNasIoM, ©) sical Exercise and Heatcafur * ‘Se, 4 and %6 Louisiana rosie The 6. rs ioe + apa in the country. ments, at, Exercise Room 45 by . dressing. readin lockers. &c.. for the free use of the menivers oe. Open from 6 #end fer cireu a m.tilllgp. a. Calland see it or es ABNER 8. BRADY, BALLS. WEDDINGS —8Ha ies’ Dining Lam now prepared din, d other en- fe terms. on hand. Private ed at my Saloo Tee Cre and Wate! Li and wer, in plain and fancy moulds, for Concord built EXPRESS WAGON, Shifting 8: seni and Brake. Iu neatly new, One of the best © me wee ip the city, Can be seen at 643 ith et lle do7-st* | 1ISy: U.S. 5 20's, 109 TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. FROM NASHVILLE. Lovutsyi1ue, Dec. 6.—The Journal learns that Gen. Uooper’s brigade of white troops 224 s brigade of colored troops, which latter gar- Yisoned Johnsonsville prior to its evacuation, both of which were cut off from the main army when Gen. Schofield retreated from Franklin, have arrived at Clarksyille, The Nashville train arrived on time this eve- nipg. Passengers leaving Nashville at six o’clock this morning report all quiet there seve amie slight skirmishing on the previous night. LATE FROM NASHVILLE. - The Enemy Intrenching near the City. NASHVILLE, Dec.6.—A captain of Forrest's | cavalry corps has been recognized by some of his former companies, dressed in citizen's clothing, taking observation of our works near Fort Gillan. A member of the 10th Tennessee was cap- tured while in the act of deserting to the enemy. The rebel cavalry have possession of the residence of Mrs. A. 4. Brown, and are in-} trenching themselves this side. Electoral Vote of New York, ALnany, Dec. 7.—The electors reassembled at the capitol to-day, and cast the thirty-three electoral yotes of the State for Lincoln and Johneon. New York Stock Market— stBoard. [By the People’s Line—Office 511 Ninth street] New York, Dec. 7.—U. S. 1981, coupen 6's, Certificates of Indebt- edness, 97; Gold, 233; N. Central, 1224; Erie, 96¥; Hudson River, 1164; Reading, IST My: Michigan Central, 1293; Michigan Souther: 4° Illinois Central, 130%; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 11; GCamberland Coal Preferred, 47; Cleveland and Toledo, 110¥: Chicago and Rock Island, 107 ¥; Milwankieand Prairie du Chien, 524; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Uhica- £0, 1057; Alton and Terra Haute, 52; Chicago and Northwestern, 43%; Quicksilver, 97 READY FOR CHRISTMAS, TOYS—TOys, DOLLS—DOLLS . AND FANCY Goopa. Just received a large arsortment of fine TOYS, for sale by HENRY BONITZ, dee7-dt4* No. 115 Bridge st. Georgetown. CARRIAGES, CARRIAGES, On ha a very fuperior assortment of light | Carriages, euch as Phaetons., Extension and Half Tops, Rockaways, Top and No-top Buggies, &c. &cr all of the best make and warranted = : @F Repairing promptly attended to. Carriages taken on storage, ROB'T H.GRAHAM, de 7-3t* 409 Pa-ay. and 374 Dat. pus 18 TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri- ber has obtained from the Orphans’ Court of | Washington County, in the District of Colambia, Istters of administration, on the personal es- tateof Wm. Dalton, late of Washingten County. -O.,deceased. All persons baving claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the aubscriber, on or before the 6th aay of December next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all bene- fit_ef the said entate. : Given under my hand this fth day of December, 1364, WILLIAM N. DALTON 5 Admini tor. ALL, PERSONS indebted to the deceared will make immediate wy ment to the Ad cinistrator, M,N. DALTON, Adm’r, with H. Borys & Co.. _ dec 26-lawSw* 40% Peno’a avenue. PRorosars FOR PINE LUMBER, Chief Quarternaster’s Offer, ss os Depot of Wrshington, Washington, D. C., Dec. 7, 1854, Sealed Proposals will be received at this ofice Dutil Friday, December 16, 1354. at 12 o'clock m., for delivery at this depot, of 109.00 feet %{ inc’ Pine Boards, planed on one side, and to be of the best quality. Phd pgm should be addressed to the under signed, enderred on the envelnpe ‘Proposals for Pine Lumber,” D. H. RUCKER, Brig. Gen. and Chief Quartermaster, de T-td Depot of Washington. He2tx IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC. SELLING OFF TO CLOSE. Having sold the good will and fixtures of our Store, No. 515 Seventh street, to Messrs. Lana- Eurgb & Bro.,we shall commence to run oil our ftock of 2 READY MADE CLOTHING AND GENTS FUR- NISHING GOQODs Without regard to cost We rhall commence to-day, and the stock must be positively closed by the Ist of January, All in want of a good suit of OLOTHING or any kind of FURNISHING GOODS, will save 50 per cent by calling at _ FRANKEL & BRO, 515 Seventh stree T-2w* [Chron.| Intelligencer Buildi Y GREEN & WILLIAMS. Auctioneers, No. 626, corner7th and D sts, north, jo] ! AU On TUESDAY.the 13th instant, we shall sell, at so’clock p m.,iofront of the premises, the Brick Tlovuse, containing four rooms, frosting on Mis , between Sd and 4% streets, and lease beloton which it stands, it being the east half of Jot No.6,in Equare A,havinga fropt of 344; feet by a depth of 127 feet, 5 inches to analley 2 feet tine This sale pr re inducements, as itig ina fine neighborhood, snd the purchaser will bave the privilege of purchasing the fee simple at a «ated price, which is moderate, any time during tie lease. Terms cash . All conveyance at the cost of the purchaser, in- cluding revenue sama. deT-d GREEN & WILLTAMS, Aucta. WM. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers: Washing*on Horse and Carriage Bazaar, 9S La. ay., bet. 9th and Wth sts, BALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, HARNESS, Ko. On SATURDAY MORNING, December 10, com- mencing at EOL will sell at the Bazaar- com prising about— Ls . FIFTY HORSES. Trcluding Rome very fine Harness, Saddle, and Work Horses, Pull description at aula. AL8O, A large collection of desirable New and Second- band Carriages, Light Wagons. Buggies, Wagona, Carts, euitable for Sutlers; Harness, &c., with which the sale will commence, ALSO, 3 new Family Carriages, with poles and shafts, ALSO, Bslescf Horses regular every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satarday. ALSO, Carri: nd Harness at private sale. Ceara WALL 8 00., Austs, ORSE FOR SALE —A beautifal BLACK STAL- LION, 16 hands high,7 years old.a splendid saddle horse, gentle and in ex- cellent order, forsale cheap. Gait—lopes & and trots very easy Can bo seem by addreasin note to Z. B., Star Ciice a6 0 THOSE IN WANT OF AGOOD COOK- Lape tty at our store and ex- smnine the ARB T & I. L, GREGORY, 321 Penna. avenue, Call ant ree the portable RANGES. MONITOR anc BELL, We will nt them to bake wall, E.H.& H.1 GREGORY, 321 Penna. avenue. THE ARBITER COOK STOVE The great fuel f . F. GREGORY. Bayer. Mek A dec 6 ft ROT Pi UBICAL OFFERING. I intend publishing for free clroulation fot the holiday large newspaper withthe above title, and solicit « few advertisements ata low rate. It shall be faithfully circulated to the number of five thousand copies, enn AYE nTe JOHN F. ELLIS, Piano and Music Warereoms, 306 Penn. avenue, near 1 th street, Where PIANOS can be bought, rented, tuned paired, removed and exchanged to better advan- tage than any house in the couatry. a63t = GALLONS of the best TOMATO CATAUP fc 25 Fale. Apply at No, 69% lith street ate bee tween M and dec 5 3t” streets. E. WOLFF, ATTHE, NEW PHILADELPHIA PRODUOR to got th STORE is the only place BUGAR REFINED POP CORN tail Cail and see, 334 D at: varicus other excelle: BaRK OANDY, for thing known in use. EVERY BUSINESS MAN, ANDOFFICER, AND 4 Lawyer, and Bditor, and Olerk, and every house thould have ove immediatel ne of those most veefal PORTABLE BOOT BLACKING BOX; only $2 to $5, and are worth $10 to every ome. Gal -_ mart dace D street, one door below l0th st. ec healthy es. Also, ti and colds, t! ec ot ¢) coughs LOAKS, OLOAKS, CLOAKS. L. MeINTOSH, £ Market Spac Pennsylvania avenu Receives weekly trem his Establishment, 497 Broadway. New York. and most elegant atyles of BASQUES. ULARS, in every variety of at the lowest possible price: at 45 Market 8p: nov 0-lw OFFICLAL. Headquarters First Army Corps, 2 Washington, D. C., Dec. 3, 1864. } CrmovLar No. 2. Inreply to the numerous letters of inquiry trom persons desiring to enter the Ist Corps, now being raised, the following is communica- ted as embodying all the information yet ob- tained. I—As TO ENLISTED MEn. 1, All enlistments and musters in are to be made in this city. 2. Any Veteran, who has served two years, has been honorably discharged, and is physi- cally qualified, may enlist in the Corps for one, two or three years. 3. Those enlisting will receive from the Goy- ernmenta bounty of $300 as soon as they are muetered in, and, in addition, the regular ine stalments from the (;overnment, in proportion to the period of enlistment, as follows: $100 for one year’s service, one-third paid on enlist- ment, $2() for two years’ service, One-third on enlistment; $300 for three years’ service, one- third on enlistment. 4. They will be credited to the quota of the district in which they or their families may be domiciled and will, therefore, be entitled to local bounties. 5 Free transportation gill be furnished them to Washington by any Provost Marshal. Itis | only necessary that the applicant shonid satis fy the Provost Marshal that he comes undey the provision of paragraph 2. and that the ap. plication is made in good faith. 6. On arriving in Washington and reporting at the Soldiers’ Rest, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot, Veterans will be cared for and enlisted and paid premptly. They will be sent to the camp of organization, Camp Cliffourne, and will be formed: into companies and regi- ments as they artive—personal preferences being regarded when the good of the seryica will permit. The best arms in the possession of the Government will be furnished these troops, and they will be allowed to retain their arms when honorahly discharged. IJ—As TO OrricErs. 1, Persons desiring Commissions must make written applications to the Adjutant General of the army, setting ferth their Post office ad- dress, the date of original entry into service, and with what rank, the organizationin which service was rendered, the date and cause of discharge, and the rank at the time of dis- charge. Testimonials from commanders may accompany euch applications. 2. Should the papers ba favorably consider- ed, the applicants will be severally notified, by mail or telegraph, when to appear before the Examining Board established by the War Department, and will receive appointments to Such grades as the War Department may de- termine. 3. Aseoon as the letters of appointment are given, officers may be detailed to secure the enlistment of acertain number of Veterans— their commissions, with rank and pay from da'e of acceptance of appointment, being given when the men aresecured It should be un- derstocd that the enlistments are to be consum- mated here, and an officer can do no more than to use his influence in persuading the men to come bere and enlist. Cflicers awaiting action on their papers can occupy the time in this way, and collect par- ties and send them on, securing a statement astothe number from the Proyost Marshal. The proper credit will in a@ll cases be given such officers. The actual and necessary expenses of such officers will be refunded to them. By order of Major General Hancock. FINLEY ANDERSON, Assistant Adjutant General. de 7-tf The First Corps—Notice to Veterans. HkADQUARTERS IST ARMY CORPS, ?} Wasuinoton, D.C., Dec. 1, 1561. § \ eterans desiring to enlist inthe ist Army Corps, to be organized under the recent order of the War Department, should report in per- son at the office of Col. O. F. Johnson, Soldiers’ Rest, Baitimore and Ohio Railroad Depot, Washington. They will then be conducted to tbe barracks, where they will be critically ex- amined, and, if found daly qualified, immedi- ately mustered into the service. By order of Major General Hancock. FINLEY ANDERSON, Assistant Adjutant General. dee 3-tf LOST AND FOUND. OST—A Mosaic BREASTPIN, between Bt. Jobn’s Church and 2)th st ,on Sunday, the 4th. The find ér will be suitably rewarded for leav- ing it at the Star office. diac &-2t™ TT.AKEN UP ASTRAY—On the Ist instant, an old GREY MARK, The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay chate Ae. od e her away. - . “asoe Near Fort Mahan, 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ROBT. D. HAY 4S brought before mea MARE paying the follow- ing msrke, viz :—I C.. sore right hind foot, abont i4 bands high; coler tay; about threo yeara old; found trespassing on his enclosure at Camp Stone man, ‘ JAS. CULL. J.P. The owner of aid mare is reques ed to come forward, prove property, pay charges. and take ber away. [a 6-3t7] ROBERT D. KAY 825 REWARD—STKAYED OR STOLEN-— ©) Abcut 80'clock p.m. on Sunday evening, From Montgomery strect bet. Beall and West ats., a bay HORSE and TOPPED BUGGY, anda srey bear skin robe. Horse is about 16 or 17 hands high. 6 years old. hasasmall spot of hair rubhed off his back near the loins. The above raward will be pala if delivered to my residence or Third Precinct Station house. JOHN BOWERS, ce 5-3t* Butcher, Georgetown Market. O8T—This (Friday) morning, a black leather 4 POCKET BOOK, containing $100 in notes: also. one $5 gol piece. The reward of $2) will be given if returned to the Star Office. dec 2-1w* NOMFORTABLE SUITS OR SINGLE FUR- / NISHED OR UNFURNISHED ROOMS, with or witheut Board, can be had by early application at No. 429 lith at., between G@ and H. dec 5-3t* iS iVERAL PERSONS CAN BE ACCOMMO- + dated with RUOM8 and BOARD, at No. 162 @ | street, between 2)th and 2st, at moderate rates. Also. several Table Boarders cam be ascommo- dated, at $25 per month dec 5-6t™ BALLS, PABTIES, tc. PALI. TO BY GIVEN BY THE CAPITOL AS- SOCIATION. for the benefit of a sick yourg man, at Mechanica’ Hall, Marvland avenue. between Ist and 2d streets. THUR’ DAY NIGHT, December Sth. Tick ta $1,' admitting a geutlemanand ladies, Doozs open ac 8 o'clock. it \H¥ OPENING BALL OF MR. ACKER'S HALL will take place THURSDAY NIGHT, the 8th instant, for the benefit ot a drafted man Tickete $1, admittiog a Gentleman and Ladies, to be had at the door on the evening of the ball. dec 7 2t* BE ISLAND £0CIAL CLUB Take great pleasure ia announcing to their friends and the public generally that they intend giving their FIRST GRAND SOIREE AT ISLAND HALL, Corner 6th and D streets, Island, on WEDNESDAY, December lt, 1364, Tickets 50 cents, admitting a Gentleman and La- gies. By order of Committee of Arrangements. dec6 lw* H J_RUBSELL’S DANCING ACAD- « EMY —Now open for the reception of pupils, at Odd Fellows’ Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays. BO 22-e01m* Jyp4Sinres FASHIONABLE DANCING ACAD TEMPERANCE HALL, E street, between 9th and I(th sta. This Academy is now open for the reception of pupils, Days or Tuition. For Ladies, Misses and Masters — Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. from $ to ee. m. Gentieman’s Class—Tuesdays, Thursdays and Baturcays, from 8 to 10 p. m. Those desirous of joining may do so by aqpiying at the Academy during school hours. Quarter commencing on entry. oc8 PERSONAL. —— VERYBODY OWNING PROPERTY THEY wart to sell will find tue agency of R. M. HALL & CO. gmong. the most responsible and fair in the city They inform us the demand is now great, and increasing, They charge nothing unless they well, deo 7-3t INOtOR to H.W Co.ztamer:—You ars hereby notified to come forward and pay craree? due me otherwise your wagon will be rold at Wall & Co.'s Bazaar, om SATURDAY; 10th inet dec 5-3t* JOHN F, SPRINGMAN. IME EXTENDED. CorLecror's Orricu, U. 8. Int. RRVENCE,, Distice or Cotumbia, F Wasuinaron December 3, . The time for pgying the Special Income Tax of five per cent. is hereby extended to December 15, s EPHANS, de 8-10t L. Collector for Dist. Columbia. F Sime! FURBII FURSt!! + @10,000 worth of FURS for Ladies aud Chil- dren, now on hand, which we guarantee to sell 25 per cent, cheaper than ary other place in the city. Ladies will please take notice that these goods are consigned to us by the largest house in New York, and we are therefore enabiad to sell them vere: LANSBURGH & BRO. , 371 and 375 Seventh street, Cec 3-Im 0 fow doors above I street, | NECOND EDITION, 4 O’CLOOK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Capke & Ob. furnish the follewing quo- tations of Government securities: WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 1964. Buying, Selling 119 ue S.6’s Coupon 1881. S. 5-20's, 110 73-10 Treasury a: One Year (Certificates ry Certificate Checks... ose HY New York—Fiast Boarp. Coupons, 119; 5-20's, 100%; Certificates, 97%; Gold, 259 RICHMOND DATES OF MONDAY. Richmond papers of Monday, 5th inst., are in town, but contain no news of importance. They either know nothing or will say nothing of the movements of Sherman later than al- ready received by us from Savannah papers, They assume editorially, however, that Sher- man has not yetreached Millen, Ga., and con- sequently we haye no confirmation of the re- port that our cavalry were within six miles of Savannah. It is encouraging news for us, however, that the rebels have no successes to boast over; and consequently we may be sure that Sherman is progressing satisfactorily in the prosecution ofhis plan of campaign, wherever that may lead him. BIDS FOR FURNISHING THE GOV ERNMENT With FLOUR, To-day at 12 o'clock the sealed proposals for furnishing the Subsistence Department with flour were opened at the oflice of Uaptain S. U. Greene, cnG street. Bids were invited for 2,000 barrels, But the bidding was very spirited, and the total amount bid for was 12,000 barrels As will be seen by the following list, bidders were required to state the price per barrel, tor cash or for certificates of indebtedness : Benj. Darby—500 barrels at $11.75 cash per barrel, or S12 in certificates; 300-at $12 cash, or 212.25 In certificates, Geo. W. Mears—2,000 barrels at $12.60 cash per barrel, or $12 35 in certificates. Geo. Waters—5i\0 barrels at $11 -74 cash per bacrel, or $12.12 in certificates; 500 at $i2 cash, or $12.25 in certificates; 50) at $12.25 cash, oF $12.50 in certificates; 500 at $i237 cash, or $12.60 in certificates. A. Ross Ray & Bro.—i,(00 barrels at $11.50 per barrel cash, or $12 in certificates; 1,000 bar- Tels at $11.55 cash, or $12.05 in certificates; 1,000 barrels at $11.90 cash, Br $12.10 in certifica: 1,000 barrels at $11.05 casb, or $12.15 in certifi- cates; 1,000 barrels at S12 cash, or $12.20 incer- tiflcates; 1,L00 barrels at $12(5 cash, or $12.25 in certificates, 1,000 barrels at @iz.10 cash, or $12 30 in certificates. Evan Lyons—300 barrels at $11 -=5 per barrel cash, or $12 in certificates; 300 barrels at 311.95 cush, or $12 20 in certificates, John Ketauver—2,0u0 barrels at $12.5! per barrel cash, or 3 in certificates; 10) barrels at $12.14 cash, or $12.39 in certificates, Rowland & Ervin—1,(00 barrels at $12.10 per barrel cesh, or $12.35 in certificates; 1,000 bar- rels at $12.19 cash, or $12 44 in certificates; 1,000 barrels at $12.23 cash, or S12.4- in certificates W. H. Edes—ati) barrels at $11.75 per barrel cash, or $12 in certificates; 31) at #1187 cash, or $12.124% in certificates; 300 at $11.95 cash, or $12 20 in certificates, D. S. Shoemaker & Bro—2,W00 barrels at si sh, or $12 in certificates, Barker & Cropley—400 barrels at S11.8734 cash, or $12,121 In certificates; 400 at 212 cash, 12.25 in certificutes; 200 atS1%.10 cash, or 25 in certificates. Sin certificates; $12.c5 in certificates; 300 at $12.44 in certificates; 2,-00 at $12.43 cash, or $12.65 in certificates; 1,31) at #12.35 cash, or $12.60 im cer- tiflcates: 300 at $12.25 cash, or $12.50 in certifl- cates; 300 at $12.20 cash, or 812.15 in certificates; 2,000 at $12.4 cash, or $1°7y in certificates: 2.500 at £12.06 cash, or $12.31 in certificates; -00 at 311.99 cash, or #1221 in certificates; 600 at $1210 cash, or #1235 im certificates; 400 at $1221 cash, or $12.49 in certificates; 1,000 at s 3 cash, or #1270 in certificates; 500 at cash, or $12.50 in certificates; 500 at $12.10 cash, or $12.35 in certificates; 1,000 at #1215 cash, or $12.70 in certificates; 500 at $12.55 cash, «2 $12.50 in certificates; 1,000 at $12.21 cash, or 249 in certificates, L Geo. W. Linville—500 barrels at $1 } srel eash, or $12.70 in certificates; s 249 eash, or 4 in certificates; 5 3 cash, or $1 in certificates. s yet none of the bids haye been ac- ‘ ed. ¢ $ REBEL DESERTERS, \. tha winter season advances the numberof ry.» [deserters coming Into our lines increases: ‘» mail boat which arrived here this morn- from City Point brought up sixty, of which iber 14 were of Virginia regiments, 14 of th Carolina, 7 of Alabama, 7 of South Car- 2, and 5 of Florida regiments, the remain- « ¢ being wnassigned conscripts, who state that + rebeb authorities are vigorously enforcing ‘ comecription law throughout the South. A BEPARATE BRIGADE. be troops now commanded by Col. Wm. imble, ‘th Illinois cavalry, have been an- anced as aseparate brigade under the pro- ns of General Order, No. 251, issued from War Department, and will hereafter be ignated as the First Separate Brigade, De- j \rtment cf Washington. € a ¥ « GUERRILLAS, Thomas Kennedy, and James M Gould, of ‘hite’s Battalion, and James Gillam, were captured near Broad Run, Va, a day or two i270, 8nd sent to this city yesterday. Gillem cenies being an enlisted man, bat admits that feis one et Mosby’s spies or scouts, Col. In- graham committed them to the Old Capitol. Tur SexaTte NAVAL COMMITTEE.—The oc- casion of tne Republican party Senatorial cau- cus held to-day is understood to have been the absolute necessity, in the current exigen- cies of public affairs, of harmonizing the chair- manship of their naval affairs committee with the Navy Department, the constant disazreee ments between that Department and the late chairman haying as plainly as grievously injured the public interests. No decision was arrived at to-day in the caucus, but it issaid to have been evident that the Senators presen’ evinced the fixed purpose of putting a stop to the injurious state of things in this connection that existed throughout the last session. THE LATE CnlEF Justice TANEY.—To-day, the Hon. Thomas Ewing announced to the Sue preme Court the action of the bar on yesterday relative to the death of the late Ohief Justice Taney, and James M. Oarlisle, Esq., read to the Court the resolutions adopted on that occa- sion. Mr. Justice Wayne mate an appropri- ate reply on behalf of the Court. The body then adjourred tor the day. CulEF Justice OHASE.— We learn that Ch.>f Justice Chase will not take his place on the bench of the Supreme Court until Monday next. In the mean while, there being & quo- Tum present, the court will continue its daily sessions. or CONGRESSIONAL, Wepnekspar, December 7. Srnatx.—Dir. Laue, of Indiana, introduced 8 bill authorizing the holding of a special ses- sion of the United States District Court of Indiana and for other purposes. The time named for the special term is the third Tues- day in December, 1864, and the Judge is au- thorized to order ® special term at any time hereafter when necessary. Mr. Morrill. introduced a bill toamend the Act incorporating the Metropolitan Railroad Company of this city. The billamends section 17 of Urft act so as {o extend the time for the completion of the said railroad to two years from and after the passage of thisact It also repeals all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act. The bill was read a first and second time and laid on the table. The President tem. presented a comma- nication from Michael Hahn, Governor of Louisiana, transmitting the proceedings of the General Assembly of Louisiana. Hovsr.—Mr. Bisine, of Maine, moved to re- consider the vote by which, yes‘erday, the bil! introduced by Mr. Stevens, of Pa., were re- ferred to the Committee ot Ways and Means— DBmely: to prohibit tbe exportation of gold acd eliver coin, and to prevent gold and silver coin and bullion from being paid or accepted for a greater value than their real current value, and for preventing any note or bill is- sued by the United States from baing received for a emailer sum than is therein specified. Mr. Biaine said that these bills had already produced much mischief, yesterday largely potting up the price of gold. Mr. Cox thought that the President had played the bull in the message. ‘i Mr. Stevens defended the policy which he proposed in these bills, saying the sabject had occupied the attention of the wisest statesmen of Europe for centuries. Mr, Stevens moved to lay Mr. Biaine's mo- SOS OST? TI Ee tion on the table, but this was disagreed to— yeas 51, nays 68. The vote by which the bill was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means was recon- eidered. Mr. Stevens moved to postpone it for ten days. Mr. Blaine moved that it be laid npor the table. This was agreed to—yeas nays 55 + 202 + Report of Secretary Usher—District Mat- ters. We have received a copy of the interesting and able report of Secretary Usher, of the In. terior Department, but are able to-day to give space only to some extracts in relation to Dis- trict matters. Secretary Usher says “sThe report of the Commissioner of Public Buildings presents many details of interest to the citizens and residents of this District, and contains information in respect to the manner in which various appropriations for local pur- poses have been applied The condition ofthe streets and avenues of Washington city is a matter of frequent and just complaint. The United States hasnevyer assumed amy general jurisdiction of the subject, although appropri- ations forimproying the ayenues baye been frequently made. ~ “The city anthorities, apparently relying upou the hberality otf Congress, haye ab- stained from making expenditures in improv- ing and opening streets commensurate with the constant increase of population and busi- ness. This state of affairs is likely to ecntinue until a detinite arrangement is established be- tween the government and the city in relation to the matter under consideration. I therefore renew the recommendation made last year, thar street comm’ joners should be appointed to determine the description and extent of the annual repairs and improvements to avenues, stieets and alleys; and that the fands requisite should be provided by the United States and the city in proportions to be fixed by law. Tho property-holders of Washington, moved by a | Just pride in the prosperity and beauty of the city, will not hesitate to tax themselves liber. erally to maintain a constant and efficient sys- tem of streetimprovement. The present rate of municipal taxation, for all purposes, is about one per centum on real and personal property, which is less than is paid in any other city with which Lam acquainted. The tax-payers here are not charged with the ex- pense of maintaining a State government, or those institutions of a benevolent character which are usually sustained by other commu- nities, and they will not ehrink from taxation for local purposes, when their property 1s yielding a rate of income equalled in few other cities and towns of the country. The propriety of these remarks is still more apparent, when it is considered that the ex- penses of the judicial tribunals for both civil and criminal business, and of the police force, are principally paid by the Government, and are not charged to the property-holders of the city or District. Recognizing, however, the duty of the Government to make provision for the improvement and repair of streets extend- ing through public grounds, and toaid in keep- ing in a Suitable condition, such as are in front oft the public buildings, 1 would respecttully recommend that provision be made by Con- gress for paving F street, between 7th and 9th streets. The Nicholson pavement, by reason ot its durability, smoothness, and elasticity, has met with marked favor. In view of the prob:bility that measures will be adopted by Concrees providing some plan for suitably pay 2 Penneylyania avenue, and other prin- cip:: thoroughfares of the city, I have ob’ained an é€ ‘.mateof the expense of laying the Nichol- ifvement in F street, along the southern f the building occupied by this Depart- sint resolution No. 56, of June, 1561, the ty of the Interior was, among other lirected to ‘prevent the improper ap- ion er occupation of any of the public &ec., in the city of Washington. One njects of this resolution evidently was s+mtthe re-building of the Centre Market on its present site. Notice was accor- ivea to the authorities of the city to de- the erection of the Enilding that had “commenced, and they thereupon sus- ‘ ’@ Work upon it. The authorities tau commendable disposition to make scary improvement in such place and mani ' will meet the approbation of Gon- ress « «+. esvbstaniial and rapid progress of the city torth+ last three years, its increasing and evergetic population, and the certainty of its jutuye jceperity, evince the importance of ‘minedsi ction, having for its object the im- prove ne. of its sewerage, the cleansing of the cansi-so as to correct, as far a8 possible, its presc: wholesome and offensive condition— and ts + adornment of the s reets and public grout 5, thereby making the metropolis of the patio: iealthy and attractive. To thatend, in addition to the suggestions contained in my last siunnal report, it is recommended that Congrr.s provide by law for the removal of the Cen’:e Market-house from ts present site, aud the extension of the Smithsonian grounds to Penusylvania avenue It is also advised that the public reservations bordering on the candl aid adjoining the Smithsonian grounds be added thereto. «The enlarged area which the proposed change would give to these grounds, their adornment by the planting of trees and shrub- bery. and the erection of fountains, would add greatly to the comfort, health, and pleasure of a populous portion of the city, and be mo:t agreeable amd attractive to transient visilors The space occupied by tie canal street to 6th street and the contiguous Teserys'ion would afford ample room for the marke: house. The expense of making this space available is not worthy of consideratioa, in view of the enbstantial benefits to be ob- taincs fy extending the Smithsonian grounds tothe \yenue It is believed that Congress may, without interfering with any right of the city o! Washington, make sach disposition of the cinah as it ehall deem proper; and if it shoul’! oe determined to extend the sewer. now being constructed through the botanic garden, aloug .ud in the canal to the river, and to fill up th cesidue of the canal, there can be but little onbt that the greunds thus reclaimed for building and other purposes will be equal in yr‘ to the expense of the improvement.” Co: cerning te jail, the Secretary makes the ~™ lag Important recommendation : «J wave considered carefully the suggestion of \.* warden, that ample means for he con- strucdon of such a building, might be obtained fo by '' « sale of the vacant square on which the jail - ow stands. This equare, so neer to the Car and Smithsonian grounds, will not be nece*-ary tor beautifying the city, or for af- tordiug itample ventilation. According to an est) .ate which has been submitted to me, it co. tins 435,2-6 square feetof ground, which, if id off im lots and sold, would at present pr. °s command a large sam. The new jail m:.ht be located upon the squareon which the Ci» Hall stands, in the rear of that building. lt rected after the most approved modern , it would not prove detrimental to private preity, whilst the erection of dwellings or dings for business purposes, upon the J’ are, which it is proposed to sell, would tect greatly to enhance the value of private property in the vicinity. » The warden of the jst), and the grand jur, thst served at the June term of the court, as veilas the police commissioners, have called wt ention to the large number of juvenile otfen- d+ ys in the District, and to the great improprie- ty ofinearcerating them with veterans in crime. Youths co treated are often discharged from the jail more depraved than when they entere4 it, The recommendation made last year in favor of the erection of 1 honse of correction tor euch o‘fenders is respectfully renewed. It sluuta beso regulated as to combine pnnisn- ment with means of instruction and reform. Tae necassity tor the erection of a penitentiary in this District was folly set forth in the last annual report of tbis Department. Additional sorce cannot be given to the recommendation then made by a repetition of the views therein presented.” TELEGRAPHIC NEWS ear a LATEST FROM NASHVILLE. Hood sends a Fiag of Truce—The Rebels vomted near Murireesbore’—Six pieces of Artillery captured and many Prisoners. WaASHVILLE, Dec. 7.—A flag-of-trace wassent in by General Hood yesterday, which was re- ceiyed by cur pickets on the Franklin turn- pike. ‘The bearer had a letter from General Hood propesing an exchange of prisoners. General Thomas declined the proposal for the reason that the prisoners we captured haye been sent North, Generals Milroy and Rosseau are at Mur- freesboro, which is well garrisoned and de- f-nded against any rebel force which may at- tack it. Yesterday, a body of rebels attacked block houses Nos. 6 and 7, near Murfreesboro. They were gallavtly fonght by the garrison, and econ a body of troops, Bent by Gen. Mil- roy, from Murfreesboro, arrived, who attacked ibe retels with such effect that they were driven off in confusion, losing 6 pieces of ar- tillery, and a number of prisoxers. Matters at the front to-day are more quiet than usnal. No artiliery that can be seen has yet been placed in position by the rebels. Hood’s headquarters are said to be at Brent. wood, six miles south of the city, on the Frank. lin turnpike. FROM THE WEST. ARald te be made eu Detroit—Prepara- ti ‘to Receive The Derxorr, Mica,, Dec. 7.—Information of a most positive character has been received that araid upon this city is being organized by rebel Tefugees in Canada. ’ ‘The authorities are making preparations to receive thé raiders. Col. Hill, the military eee mander, recommends that immediate me: be taken to organize and arm the militia regt- ments for Iocal perposes. A lsrge number of epecial policemen have already been enroll and other active and vigorous measures take tor the protection of the city. —— ee te LOCAL NEWS, EE FSaUE SERENADE LAs? EVENING TO PREsipeNr LINCOLN AND GOVERNOR Fenxton —At about 8 o'clock last evening & large crowd gathered at the Excelsior Union Club Rooms, Union Leagte buiiding, on oth street, for the purpose of waitipg on and serenai New York. a serenading Gov. Fenton, o Col. Silas Seymour, occapied the chair. ‘ After remarks by Capt. Jonn Ww. Atmitage, chairman of the special committee. y Dr Doane and Mr. Stewart, of this city, Wo A. Foster, of Kansas, the gattering proceeded 6 * the residence of Postmaster Rowen on H sttoat nortif, (where Gov. Fenton is stopping.) head, ed by the Finley U. S. Hospital band—a, Lillie, leader—and, after playing several stire ” ring pieces, Gov. Fenton appeared, acd wag in. trodaced by Col. Silas Seymour in jelicitons style, when Gov. F. addressed the yast number of persons in forcible language. Mr. Hurlbert then appesred, and coneratm- lated the people on the election of both the New York State ticket and the national ticket. He was delighted in consequence of the election of Governor Fenton, and assured the assem. blage that it would have the effect of cleaning outa nest of worthless politicians in the State of New York. By the election of Governor Fenten they had secured a good man, and nothing but good conld proceed from him Capt. J. W. Armitage then elaimed (he attex- tion of the gathering, and snid “Gentlemen: You have not only elected th» Chief Magistrate of New York, but you have president of the club y also elected the Qhief Magistrate of thenation, © tor whom I propose three cheers.” After three rousing cheers had been given, Capt. Armitage proposed that they all proceea to the President's house andgive Mr. Lincc @ serenade, ‘The assemblage then proceeded to the White Honse and serenaded the President. After re- peated calls for Mr. Lincoln, he appeared at the door of the mansion, amid the cheers of the multitude there assembled. Gov. Fenton asked the attention of those present, Tnion € and said: «Members of Excelsior nb. I have the honor to introduce to esident of the United States. (od The I’resident then said in substance as fol- lows:~-Friends and fellow-citiz I believe Iehall never live to be old enongh to speak withont embarrassment when I have nothing to talk about. [Laughter and cheering) 1 have no good news to tell you, and yet I haye no bad news totell. We have talked of eleo- tions until there is nothing more to say abort them. The most interesting news we now hayefsfrom Sherman. We all know where be wentin at, but I cannot tell where he will come ont at, |cheers and cries, **He'll come ont all right,"] avd I will now close by proposing three cheers for Gen. Sherman and the army.” Three big ¢heers were then ciyen, and the President retired, and the assemblage, after giving nrother hearty round of applause for President Lincoln, withdrew. —— Tit Hanitron Easter Oase.—The case of Hamilton Easter & Co., Baltimore mer- chants, charged with selling goods to blockade runners to be taken into the rebel lines, was continued this morning before the Mtlitary Commireion on F street north, between 13th and Lith streets. The evidence on the partof the defense has all been giyen in, and the rebntting testimony, concernixg the character of Pardon Worsley a witness on the part of the Government, was taken this morning. The Judge Advocate, Col. John A. Foster, read to the court the testimony of John W. Pickett and Sth Rich, whose depositions bad been taken In Soston on the 22d of November last, concerning the character of Pardon Woraley, which states that they had known him some twelve or fifteen years, and that his character was rood, they asserting that they would believe him on oath. Daniel Holli’ay, of Baltimore, was sworn, and, upon being questioned by the Judge Ad- vocate, stated that he had known the Easter firm during the last twenty years, end also stated that they bore, in Baltimore, a character of disloyalty; that their business character ‘was good; hé Knew of no disloyal act of the firm through his own personal knowledge. Other testimony was received on character of defendants, which did not differ materially from the above, which closed the taking of tes- timony on both sides, and the case was post« poned to next Wednesday, when a summing up of both sides will be rendered. aaa THE Decree or REBEKAH was cx Upon thirty-six ladies last night by Lodge, No.7, 1.0.0 A large number of members (male and female) were present, showing that the ladies of the Island section of the city take much interest in this honorary degree of Odd Fellowship. After the ceremo- niea, the company were escorted to the saloon of Potomac Hal!, where they sat down toa fiae supper prepared by members of the Lodge. a ace catia THE McRYER OF Cortrns.—Last night, the military anthorities arrested a man samed Batt Murphy, a citizen, mpon the charge of being accessory to the murder of Peter Collins, of the 17th company, “d battalion Veteran Re- terve Corps, who died from tha effects of drugged liqueradministered to him fm a shanty opposite Stanton Hospital, the particulars of which we published ia yesterday's Star. wets AS nferred castern Tur Casx or Dr. Keasny.—The case ot Dr. J.B. Keasby, surgeon to the Board of Enroll- ment, which was ret for trial to-day before tae court-martial at No. 167 14th street, did not come cff, but will he commenced to-morrow st 11 o'clock. = TRANFSYERRED.—John Hughes, atias John Orrick, was transferred from Forrest Hall yes terday to the Old Capito}, as a supposed gner- rilla. ——— Affairs in Georgetown. Sent Away —Yesterday morsing, Captain Kilpatrick, Provost Marshal, despatched about 150 prisoners from Forrest Hall, under guard, to report to Lt. Col. Wells at Alexandria. This consignment affords room at the prison for the accommodation of a large number of military offencers, The prison is in excellent condi- ton, and great care is taken to keep itso for the security of the prisoners. COMMITTED FoR TrraL.—John A. Hnghes, who with Wm. Arnsburger, was arrested Iast week and confined in Forrest Hal!, on suspi- ciou of being spies connected with Mosby's gone, bas been committed for trial by Colone) Ingraham. A rarris now In progress at the Vigilant Hell, on High street, b-low Bridge, for the ben- efit of the Episcopal Mission Chapet. CANAL.—Arrived—Boats 291, with hay, to Readin Imira and Flodoardo, 204.13 tons coal, to Snow & Co. M. & C. Bradley, 116 16 tons, to captain; Onward, 110 tons, te captain; Henry Reed, M. Sandford, W. Hutchins, 319.19 tons, {o American Co; Edward Lynch, 116 13 tons, to New Hope Co.; Josiah Wilt, Croton, An» Eliza, 225.6 tens, to Cumberland Co.; M shea, Ichabod ©rane, 221.16 tons, to Hieston Golden Eagle, W. H. Boteler, 2153 tons, tral Co.; Emma, 115.5 tons, to P. Qnigley; to Ce Jsccb Brengle, 1105 tons, to Jas. Young; Ady nce, 116.13 tons, to Borden Co. Departed— Go .n Role, with salt, to Hancock, and four- fer: Lots fight, Frour asp AIN MARKeT.—There are arri: als of flour or grain, and no transac'ions ot importance. Buyers hold off, waiting for the cecision of the bids for Government floor con racts, which will be opened at 1? o'clock tovey. The prices of flour and grain are '-@ nominally as, yesterday—Supere, 211.25; + S1L50 to $12, according to quality and yey ntation. For? ov GEORGETOWN .—FEntered—Steamer ck Iiamond, Merid:th, from Philadelohia. ed.—Schooners Pursuit, Fox well, Daat's I<Innd; Caroo, Acorn, New Haven: George Henrv. Love, Philadelphia; W. Jones, Ma: roe, Watchafrague; Laconis, Beara, Boston; Karil, Myers, St. Mary's; M. Spicer, Oatney, do. N. W, Cannon, Zoeman, Concord; Elite, Woolford, Havre-de Grace; Carrie, North, Raltimore: J. Reiley, Meridith, Deal's Island; Fiagstett, White, do.: A.Crown, Powell, Ral B. 8._Wright, Sterling, Annamessex, Bal more; Beile, Sterling, Philadelphia; W.Squaw, Woolford, Choptauk; R. J. Capron, Beacham, Saylsbury; Cadi, Bank, do. ELOOR OF HOUSE No, 495 Ps HE THIRD avenw reat, Inquire at No. 447 7th st, | 7-1 ‘WO WELL FURNISBED ROOMS FOR RE Georgetown, D, C., No, 72 Bridge street. _ deo 7-8t' ip Cs FSE RENT—On Oapitol Hill, not far from the Capitol, 371 ist street @: orner of C at.. two pleasant Furrished ROOMS ina private house. for gentlemen only, __ dec 7-eo3t* F°%, RENT—To one or two gentlamen, a BACK PARLOR. furnished, on first floor, with es tet st No. 443.10th street, between F and G. i tea MS FOR RENT—Three ROOMS. unfarni: COME efor axmall family, Alan.a fure PARLOR and Bed M, pleseantly located ply to Mrs. H. TUCKER, Tetreet, between sth an th streets, Navy Yard. dec 7 2t*_ 7 TT OOD, WILT AND FIXTURES OF A ean forsale, No, 46% oth atrest, be tween Dand BE. Inquire of P, MORGAN, No. 51 Epa isiacaanenees between 9th and L0th sts. e 7° eich ms 7OR BENT—A desirable and eomfotapie th ce Hor DWELLING, with back ce et rd, water. gat. bath reom. nd o' en improvementa: Apply. atthe house, No. C4 Kw D tween Int and 34 ‘atroe’ eat, ThUraday, the Sth instant, aftee D0 o10cK. | fo the St Charles Hotel. for # t | Ps