Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1864, Page 2

‘THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Preprieter. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY ..,... DECEMBER 15, 1564. W7 BEADING MATTER ON EVESY PAGS, SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- @BAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. Muwners OF CONGRESS can be supplied with the STaz 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 ard 11th street. i EXTRA, GLORIOUS NEWS! Official Dispatch from Admiral Dahlgren. HE IS IN COMMUNICATION WITH | SHERMAN! THE NAVY FULLY €0-0PERATING WITH SHERMAN’S ARMY! SAVANNAH BELIEVED TO HAVE | BEEN CAPTURED ON THE _HITH BY SHERMAN! ears The fo..owing glorious news, additional and | confirmatory of the news in Grant's despatch published elsewhere, has been received by the | Navy Department. The messengerwho brought the despatch from Port Royal states that as he Jeft the harbor our naval fleet were firing sa- lutee, and the vessels were being decked with Dags, indicating that some later news of glo- Tieus import had been received from Sherman. | The belief is that this news wasthe capture of | Savannab by Sherman on the 1/th inst.: ‘Telegram in cypher received at Washington | at 10 p.m. Dec. 1th, 1561, from Port Royal Harbor, via Fortress Monroe: Hon. Gidron Wells, Secretary of the Navy: I bave just received & communication from Sherman's army. He is a few miles from Savennah, and in fine spirits. I shall bring aid wy available force into connection with the army. A dispatch is forwarded with this. Very respectfully, J. A. DsuLerry, Rear Admiral. FLAG St#AMER PHILADELPHIA,PORT ROYAL Haxgpor, S. C., Dec. 12, —Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy:—Sir: It is my business to apprise the Department that Gen- eral Sherman, with his army, is near Savan- nah, and I 2m in communication with him. Ia view of his probable arrival, I had sta. ioned several steamers at different points, and had come down from the Tulifenny yesterday, in order to be at hand. I had not to wait many hours. This morning about o'clock, the Dan- delion arrived with Captain Duncan and two scouts, Sergeant Myron J. Emmick and George W. Quinby, bearing the following lines from General Howard :— $ “HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ARMY Ov TEwNESSEB, near Savannah Canal, Geor- gia.—Zo Commander of U.S. Naval Forces, in vicinity of Savannah, Ga. :—Sir—We have met ‘With perfect success thus far. Troeps in fine Spirits, and near by. Respectfully, Signed, O. O. Howakpn, Major General Commanding. Capt. Duncan states that our forces were in contact with the rebels a few miles outside of Savannah. He says they are not in want or anything. Perhaps no event could give greater satis- faction to the country than that which I an- mounce, and I beg leave to congratulate the U.S. Government on its occurrence. It may perhaps be exceeding my province, but I cannot refrain from expressing the hope that the Department will commend Captain Dancan and his companions to the Honorable Secretary of War for some mark of approba- tion for the success in establishing communi- cations between General Sherman and the | fleet. It was an enterpise that required both skill and courage. I bave the honor to be, very respectfully, | your obedient servant, | J. Dautoern, Rear Admiral Commanding S. A. B. Squadron. FINAnCIAL.—The New York Evening Post Bays: Gold opened at 233, and after falling to 233%, rose to 235%. closing at 235. Exchange is dull at 109% tor specie. = The loan market is easy and languid. Lend- ers are glad to obtain 7 per cent. for demand loans to the brokers. But in consequence ot the quietude of business and the temporary ceseation of speculative enterprise, there 1s very little demand for accommodation. Mer- cantile paper is very dull, and passes slowly at 789 per cent. The stock market is feeble and feverish. Last evening’s New York Tribune says: Gold opened at 2333; und was steady for sev- eral hours. Upon the return of General War- ren the rate was pushed up to 235%, but it soon fell to234, and closed at 231. overnment stocks early im the day were in demand ai full prices, under an impression that an official an- houncement would be made by the Secretary of the Treasury that no mere gold bearing stocks of any kin’ would beissued, This was not done, and th 20’s. to 108X for the new is- sue, Itis understood that $20,000,000 of 10-40's. ‘would have been taken by leading dealers in United States securities, thus bringing the is- sue of that loan up to $100,000,000 upon the Sec- retary giving the assurance required and offi- citlly withdrawing the5 per cents, Cask Or THE ST. ALBANS RAIDERS.—The pretext upon which the St. Albans raiders have been set at large, and their plunder restored to them, namely, that it was necessary, under the actof the British Parliament, tor the Governor General to have isened his warrant for their arrest, is believed to be the first in the many cases of extradition which have taken place where ithasbeen put forward. The Canadian acts of the 30th of May, 1819, and isthcf May, 1961, were passed expressly to provide for the | contrary. ‘They contain the following words: “And whereas certain provisions of the act passed by the Parliament ofGreat Britian, for the apprehension of certain offenders, have been found inconvenient in practice in this province, and more especially that provision which requires that before any euch offender as aforesaid shall be arrested,& warrant shall issue under the hand and seal of the person | administering the Go vernment,” &o. @7 The Pension Appropriation Bill, report- ed yesterday from the Committeeof Ways and Means. for the expenses of the year ending Jane 30, 1566, prevides $4,000,000, for invalid pensions; $7,000,000 for pensions to widows, mothers, children, And sisters; aud $230.000 for See ORIORAEY. pensio: aggregate of $11,- Wo General Sherman's youngest child, about six months old, died last week, at the residence of speaker Colfax, South Bend Indiana, where Mrs. Sherma: sojourning. SI SES SERS ESE EET SKATES AND SLEDB. VILOCIPEDES AND ROOKING HORSES, TOOL CHESTS, GUNS, PISTOLS, FINE POCKET OUTLERY, FANCY BASKETS, &c., All in great variety, and at low prices, at B.C. JOHNSON & O0.'s, d 15-tdeew Penn. av.. bet. 10th and 1ith sts, G®*4T BARGAINB, Prime SUGARS, 19c,'22¢ and 23c. New BUCK WHBAT. GOLDEN SYBUP, only $1.5) Best BLACK TBA, only $i 25 3 New OLTRON, OURRANTS and RAISINS Choice Brands FAMILY and EXTB& FLOU R Fresh BPICES. all kinds CANNED FuUITS. Choice MINCE MBAT Oheice TUB and PRINT BUTTER Fresh FLA VOBING EXTRAOTS Old BOURBON, WHEAT and BYE WHISKEY Cheice WINES, BRANDIES and SEGARS, For sale iow. 8. EVANS de1B-10t* 487 9th st., bet. D and’ E. GEXTLBMEN'S FINE CLOTHING! LATEST STYLES! BEST QUALITY OF GOODS! PRIOES LOWt We offer the largest assortment in this city of GENTLEMEN'S DRESS SUITS, BUSINESS BUITS. OVBECOATS, FINE SHIRTS. UNDERSHIBTS, DRAWSERES aup FURNISHING GOODS of all styles and qualities, whieh we will sell at the lowest rates. WALL, STEPHENS & OO.. 322 Penn. avenue. Between 9th and loth streets, de b-20 Unt. & Chron.) YREABURY DEPARTMENT, Orrick ComrTROLLER or CurRENCY, Wasuincton, December 14, Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presentet to the undersigned, it has been made te appear that The Merchants’ National Bank of Washinxton, in the City of Washington,in the county of Washington ard bistrret of Columbia, has been duly organized under and according tothe requirements of the act ef Congress entitled ‘‘An act to provide a Na- tional Currency. necured by a pledge of United States bonds. and provide for the circulation and redemption thereof,”’ approved June $, 1864, amd has complied with ail the provisionsof ssid act re- quired to be complied with before commencing the busipess of banking under said act : Now, therefore, 1, Hugh McCulloch, Comptrol- ler ofthe Currency,do hereby certify that The Merchonts’ National Bank of Washington, in the City of Washington,in the county of Washington acd District of Columbia, is authorized te com- — the business of banking under the act afore- osid. In testimony whereof, witness my hand of office this fourtinth day of ‘December 6 seal iL. 8) HOCH MooULLOGH, Comptrolier of the Ourrency, NOTIOB—GENERAL COMMITIEE 4TH | WARD DRAFT ASSUCIATIUN —You are ereby notified to attend a mecting at the Mayor’s Office. City Hall, THIS (Thursday) EVEN 4 the loth inst , at 6% o'clock, te transact business in relation to the draft, A punctual attendance is requraten it A. LLOYD, President. FAIR. OF — : | ‘he ladies attached to Ryland Chapel will hold a Fair in the Church, corner of lich aud D streets, island. commenciog MONDAY. Dec. 19, 1454, the proceeds of which are te be devoted to the comple- tion of the church edifice. A fine band ci music will be im attendance. Admission—Adu'ts 15 cti season tick. children under i2 years of age }° ct eta 10 eta de 15-3t — ATTENTION UNION MEN !—A Mass Oon- vention of the loyal citizens and residents of this Dist-ict will be held on TO-MORROW (Thursday) EV ENING, at half-past seven o’clock, atU mn League Reading Reom, Ninth street. Officers and members of loca! and all State Lincoln god 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 OLEPHANKE, Prest Central Lincoln and Jehnson Associ'n,D. 0. J.T CLEMENTS, Secretary. de 14-2t oe eestor HALL, Qorner D and Niuth streets. Positively last night of Bisse vik, GEOhGE VANDENHOFF, lebra' DBAMATIC READER AND AUTHOR, FRIDAY, December 15. 1864. PROGRAMME OF SEEOND EVENING. Mr, Vandenhoff will give, for the first ume, bis new and original Humorous and Ane Jeiical Chat on IRISH BULLS! With copious illustrations of the subject, and traits and eallies ot Bsalish. Irish. Scotch, French Py American WIT AND HU MUR! Admission, Reserved Seats... coon 2 re open at7; Readings at 8. : icketa for sale at Metzerott’s Musi> Store, where th diagrams of the Hall may be seen; also at or in the even Gl deo 4 st* Ck S 2) Sars } Maron's Ovricz, Dec. 19, 1354. public are hereby notified that erere at = city. son terre] @bgll, within six hours daylight after any fail of Bow, have the same removed from the pavement im front of his or her house, under the penalty Prescribed by the act appreved January 17 1855, which the police have been instructed rigidly to enforce. KICHARD WALLACH, dec l0-eo5t [Intel. & Columb’n.} OuLLECTOR'S OFriCN. eae ashiogton. ember 9, 1854. @TICE TO TAX PAYERS —Notice is hereby | given to all persona in arrears for taxes, whether Ke ‘aa anne tax. tat vanes a same in paid m fore je istday o: anuar i. the peoverty on which the tex 14 due will then bs iD any street or avenue in this Mayor. Sdvortised and sold asthe law directs, Those who avoid the heavy experse of advertising ed. M. DIXON. Collector. BGEON mest NoetH, 287. en ayy’ * nee tei ws. PARTIES, BALLS, WEDDINGS —suaP. TLEL D'S’ Confectioner eu? Dine ulds, for nov 12-Im* IaNO POR SALK—A Pers order, with fin none aie - Will be sctared by “Lind.” oy ‘kot ot., Georgetown, { | hire-and made to orde G°® TO BUSSELL’S BOOKSTORE x _ FOR HULIDAY PRESENTS, Eee caanot ae i be suite i style sud price. uitable for presen’ Oo membe; Catholic Uhurch ieee - 525 Seventh street we: dec 14-tjan 1 Pennsylveni: 'OSTUMBES FOR MASQUERADS: Cerne Tableaux, Private Theatricninn wen for Apply 265 © street, be- nd 10am and2sad7» m, N.B. Nom Matere: SOUBLAY & OURLAND. tended'te, @ but parties of address git beret 'O THE CATIIOLIO CITIZ T TON, AND OTHERS. V APHING- I have again returned from the Northern cities with the largest and finest atock of PRAYER ENGR AVINGR Ry: oenne: MEDALS, FINK rn 48, wi Toons FOR ceuwiat, a pe ( ? iy , and a variety of other articles suitable f gents, all SoU Ty a lose bbensts eal of watch wily M. D. RUSSELL, Bookeelier and Stationer, 525 Seventh rtreet, ATE DE FOL i aereee ES D'OIES DE STRASBURG RIS DE VEAU ‘AUX PRT RIS DE VEAU AUX TOMATERS RIs DE VEAU A L’OSEILLE, FES ay penrgoRD AU NATUBEL, tween the hours of § dec 14-tjan 1 For sale by .._KING & BURCHELL, de 14-1at Vermont avenue and léth street. RESERVED FRUITS, &c. PRESERVED QUINOES, x Bing APB earth) KING & BUROHELL, dec 14-12t Corner Vermont avenue and isth st. J BOOTS AND SHOES !! — OLD PRIOES AGAIN. HELLER & CO., 492 7TH STRUT, Have reduced the price on their entire well as- sorted stock of BOOTS AN D 8HOKS, which brings them to the old time peace prices, They are selling— a heeled Congress Gaiters, at $13) worth Ladies heeled Goat Balmeorals.at $1.75 worth $2.75, sane arenes Glove Kid Buckie Boots, Bt gas wor A |. 75 ota. bees, 20 cts. . tip Bhoos ard others $i. Rip Brogeen, 0776: wertm 290 Ay ro | le Bb a 6 Buc a sonts. 96 we } Beots, $325 wortl nds of the bert aanlite Ladies’, Miases’ Boots and Shoes, at reduced prices, he atrect Also a large variety of Pranks, Vallocs, aud Oar a M of Trunks, 4 % pet Bags. which we will sell at cost at BELLER & 0O . 492 7that between D. Just received some nice Little To: Hol gliday Preasata, at BLURB £ CO. 01 Dicer ¥. BHRINGE : ARMOUTH HE ANCHOVY F dee 14-16 amu a re BALLS, PABTIES, &0. EMEMBER THE 15TH. First Grand BALL of the Capitol Bill Fr: ship Association to be given at Seato: Had, corner of Ni D THURSDAY, De tb Committee have spared ne p: this one of the most pleasant Balls of the season, Entrance for ladies on 9:h st. No hats or cage al- lowed in the room. Fiooz ManaGers.—J.Shehan.J Fry. T. MeCor- mick, M, Olune, T.J. Luxen, Balletmaster, dl¢-2t* RAND LEVEE AND BALL OF CHIPPEWA TRIBE, No. 9, IMPROVEDO,B WILL TAKE PLACR AT TEMPERANCE HALL, On Eatreet, between 9th and 10th . On TUESDAY EVENING, December 2), 160s Tickete, admitting a gentleman and ladies. ONE DOLLAR, de 13-4t* B. LABBE'S F. DANCING ACADEMY Is now open for the reception ef pupilsat Parker's Hall, Pa. avenue, beiween 6th and 7th sts site Metropolitan Hotel. sof tuition for ladies, misses and ma: ters. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, fro LS oreloo ea EE classes same evening. from half-past 7 an rp & N. Be The all can be rented for balls or parties by applying on the above evenings. de 9-1w* J. RUSSELL’S DANOING ACAD- a » EMY —Now open for the reception of pupils, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, on and Wednesdays, no 22° PT ABINI’S FASHIONABLE DANOING ACAD TEMPERANCE HALL, Eestreet, between 9th and 10th sts. This Academy is now open for the reception of upils, = Days or Torrion. Ladies, Misses and Masters — Tucsdays, ondays ‘eolm* For Thursdays and Fridays, from 3 to5 p.m. Gentleman’s Olass— Tuesdays, Tharedays and Saturdays, from 8 to 10 p. m. Those desirous of joining may do 80 by applying at the Academy during school hours. Quarter commencing on entry, oc8 LOST AND FOUND. L 82-35. BEWARD-Thia (Thursday) morning, acmail white LAP DOG. Any one returning it to No. 288 H street, will receive the above re- ward. dec 15-2t* {;OUND—A WALLET containing, money ‘and pa- pers. Apply to CHAS. M. MATTHEWS, At- torney at Law, Georgetown. D.C., or corner, 6th and Penn’a av., Washington city, D. C. "TAEEN UP last Sunday, one dark MULE, with wi barners. The owner is requested to come for- 8 and pane him own ETTIT. —Lost, on Sunday night, in F 2th, a LADIES’ WHITE LACE r i mga. The above reward will be givon ifleft at 140 F street. dec 14 2t* ror night, between 12 and 1o’clock,a HORSE and WAGON. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take them away. Onsouth K street, between 432 d 6th ats le “declnse LEWI8 WATSON. 10 BEWARD — Lost, on Saturday evening last, by a lady,at the Orphans’ Fair at da Fellows’ Hen. a GHINCHILLA FUR COL- LAP. The above reward wiil be paid to whoever will return it to the office of the Washington and @ town Railroad, corner 15th stree'! aaad Ee. fe 14- prove FO | ite pay char; OR oghill Farm, near Geor; ese eee WL LL 957508 ths ott inctent, @ large black New: 4 foundland DOG, white toes, and end of tail white. The finder will be liberally rewarded b returning it to J. M. MAY, No. 69 High street, Georgetown, D. O, dec 13-8t* G5 REWARD_OOW LOST Strayed away about -) ten dave ago_s long. fine looking darkish BRINDLE COW. She isdrs; whitish under the belly; has horns. Return her to 523 I street, be- tween 6th and 7th, to Mrs. FENWICK. de 13-3t* BOARDING. OARD.—A genuensn and wife, or two gentlo- men, can be accommodated with BOARD and Pleasant ROOM in a private family, 475 Massa- ctusetts avenue, between 4th and Sth sts. d 15-2t* {OUR GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACOOMMO- dated with BUARD in a private family, by calling at No. 99 F atreet, between 7th and sta streets, Island. 1t* Froseisas ROOMS CAN BE OBTAINED for gentlemen and their families, with Board, at 372 C street, cornsr of 4!3, Table Boarder: also be accommodated. EEE OT{CH.—I forewarn all persons from harboring or trusting my wife, EK, KELLY, as she has left my bed and board without cause or provocs- tien. (dec 35 3t*] A. F. RELLY. PRBLONAL, —A gentleman is desirous of corresponding with a yeung lady witha view ta matrimony. She must be prettyand not over twenty years of ge. All who mean sincerity, ad- areas Pas FOBREBT, Washington, D. 0. le Tizonsasrox WANTED OF JAMES HENRY CRAWFORD, aged 14 about 5 feet 4in- ches high, complexion dar! hen last seen he was at the market, corner 7th street and avenue, on Saturday. A liberal reward will be given for his return to CHAS. CRAWFORD, on A street,a few deorr east of the Old Capitol. deli-lw* JOTICKE —I hereby forwarn all persons from pecealtine: my wile ee K, Kelly, as I will pay no debta of her contracting. @ 13 at" §_a.F. KELLY. ([uERE I8 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 Largest, Most Varied, Richest, and Cheapest stock of PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, WRITING DESKS, Ladies’ Workboxes and Dressing Cases, Gentle- men’s Dressing Cases, Ladies’ Companions; the Poets in fine binding, GOLD PENS AND PENCILS, PENENIVES, Cigar Cases. Booka in best binding, &c. Make an cffer for the article you want, and you shall bave it without regard to cost. We are eelen erorytsing to Chis store cheaper than any nthecity. Remember. aa 7: RUBSBLL'B BOOKSTORE, Tth street, between Penn. avenue and D street, Under Avenue House. P, 8.—Just received a fine collection of Chil- dren’s Books, Building 3locka, Lill’s Blocks of A BC Game. &s, deo 14-dtJanl ~ LOT HIN @! I respectfally announce to the citizens and stran- gers of the District that I have now on hand afine and complete assortment of FALL AND WINTEB OLOTHING, of which I will enumerate a omg portion: S OVBROOATS. Black, Blue, Brown, Drab, Chinchilla, Frock and Sack, French, English and American; Beaver of all colors. coats, bg A beautiful assortment of English Frock and Back Double and Single Breasted Walking Coats, to- gotber with a large variety of Cassimere Busi- ness Suits, My cocds are all made and trimmed in the latest New York styles, and cannot be excelled in this city. Persons who wish to purchase any Ready-made Garments will find it to their advantage by ealling on me befere purchtsing elsewhere, as they will get fine goods at low prices. A. STBAUS, Ps. avenue, between 10th and llth streets; 4 13-3t" also, at 175 Ps. av., bet. I7thand 18th sta: UES! FURS! PUBSII ‘The attention of the ladies is invited to my large and oboice assortment of FINE FANCY FOURS, embraciug all styles and qualities, from the low- est grades tothe Gneat Sable, among which may be found BUDSON BAY SABLE, CANADIAN MINE, ROYAL ERMINE, STONE MARTEN, BUBBIAN FITON, SIBRRIAN SQUIRREL AND OTHER VARIETIES. Also, a large and well selected assortment of casera aes ROBES of every description, includi WHITE ARCTIC FOX and ee WHITE POLAR BEAR, WOLF, BUFFALO, Ke, Gentlemen's FUR CAPS, COLLARS, GLOVES, &c , in great variety, Every article of the above having been carefal!: epee cannot be surpassed either in exesllence of quality or style offnish. A elicited be- force purchasing elsewhere, — i ‘ JaMES Y. DAVIS, HATTER AND FURRIER, 356 Pennoyivania avenue, under dee 12-dlwkeotw Motrepolitea Hotel, TRE Lio SHAD ELPHIA PR°DUOE AND BUTTER STURE— and fresh—Pure nountry i pete we Aine. “the sewat 5 res) 3 Wholesale and rerail.33¢ D ai3-3t* 394 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUS. FUBB! FURS FURBI The greatest inducements ever known in HATS, OAPs Tere Dunes YORS Callesrly and bag ted aonreles at : . 0. GLap ¥ Hat, CG} p, Shor Bee TO 4 O'CLOCK P. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Ce. furnish the follewing quo- tations of Government securities: Wasuineton, Dec. 15, 1864. Buying. Sciling 163 117 % 109% 97K 8 Beagp. Certificates, 97%; FROM CITY POINT. Large Number of Contrabands Brought in from Warren's Expedition—Rebel De- serters Coming im out of the Cold. The steamer Matilda arrived here this morn- ing from City Point. She eame up with the mail and passengers in place of the regular mail boat, James T. Brady, which has gone to Baltimore for repairs. Pasdtngers who cume up on the Matilda state that when Gen, Warren’s command re- turned to their old camping ground from their late expedition they were received with deaf- ening cheers by the troops along our lines. The unusual quietude which has existed in front of Petersburg for a week past, remsined unbroken up to yesterday morning, when the Matilda left City Point. The Matilda brought up to Alexandria be- tween two and three hundred contrabands— men, women and children—a portion of those broughtin by Warren's expedition to Hicks- ford. The contrabands swarmed to Warren's banner, and a large number ef them remain at Jity Point awaiting transportation to Alexan- dria and Washington. The cold falling weather of December is hay- ing the effect of thinning the rebel ranks, and each day brings into our lines at various points squads ofrebel deserters. The Matilda brought up to this city eighty. eight rebel deserters, and as & number of them belong to the rebel iron- clad Virginia, now lying on the James above Chapin’s Bluff, it will be seen that wholesale desertions are not confined to the army alone. Of the number brought upon the Matilda, 32 are of Virginia regiments. 16 of Alabama, 17 of North Carolina, and’ of Georgia regiments. The remainder represent nearly @very regi- ment in the Confederate service. They are all privates, however, excepting one Quartermas- ter. PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING FRE8H BREF, To-day, Lieut. Col. George Bell, Chief Com- missary Of Subsistence, opened at his office the bids for furni ig tresh beet to our troops and prisoners at Point Lookout, Md., forsix months from the firstof January. The following are the bids, none of which has been accepted as et:—Edw’d Kimberly, 32.91 cents per pound; ier & White, 15.65 cents per pound, Wm. J. Pentz, 15.51 cents per pound; Elias Shipman, 124 cents per pound: J. J. Bankard, 13.23 cents per pound; J. W. D. Pantz, 12.91 per pound. PAROLED PRISONERS FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR, Capt. Poland, Chief Mustering officer of this Department, to-day received a dispatch from Annapolis, announcing that Iast night a vessel arrived there with 960 privates and 43 officers, paroled by the rebels in Charleston Harbor. The 750 paroled prisoners that arrived Br Annapolis on Saturday iast have all been mus. tered for pay. GENERAL LOGAN, This distinguished officer returned to this city yesterday afternoon on the steamer John Brooks, from City Point, where he had been on a visit to Gen. Grant. Gen. Logan will start at once, via New York, to report for duty with Sherman. THE NEWS FROMSAVANNAH. The large flag of the Navy Department is fly- ing at full mast to day over the glorious news from Sherman, and the probable capture of Sa- yannah. CONFIRMATIONS.—The following confirma. tions were made in the Senate to-day: Joseph G. Bowman, Assessor Internal Rev- enue First District Indiana, vice James G. Hutchinson, removed. Benjamin F. Scribner, Collectgr of Internal Revenue same distriet, vice Henry Urawford, removed. me B. Platt Carpenter, Assessor of Internal Rev- enue Twelfth District New York. Jonathan J. Wright, Collector Internal Rey- enue Sixth District Indiana. AGUNBOAT vor LIBERIA.—The Senate to- day passed 4 bill authorizing the construction ofa gunboat for the Republic of Liberia, to ba paid for by that Government in installments. This measure, it is believed, will enable Libe- ria to break up the African slave trade, and relieve a portion of our naval squadron re- quired from time to time on the African coast The House, however, will probably be less ex- peditious in passing the bill, owing to the ob- jections of the opposition, and 8 protracted dis- cussion is anticipated. Cxrer Justic# OuAsE.—The ceremony of qualifying the new Chief Justice took place ia the Supreme Court to-day, Mr. Chase reading the prescribed oath, and the clerk of the court reading the commission, after which the chief justice took his seat on the bench, and imme- diately commenced the business of the day. A few atiorneys were also qualified to plead be- fore the court. The at'iendance of spectators was large, and the crowd, after witnessing the simple ceremony of reading the oath, quiet- ly dispersed. ATTENDANCE OF SENATORS.—Senator Rich- ardson arrived this morning from IIlinois, aud took his seat in the Senate. With the excep- tion of Mr. Hale, who is not expected to ar- rive for some time, the Senate is now full. ADJOURNED TILL MOoNDA The Senate adopted a motion to-day to adjourn till Mon- day next. The House, however, having con- siderable important business on hand, will, probably, refuse to adjourn over. GONE TO PHILADELPHIA.—General Hancock left Washington yesterday for Philadelphia, on business cennected with the organization of his new army corps. He is expacted to return to- day. QUALIFICATION OF THE ATTORNEY GEN- ERAL.—Hon. James Speed was yesterday qual- ified as Attorney General in the Supreme Court before Judge Wayne. SEWATOR MORRILL.—O wing to sudden and serious illness in his family, Senator Morrill left for his home in Maine last evening. PrrsonAL.—Lord Lyons, the British minis_ ter at Washington, sailed from New York yesterday for Liverpool. &@7 From Shillington, Odeon Building, we have a copy of the excellent January number of Harper’s Magazine; also, Peterson's National Magazine for the same menth. ee CONGRESSIONAL. Txavuxspay, December 15. Senate —Mr. Willey presented the petition of the Franklin Insurance Company of Wash- ington, praying the extension and amendment of their charter. Reterred tothe District Com- mitteé. Mr. Cowan pfesetited a fetition of a large number of cigar makers of Philadelphia ask- ing that the tax be taken off manufactured to- bacco and puton the raw material. Referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Wilson presented the petition of Charles K. Graham, of the Army of the James, and other officers, praying an increase of pay, of the commutation for rations, &c. Referred to the Military Committee. Mr. Sumner offered the following, which ‘Was adopted: Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested, if not inconsistent with. the pantie interest, to furnish to the Senate any information on the files of the Department of State concerning the paper published in the volume of treaties, and entitled Arrangement between the United States and Great Britain, between Richard Rush, Esq., acting as Secre- tary of State, and Charles his Britanic Majesty, Envoy Extraordinary,” relating to the naval force to be mi upon the American lakes. Mr. Lane, of Kansas, offered a resolution that the Committee on the Conduct of the War be instructed to inquire as to the truth of the. alleged charge that |: numbers disloyal persons are in the employment of the Gover Ment, in the navy yar ters al wend for 8 and pa: Mr. hf Said h ctaomont “was enadé ta Ris presence last night in a public speech t few days agoasonof a soldier who had per- ished of etarwation in a rebel prison, applied atthe Philadelphia Navy Yard for employ- ment, which was necessary for the mainten- ance of the family left by this soldier, and was refused, while at the same time there were thousands of vou men in ths employment of that Navy ¥ He desired to call the at- tention of the Committee on Naval Affairs also to this statement. Mr. Chandler suggested that as the Commit- tee on the Conduct of the Warhsdas much ba- fore it as it conid probably do between thisand the 4th of March next, the subject had better be referred to a special committee Mr. Lane said his object was to have the in- ‘vestigation made and the report apon it before the installation of the new administration, so that if such an evil existed the policy should be changed with thatinstallation. He believed that no government could be successfully ad- ministered unless it surrounded itself with of- ficers in sympathy with it. Mr. Johnson said he did not know that he had any more confidence in the Administra- tion than the Senator from Kansas, but he had no doubt the President would see to it that the officers were filled by loyal men. Whatever might be said as to the loyalty of the Navy Yard employees it was, he believed, a fact that they all voted tor Mr. Lincoln. He thonght that ought to bea sufficient test, if the reverse fact was to be considered & proof of disloyal- ty. Hedid not believe the Senate had any right to interfere in this matter, which he thought was one pertaining to the Executive Department of the Government. Suppose the nvestigation turned out as the Senator from Kaneas anticipated, what would the Senate do? Nothing but express an opinion which could havyeno legal vinding whatever upon the President, and he might or might not dis- regard it either, because he thoughtit his inter- est to do go, or because hedid vot concur in the conclusions of the Senate on the subject. He ‘Was oppoéed to the resolution. After some further remarks by other Senators, the rese!ution was adopied, Mr. Johnson only votin; Mr. Chandler called up his preamble and resolution offered yesterday, condemning the action of the British authorities in Canada con- cerning rebel raiders npon the Lake frontier, and instructing the Military Coramitf¥e to in- quire into the expediency of immediately en- listing an army corps for defense in that quarter. Mr. Sumner suggested the reference of the subject to the Committee on Foreign Relations, instead of the Military Committee. If that reference were made, he should not now dis- cuss the matter; otherwise he should have something to say. Mr. Chandler accepted the suggestion, and the resolution was adopted directing the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations to make the in- quiry indicated. Mr. Chandler also called up his other pre- amble and resolution condemning the preci: tancy of Great Britain in acknowledging t! rebels as belligerents and furnishing them pi- ratical ships, and directing the Secretary of State to make claim upon Great Britain for the value of all American ships and cargoes de- stroyed by the rebel cruisers so furnished; and it also was referred to the Committee on For- eign relations. Hoves.—Mr. Holman introduced aresolntion calling on the Secretary of War for copies of all orders in regard to discharging soldiers enlist- ed to fill up old regiments, and that he inform the House whether the principle has been ap- plied of discharging such soldiers when such old regiments are mustered ont. On motion of Mr. Schenck, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, which he said has the subject under considera. tion and has already procured information upon the subject. Mr. Griswold introduced & resolution, which ‘was adopted, directing an investigation intoall the facts pertaining to pensions, and what measures can be adopted to secure them em- ployment independent of the Government. Mr.Schenck reported from the Committee on Military Affairs a bill for the better organiza- tion of the Subsistence Department; which was ordered to be printed. The House pesca the Senate’s joint resolu- tions giving the thanks of Uongress to Captain Winslow and to Lieutenant Cushing—for the gallantry of these officers, the one in destroying the Alabama, and the other for destroying the Albemarle. Mr. Davis, of Maryland, offered a resolu- tion, declaring that Congress has the Constitu- tional rightto an authoritative voice in an- nouncing and prescribing the foreign policy of the United States, as well the recognition of any foreign power as in any other matter, and that such foreign policy is not a matter of Ex- ecutive negotiation while the matters are pend- ing in Congress. r. Davis moved the previous question. Mr. Farnsworth moved to lay the resolution on the table. Mr. Davis immediately asked to be relieved from service on the Committee on Foreign Af- fairs, finding that the majority of the House differed from him on the sabject. A long and animated debate ensued, in which Messrs. Davis, of Maryland, Cox, of Ohio, Boutwell, Stevens, and others participated, involving the privileges of the House afid those of the Execntive. The discussion was of such an important character as will pot justify ahasty summary, The question having been taken, the House refused toexcuse Mr. Davis from service on the Committee on Foreign Affairs. a SOUTHERN NEWS. fombardment of Fort Harrison—Canby’s Reported Movement on Mobile—Indica- tions of active Hostilities below Rich- mond. We have reveived fall files of Richmond papers of Monday, the 12th instant, fro:a which we take}the following:— {From the Riehmond Examiner, Dec. 12.} fhe War News. General Lengstreet, with two divisions, is said to have made a reconroissance beyond the left ofour lines on Saturday morninz. He found them defended only by pickets, marched over them, and went as far as Newmarket, where the enemy were found in force, and also & large fort, covering, with its outworks, it is said, more than an acre of ground. He made no demonstration against it: but returned to his original position. In this reconnoissance our loss was two killed and five wounded. Thirty Yankees were captured. At two o’clock on Saturday our mortars near Elliot Hill opened on Fort Harrison. The en- emy replied only twice—a single gun each time, and fired solid shot both times, then took to their bomb-proofs and fired no more. Our mortars played fifteen or twenty minutes, ond threw some three hundred shells into the fort. Reported Movement en Mobile. {From the Richmond Whig, Dec. 12} OsyKa, Dec. 12.—A Yankee raiding force of at least one thousand cavalry, with twelve pieces of artillery and ninety-six loaded ‘wagons, the rest with pontoons, and’comman- ded by General Davison, reached Tangipakhoe from Baton Rouge, at 2 oclock yesterday morning. Lastevening, after burning the conscript camps and some out-buildings, gutting the stores, pillaging the inhabitants and burning bridges, they leftin the direction of Franklin- ton, Louisiana, which is the direct route to Pearl River. They carried with them Captain Murry, the enrolling officer; the Postmaster, ‘Willliams; the hotel keeper, and all the citazens they could catch, young and old. Some of their pillaging was very brutal,there being no force of ours toretard them in an: way. Their Gestina'ion is unknown, thoug! they themselves positively said it was Mobile. Their horses appeared much jaded. All is uncertain conjecture as to their further move- ments. The News from the Front. In spite of the snow, rain and mud, there were strong indications this morning of active hostilities on the lines below Richmond. Our forces were in line of battle, awaiting orders to advance. Just before going to press we learned that the enemy had been driven from their exterior work on the Darbytown road. No particulars could beobtained. A general engagement im- minent TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTHWEST Movements ef the Rebel General Lyons— Stoneman and Burbridge Effect a Jun tion. Lovisvite, Dec. 14.—The rebsl General Lyon, on entering Hopkinsville, Monday, con- scripted every man he could find, robbed the stores, and burned what he could not carry away. General McCook’s advance guard had @ skirmish with General Lyom near Elkton. Generals Stoneman Burbridge effected a pee neral nr 5 "The cavalry of General Thomas's Army have recrossed ts the south side of the Cumberland, ‘with the exception of a suMictent ferce to pur- ene and rout any force om the north tg abn x naan y New York Steck Merket—First Board. [By the People’s Line—Office 611 Ninth strest.) ex, Deo. 16.—U. S. 1881, cou! 6" Ney 3 109; Certificates’ of Fetene: ‘3 = LOCAL NEWS. ——— THE Triat or De. KeasBY —To-day, after 4 reading yesterday's proceedings— Edmund G. Butts Was swern, &nd testified as follows: Resides in Delaware county, New York; is commissary’s clerk at Annapolis, Maryland; only met the accused once; was drafted on the 29th ot September, 1864; went to Mr. Chas, Keasby and bargained with him to put in a substitute for him; was referred to him by a broker; Chas. Keasby agreed to put in @ subetitate for #750; in a few days received his exemption papers, signed by John B. Keasby, stating the substitute had eat ge tn; received the certificate from the hands of Ohas. Keasby. Q. Did Chas, A. Keasby inform you who the Substitute was that was put in for you? Objected to by defence brut overruled by the Court. William W. Small, sworn.—Lives in Wash- ington; only knows Dr. Keasby a8 surgeon of the Board of Enroliment; sent two lots of men to Dr. Keasby—probably three lots—by Araold between the firstand Isstof May from Alex- andria, and told him to get a receiptof Dr. Keasby for them; w itmess was a Massachusetts State agent; does not know of his own kaow!l- edge how many were accepted; dia not see the men at the examining office, nor subsequently; bad no conversation with Dr. Keasby about them. The board here adjourned to 1 o'clock. a Founp Dgap.—Yesterday morning, officer James Mulloy, of the Second Precinct, fouad a man dead on 7th street above the Boundary, and he was taken to the Second Precinct sta. tion-Rouse, He proved to be @ pensioned sol. dier named William Ponehey, who has lived for some time past at Mrs. Ragan’s, near Camp Relief, and had apparently been dead but a short time when found. He bad been com- plaining for some days past, and had received 4n order from the Commissioner of Public Buildings for admission into Douglas Hospital, and at the time of his death was on his way to that place. Ooroner Wooaward held aninguest yesterday afternoon, and the jury returned a verdict that he died from causes unknown. The deceased formerly belonged to the 7th U. S. Infantry, and hailed from New York. The police took charge of the body, and applied to several parties for a coffin to bury him in, tut did not succeed in obtaining one. It frequently happens, when persons of this class Bre funnd dead in the Distriot, that their interment has to be delayed, owing to there net being a proper understanding between the Inilitary authorities. Sp OnsgQuies.—St. Patrick's Church was yes- terday the scene of solemn and imposing cere- monies, the occasion being the last tribute of respect and affection to the memory of the late Mrs.S. L. Ennis, the esteemed wife of Greg- ory Ennis, Esq. High mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father McCarty, of St. Patriok’s Church, who also (assisted by Rev. Messrs, Walter and O'Toole) conducted the funeral ser- vice. Several other Catholic clergymen were in attendance, among whom we recognized Rev. Mesers. Young, of St. Dominick’s; Boyle, of St. Peter's, and McNally, of St. Matthew's. Rev. T. J. O'Toole, formerly of this city, but now of the diocese of New York, pronounced the funeral discourse, and paid a glowing but merited tribute to the virtues of the deceased. The excellent choir of the church added much to the impressive character of the ceremonies, which were atiended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The remains of the beloved and Iamented deceased were de- posited in Mount Olivet 'Gemetery, where the last solemn rites of the church were pe. formed. Sa SE TuE DRAFTED Mgn.—The cases of the foi- lowing dratted men were disposed of by the Bosta of Enrollment to-day: First Sub- District. —Z, Lane, overage; August Mewhans, furnished substitute. Fourth Sub-District—Henry C. Burr, tar- nished snbstitute. Fifth Sub-District.—Willism D. Oswell, tur- nished substitute. —— ALEXANDEIA AFFAIRS,—The Alexandria State Journal says:—The Legislature to-day elected Lewis W. Webb, of Norfolk, the prea- ent incumbent, Auditor of Public Accounts for two years from the first of January next. W.W. Wing, of the same city, alse present in- cumbent, was elected Treasurer of the State for two years from January next. ——s—— RELEASED ON REOOGNIZANOR.--G. W. Alex- ander, who was arrested some time since on the charge of being concerned in abstracting stamps from the Post Office Department, was yesterday released from jail on giving hisows recognizance in the sum of $500. It is under- stood that Alexander willappear as State's evidence when the case comes to trial. ee FRANKLIN Fine lysURANCECOMPANY.—Tho memorial of this company presented ian the Senate to-day by Mr. Willey, sets forth that by anerror in its printed copy of the act granting its charter, it had been inadvertently acting without authority, since April 9th, 1953. It praye a renewal of its charter, to date back to the period of the old one, also authority to in- crease its capital stock to twohnundred and fifty thousand dollars. ——— CRIMINAL Court, Judge Fisher.—The evi- dence in the case of Patrick Galvin, indicted for the murder ot Thomas Morrissey in July last, was concluded yesterday, and the couns are to-day closing the case. See THE TRIAL OF HAMILTON EASTER & Uo — The argument in this cese was closed to-day, and the deci.ion of the Commission reserved. ——.—___ THE LoYaL CitTizEns’ Mass Convention comes off this evening at half.past seven o'clk, at the Union League Reading Rooms, 9h st. ——.__ Affairs in Georgetown. 4UERRILLAS ANNOYING THE BOATMEN — Beatmen report that a small number of guer- rillas attacked some boats a few miles below Sharpsburg, and robbed them of two or three teams. The boatmen report them guerrillas, but are not sure that the band is not a gang of regular harse-thieves, who have been infesting that vicinity and committing depredations whenever an opportunity offers. CanaL.—Arrived—Boats Old Abe, and Sev- arn, 225-15 tons coal to Hieston & Co.; H. F. Kindle. 104-15 tons to Borden Co.; 0. 91 tons to Captain W. Bell; and K. ¥. Tassal, 222-2 tons to Cumberland Co. Departed—J.@. Morrison, salt arid sundries to Gonad's Ferry; and seven boats. There is but little ice in the Georgetown section of the canal. The ice- breakers bave done their work effectually 90 far. The boatmen report thatthe ice was very thick in the upper sections, but the way is cer- tainly clear to aes Ferry, and probably to Cumberland. at advices from Cumber- land announce that the boatmen are tying ap for the wipter, and no more coal than 1s now on the way will be received at the docks here. Four anp Gratin Market.—-The David Knode from Mercersville, and G. Ardinger, from Williamsport, arrived yesterday after- noon. Flour—Demand good, transactions lim- ited to supply the local trade, at yesterday's quotations. Grain—Market firm. demand ac- tive. Last sales of good red 1eported at $2.73. No receipt or sales of white. QILLEE 18 FOUND at 492 7th street. to make MARKING PLATES for clothing. Work wat- ranted. de is 3t" W. H. OCTTON & CO. OR SALE CHEAP—A very cesira -le four horse Sutlers TEAM. Apply to SIQUSSA + BAIS, 325 Penn«ylvania avenue, Washington dec 15. 3t* at my store six mosths seo for repairing will be sold, if not called for by the latof January, ETT BEHB! L4BezeT STOCK OF ANOS, ORGANS, MELODRONS, and Music Tostrumenta in the oity for Paste 306 PB deo 15- bot between 9th VERY BUSINESS MAN. ©: Editor, Clerk, Member of Congres: house should have one immediately, One of those moat usefol PORTABLE BOOT BLACKIN@G BOX; obly $2 to $5. av? are worth $10 to every one and ane 334 eet, one door below 1th et, eo NT HOLIDAY GIFTS, ‘ —— ALBUMS ia every Narier and st) Ie. ieeant Bound PORTS. JUVENT BIGLES PRAYER PORTS SEV ENIERS tc, WRITING DESKS, WORK BUXES, DRESSING MoBgUC GOODS, CHILDREN’S GAMES, Ke., GOLD Fane AMD PENCILS, FANCY STATION- Don’t forget to call at the Old Bm, jem SHEPHERD de lb ow Corser 7th and D otrests. T° THE VOTERS OF WASHINGTON, The Assessors of the different Wards wilt aot ot fe a tes orlock y from ane irk to the sist Docom fnotuet rect en tue comes thoee cesitted from the printed poll lett Mp eg johue, 334 street. be cveen eet B. Downing, L ateeet, be- von Fourth Wi os. W. Burch, Sth atroot, be- sad H utreets. ‘ Ward: F. Dree, Mo, 611 Mow Jersey oF Sixth Worthen B. Wolson, 008 Gretreet Boa bhy between Cs atrrol oe, Gee Beveath Ward—Joba BH. isd, Mo, S47, corns + Latreeta Beoosd Geo, W. Harkness, H street, be- erapeay Se ecesins i rr ond BD atreeta south,