Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1864, Page 2

‘THE EVENING STAR. W.D. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY.... DECEMBER 14, 1964. WF READING MATTER ON KVERY PAGE, BRE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- @BAPHIO AND OTHER MATTBR, Marmnens OF CONGRESS can be supplied with | the STAR at their residences, put up in wrap- pers, bY ordering it through the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Repre- sentatives, or at the S/ar office, corner of Penn- sylvania avenue and 1ith street. Important from Tennessee. THE LEFT WING OF HOOD’S ARMY DRIVEN FEOM THE RIVER WITH HBAVY LOss BY THE UNION ET. SEVERAL PROMINENT REBEL OFFICERS KILLED. pee SSS TWO TRANSPORTS REGAPYURED FROM THB ENEMY. aioe agp Acting Rear Admiral Lee, writing from Clarksville, Tenn. nnder date of December 3, informs the Navy Department that Lieutenant FROM MOBILE BAY. Rebel N Force Augmented—Vessels Waiting to Run the Blockade. New York, Dec. 13th—A Fort Morgan letter states that the new rebel Ram at Selma is be- ing armored. It is reported that there are seven rams and guaboat inside the obstruc- tions. There ‘are besides four blockade-ronners, with cargoes of cotton, waiting toeseare from | Mobile Bay. Nevada State Government. Sawn FRANCISCO, Dec. 10.—The Nevada State Government was inaugurated on the 5th. The | Legislature meets on the 13th, and will elect United States Senators. St. Albans Raiders Discharged. ToRoNnTO, CANADA, Dec. 13.—The St. Albans | raiders have been discharged for want of juris- H diction. There is much excitement. —__+<-2-—___—_ FROM THE SOUTH. {From the Richmond Dispatch, Dec. 10.J The news fromrGeorgia yesterday was ofa somewhat exciting character. The enemy, | who had been marching down the Ogechee | river with three corps—one corps on the north and two on the south side—endeavored to unite their forces nearly opposite ——, but met with considerable resistance from the Confederate forces, and at Jast accounts had not effected their ob- ject, which was also prevented im part by the unfayorableness of the river approaches. On Wednesday the demonstrations of the | Federals on the ferries, on the Saannahriver, | became more determined, amd the» managed to get some of their infantry across the ‘ats within sight of the river. Here we were well prepared, and our artillerists did good work. It was supposed that they would be compelled toabandon the attempt. From some cause, either lack of Commanding Fitch defeated and drove from | ammunition or inability to get their cannon in the river the left wing ot Hood’s army on the 4th instant, with heavy loss tothe enemy, in- | tr cluding several prominent officers, and recap- position, the Yankees made very little use of | artillery, and this added confidence to our oops. It was reported that the enemy had effected a landing on the Coosawhatchie river, below Pocotaligo; but they had not been able tured two transports from the enemy. Our | to reach the railroad. 08s was none killed. FROM CITY POINT. The steamer Cossack, now on the mail route temporarily, in place of the steamer Daniel Webster, withdrawn for repairs, arrived here this morning from City Point, with the army mails and passengers. She brings no news from the front, as an unusual quietude prevailed there when she left City Point yesterday morning. Since the beginning of the cold weather, picket firing | between the contending armies has simost ceased, as if by mutual consent, and during the | fast twoor three days, the weather of which as been extremely cold, the pickets seemed to | have turned their energies towards adopting | means to keep warm. The Cossack brought up & number of embalmed bodies, among which was that of Lieut. Brennan, of the 11th Maine volunteers. PorvuLar Music._From W. G. Metzerott. Music dealer and Publisher, corner Penn’a avenue and iith street we have two of the | latest and mest popular musical publications: The Trumpet of Freedom, (published by Ditson) containing some fifty spirited patriotic pieces, and The Bugle Call, by Geo. F. Root, contain- ing fifty or sixty admirable pieces of the same @escription. @7 From J. ©. Parker, Post Office News Stand, we haye Harper’s Magazine tor Jan- wary, containing more of Ross Browne's Ex. | eriences in Arizonia, and more chapters of ickens’ Mutual Frnend and Wilkie Collins’ Armadale. Just THE THING.—Philp & Solomons sends Us specimens of an ingenious invention, pat- ented by them, for fastening manuscript mat- ter together, in permanent or temporary form, as reguired. 7 The order requiring Gen. Hooker’s head- quarters to be removed to Columbus, has been reconsidered, and will, therefore, remain at Cincinnati. ®7 Gold is said to have been found lately in small quantities near Bennington. It is also found in small quantities here. @a The Legislature of West Virginia meets on the second Tuesday in January, 1555. 7 Navigation is about closed on the Hudson Tiver for the season. ATTENTION UNION MEN !—A Mars Qon- | _ Vention of the loyal citizens and residenta | of this District will be held on TO-MORROW | (Thursday) EVENING, at haif- past seven o'clock, t Union League Reading Room, Ninth street: @fficers and members of local and all State Lincoln avd Jobnson associations, also members of Union Leagues are specially requested to be present Business of great importance to loyal men will be brought forward. LEWIS CLEPHANE, Pres't Central Lincoln aod Jehnson Associ n,D. C, J.T. CLEMENTS, Secretary. dei oF EATON HALL, Corner D and Ninth streets. Positively last night of the Gals: R. GBORGE VANBENHOFF, ¢ Celebrate: DRAMATIC READER AND AUTHOR, FRIDAY, December 15, 1964. PROGRAMME OF SEGOND EVENING. _ Mr. Vandenhoff will give, forthe first time, hia new and original Humorous and Anecdetical Chat on IRIfFH BULLS! With copious illustrations of the subject, and traits and sallies of English, Irish. Scotch, French and American WIT AND HUM | Single Admission, Reserved Beats sonces $F Doors open at7; Readings at 8. Tickets for fale at where diacrams of the Hall may be seen; ulso the doorin the evening. ¢ dec 4 3t* OS rede Vette HBO RUSSING 457 0CTe- 1ON—The regular meeting of thi €iation will be heldon WEDNESDAY EVENING. December 14, at7'2 o'clock, at Temperance Hall. A copy of the enrollment list will be on hend, when all persons will bave an opportunity to examine it. and if they find themselves incerrectly enrolled bave the correction maie. Every person in the Ward should be present to attend to the above, and also jein the ree ion before snother draft, which will act be many days at eS N°D. LARNER, President. E.R, McKgan, Sec'y, A 13-2 I 0. F. LEVEE, for benefit Beacon Lodge, No. 15, on MONDAY, January lth, 1565. Particulars in future advertirement. de2-In* DR G.L RICE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, 0. 448 EB Sraxger Nowe, var. 674 AND 77TH Bs, Office H } rom : to 2 8.m, ce Hours.) ** o 3p. 2; mov 28- tdeclé* “ito 7p.m. PARTIES, BALLS, WEDDINGS —SHAF- FIELD'S Confectionery, Ladies’ Dining joon, 36 Bixth street. Iam now prepared to furnish, in the best French style, and my own fu perintendence, Parties, wecainee: st other en- tertainmente , in most reasonable terms, The best French Confectionery always on hand. Private Dinners and Suppers furnished at my Saloon. Country Orders and Parties attended to in t! shertest notice. Ice Water Ice made by steam power, in pl icy moulds, for Parties, Dinners. Bo Im* FOR BALE—Mason and Hamlio Apply at 269 E street, between i iy ELODEO maker, and Ith. OETC MES FOR MASQUERADES, Fancy Dress Ba)ls, Tableaux, Private Theatricals, &c,, for hire and made to order. Apply 265 C stree' tween the hours of Sand 10a. m. and2and7p. m, on “Mesrs. GOURLAY & OURLAND. N.B. None but parties of address will be at- tendet io. de I4-Im* er a ne UEENS OF SONG, Being memoirs of some of the most celebrated female vocalists, frora the earliest days of the opera to the present time, By Bllen C, Clayton, 1 vol., with portraits Arctic Researches and Life among the Esqui- mraux im the years 1860, 1861 and 1362. By Qharles feces Hall, with maps and 0 itlustrations. 'RANCK TAYLOR MACKEREL, MP anor ee eso: SMOKED HA KING & punofeine™ dee 14-12t Corner Isth st. and Vermont avenue, 0 THE CATHOLIC O1T1Z ENS OF W. 5 I ain returned fromthe Northern cities With the jargest and finest stock of P: BOOKS. “STATUARY, CROSSES, MEDALS FING Tere A INGE, with and without frames, ever of- BOOKS FOR CHILDREN. and a variety of oth, articles suitable £ ts, all of which will te sold at the lo West posible aes Cohigiead he RUSSELL, deote-tian Bookseller snd Btationer. PAT BE URS DOIks DE srRAsBURG DE VBAU A DE Vea AUx FOUTS POws, Pores Guas. 4U NATURE TRUFFER, SA HUILE, PIGNONS, BEI For asle by KING & BUROURLL, de 4-13 Vermont avenue oth ai : UR? OF THE DISTRICT SP eE OL GMBIA. No 52 Moulty, oe the Estate of the late Julia Keep. ant, at sy office, in the City surplus of su le are je to file their claims with meen or be- fore sald day, and they and the parties interested pleased ind at the tim do lt-c0td ° Metzerott’s Music Store, | | of Messrs. BALLS, PARTIES, &. EMEMBER THE 15TH. First Grand BALL of she Osritl Hill Friend - i tion. to given at Seaton shin Astocr of Ninth and D streets, THURSDAY, December 15th, 135 Committee this one of Entrance for Indi lowed in the room, Fioor Manacers.—J. Shehan.J. Fry, T.MeCor- mick, M, Olune, T. J. Luxen, Balletmaster, d14-2t* HE ISLAND S0CIAL CLUB Take great pleasure ia announcing to their friends and the public gemerally that No hats or caps al- they intend giving their FIRST GRAND S0IREE AT ISLAND HALL, Corner 6th and D streets, Island, on WEDNESDAY, December 14, 1864. Tickets & cents, admitting Gentleman and La- dies. By order of Committee of Arrangements, _It Pane. LEVEE AND BALL OF CHIPPEWA BRIBE, No. 9, IMPROVBD O. B. M.. WILL TARE PLACE AT TEMPERANCE HALL, On E street, between 9th and 10th sts,, On TUESDAY EVENING, December 2), 1854 Tickets, ad: i tl and ladies, ONE pow: mitting a gentleman ae tee for the * GRAND ANNUAL BALL of the EYMEN BOOK BINDER’S & JOUBN. Ooteny SOCIET to take place TURBDAY EVENING, January 10th, 186. 8 ODD FELLOWS'HALL 7th street, Particularsin future advertisements, di3-4t* OIREE OF THE FIRST WARD nese SOCIAL CLUB Will be given at their Hall, corner Penn’a avenue and 20th street. WEDNESDAY, December 1A, 1864. Tickets $1. No tickets sold at the deor. MANAG E, Perkins, E, Brown, dec 13-2t* ET READ W. Burch, a J. McConnick, . Baker. G@°® TO BUSSELL’S BOOKSTORE x FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, | You cannot fail to be suited in style and price. Goods suitable for presents to members of the , Catholic Church, | 525 Seventh street west, near dec 14-tian 1 Pennsylvania avenue. | PRESERVED FRUITS, &c. r UINGES. (Fresh, PRESERVED INE AEBLESS ee” PEACHES, LIMES, PEARS. DAMEONS. ORAB APPLES, B ‘ACHES, R NT JELLIES, BL RANT JELLIES, ‘ | 6 TES ss c JELLIES. ss SI H OLIVES, “ | 2 ‘DSIN SYBUP, se acral by, KING & BUROHELL» | dec 1i-12t orner Vermont ayenue and 16th et. | (THERE IS NOTHING LIKE LOOKING AROUND WHEN YOU WANT TO BUY A HOLIDAY PRESENT, And while you are looking take a look at RUSSELL'S BOOKSTORE, 525 7th street, near Pennsylvania avenue, And see the Dargests Most Varied, Richest, and Cheapest stock of | _PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, WRITING DESKs, Ladies’ Workboxes and Dressing Oases, Gentle. men’s Dressing Cases, Ladies’ Companions; the Poets in fine binding, GOLD PENS AND PENCILS, PENKNIVES, Cigar Cases, Books in best binding, &c. j. ean cfler for the article you want, and you 1 bave it without regard to cost. We are selling everything in this store cheaper than any place inthe city. Remember, RUSSZLL’S BOOKSTORE, 7th street, between Penn, avenue and D street, Under Avenue Hous P. 8.—Jnst received a fine collection of Cnil- dren’s Books, Building 3locks, Lill’s Blocks of A C Game, &e, ee -dtJanl GovzY’s LADY’S BOOK FOR JANUARY, 1565, A Premium Number, Unrivalled and unapproachable, Two splendid Btee! Piates, a superior Colored’ Fashion Plate, and fourteen full page Engravings, among which are three Robe Dresses from the celebrated house A. T. Stewart & Oo., of New York, and one from Brodie’s Emporium, Several Crochet patterns, adapted for winter wear, A Coal vening Dress, a novelty. The latest style Bonnets, Collars, Capes and Oaps. A_bdeantifu article, printed in colors, called the ‘Work Tabie Companion.’ A Tidy, printed in tint; and @hu- morous engraving, ‘Scenes on the Ice,”” We can- | Bot begin to enumerate the numerous illustrations, as there are about eighty, all of them useful and ornamental. 3 Marion Harland contributes ‘*A Hasty Speech, and what came of it.’”’? Miss V. ¥. Townsend, Miss M. W, Janvrin, Miss Frost and Mrs. Dennison also contribute to thisnumber. The Holly Tree Prom- enade. orizinal Music for the Piano, by theedi‘or, J Starr Holloway; and a Model Cottage. with lan#, make up the best number of Godey’s Lady’s ook ever issued. For sale at EHILLINGTON'S BOOKSTORE, Corner 444 street and Pennsylvania av., It Washington. PPoPosats FOR WASTE PAPER. a Post Orviok DEPARTMENT, Wasuinctomx, December 10, 1864. Proporals are invited for purchasing the WASTE PAPER accumulating in this Department, of the following description, viz: 1. Transcripts of postmasters, accounts of mails sent and received, white paper. Estimated quan- Uty. 160.0) pounds a year. 2. Mixed papers consisting of wrappers of ac- counts and other packages, together with letter envelopes, various color. Estimated quantity, 4,000 pounds a y. 3. Dead letters, which the accepted bidder will be required to deface thoroughly under the super- vision of an agent of this Department. so as to render it imposmble to read them, Estimated quantity, 60,000 pounds a year. 4. Newspapers, Estimated quantity,3,000 pounds ® year. Bidders will specify a price per pound for each Class of paper. As to the dead letters, the Department must be Satisfied with the mode of defacing them before ac- cepting a bid. The paper must be removed from the cellar of the General Post Office Building at the cost of the accepted bidder, snd in hisown bags. as often as may be required by the Postmaster General, No mail bags will be furnished for this purpose. The paper will be weighed at this Department, and must be paid for on delivery, Bids are invited for one year, commencing on Ist of Janvary next, and will be received until Thurs- ay. 224 instant, at 3 p.m eee sould be tere id to che Fostmeatar Gen- eral, and endorsed “Proposals for Wasi ‘sper 'W. DENNISON de 14-e05t OLD PRIOKS AGAIN. HELLER & CO., 492 7TH STREET, Have reduced the i Thine on their entire well as- sorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which brings them to the old time peace prices, are selling— Ladies heeled Congress Gaiters, at $130 worth 2 5. Ladies heeled Goat Balm at $1.75 worth $2.75, Ladies French Glove Kid Buckle Boots, at $159 worth 36:0, Lacies Slippers, 75 cts. Children’s Shoes, 20 cts, Boy's Copper tip Shoes avd others, $1, Men’s heavy Balmorals, $2, worth $3. Men’s heavy Kip Brogans.3} 75, worth $2 50, Men’s Sewed Buckle Boots, $6 worth $8, Men’s beavy Boots, $325 worth $6, | 4 And all kinds of the best quality Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at reduced prices, at HELLER & 00.. 492 7th street 4 doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall. pét bags, which wotillseliatesetets 8, which we wi at cost ai HELLER & CO., 492 7th street, Postmaster Gene: BOOTS AND SHOES !! between D and E atreots. Just received some nice little Toy Trunks for Holiday Presents, HELLER &CO., dec 13-1w* 49% 7th street, UBS! FURS!! FURS! The attention of the ladies isinvited to my large and choice assortment of FINE FANCY FURS, embracing all styles and qualities, from the low- . | est grades to the finest Sable, ameng which may | be found | HUDSON BAY SABLE, CANADIAN MINK, ROYAL BRMINE, STONE MARTEN, BUSSIAN FITCH, SIBERIAN SQUIRREL AND OTHER VARIETIES. Also, a large and well selected assortment of } CARRIAGE ROBES | of every description, including elegant WHITE ABCTIO FOX and WHITE POLAR BEAR, ; WOLF, BUFFALO, &e, Gentlemen's FUR CAPS, COLLARS, GLOVES, &c., im great variety. Every article of the above having been carefally Selected, cannot be surpassed elther in excellence of quality or style of Gnish. A call is solicited be- fore purchasing elsewhere. JAMES Y. DAVIS, HATTER AND FURRIER, 356 Pennsylvania avenue, under dee 12-dlw&eotw Metropolitan Hotel, 'O TH ITIZENS AN. T! Tiree pared BEES ating er friends and customers, that ws have com Sicted mers pet ibe our stock of fine FANCY GOODS for the Rclidays, and shall aged all persona wish: byl cis retceen mane te ‘¢ name in part rich Ohi Bose By es bene ae Bara Pole a assortment o nner, Tea an Toile! : Wap RIDGE, o8-Letif™ 504,044 Fellows Th atecet, Hh Naar FIRST GBAND, PALL 6 TIN PLATE AND SHEST-IRON WORKERS’ ASEQOLATION 1 be given MONDAY EVENING. December 19, t TEMPEBRANC ALL (E street, between 9th and 1th streets.) The Cemmittee have spared neither pains nor expense to make this the Grand Ball of the Beason, Heald’s popular String Band has been en- gaged for the occasion. . A efreshments will be furnished at city prises. Tickets, ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman ard ladies; to be had of the members, orat the deor. Positively po hats or caps allewed in the room, By order order of THE COMMITTEE. dec 12-M,W,F ,&d2t* 0. 1.0.0. F. GRAND LEVEE AND The members cf HARMONY LODGE,No. 9, 1.0. . F., r apectfully inform the Order and Public in general that their ANNUAL LEVEE AND BALL will take place at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, on THURSDAY EVENING, December 15th, The best cotillion music has been engaged, and the refreshments has been procured from the best Confectioner in the city. Acar willleave the hall at 1% o’clock for Geergetown, and every arrangement has been made to ingure a pleasant time to all who may attend. Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a Gentleman anit Ladies, By order of the Committee, dec 10-4t F RB, LABBE’S ° DANCING ACADEMY = Is now open for the reception ef pupilsat Parker's Hall, Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., opposite Metropolitan Hotel. Days of tuition for ladies, misses and mas- ters, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 3 0’clock unitl7. Gentlemen’s classes same evening. from half-past 7 until half-past 10, : N.B. The hall can be rented for balls or parties by applying on the above evenings. de 9-lw* H. eu , J. RUSSELL’S DANOING ACAD- EMY —Now open for the Feception: of pupils, at Odd Fello and Wednesdays. no 22-eolm* ws’ Hall, on Mondays. [MA8IND S FASHIONABLE DANCING ACAD TEMPERANCE HALL, E street, between 9th and 10th sts. This Academy is now open for the reception of pupils, Days or Tuirioy. For Ladies, Misses and Masters — Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 8 to BP: m. Gentleman’s Class—Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 8 to 10 p.m. hose desirous of joining may do so by applying at the Academy during school hours. Quarter commencing on entry, oc8 LOST AND FOUND. REWARD.—Lost, on Bunday night, in F $2 street, near 2th, s LADIES’ WHITE LACE ‘AP, red trimmings. ‘The above reward will be given if left at 140 F street. dec 14 2t* Found. bast night, between 12 and 1o’clock,a HORSE and WAGON. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take thein away, On south K street, between 44 rd 6th streets, Mdec 14 3t" LEWIB WATSON. I UG LOST—From 2™4 H street, on Thnraday, December 8,8 small GREYHOUND DOG. Has & bala Fpot, about the size of a silver half dollar, on his back, A liberal reward willbe peid at 2s4 H street, between 17th and 18th, for the deliver yict the above dog. REWARD.— Lost, on Saturday evening $10 last, by @ lady, at the Orphans’ Fair at Odd Fellows’ Hall, a CHINCHILLA FUR COL- LAR. The above reward will be paidto whoever will return it to the office of the Washington and Georgetown Railroad,corner 15th street and Pa, avenue. de 14-3t OST—On Saturday evening. at the Baltimore depot, three (3) children’s MUFIS, The finder will be rewarded by leaving them at 56 Louisiana ave,, between 6th and 7th ats, dec 13-2t* OST—On the lith instant, a large black New- 4foundland DOG, wbite toes, and end of tail white. The finder will be liberally rewarded by returpvingit toJ.M. MAY, No. 69 High street, Georgetown, D. C, dec 13-8t" REWARD—COW LOST-_Strayed away about te) ten days ago a long, fine looking darkish BRINDLE COW. She isdry; whitish under the belly; has horns. Return her to 523 I street, be- t Cy o Mra. FENWICK. = de 13-3t* Ih @ ver WATCH, No, 5253, *' th, Ellsworth, Maine,” engraved on a silver inside case, The finder will receive a liberal reward by leaving it No. 410 13th street, between G and H ats. north, de 13-2t* J. 8. OSGOOD, (TAEER UP—Two COWS—one spotted red and white; the other white, with both ezra tipped with red; both cows dry. The owners are requested to come forward, prove pro) Hee Bot charges, and take them away, ‘OHN DOUGLAS, d13-2t* Near Benning’s Bride, Eastern Branch, ] 50 REWARD—Stolen from my father’s qaneics. about the Ist of December last, two HORSES—one a brown, about 15 hands high, 12 years old, with heavy mane and tail; the other alight bay, with, Perhap |, one whiie foot be- hind, and a s.nall etar in the forehead, 9 years old; both in geod condition, lame in their front legs. aa if foundered, and up headed when moving. will give $1(0 for the detection and conviction of the thief or thieves, and $25 for the delivery to me of either of the horses, or information leading to pi Ty. thelr recOvety ARLES O. HILL, Collington. de 9-enst* Prince George’s county, Md BOARDING. OUR GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOMMO- dated with Board in a private family, No, 96 G street, between 7th and 8th sts., Island. 1t* FUEN ED ROOMS CAN BE OBTAINED for gentlemen and their families, with Board, at 372 C street, corner of 432, Table Boarders can also be ommodated. d 14-3t* PERSONAL. [AFORMATION WANTED OF JAMES HENRY CRAWFORD, aged 14 years, about 5 feet 4in- ches high, complexion dark. When last seen he *sat the market, corner 7th street and avenue, on Ravurday, A liberal reward will be given for his return fo CHAS, CRAWFORD, on A atreet,a few doors east of the Old Capitol. de li-lw* OTICE —I hereby forwarn all persons from . ane my wale K, Kelly, as I will pay no debts r , Gisath ONTACHBE ot F, KELLY, LovTHitiIN @! I respectfully announce to the citizens and stran- gers of the District that I have now on handa fine and complete assortment of FALL AND WINTER OLOTHING, of which I will enumerate a Syiq_ portion: OVEROOATS, Biack, Blue, Brown, Drab, Chinchilla, Frock and Sack, French, English and American; Beaver of all colors, . COATS, A beautiful assortment of English Frock and Sack Double and Single Breasted Walking Coats, to- gether with a large variety of Oassimere Busi- ness Suits, My goods are all made and trimmed in the latest wen York styles, and cannot be excelled in this y. Persons who wish to purchase Ready- Garments will find it to their sivaatnss ty calling on me before purchsaing elsewhere, get fine goods at low prices, pa ar a A. STRAUB, Pa. aven between 10th and 11; vee 418-St*_ also, st 178 Pa. av., bot. 17th and 1athsts- SB4zs: Gear. ae Bolen . db: are: fake NECOND DINGY. 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities : WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 1504. Buying. Selling. 116 ivy 6103 109 © 97% 97% Nsw Yorx—First Beard. Coupons, 116% ; 5-20's, 105}; ; Certificates, 97%; Gold, 235%. SAVANNAH PROBASLY OURS. It is very generally believed in military cir- cles here to-day that Savannah is now in pos- session of Sherman. It is not thought that the rebels can have brought together, including State militia, more than ten thousand men) and it is believed that the defences of Savan- nah, especially on the land side, are by no means of so formidable a character as the rebels haye endeavored to represent. Conse- quently, if Sherman was on Saturday within five miles of the city, itis very certain that it is now in his hands, IMPORTANT FROM GEORGIA, IF TRUE. passe er eas Sherman Reported to have had a Great Battle at the outer defences of Savan- nah and to have defeated the Rebels with a loss to them of from three to four thousand! ————_. Twelve hundred Prisoners reported Taken => Also, Colors, Cannon, and Small Arms, ater eRe Sherman in a Commanding Position. —— eee New York, Vec. 14.—A special Washington despatch to the World says: “Ihave just heard some news from Sher- man, which Iam informed came direct from loyal residents of Richmond. The statements made are of the highest importance if true; and I transmit them just as they were given, with- out affirming or denying their authenticity, Should the Richmend papers of to-day, which I shall receive to-morrow, be reticent in regard to Sherman’s movements, there will be addi- tional reasons for credfing the subjoined re- ‘orts, ER The party says that.on Saturday, the 10th instant, at an early hour, three grand corps of Sherman’s army, estimated at 20,100 men, in- cluding a large brigade of cavalry, had suc- ceeded im crossing the Ogeechee river, below Bioomingdale, some twelve miles below Sa- yvannah, ind massing between that point and Telfair, the next station adjacent on the line of the Georgia Central railroad. The left wing was extended so as to cut the Jharleston ard Sayannah Railroad and sever all communication between Savannah and the rebel forces at the inlet, unless by water, thus placing them in imminent danger of being captured. Jommunication had been effected the pre- vious day with Foster, who was again rapidly advancing on Grahamsville, the rebels retreat- ing from their strong position south of Poco- taligo bridge, evidently alarmed at finding themselfes threatened both in front and rear by @ superior force. Sherman found himself confronted by a large force of Contederate regulars, and Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina militia, entrenched behind hasty, but well constructed earth works. A battle began early in the day and was con- tested with great fury on both sides. A large detachment of the Savannah garrison, which is declared to number 12,000 veterans, inclu- ding two brigades from Lee’s army participa- ted. Towards noon a charge was effected by the Union troops which carried some otf the works on the enemy’s left centre, threatening to cut himself off from the inlet and city. This success greatly inspired Sherman’s troops, fa- tigued and travel worn as they were. A general advance along the whole line doubled up the rebel formation, which at first sullenly, butat length in considerable confu- sion, fell back to the immediate vicinity of the works in the rear of Savannah, our troops ad- vancing in pursuit, close to Telfair on the south, and & corresponding distance along the upper railroad. They were, however, so ex- hausied by the march of the previous night and the day’s engagement thatturther pursuit was impossible, particularly as the Confede- rate works were found to be strong. There had been some fighting on Friday, along the Central road, but it was merely preliminary to Saturday’s cperations. The loss was severe on both sides, amounting to abouttwenty-five hundred Union, in all, and between three and four thousand rebels, among whom were fully twelye hundred prisoners, including many officers of rank, colors, cannon, small-arms of all kinds of all kind, wagons and caissons, were taken by our troops. Smith, Hardee, and Coob were in command of the rebels, whose loss at first was less than ours, owing to the protection of field works and the difference of the ground, but at the close of the action they suffered tremendously. It was believed that the entire body of the Confederates at the head of the inlet, number- ing four or five thousand, would be captured. The greatest consternation prevailed at Charleston and Richmond, in which latter place the news was studiously concealed from the population, although the agitation at head- quariers was very perceptible, and excited a general comment. The news was expressed secretly through the country west of the Charleston railroad, from the head ef the inlet to a point beyond Poco- taligo bridge, and thence telegraphed via Charleston tothe rebel capital, reaching the latter place on Sunday p.m. Thenceit is said to have been conveyed by trusty agent to par- ties here. Of course it was impossible to ob- tain farther particulars than the outline of the inteligence thus hastily collected. Buta day or two must reyealall. Suffice it to say that the last word left Sherman close to the coast, either able to form a junction with Foster and the fleet or attack Savannah with success. NEWS FROM REBEL SOURCES. Union Force Moving on Mobile from New Orleans. The Richmond Whig of Monday states that on the Ist instant two divisions of Canby’s troops left Baton Rouge, moving in the direc- tion of Mobile. The Federal force was com- posed of infantry, cavalry and artillery. The tone of the announcement in the Whig indicates that seme uneasiness was felt in reb- eldom in regard to the movement. PERSONS COMING WITHIN OUR LINES. Hereatter persons from without our lines ar- riving at any outpost of this Department, and desiring to come within our lines, will be de- tained at the outposts until orders are received from General Auger for theirdisposition. . SPECIAL MUSTER, Yesterday @ speciaP muster took place at several of the military headquarters in this city, and the labor performed by each officer and man was inqguiredinto. It is anticipated that the result will be the reduction of the cler- ical force, and the placing upon ‘daily duty” of & number of detached officers, which will strike out the commutation money—a saving to the Government of 861 per month on each officer on detached duty. Our A¥FaIRs wiTH CANADA—To-day, in the Senate, Mr. Chandler, of Michigan, intro- duced resolutions authorizing the organization of an army corps for the protection of our Northern irontier from incursions by rebel raiding parties. The consideration of the sub- ject at present was objected to, but the feeling is strong inthe Senate that unless Congress speedily adopts a vigorous and effective pol- icy with regard to our Canadian relations, the inhabitants along the lakes and St. Lawrence Will take the matter in their own hands, and precipitate a collision with the English Goy- ernment. The release of the St. Alban raid- ers, announced this morning, seems to haye been entirely unexpected, and is regarded as & Manifestation of indifference to international obligations requiring immediate attention. PERSONAL —Gen. DeWitt O. Clarke, execu- tive clerk of the te, who was to have ar- rived here on Monday, fs still detained at hig home in New England by the serious illness of his wife. Curr JusT10z U848R.—Contrary to expec- ; tation, the interesting ceremony of qualifying the new Chief Justice in the Supreme Court has been deferred until to-morrow. pS ee ale (7A Natienal Convention of the Fenian Brotherbood will be held in Cincinnati on the 11th of January next. 87” The “Union” is the title ofa new paper just started at St. Josephs, Missouri. CONGRESSIONAL. Wepbnespar, December 14. SENATE.—Mr. Nesmith presented a memorial of the Oregon Legisiature, praying the estab- lishmentin thatStateof a manufactory of arms. Referred to the Military Committee. Mr. Grimes, from the Committee on Nayal Affairs, to whom was referred the President's recommendation on the subject, reported a joint resolution tendering the thanks of Congress to Captain John A. Winslow, U.S. Navy, his officere, and men, on board of the Kearsarge, for their successful conflict with and sinking of the piratical craft Alabama. Mr. Grimes said the facts in the case were well known; and on his motion the resolution ‘was at once considered and passed. Mr. Grimes also reported from the same com. mittee, in accordance with the President's sug- gestion, & joint resolution tendering the thanks of Congress to Lieut. Wm. B. Cushing, U. S. N, his officers and men, for their gallantry in destroying the rebel iron-clad Albemarle on the night of the 27th of October last; and it was considered and passed. E i fi Mr. Wilson, from the Military Committee reported favorably on the bill to encourage enlistments and promov the efficiency of the military and nayal forces. : Mr. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Com- mittee, reported on the memorial of members of the Washington bar, for authority to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia to employ a stenographic reporter, and askinj be discharged from its further conssideration; and they were so discharged. Mr. Chandler said that he saw in this morn- ings papers an announcement from Toronto, that the St. Alban’s raiders had been discharged, and there was great excitement. He had two resolutions whica he proposed to offer on this subject, and as it was possible Senators might not understand tha state of feeling on the fron- tier, on the subject of these rebel raids and Canadian action, he wouid read @ letter from one of the most prominent citizens of Detroit. It is dated the 10th inst., as follows: “The anxiety growing out of the mist and doubt encircling every rumor that reaches us is not to be endured and upon slight provoca- tien one of these days, regardless of neutral linee, our people will be found in Canada, engaged in some act that the Canadian Goy- ernment will say is wrong, and sooner or later war will be the result.” Mr. Chandler said that the citizens on the border in his State had been under arms for some time in consequence of these outrages. Ashe understood it, Davis sends a commis- sion to some leader who organizes his band 1n (Canada and comes over to this side and mur- ders, rabs, burns and destroys, and then are protected by the Canadian authorities. Ver- mont may consent to have her towns burned and citizens robbed, but the citizens of the Northwest willnot. He offered the following preamble and resolution: Whereas, recent raids have been organized in the Canadas and Nova Scotia, and men en- listed in said British provinces, mea purport- ing to hold commissions from the rebels of the United States for robbing and murdering peacable citizens of the United States, of burn- ing cities and villages, of § piratically capturing merchent vessels and murdering their crews, and for a general system of murder, arson, robberies, and punder of the peaceable and unarmed citizens of the United States. And whereas, the people of the British pro- vinces seemed disposed to protect these thieves, robbers, incendiaries, traitors, and murderers, net only iu their individual capacities, but by the quibbles of the law: Therefo¥e, Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be directed to inquire into the expedi- ency of immediately enlisting an army corps to watch and defend our Territories and frontier on the Lakes and Canadian line. Mr. Johnson objected to the reception of the paper; and it lies over under the rule, Hovsz.—Mr. Wilsonof Iowa, from theCom- muttee on Judiciary, reported a bill to the effect tnat sailors and marines, of foreign birth, as well as those who serveas soldiers, either in the volunteer or regular army, may become citizens after one years’ residence, provided they serve therein for one year, and have been sponoxenly, discharged. The bill was assed. W Mr. Stevens, from the Committee of Ways and Means reported— A Bill for the payment of invalid and other pensions, and A Bill providing for Diplomatic and Consu- lar expenses. They were ordered to be printed and made the order of the day for to-morrow. On motion of Mr. Brooks, it was resolved that the Committee on Foreign Affairs inquire into the expediency of forthwith providing, by treaty or otherwise, for the protection of our Canadian and provincial frontier from murder, argon aud burglary on pretence of rebel in- yasion. - Mr. Schenck, from the Committee on Bili- tary Affairs, reported a billto drop from the rolle of the army unemployed general officers. All major generals and brigadier generals who on the 15th day of February, 1965, shall not be in the performance of duty or service corres- ponding to their respective grade and rank, and who shall not have been engaged insueh duty or service for three months continuously next prior to that date shall be dropped. This act is to be continuous. The bill was passed, Go against 3-. The House passed the Senate bill appropri- ating $1,000,000 for the purchase or construction of six steam revenue cutters on the lakes. The House went into committee on the Pres- ident’s Message, when Mr. Brooks made a speech against intolerance and hasty legisla- tion on the subject of slavery. ir The House laid on the table—yeas 68, nays 66—the resolution introduced last July author- izing the Secretary of the Treasury to appoint a commission of three persons to inquire and report ut the earliest practicable moment the Lest and most efficient mode of raising by tax- aticn the necessary amount of revenue for supplying the wants of the Government, hay- ing regard to the sources from which derived, with power to take testimony under such reg. ulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. “ LOCAL NEWS. THE Casz or Dr. Kuaspy.—The trial of Dr. J. B. Keasby, surgeon to the Board of Euroll- mentof this District, charged with being en- gaged in procuring substitutes contrary to the actof Congress, with willfal neglect to make faithful examinations and true reports of per- sons presenting themselves for substitutes and recruits, and for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline, was resumed this moraing by the court-martial, of which Brig. Gen. Briggs is President and Lieut. Col Burham Judge Advocate. The testimony last given in yesterday was by Augustus O. Bali, recently a clerk in the same room with Dr. J. B. Keasby, in the Board of Enrollment, and related to the bounty paid by Massachusetts for recruits, and the number of agents from that State who took recruits to the oilice of the Board of Erroliment; it also related to the premium paid by Captain Scheetz for recruits. This morning, after the reading of the min- utes of yesterday— Otis W. Boyden was sworn on part of the prosecution.—Is a resident of this city; isa clerk; knows the accused. Q. State what conversation occurred be- tween Dr. Keasby and Capt. Scheetz in your hearing. A. My recollection is very indistinct about the conversation; do not recollect the time of its oceusrence; think it was sometime last spring. PF udge Advocate :-—Tell what youdo know, and not what you do not know. Objected to by Gen. Briggs, president of the court, who thought the witness should be al- lowed to make a preliminary explanation. The court was here cleared on some private business, and on reopening, a recess was an- nounced to 1 o’clock. ei eS ABSTRACTING LETTERS FROM THE Post OF- FICE AND ATTEMPT TO SWINDLE.—Yesterday morning, John B Mckay, a veterinary sur- geon, was arrested by patrolman Holbrook upon & charge of abstracting letters belongin, to J. B. McClure from the city post office, an an attempt to defraud Mrs. Jane McNaughton, a widow lady, out of $800. McKay went to the post office at various times, and repre- sented himself as J. B. McClure, and took M: McClure’s letters. From these letters he ob- tained information of the claim for $800 of Mrs. McNaughton against the Government, which was payable yesterday, as McKay supposed. He sent a colored hoy hamed John Adams to the office of Hall & Fletcher, claim agents, with a letter purporting to be from McOlure, ask- ing that the money be sent by the colored boy, as he had notime to attend to it personally. Hall & Fletcher were authorized by the letter sent by the colored boy to pay themselves their ten per cent. oat of the money, put the remain- der, with a receipt, in an envetope and send it by the boy. Mr. McOlure hap to be at the office of Hall & Fletcher w! boy ar- Pived, and in order to detect the party attempt- ing the game, a lot of papers were placed in an envel ‘and given to the boy, who started out, followed by McOlureand Fletcher. They saw McKay t ma and hurry owed and arrested him, and followed wor Holbrook. A number of letters to different found in Mc session. Justice well sont McKay to jail for court. ee MILITARY Ogpantssiom. — To- at the Commission, of which Mtajor Gen Military ( n 7 Doubleday’ is president and Col. J. A. Foster Judge Advécate, in session on F street, in the case of Hamilton Easter & Oo. of Baltimore, charged with selling goods to blockade ran- ners, the defence was read by Hon. A. G. Rid- dle, counsel for the accused. Zedge Advocate cae summed up the case for Goyera- nm Crrrnar Court, Judge Fisher.—Th orn. ing, the case of Patrick Galvin alias Gatton, indicted tor the murder of Thomas Morrisey, on the 19th of Jaly Iast, was resumed, the re- maining juror, . O'Brien, who was not sworn yesterday when chosen, being qualified. Messrs. Norris and Morgan id aie for the accused, Who is quite 8 good looking young man, of about 25 years of age, and who is ac. companied in court by a number of female relations. The facts of the case as elicited on the coroner's inquest appear to be as follows The deceased, who was formerly & soldier in the regular cavalry, kept a small shop on K Street near 16th, and the accused (who be- longed tothe 6th New Yor! cavalry) was in the shop during the morning of the 19th of July last when they had a difficulty and the accused left. Inthe atternoon he returned and asked for cigars, and afterwards tor Morrisey, and when the latter appeared he attempted to get him outside of the door, at the same time drawing a@ pistol. Morrisey ran inthe back room and immediately returned with a pistoi when both parties fired about the same instant, and Morrisey received a ball in the breast, kill- ing him almost instantly, while the other es- caped unharmed ———___ ANOTHER Divorce Case.—y esterday, Jadge Wylie, in the Equity Conrt, granted a decree divorcing Abby Cary Harris trom ped and voard with Samuel L. Harris, giving her the care, custody and control of the children and all property now or hereafter coming into her poszession: free of any demand or claim of her usband. The petition was filled August 27th, 1851, and sets forth that she married the defendant in Portland, Maine, in 1837; that she has had two children by said Harris; that she resided with him from October, 1955, to April ith, 1560, when he abandoned her, and has been for (he last six years a habitual drunkard. Wm. Lilly, Esq., appeared for the com- plainant. —_—_——; Navy YArp.—For some days past a conrt of inquiry, composed of Commander F_ A. Par- ker, Navy Store keeper; O. E. Lathrop and J, W . Deebie, of the Navy Department, has been in session on the flag-shi) jon, to investigate charges brought against Mr. Jos. M. Downing, master joiner in the yard. The charges are stated to be malfeasance in office, in discharg. ee loyai men and retaining men of donbdtful loyalty. ‘he Baltimore, (ordnance steanier,) Captain Mitchell, arrived this morning trom Norfolk and Fortress Monroe. ese ES Srconp WARD Station Cases.—John B McKay, larceny; jail for court. Auton Cros- set, drunk; $39. Thos. Mann, larceny; dis- missed. John Paine, threats; bail for peace; also, assault and battery; do. Catherine Thurs- top, drank; dismissed. Jonn Kennedy, druuk; $2.4. J. F. Bruce, do. and disorderly, $1. R- Boon, do.; do.; Henry Vest, threats; bail for peace; also, carrying concealed weapons; $20. Head Ae RECOVERING.—Judge Olin, of the Distriet Supreme Court, who has been ill for the past few days at his ¢ aarters at Mrs. Puleston’s, 15th street, and wno it was feared was about to have a serious attack, we are glad to learn is recovering and will, it is hoped, be able to resume his duties in a few days. pee TuE Drarrep MEN.—The cases of the follow- ing drafted men were disposed of to-day by the Board of Enrollment: Fourth Sub-District.—Martin F. Morris, alien; R. U. Muir, furnished substitute. Eighth Sub-District.—Charles Brown, over age. ——»—— REDUCING THE ForcE.—The work in the of- fice of the Board of Enrollment for the District of Columbia having slackened, yesterday some eight or ten of the clerks were dismissed. ——————— Affairs in Georgetown. Forrest HaLi.—The number of prisoners confined in Forrest Hall has considerably in- creased within the past week. The accommo- dations being ample, a number who were sent away have been returnei. The Provost Mar. shal and Commandant of the Post, Capt. Kil- patrick, by his strict enforcement of orders and careful attention to the welfare of all entrusted to his care, secures admirable order throughout the town. A Case ror THE Levy Covrt.—This morn- ing, &@ man named Caugblan, alias Sullivan, whose feet are frost-bitten, was brought from the county into Georgetown, by a person, in whose house he had been staying, with the ex- ctation of haying provision made for him yy the Corporation. The police declined to re- ceive him, on the ground that the county has no right to turn its paupers into the town. They recommended the parties bringing him into town to carry him to Mr. Callan, Clerk of of the Levy Court. The officers told the par- ties that if they pathim ont of the cartin town, they should be arrested for it. DEATH or A Poricem aN.—Last night Wm. B. Thomas, a pairolman, attached to the 3d pre- cinct, Metropolitan Police, departed this life after a long and painful illness. Mr. Thomas was a native of this town, and was reputed to be an efficient officer. The disease of which he died was brought upon bim by going apou duty too soon after partial recovery from a slight spell of which he had been suffering. He leaves a wife and two children. CANAL.—Arrived—Boats Susquehanna, with 114.15-20 tons coal to Certain, Lucy Martin and Eiligent, 226-16 tons to Barden co ;C. Ardinger, 91 tons to captain. Departed—J. L. Piere: hye mercnandise to Williamsport, and i boats ight. FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET.—No arrivals of flour or grain reported. Holders firm; and the market quiet without change of prices. Port ov GEORGETOWN.—Uleared—Schrs. O P. Burns, Hall, and Dwight, Hill, for New York. Notwithstanding the falling off in en- tries and clearances usual at the approach of winter, the officiais of the custom house are kept busily employed in shipping goous to the army of the Potomac. W —By pectable woman, a SITU. TION as cook ina private family. Apply at 302 15th street, near the corner of L. de li 3t* OR SALE—A Baddle HORSE, 4 years old, (atal- lion) gentle and ony riding horseand a ‘ood pater. Will be sold low, asthe owner DS ing the city. Inquire at Murphy's al Stables, 6th st., rear of National Hotel. dec 11-3t* ESTAURANT AND DWELLING HUUS& FOR RENT—The stock and fixtures of that first class Bestaurant No,483 9th atreet for sale: also, the FURNITURE of a first class dwelling house, No, 486 next door. Will be sold together or sep- erate, with a lease of the premises if applied for soon, the owner being oblixed to give his atten- tien to other business. Apply to CHAS. KING & » back room, '0., 234 Penn’a avenue, ups dee 14 3t* va RPHANS’ COURT OF THE DISTRIO OF Re.— Estate of Chas, 8, Whites d a n Re.—E;fatte of Chas. S. Whitney, deceased. It is this thirteenth day ef December, A, D., 135 rdered. That the sales made and reported bj Susan Whitney, Guardian to Ann E. Whitney, ofa portion of the real estate of Chas. 8, Whitney, de- erased. be ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 3d day of January next. Provided, a copy of this order be pcclines in the Evening Star, printed and pub- ished in the city of Washirgton, at least once a week for three successive weeks pelgie said date, Bole Judge of the'O' phans’ Gourt. A True Copy—Test: 2. 0. ROBBING. del-lawsn” Register of Wills, VALUABLE BUSINESS STAND TO BE SOLD at Auction, on THURSDAY, the tsth of De. cember, at 4 o'clock p. m.—The BOWLING SA. Loon’ jod FIXTURES, ou H street, between Zist ap streets. eason for sellin, Europe. McDEVITT & CONNOLLY, °° Y W. B. LEWIS & 00., Auctioneers. Auctione SATURDAY, December 17, " added to our Regular gales’ “* 10 0’clocK, will be 25 boxes Family Soa) 30 domitobpa fine old Baker Whisky ) Goo gers Tnyntces of abirts and Drawers Clothing. Boots and Shoes, Dry Goods 10 splenti id Lady's Cloaks. &c. _ dec 1a W.B LEWIS & CO., Auets, BY McDEVITT & CONNOLLY, Auctioneers, 2ist street and Penna, avenue, Aes ike NORNENG. ihe ms a large lot onfiscation Liquors, cons ck Old Bourbon. Old Ky ir 3 cases ofQ. K. Bi by 5 20,000 Begars of a superior quality, Household and Kitchen Furniture, New and Second hand Clorhing, aimost as good as new, and many other articles teo numerous to renin Sales, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat ey *galen, ee oe “Wednesdays, and Satur- Cota MeDEVITT & CONNOLLY, Ancta, Y J, 0. McGUIBE & OO., Auctioneers. DESIRABLE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT ON EAST CAPITOL BTREET AT PUB- On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, December 21st, at 40’clock, on the premises, we shall = House aa i east, toest her wide the Loe, having s front 16 . of al deot and oxtexting back over 100 feet to pal i ents consist of an sratlent wavee-story and basement brick Dwell- abe ml ing House, containl ten rooms, allof good size i it. aap well eivangpd, wf gat tke'remainder in, 12 tis maogtha Sie interest, by a deed o! trust on the premises. Be igmodiate pore GUIRE & 00., Anets, ‘OB of heavy AU BALE—A pair HOnEME:S years; match well, (Morgan stal- irae Dita s O08 RS Hee es UST BECEIVED— OUR NEW PARIA DESIGNS OF a ngiaappnt ag aad Oars 9 r 70 (BLISHMENT, Ho. ane door from 9th street. P AIG nblts: styles of QUAKER TRA ry FS far oa sooner ae ANS mee OR SA st No. 309 Wa streok bets Land Me =