Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1864, Page 2

W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Prepricter. WASHINGTON CITY: | MONDAY DECEMBER 12, 1°64. RF READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGS, BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELB- | GRAPHIC AND OTTER MATTER. Memnsers Or CONGRESS can be supplied with the STAR at their residences, put up in wrap- pere, by ordering it through the Secretary of , the Senate the Clerk of the House of Repre- | sentatives, or at the S’ar oflice, corner of Penn- sylvania avenue ard 1ith street. | EXTRA. RICHMOND DATES OF SATURDAY. IMPORTANT FROM SHERMAN. | HE WAS TWENTY-FIVE MILES FROM BAVANNAH OW THURSDAY, MOVING KAPIDLY ON THAT PLAUE! | HE IS NOW PROBABLY IN POSSESSION OF THAT PLACE. —_S A cispateh from City Point, dated December 1, states that the latest news contained ia | Richmond papers yesterday (10th December), from Sherman's army, ssys that on the 7th he Was east of the Ogeechee, 25 miles from Sa- veonah, moving on that place. On the 6th he hed marched his army 18 miles. EXCITEMENT AT MEMPHIS. Bennregard reported moving on Memphis with » strong force—Negre troops Ambus- @aded by Rebel troops near Memphis. Sr. Lovrs, Dee 12—The Republican's special @ispstch trom Cairo, says considerable excite. | Ment existed in Memphis on the 9th, over a re- | port that Beauregard was marching on Fort | Pillow with a strong force and heavy guns. | About 25 rebels appeared on the river bank | epposite Memphis and waved their hats and hurrahed for Jeff Davis. | At last a force of about 150 negroes were sent | on beard a steamer, about & mile lower down | the riv and landed. When they filed out the rebels brcke and ran, apparently in great | consterration, botly pursued by the negroes, till they same to a thick bushy place where the rebels had a large?force secreted who sudden- ly rose and fired on the negroes, who then fled with the greatest consternation, the rebels hot- | ly purening and elanghtering at a dreadful rate. A number rushed into the river and were @rowned. One report says 7 negroes returned, another says mure got back. SSN ean ee Terrible Steamboat Explosion. St. Lovis, Dec. 11.—The steamer Maria, from St. Louis for Cairo, exploded at Carondelet, six mules below St. Louls, early this morning. Tne pilots, clerks, and other employees say, while the boat was lying withont steam in the boiler. the explosion took place in the larboard side. | the ex}losion going upward, making a hole ih beer boiler deck, through which several persons jell, They cay the explosion may have been cansed by a box of ammunition in tha hold. ‘There was Si soldiers of the 3d and 4th Iowa 4nd !0th Missouri cavalry, with 157 mules and borsee, on board. The soldiers positiveiy say that the explosion Was caused by «n insufliciency of water in the boiler, which bursted. The boat was cut loose and grounded on the bar and was entirely consumed ivy fire. All the horses 2nd mules were lost. It is reported that 25 men were killed and 30 Woundec; i2 are missing. Tne soldiers lost everything. The boat was entirely new, and valued at 810,006, | 4 Supersedure of Geueral Rosecrans—Resig- nation of Provost Marsha: Darr. Sr. Lovis, bec. § —By an order from the War Department, Major General Rosecrana is Telieved trom the command of this Depart- ment, and is suceeded by Major Gen. G. M. Dodge, of lows. Gen. Rosecrans is ordered to report by letter from Cimcinnati to Washington, and wil! leave this city on Monday next for the former place. Acting Provost Marshal General Joseph Darr bas resigned his position, and will also Teturu to Cincinnati. A Bridge Burner Killed. Sr. Lovis, Dec. 11.—Major Gregory, com- | mandiag (be post at Frankiliv, reports that an atremp was made last night to burn the Miss- ley bridge of the southwest branch of the Pa- eific railroad. When discovered by the guard, the imcendi»ry was itting on the bridge, try- ing to kia.'e a fire with a brand hehad with him. The man was dressed inurebel unitorm, but was not recognized by the citizens of the vicirity. He was shotat, and six bails passed through him cansing instant death. Operations of Guerl! Lowrsvitia Dec, 10—A Lonisyille and | Lexington railroad passenger train, going west of Pies > Wus thrown from the track { by arail¢ d by guerillas. Nobody was injarea nother party of cuerilits, “whil- eudenvotivng to remo rail near Beards Station, was fired on b gnard ofa freight train, v bich wasstandinz at Beard’s Station, and a sy named Shelby was badty, if not fa- | tally imyured; three others are reported | wounded. Exchanges with the Enemy. New Yor«, Dee. 11 —The rebel Gen. Beale, Who hrs been reiensed from Fort Warren, on parole, oO ect in conjunction with the Union Gen. Payne, iv the exchange ofone thousand bales of cotton from the South for thirty thon- sand binnkets for rebel prisoners, has arrived in this city, and reporfted to General Dix. ——_—___+e ABOTHER BLOCKADE RUNNER DESTROYED. | Adwiral Porter eommanicates to the Navy Department . tormation of the bursing and destuction of ke blockade-runner Eii4, off Wilmineton. by an expedition from the U. 8. steamer Emma. She was loaded with arms and ammuuition, and bound to Wilmiv toa. | She wes rau sshore under the guns of the ene- | my's batteries, on the 3d instant, and destroyed | seversl] Gays ago. From papers found on ard, ehe must have saile* from Nassau some , fume ip the latter part of November. The ex- | Pedition wes compesed of six men, under | Charge of Acting Ensign Sampson, assisted by Acting Third Aesistant Engineer Cnorchill. Mucb ise is given to them for the creditante Manner in which they performed their work. REBPL DESERTBRS. Six rebel deseriers, ati brother-, were brought to this ory Saturaay from Norfolk, Va. They took the outb ard were iurmished with trans- Portaticn to Columbus, Onio. PERESONAL.. The Chromiels, (3anday,) we gee, Das taken stok in ibe clever hoax set afloat by the New York Saturday Press vhile tha; lively paper was in existence, pucporting to be & fania-tic poem by Poe entitled «The Fire Fiend,” writies while experimentiug towards the production of The Raren. Mitt eanaee ‘AL—The New York Sunday Zeraid @ gold warke: without meen ple athe it became heavy ana price showing & deelme o iA t portion of Grant's arny, and tyes probabl evecuation of Petersvurz, assistud thy d a are tendexcy. ; i setae he stock market Was dull ang heay wg y tbis rondalys, brag DO spectlative activity maul. Goverarent eecurtties were «uiet: con, #ixee Of 1-1 Cectined , compon five tweane MOK, re issue ates of inden 1 Bere were etrady 3 a At the cpen beard at ove o'clock tho maraey \ Wass a shee firmer, bat after ds, on . Btreet, il was ben Government secarities, and thy qnota ox for five- ‘d with firmness but as the day advanced iv Weak, the closing | ¥ market is o-comiag eagyan ! reg. | + awd larze awning Vines at | were offered at: “roan, abthougl the six per < tou the ccm mer rateti oy Figet-ciass wT) paper ta seaeos t we Oeicurt Tanges {roy seven aud «ual ht povadegcey tik mud 4 walt to Forei.n & wige has ben Gteamer dag, aud the rites tend xh a6 3t as asmal dowa ward. | ; ville Union ef the Sth says: | but the rebels did not generally reply. They | appear to be hasbanding their ammunition, | 804 From LovisvitLa.—Precautionary Measures. —The Lenuisville Journal of the #th says: ‘The owners of horsefiesh were taken by sur- prise yesterday. The military authorities made ® raid on the stables, and, withont consulting the proprietora thereof, led the Borses from the stalls. In a little less than no time therea‘ter. the steeds were branded “U. S.," aud rigged out with cavalry equipments. Our army is ceficient in the cavalry arm of the service. aud itis peces<ery, with Hood beseiging our army at Nashville, to fornish the dismonuted reg- iments with horses as soon as possible. Gene- tal Thomas is impressing horses in Tennessee andthe southern part of Kent~ ky wherever Be can find them, and mounting troops to wateb the movements of General Forrest. The same crderis being enforced here. There is pow a dismounted cavalry brigade camped in the suburhs of the city, and, with Kentucky threa'ened with an armed invasion, it behoves the authorities to prepare the men for the field in the shortcet time possible. The urgency of of the case will not admit of delay. THE SITUATION OF NASHVILLE.—The Nagh- Heavy reconneissances were made,yesterday morning, at ceveral points, which fully de- veloped all that the parties went after. Not more than half a dozen men were either kille or wounded, during these movements. < . Occasional cannonading was heard at various points along the lines, during the day; with great care, ‘The little firing did no material damage to -BALLS, PABTIES, Xe. NHN FIRST GRAND BALL §S AND SHEST-IR? wor. Rs' TIN PLATE AND SHEST-IRON WORK ESS Will be given on MONDAY EVENING. December 19, At TEMPERANCE IALL, street. between Sth and stn streets.) T mmittee have spared neither pains nor expente to make this the Grand Ball of the searcn. Heald's popular String Band has been en- gaged for the occasion, +freshments will be futnished at city prises. Tickets, ONK DOLEAR, admitting a genilem2n door te Positively vo bats or capa allewéd in the room. By order order of deo 12-M, WF .&d2t* THE COMMITTRE. 1.0.0. ¥. GRAND LEvas AND The members cf HAKMONY LODGB,No O.F., r spectfully inform the Order and Pi general that their ANNUAL LEVEE AND will take piace at Odd Fellows’ Hull, Navy Yard,on THURSDAY RVERING, December '5th. Tho best cotillion music has been engaged, and the retreanments ues yeen procured. from tho best »feotioner in the city. °e “A car will ave the hall at 1s o'clock for Geergetown, and every arrangement has been mada to ingore a plenrant time to all who may attend, CNE DODLAR, admitting x Gentleman Tickets CN dec 10-4¢ 4 Ladies, “'py crder of the Committee, B. LABBE'S F. DANCING ACADEMY Tx new open for th either side, snd was perhaps, nothing more than a little innocent Amusement. No incidents, as far as we have been able to ascertain, occurred, up to the hour of writing, (Gp.m.). The weather is getting coid, and threatening rain ADVANCE IN THE PRicxor NeEwsrarens.— The Philavelphia Ledger, of Saturday, one of the leading penny papers of the country, an- nounces its intention to increase its subscrip- tion price on and after to-day, on account of | the more then doubly advanced cost of almost everything required in the publication ofa newspaper. The price of the Ledger hereafter will be twocents a single copy, or twelve-and- a-half cents a week when delivered in the city by carriers. It is understood tha: some of the New York papers (already raised from two to four cents) purpose t further advance their Prices on the first of January. w@ On Friday night iast square pieces of paper, about the color of brick dust were scattered through everv street of Newport, Kentacky, and on all the avenues leading to the city. The appearance of these queer hits of paper it is supposed. was asignal for the Sons of Liberty to rally for some purpose, probably to rescue the parties who were arrested in Cincinnatiat an early hour that morning. on the charge ef organizing a guerrilta raid into Kentucky.—Nashville Union, Sth. @ THE NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY _ Ineeiing of the Beard of Troatee of the ubjic Schools will be held on TUKSDAY next, the 13th insient, at 4 o'clock 4 m R. T. MORSELL, Sec. ce 12-3t iS MABONIC —The elvetion of officers of Na- <3 tionsl Lodge No. 12, F_and A. M , will take place on TUBSDAY EVENING, the 1th instant. at7 o'clock. Punctual attendance is earnestly ra- quested. By order of the W. M. a W. MERT7?, Sec: FAIR AND FESTIVAL—The Fair and 3 F l which was in progress last week at Fat Washington Mission, on 2'th atrect west, will be continued during the present week. 4 12-2t* ined ——————— 3 MICHIGAN SOLOIERS’ RELIEF AS=O ¥ CIATION —The fourth annual meeting o tie Michigan Soldiers’ Relief Association will be held at the Unicn League Hail. on 9th street. be- tween Dard KE streets. on AY EVENING, the 12th instant. at halt past 7 o'clock. All Mich ieee ee tlemen are invited o-2t* to be present, H. J. ALVORD Sec! S- GERMAN RELIEF ASSOCIATION —A soec'al meeting of the German Reli Foch nm will take place at 7 o'clock on MONDAY SVENING. the 12th inst . at Germania Hall, 1th street, between F and G streets, All interested in e object or ste Association are invit:d te attend, asa draft of the revised Constition will be eub mitted by the Executive Board for the action of the Society, nod other important business trana- acted. By order of ébe Presisent AD. MANSBAGH. dec 9-3t* Corresponding Secretary. (e 8s Aton HALL, | a Corner D and Ninth streets. BIR. GEORGE VANBENHOPFF, the Celebrated DRAMATIC READER AND AUTHOR, whose entertaivinents bave attracted overflowing audiences in New York, Boston. and nearly every large city esstand west, will gi TUREE DRAMATIO ENTERTAINMENTS, IMPERSONATED READINGS, on MONDAY, December 12, ®UESDAY, December 13, FRIDAY, December 15, at the Beautiful SEATON HALL, Corner of D and Ninth etreeta, Admittance, Single tickets, Reserved Bants Tickets for the course. Three Readings. Tickets ean bs had at Metzerott’s Music &t¢ where a dincram of the Hall may besesn And » the Hallon the nights ef the Readings. dee ad OR .0. O. P, LEVEE. for benefi F Lodge, No. 1h, on MONDAY, Jan 1865. Particulars in fatare adverti« nent. de: BRADY'S GYMNABIUM, ii ig © husical Frercise and Healthful Amuse nents, #2, 84 and 86 Louisiana ay. and Stn st, Orbe finest in the country. Exerciss Room 45 by fe cold baths dressing, reating-rooms, for the free use of the members. a m. till10p.m. Calland see it or ABNER S. BRADY. nov 20-2w* DR G.L RICK, €; PHYR®ICIAN AND SURGEON, 0. 448 E Staeer Nout, ber. Gri any 77H BTSs From 8 to 1) a.m. Office Hours. } <1 0 89. 0.5 4to 7 PENNSYLVANIA AVENU: 394 FUR t FURS! FURS! The greatest inducements ever known in HATS, CAPS and LADIES’ DRESS FURS, Cal! early and see for yourselves at M. 0. GLADMON & CO ’8 ¥ Peps Hi ay ane var Store: Oe BRA. aY,. jo A ti . dectzon® e1 av., bet. 4’: and 6th sty ppeerosaLs FOR FRESH BEEF. Rov 2 tdecl6* W. GTON AnSRNar, Wasuixecton. December 12, 1864. { Sealed Pro: le will be received at Washington Arsenal. D. otil 12 o’clook, Saturday, Dec. 24, iss, tor forni shing Fresh Beef to the troops at | tbis pest for six months, Bids ix duplicate te be addicasted to WIKTON, 8. deirtd Lient, Ord. Dep't A. A. pROPOsALs FOR BED BK: Chih Quartamaser's Offre, Devos of Washineton,) Washingion, D. ©., Dec. 12, 1854. *§ Sealed Proposnia will be received at this offica vat TUESDSY. Decercber 2, 1861, at 12 o'clock b:., for the delivery at this depot of 100.900 RED BRICK. Frepesals must be plainly endorsed ‘*Proposa’s for Red Brick,’ and addressed to the ondersigaed, ee ead De ROE ER te rig. Generel anc 8 vuartermaster, oe ee Depot of Warhiogton, DC. 70% BALE— BRIOKB and IRON WORK of a bake F over, but li:tie used, Be 347 Penn- fy Vania svenue, des Li-3t* BVH SOARES OF WASHINGTON AND to OBO PUB road sro forsale. Apply ef . u Seeie wtiaete corner of Baperiyealp arouse fFsaees UNRIVALLED MINGE MEAT. We bave ou hand article tor Pies. for aadiie 5 7 Just received, and for ag!a by EGAN & PE 8. dee 1% 3t Corner of F and Popes NoOtce OF COPARTNERSHIP. full supply of this delicions eb aN & PEKRI Sgrner ot B wad oth ate a Hall, Pa. avenve opposite Metropol Bays v néth andith sts,, adios, misres and mag faye and Satardays (ientlemen’s classe: 2. from half-past7 uptil half-past 10, J The all can he rented for balis or parties de &-1w* tuition evenives, CIAL CLUB asure in announcing to their frien he pnblic generally that thes intend giving their FIRST GRAND SJIREE AT ISLAND HALL, Corner 6th and D strests, Istand.on WEDNESDAY, December 14, 1854. Tickets @ cents, admitting a Gentleman and La- dies By order of Committee of Arrangements, dec iw™ ARINI'S FASHIONABLE DANUING ACAD TEMPERANCE HALL, E street, between 9th and 10th sts, This Academy is now open for the reception of pupils, Dave or Turion. For Ladies, Misses and Maxter® — Tuesdays, Thursdays and ¥ridays, from Broce: m. Gentleman's Class—Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 8 to 10 p.m by applying on (he abo: Those desirous of joining may do so by applying at the Academy during school hours. Quarter commencing on entry, 008 LOST AND FOUND. L Music Hall, $114 50. of the following denem- inations :—One $5 compound interest note. 1x 310) When lost was ina sof red morocco. A lib- eral reward will be given for ita return to the Star ‘WM. M. CANNON. C ME TO MY STABLE, DECEMBER 1), Black ORSB, between 9and 19 years old. The owner is requested to come forward. prove property, pay and 18th streets, Firat Ward dec 12 2t* I O&T—On the 7th instant, in the neighborhoed LARS in Treasury notes. Tbe finter wiil he auit- ably rewarded by leaving it at this office. d 12-2t* streets. Navy Yard. a Cady FUR CAPER. black avdlrown. The owner can have it by calling on for this advertisement, je 10-3t* OUND—A SUM OF MONEY which the owner bing. ‘ EFT IN A DBY GOO 3T—On December eth, while at the Oxford notes. Tressury,)twot notes. one 5) cont note once and no questions asked. A TORS: charges, and take him away. On the corner of G 4 ef the Northern Liberty Market, TRY DOL- OUND—Some time ago. corner I and Garrivon JUSTICE CULL, proving property, ye paying 8 can have by applying at this office, ely eect ee Ot™ ) STORE, between 0th and 47th streeta, on Tuesday’ 6th, a brewn plnsh UFF) Whoever will bring the samato 16 Penn- sylvanin avenue, will-receivea reward, de9-3t* &5 REW4RD.—Lost, in street car No. 23 be- Wes tween 7th street and the denct, two GREEN BOXES of NETS, (samplee ) The above reward will be paid by leaving the same at 311 B street. § REWARD—Straved or len, Wednesday -) night, a SORREL HORSE, wit’ a McClellan saddie and bridle, blind ia both eyes, and a white srotin his forehead, The above reward will be paid if returned to'No, 533 NJ. av.. neam Bat. deg 3t* GOTTLOB WIENBRS EWARD—Strayed from the sab: er A $5 Bhaow COW, with white up her back and white tail; also, white on hind legs. Anyone ra- turning ber, or giving any information that will lead to her recovery, will receive the above re- w ‘cin BENSDIOT JOBNSON, near tha col- lege gate, in Georgetown, D. C. de & REWARD.—Strayed. on evening of Dec: >) ber 8th. a amall bay MARE, quite fleshy, with bridle and saddle, from Wth, between H and T sta; bas white forehead and some sppenrante of Reratches on fore fect; when last seen was near the corner of Ith nnd K, Anyone returnins her as above, to 16th street. will he ae a g-st* OKSON & KING. d 9-St D $150 REWARD —Stolen from my father’s cs Bnialon: about the Ist of December Jast. two HORSBS—onre a brown, about 15 hands high, 12 years old, with heavy mane and tail: the other stight bay, with, perhaps, one while foot bas hind, and asad er inthe ead. 9 years old: hoth'in good condition, lamain their front lege. if foundered, and up beaded when moving. SO forthe detection and eonviction of the thief or thieves, and $24 far the delivery tome of either of the horses, or information leading to their recover CHARLES C. HILL, Coltineton de 9-en2t* P: ce George’s county, Md, FLU OR AIX ME 4NIC AN BE AOCOM. modated with comfertal ie ROOMS and BOARD at 594 lith strect, between K street and Mavs av- evne. Also, a few Table Boarders. d 19-3" OARD FOR FAMILIES OR SINGLE PER- sons. aouthwest corner 2st and Hats. One Rovin tor three 350. Two Palors to rent at 373 Pa Meals furnished, at 6) cente each, in rooms, TENDED. s Orrice U.8. Int, RFvesvg,) Distict or Coomera, ‘i Wastis6rox December 3, 1834 The time for paying the Special Income Tax of five per cent, is hereby extenced to December 15, sh 4, L, CLEPHANK, Ge 3-10t Cotector Fr Dist. Colnmbia, TRO BUILDERS —A gent! an owning several & iotson I street north. foe front by 150 feet dee: + Will give a lot (20 feet ble builder, who wi VIME Corrector p. to'an alley) to avy respo crest for the owner agen on an adjoining lot, enlars addeeas a note through ec 8-1w* t house, of six or eight rooms. = ORAN BERRIES, BRIED FRUITS, NW RAISINS, FIGS CURRANTS. CITRON. PECAN NUTS, EYLBERTS ALMONDS, ENGLISH WALNUTS, &c. On band, and for rale by ontee “TEGAN & PARRIE, de 10 6t Corner of E and 9th strest T° THE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS OF THE DISTRIOT We now have the pleasure ef informing our friends and customers that wo have cow sleted opering or stock af Gne FANGY GUODS for the Belidaye. and shall be pleased to show them to Al persons wishing te make purchases We name ‘n part rich China, Bohemian and Lave Mustache aod Motto Cups and Saucers, Pui Bowls, Bureau Seta, Colognes, Pult Boxe jard Keceivers Tete a Tete Sots, Cigar Stands, Tobacco Boxes, Poy Téa Sets, and a variety of Toys. Also, aleantiful acsortment of Dianer, Tea and Toilet Seta, WERR & BEVERIDGE. _de&litif™ 504, 01d Pollo 1), 7th wi "(BE NEW PHILADELPHIA PRODUCER AND | BUYTER STORE.—Keep nine but bert nrti- cle and fresh<Pure Qountry Lard, fifte:n varieties of tuperior Crackers, Fresh Groceries, Suara ebeapned good. Wholesale and retail, 324 D sirect, Hh street, dec 9 xt «VERY BUBINESS MAN. OFFICER. Lawyer. 4 Editor, Clerk, Ma. bers of Covgresa nud every house should bave ove jmmodiately Ove of those mest useful PORT FE BOOT BLACKING BOX; only $2 te 85, orth $i tocrery ose. Gall D street. one door below lth st I have arcorinted with toe in business FE. A, Wal ter Grosbon (Tie buvtness in fature will be con ducted ander tho firm and atyle of BONTZ & GRO- SHON. Ail bilis contracted by H. Bontz will be paid by the new firm. Ge W-st HENRY LONTZ, ae Sh \ ARMOT TT BOATS y i tre Fam es MESs MACKEREL, edt MON W MAOKMREL, ods . On hand, and forrale br noawa PRRete dee 10-8 Corner B ama Ninth streets, EPERIOR CR4OK ERf—Tep to fifteen different &* kinas—ail made very best materials—for fam- ies, hotels. partias, invalids. hoey itals. &e., &c, Also, Praa and By pa pate Crackers, Wafer Arrow Root ard Winedo., Milk and Oream euit, Re, Ken ite Also, Olesale or eens, 33 wpe baat : ae sireot, Alse — Tom eopeylven “ and Cream Chee. der ne Hees ang gre ld rexpectfally inform Pont | aoe aud’ vickalty 4 tacw's Chikdven’s and. temern’a Boore anv srtors, Sand ser For ntatneds becxcelled. Al orders gee ‘Wireman 's Shoes 3.10 be de wie 340 Po NIAMIN NEWMAN line a foil and complete of Wali und Winter DRY GOODS, which will 1G without regard to price—(lonke Shawls, leit Goods. Dress Gcode, Cottons, Priute, Gl ths, Qloves, Hose: Notiona&, Ladies call BL.NEWMAN Merinves, Deleines, Gabi rehir fe, ve ries. Hand early. fast PURSE $10,900 worth of FURS for Ladine and Oyil- drep, now on band. which we gitarantee to sell 25 per cent, cheaper than any other place in the city. Ladies will please teke notice that these goods are consigned to ur by the largeat house ian New York, aud we are therefore enasled to ae!l thon very cheap. LAN8BURGH & BRO. S71 aad $75 Seventh street, sh Og dec3-Im 528 PENNEYLVANIA AVE! tween 24.and sd, Ta the best place in the city to get your Clothing, Boots, Shoes. Hats, and all sort of Genta Furniah- Corde, and a fall ; "Bid every Bat erie. tment of Roy 'a Clothing, [eo 6 eo * 3.1L, OPFANHEIMER. and ladies; to be bad of the members,orat the | iain | BALL tion «f pupils at Parker’s NECOMD EDIT aaQQaQaQGVGVGVea—asa—a0aeyq@Q@QOoO<<av—.= O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. + Jay Cooke & Ce. furnish the follewing qao- tations of Government securities : i Wasuineron, Dec. 12, 1864. | Bay ing. Selling ©. 8. 6's Coupon 1881... Wz LD. S. 5-208... ee eeeee 10956 | 73-10 Treasury Note: =_ One Year Uertificates 9 Certificate Crecks. REFUGEES, Two families of refugees, numbering 15 per- eons, the majority of whom were females, re- ported to Col. Ingraham this morning. Vhey are from the vicinity of Petersburg, 'Va., were brought here by Government transports, and are in @ destitute condition. Gol. Ingraham released them apd furnished them with trans. portation to Philadelphia upon taking the oath of allegiance. APPOINTED. Mr. ©. H. Dorrance, for some time past con- ucc'ed with the Alexandria and Manassas rail- read, has been appointed superintendent of the United States military road between Harper's > | Ferry and Winchester,and assumes his new &nd impertant daties to-morrow. | GUERRILLAS AT FAIRFAX COURT-IOUBE. |} Advices from Fairfax Court-House this i morning report the reappearance of a number ot guerrillas in that vicinity. Owing to the | vigilance of the troopa recentiy stationed there, | however, no serious depredations haye yet { b committed, DISMISSED THE SERVICH. | _ Assistant Sargeon James Henderson | Pennsylvania volunteers, has been dism | the military service of the United State conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman. OoLorRaAno JEWETT IN THE SENATE —The memorial of Colorado Jewett, asking the favor of Congress to an international tribunal for the arbitrament of the difficulties between the United States Government and the States in rebellion wae presented in the Senate to-day by Mr. Johnson, of Maryland, occasioning no little quiet amusement. The decument is printed, coplesof which were distributed by Ovlorado among the Senators and Kepresenta- tives. Mr, Johnson not caring to inflict the consideration of Mr. Jewett’s ideas uponany committee the petition was quietly tabled. ATTORNEY GENERAL SrieeD CONvIRMED.— The nomination of Hon. James Speed for At- torney General was confirmed by the Scuate to-day. A number of nominations ot Indiana oflicers were sentin by the President, but not acted upon. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS IMPORTANT EWS FROM CHARLES- TON AND PORT ROYAL, * Complete Success of Foster's Expedition— He Captures and Destroys the Pocotaligo Bridge and cuts the Railroad—Me Com- municates with Sherman by Scouts—The fall ef Savannah Certain—Important Na- val Expedition under Dahlgren. — > We are favored by the U.S. Telegraph Line, 450 Fifteenth street, (through its courteous manager, Mr. W. C. Hall,) with the following dispatch: PHuILADELPATA, Dec. 12.—By the arrival ofa steamer from Port Royal we haye important news from South Carolina. The Jahlgren and Foster expedition had re- svylted in the capture and destruction of Povo- taligo Bridge, and the moyement had beena complete success. Foster communicated with Sherman. The fall of Savannah is considered certain. CHARLBETON, Dec. 7, (Pocotaligo Bridge, 6.) Dahlgren landed under Foster. There was a seyere fight. The railroad was cut, and the tridge burned. Our forces then entrenched Foster's seouts communicated with Sherman; and he expected to be in Savannah on the lith. Dahigren wentup with a naval! force of seven gunboats, into Tilifanery Creek, and came down on the evening of the 6th. LATEST FROM THE FRONT. Warren's Movement a Success—He Gains a Victory on the Welden Road, and ig Pursuing the Enemy—The Rebels Oute maneuvered In Attempting to Pursue Warren. {Correspondence of the Associated Presa.) HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoTosrac? Dec. 10.-The demonsiration made yesterday toward Hatcher’s Run by a division of the 7d corps and some cayairy did not result in bringing on an engagement. With the excep. tion of the skirmish at the crossing on the Vaughn road, and another in theatternoon near- the Armstrong House, no fighting ot conse- guence took place, the rebels falling bick ag our (rosps advanced, The object ot the move was «vidently to keep them from sending a force to intercept Warren, and is believed to have been successtul. Our loss ia the aifai amounted to ubont one hundred and twe five in killed and wounded. Attwoo'clock this afternoon the command were ordered to return, and o-nigh' the iroops are back in Weir old camps. Nothing positive has yet been heard from Warren. Rumor has ityhathe hada fight at Jarrett’s station on the Weldon road in winch be gnined a victory and is pushing the enemy. ‘The troops suffered much last aight from the changes of weather. Yesterday afternoon a Severe storm of rain, hail and snow set in, freezing keenly. This morning the entire country Was covered with a sheet of ice, and tue air is stillcold To-nigkt it is raining and the roids are in a very bad condition. It is believed Gen. Warren will hare no dif- ficulty m reaching his destination, wot witn- standing the change of weather W, D. MeGugcon, New York Stock Siarket—First Woard. (By the People’s Line—(ffice 511 Ninth street, } New York, Dec. 12.—-U. S. 181, coupen 6s, ies; U 5206, 109: Certificates of Indebt- ednesi ¢; Gold, 252%; N. ¥. Central, 121; Erie, Hudson River, 1153/; Reading, 138',: Micnigan Central, Michigan Southern, 72. DlMnois Central, 1293,; Cleveland and Piusdvurg, 1 i}y: Gumberland Uoal Preterred, 53; Cleveland and Toledo, 109%: Chicago and Rock Island, 105%: Milwaukieand Prairie du Jhien. 65; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chica- go, 101%, Alton und Terra Hante, 50; Ohicago end Northwestern, 425; Quicksilver, ! \. =_— CONGRESSIONAL. f Mownp.y, December 12. Sen aTe.—Varior: 5 memoriaiggvere presented, among them on’ by Mr. Wadesfrom wembers of the bar of the District of Columbia, praying that power be granted to the Supreme Court of the District to appoint a stenographic reporter for said conrt. Referred to the Committee oa the District of Columbia, Br. Johnson presented a petition from Wm. Cornell Jewett, praying tor the fayor of Con- eress to an international just tribunal judg- ment vpon the poits at issae in our civil war. Mr. Jobuson said the Serate could do with the memorial as it pleased, reter it or lay it upon the table. It wes luid upen the table. Mr, Foot, from the Commitice on Pablic Bu reported the House joint resolution authy g the Seerctary of the Navy to ex- Pend somuch of the contiagent fand of that Department 48 may be necessary for enlarging the Navy Department building. He explained that the resolation passed the House at the last 1 | Seesion, but through inadvertence was not bronght to the attention of the Senate Commit- tee in time for action. It did not involye any appropriation. The entire cost will be about #5 000, which he said was equivalent to the amount expended tor two years rent for build. ings necessary for theemployees of that De- partment. The resolution was passed. Mr. Doolittle submitted the following which ‘was laid over: Resolved, That the Committee on Finance be instructed to inquire Into the pro; pristy of the immediate passage of an act to incresse the First. By an additional tax of one per cent. Npow Sib sales of real and pers nal property, | tuocluding also, al) bargains for the sale of mer- ebandise, produce, gold or silver coin, orstocks of any description. of a law to prevent the further expansion of the currency by the organization of any new banking associations, except when they may take the place of some existing State bank. And that said committee be further instract- ed to inquire into the propriety of redeeming all the outstanding imterest-bearing legal ten- der notes, by issuing in their stead other notes im denomination notless than 250 each, bear- ing a uniform imterest from the first day of January in each year of 3 65-100 per cent. per annum, with coupons attached, to be paid out, and to be made a legal tender for their face, with interest added. Hovse.—The Speaker laid before the House a letter from Hon. R. E. Fenton resigning bis seatas a member of the House from the State of New York. He says the resignation is to take effect on the 2th instant, and that he has left Weehington for Albany and will not re- turn. Tne Speaker appointed Messrs. Pruyn and Littlejohn to fil! the vacancies on the Commit- tee cf Ways and Means occasioned by the res- ignation of Messrs. Fenton and Stebbins. On motion of Mr. Stevens, the bill giving the true construction to the taxon tobacco and cigars was further postponed until Thursday next. ——_ + 202 LOGAL NEWS. —. - ~— : THE Casz or Dr. Keaany.—The trial of Dr. J. B. Keasby, surgeon to the Board of En- rollment of this District, charged with being engaged in procuring substitutes contrary to the act of Congress, with willful neglect to make taithful examinations and true reports of persons presenting themselves for substitutes and recruits, and for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline, was re- sumed this morning by the court-martial, of which Brie. Gen. Briggs is president and Lieut. Col. Burhani Judge Advocate. Capt. J. C. Putnam called The court was cleared to decide 43 to the ad- missibility of the question, “Are the men named on the books as recruits, persous pro- duced as substitutes un ier the the enrollment act, if received, to be credited on the quota of the District, section, or State for which tary ‘were presented !” On re-opening the doors, the courtannounced the question admissible, Capt. J.C. Putnam recalled.—Those reernits presented as from any section were credited to that section. Witness was here shown Dr. Keasby’s book. and a-ked to read the headings of the different columns, &c Witness examined ithe book and stated that the names on page |i! were those of recraits credited to Massachus' , oO page 102, colored recruits examined by the accused for different states; page 103, the same; and 101 the same. Witness referred io page 40, under date of Au gust 3ist, i861, and read the record of James R Carter, near Petersburg, under the heading of “Record of Substitutes examined by Dr. Johu B Keasby,” and testified that the heading and record was In the hand writing of the accused. fOarter is the person alluded to in the fst antl bs ecifications, charge 2d, and 2d and $d spe- cHications of charge Jd. as haying beea offered by H. H. Arnold aad rejected, and after wards offered by the brether of the accused and ac- cepied.} Witvess is acquainted with Caas. A. Keasby #8 asubstitute broker. and always understood that he was a brother of the accused. (OC. A. Keasby is reterred to in the charges and = i ficatio: shaving ollered men who were ac- cepted aiter they nad previously been rejected when offered by other parti By the accused :—Witness did not intend to be nndereicod as saying thai those on the record ag recruits were offered as substitutes; he in- tended to suy that they were volunteer re- eruits. The difference between recruits and eubstitutes is that the former received Govern- ment bounty, aud the latter noue, trom the United States. Witness knew nothing about the surgeon’s action in the examination of ie- cruits, substitutes or drafted men, except what appears on tne book. sy the prosecution :—There was another dif- ference between a recruit and substitute-—that for a recrnit there was paid from #15 to S30 premium, but the payment of premiums was subsequently abolished. The court here took & recess for half an hour. so CRIMINAL CouRT, Judyé Fisher—On Friday Mary Davis was found guilty oflarceny aud sentenced to one year in the Penitentiary. Jobn Henney was tried for renting a house .for bawdy purposes and was foand not guilty. In another case for a similar offense a nolle pros ‘was entered. Wm. S. Jones was tried for a likeoifense and found not guilty In the cases of John P. Hilton, and James B. ‘Williamson, indicted for a similar *offeuse, a nolle pros was entered. On Saturday, Curtis Graham for renting a house for bawdy purposes. Susan Weeden indicted for a similar ofiense, was fonnd not guilty. A nolle pros Was entered in the case of Edw’d Darling and E. Albert, indicted for keeping a bawdy house. Asalso, in the case of Ellen Wolf, indicted on a similar charge. Lewis ¥. Thomas and Thomas I. Gardner have been admitted to practice before this court. This morning, in the cases of the following indicted for renting houses for bawdy pur- poses, & nolle pros. Was entered:—Mary Heis- ler, Allison Nailor, (two cases,) ©. P. Seug- stack. W.H. Fanning, Hester A. Putney, Vai- entine Mayer, A. T. Courant, Bertha Brown, alias Kroschel, James J. Bligh, Cacrles A. Kennett, Annie Wilson, (two cases,) Simon Fiynn, 0. W. Bennett, Jane Patney, W. Mur- J and Eleanor Bennett. Charles Lemas, indicted for an assault and tery with intent to kill. ee INSUPORDINATION.—Saturday night the reg- iments en route to the front, stopped in the cars on Maryland avenue, awaiting orders to ship yestercay morning. The commanding ofttcer was quartered im @ vesselatthe wharf, and the regiments under their respective o‘ficers were ordered toremaininthecars. Duriagthenight, the oflicers being away, the men seized the op- portunity for a spree, aad asked the guards to pass them ont, the guards refused, and the in- subordinate nen forced their way out, so se- verely beating one of their comrad*s on duty that he had to be taken to the polic» station to be properly attended. These men then roved about tne ward at pleasure, entering grocery stores and restaurants, and driakiig shops, beating the proprietors, drinking whiskey (il they were drunk, end making niga! hideous with their yells and disorderly conduct. The eftorts of the police to restore urder were undyailing, and the provost guard was not sufficient to return the men to their quart The police arrésted a number of the men retniued them untilmorning. Bat most continued to rove abont, carrying the arms with them, and yesterday anw aber were left by the reriments, which were shipped for the fromt. The police lay the blame to ths su- bordinate officers, who were not near to re strain the men when they forced the guard to pass out of the cars, ba Tue OrpHans’ FAiR.—The inieresting ay deserving fair now being held at Odd Fello vs° Hal}, m behalf of the Protestant Orphin Acv luin, closes on Wednesday night. The ladies of Washington havaexerted themeelyes in this noble canse in @ Manner that tells most cred itably for themzelves, when so many of their sex are occupied solely with frivolities; and the exquisite style of the tair display is equally creditable to their good taste. Not only citizens, but strangers should pa tronize this fair, as more than half theorptans ure children from other places, Twenty-five are children ot soldiers. Particular attention is called to the delici ms supper of terrapins, oysters, boned turicies. &¢, served up nightly, The fetr closes positively on Wednesday ight, remember. . rs . HoOMICIDEIN PRInce GEORGE'S CounTY.—On Saturday morning a homicide took place on the farm of Washington Beall, about 8 miles from ibe city, in Prince George’s county. Mr, George Goodrich, who formerly was employed zs a blacksmith in the Navy Yard, vat whois bow living on the farm of Mr. Beall, was en- gaged with others in killing hogs and an alter- cation took place between him and one of the colored men, when the Jatter attacked him with a knife which was being gsedin bateh. ering and stabbed him several times, inflictin ¢ eneh wounds that Mr. G. died almost instunt- ly, and xfterwards the man suceeded in Meking his escape. Mr. Goodrich was about 35 years of age, and leayes a wife and two cbildren, Sg ag Ss F MEMORIALS FROM THE DiaTRIoT ty CON- GRrEss.—Mr. Wilson to-day presented to the Senate the petition of thirty-six lawyers of this city, asking authority for the District Court to employ a stenograpnic reporter. The petition of Mr. James Crutchett, praying com- pensation for the occupation of his premises, ier” the Baltimore depot, was Also presented. These buildings, it will be remembered, were used by Mr. ©. as a Mount Vernon cane fac- tory. Mr. Orntehett’s memorial is quite lengthy, characterizes the seizure us cruel, ar. bitrary, and anexampled. and claims for him as citizen of England the immediate considera- tion of bis memorial. Bessie ess Con7IRMATION.—A very inege congregation assembled Inst night at ihe Eoghsh Latheran Ohbarcb, (Rev. J.G. Botler.) corner of 1th and Bi streets, to witness the csnfirmation uf anam- ber of candidates. Tie pastor of tna church preached bo regalar sermon, bat read several chapters of the Scriptares appropriate ty the Second. By an additional tax of 25 per cent, | \oeeasion, after which five candidates were con- Upon the gross receipts, to be addeii to the pres- ent rates of ali railroad fares,, including -treet | rallroade, sieAmboats and ferriva, to be collect- ed by the companies» or persons ‘Tanning the same forthe use of the Govggnmsnt, ‘And that sald committee Ke farther tnstriiat. | €d to inquire into the propriety of the passaze nd twelve were admitted to membership on certificates. The Greed wus thea read by tha aston, the congregation repeat Fe-of the church avd those ver denome en precent then partook of the Tete a iper. Hew itastiel natin According to the usages of the ehuren, Tnx Coup Syav.—Last nicht was andoabdt- edly the coldest of the season and ice fompmed to a considerable thickness in shallow water on the Potomac. Boats lying in dock had quits a bard time pushing oat this Morning, and itis | the opinion of old river men that if the present coid suap continues tor two or three days longer the river will be closed entirely. % At 1 o'clock this morning the thermometer stcod at 12 degrees above zero; a! 7 o'clock, 1); at 4 o'clock, 18: and at 9 o'clock, °) above zero. Tur Deartep MEN.—The cases of the fol- lowing drafted men were disposed ef by the Board of Enrollment to-da: First Sub-District.—D. G. Morgan, erroneous enrollment; U, D. Williams, physical disabili- ty; Wm. Nash accepted. Fourth Suh. District, -E. V. Murphy, errone- ee enrollment; Wm. Liaton, farnished sab- stitute, < Forunrprtsa atarday night, an infant was found lying at the door of Philip Lewis, ccr- ner of Tenth street cast and H street north, by &man ramed Philip Rodh. It was wrapped in arag and a soldier’scape. Mr. Lawis has taken charge of the child, with the intention to adoptit. He declares that he would not take B500 tor it. Se TRANSFERED. —Saturday, twenty-two rebel con valescents, prisoners of war, were trans- ferred trom Lincoin Hospital to the Old Capi- to} prison. Affairs in A Free Picuy.—haturday night, a party of teamsters, who had been to a ratte, sad nad imbibed a hiitie too fr exbibt ing proclivities by a! Bridge and beat b. citizens passing tried tos the teameters turned upon them a fight ensued. The police were soon on the spot, and arrested six of the assailawte, who were taken before Justice Buck who fined each $10.65, A Dancrxors Lear —Sunda ficer Cbick arrested Samuel Rigg, cold, on suspicion of stealing coal. Rigg went th the officer till opposi‘e the warehouse market, be ran away and leaped from the markettothe canal bank.and from that to the tow path without hemg injured. The distance from the market to the tow nath is about 30 feet. Riggs ran along the tow path and was met by officer Harper who arrested and carried him to the tion Rouse. There being uo preot of the larceny, Justice Buckey fined him © 14. DisorpRRiyY.—Morris Kennedy, Jas. O'Uon- nor and Jerry Leshy created considerable disorder in the street, yelling aud using pro- fane language. Officers Brown, Cnick and White tried to quiet them, when they rested the officers, tearing taeir clothes and dealing some heavy blows. The officers were too many tor them, and locked tuem apin the station y morning of. house Justice Buckey fined each #105 which they arded aga yery heavy penaity just for cursing, yelling and trying to whip the police Filocs anv Grain Marker —The arrivals since Saturday were the Jonn L, Pierce, with Wheat, and a host trom Williamsport, wilt flour. Sales have not been reported. Flour — ‘The market firm. Supers, $11.25, extras 21) to Si225, according to quality and repntation Wheat—Good red quoted nominally ar » and but littie in market; Hotenough to jus*uy proper quotations. Canal.—-Arrived—Bonts Jno. Moore, tons coal, to Hieston & Co.; BE. H. Tracy, tons, to P. Qhuigiey; Hibernia and W. H gon, 2195 tons, to Central Co.; Six Days tons to Snow & Uo.; M. A. Myers, A. Ruy aod A. Clarke, 311 tons, to American Co; Maude, Fred. Mertine, 20-1 tons, to Onmberland Uo.: G. P. Manning, 111.7 tons, to Cousolidation Co ; J.L. Pierce, wheat, to market; Steph. Oastie- man, wood, to market. Departed—S. Biilmver, salt and dry-goods, to Shepherdsiown, and i2 boate light. a EE RE SE THE OXFORD HALL OF MUSit ann PINACOTHECA, Ninth street, fronting on Penosylyania avenne THE OREAT STANDARD, b * NOVELT iss THE OXFORD aS ig the one Great Iustitute of the day, supplying to the citizens of Washinion anever ebding fund of enjoyment, presenting « | the greatest Siurs of the profession, recarulessof time, labor, or exzense Never since the comic muse waa first iavoked has anytbipg to equal the great Oxford been recorded in_the history of the Stage. The vast number of its company. the splendor of its productions all proclaim it to be the GREAT VARIBTY THEATER OF THR AGE Read the formicable array of names comprising reat combination NTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME, Becond week of the ere RAVE: MARTINECTI FAMILY, INETT1, 99.10 Wits NEIiTI, i I ai. E. BILLY BOYD, W. BOBS, SUTHERLAND, “ay ingale, toe great Oorpa do Bal I Iss the Ecottial gbti let, ond twenty reven other part.rmecs, FOX, CURRAN & NORRIBZ. Proprietors Every night this week the er tomine of 5 _. THE MAGIC TRUMPET, in which piece the whole of the grust troupe ap at, > PABTIION ABLE MATINEES EVERY SArun.- DaY. z de it st Re oo je 12 OK RENT—Two neatly PURNISHED hooMs at the corner of C strest and D-lawaress: au No. 296; very convenient to the Capitol without board. de 12 OTATOES! POTATORS!—=2.000 bususl of grime Jackson White POTATOES, jus: srrive! per schooner W, P. Emerson, and for s.i- hy eat PETER BURR re -towa LF 7 ;OR SALF— i THE DIAMOND SALOON, 404 ith street. The proprietor of thy above saloon having mata atransements to go into another business, will sell on re | itn N{SHED 1K Books HA. CaR LIBRARY .—T have several husired of very rare werks containins bie hoo ei tograph, Wasbirgton’s Book vrix’s New France Couucil of Treat, Rev. Mr. M_rsetl, several bundred rare Lorden edit ons, Lardner’s Wor! de * HUNTER, opp. PUNCH Fowss. oar We have in store a large atook of WHITE AND DECORATED PUNCH BOWLS, which we will sell at lower prices thea they can b? imported for at the present time. ©. W. BOTELBR & SON, Importers 6! Honse Pursisning Goofa, 31" (iren Ball) Pennsylvania avenne, betwrea 9thwnd lith streets. T° GROCERS OF WASHID FRENCH COFFEE, FRENCH MUSTARDS The Grocers of Washington will with the above goods at very low p desirous oftheir cuetum The Fre ne’ be equall-a for its pare tious qualitie,. The F . toany importe?, being wate pre that it will never ‘oment, and will staod any climate, We solicit the custom of all Washington mar- J, F. BROADBENT & Ov. 57 North Oalvert #!., Ba ILLINERY AND DRES&SMAKING, j At the New York Establishment, No. 4 Market Space, Second door from Ninth Street, Up Stairs, Miss SANFORD has secured the service: of a competent Dress caker, haying ltyears experiance in the business, ami is prepared to ma « BOMR BROMENADE AND EVENING DRUSSi 3. in the latest styles and best manner, ILL alg 9s, WAISTS, SLEEVES. JACKRTS, SiC) Cus BABU KS, &c, made to order, at sort cote, Also, a larse aud elezaut assortment of BONNETS, HEAD DEBSSES and CHILDREN’S FANCY HAYs, at reduced prices. dec 12-tv* *UHS! FURS!! FuRSUE The attention of the ladies is invited to ay targs and choice assortment of FINE £aNCY FURS, ewbracing all styles and qualities, from thelow est grades to the finest Sable, amosg which myy be found HU DEON BAY SABLE, CANADIAN MINK, ROYAL ERMiNK, STONE MARTEN, KUSSIAN Firon, SIBERIAN SQUIRREL, AND OTHER VARIeTIKS. Also, a large and well sel cted assortwont of CARREAGE ROSKS of every dessription, inciudiag slesant WHIFE ABCTIO FOX aad WHITE PULAR BEAR, WOLF, SUFPALO, ke, Gentlemen’s FUR CAPS, COLLARS, GLOTES, &¢ ,in great variety. Every article of the above having been cirefal'y selected, cannot be surpassed a.tner ia exg-leves of quality or atyle of finish, A call is solicited d fore purchasing elxewhere si JaMES8 Y. DATS, “HATTER AND FKURRIER, 356 Pennsylvania evenne, aoder deoltdiwa&eotw Me re polis YW. B.LEWIS& 00, Np. WOU ve TO-MORROW ( TUEBSD§ ©) Dee 18S hig ote aterr Store NosSOY we cha'l stl an teesica | Hyary, Rishsd Woolen Shirts atl vant Pier of Hotel. Tstieny syle, ja xvenus, Chenille Ties ae dence Fics (Chest marnrty a 26) toe Bw ra a Thin relia, donor