Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1864, Page 2

————— THE EVENING STAR. — W. D. WALLAOH, Editor aud Prepricter. WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY,,,,... DECEMBER 17, 1564. SS Manners or ConGResS c8n be supphed with the Stan at their residences, put up in wrap- | | | NANCIAL—The New York Oommercial AGvertiser says: The money market is abundantly supplied with surpios means, and loans are freely ot- fered at six per cent tobrokers. The Govera- | ment balances in the National Banksare drawa close, which some what limits the loananie fe. sources. These institutions are now doiug ®@ considerabie smount of discounting. They have originated chiefly among the mercantile classes, and naturally attract a considerable amount of the mercbante’ discounts from the brokersand the old banks, The present rate pers, by ordering it throngh the Secretary of for A 1 commercial paper is 7a3 per cent. and the Senate the Olerk of the House of Repre- sentatives, or at the Ser office, corner of Penn- sytvania avenne ard 11th street. EXTRA. GLORY!! VICTORY!!! for second grade 9810 per ceat. The gold market is stronger, in spite of the fayorable news trom Nashville and the coast. ; The demand for shipment is a partial cause of | the firmness; but there is in addition A strong speculative demand, though it is not easily seen upon what it is based. Some operators take tne view that the danger of Oanadian complicstions overbaisncer the good news from Sherman and Tbomas, and operate ac- cordingly. Tbis morning 2314 was bid tor $200,000 “b. 3; the room, however, was indis- posed to take buyers’ obtions. The N. Y. Herald says: The gold market was firm at the opening | and continued go tll the afternoon, when it be- | came beavy, under the influence of reports re. HOOD SMASHED UP AND DONE FOR: GREAT BATTLE YESTERDAY, —_—_— General Thomas’ 0 a ee THE ENEMY UTTERLY ROUTED i = Smith Captures 16 Guns and 2,000 Prisoners ! Schofield Captures 6 Guns and . Many Prisoners! Wood Captures 9 Guns and 600 ceess for repnir cf schoot-room. Prisoners ! eS ee Garrard Captures all the Enemy's Guns and Men in front of him! Hatch captures no end of Prisoners Hoed Fleeing to the Mountains! ee He Abandons Everything ! ial Report. | | cente; supper ticke’s, 75 cents, lative to Sherman's army and the provable cepture of Savannah. After four o'clock, however, it showed indications of firmness. ‘xhe stock market opened with animation. but as the call progressed it weakened, and it closed heavy. = PREACHING—PROF. SHUTE, of Oolum- bia Collexe, wili preach in the Congre-8 street M, P. Chuich, Georgetown. TO-MORKOW (Babbath) MORNING aca NIGHT. ie NEW JERUSALEM TEMPLE N: rth Gap itol street, between B and ©. Bervices ut ta.m. Subject to morrow: Life and As ocia tiore in the 8p ritual World, and how men are there. ur FENIAN BROTH ERHOOD.— An impertant meeting of the Circle will be held at Tem- ce Hal', SUNDAY EVENING. Decembor 18, 1864, at 2 o clock, as Officers are to be e'ested for the enruing year. A fuil and punctual att: ane is Fequeseed Gi 1 rder of the Circle. ive JAMES BYAN, Becretary. CHRISTMAS FAIR.—The Sunday Schi of Kat Washington Mcthodist P:otes ant hurch wit! hold a Fair at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, commencing MONDAY BYKENING next, December 19. to continue two weeks. Pro- single admission, 15 dg it jud, 3 Beason Tickets, 50 cente; THE DESERT AND MOUNTAIN OF 8I- NAI.—The Rev Dr. PRestiey, of Pitte- urg. distiv ished Oriental traveler, will deliver alecturecn the above interesting subject in the | Sew York avenue Cbhurck. (Dr. Guriey’s,) on | TUESDAY, Decewb r 2th, at7% o'clock, for the | 2a | mies op 25 cents. Come one, come all, ant hear | The Ground Paved with Small Arms! — GLORY !! GLORY a GLORY! =e Official War Bulletin. War Deranrment, Wasnrncron City, Dec. 17, 5:35 a. The following official report of the great vic- tory achieved yesterday by Major General —>— mn} Major General Diz, New York > Thomas and his gallant army, over the rebel | | | torces under General Hood, in front of Nash. | ville, was received this morning. One of the most surprising circumstances connected with this great achievement ts the small loss suf- fered by our troops, evincing, among other things, the admirable skill and caution Of General Thomas in his disposition of the bat- | tle. In our rejoicings at the defeat of the en- omy, thanks are due tothe Almighty for His Protection to our gallant officers and soidiers in the great conflict they have passed through. The report of General Thomas, and aiso an unofficial report, containing interesting details, | are subjoined. Evwin M. Stayton, Secretary of War. “HEADQUARTERS DeraRTMENT OvumneEr- LAND, Bight miles fron Nashvilic, 6 p. m., Dec. 16.—To the President of the United States, Hon. EB. M. Santon and Lieut. Gen. U.S. Grant: This army thanks you for approbation of its con- duot yesterday, and te Sssure you that it is not misplaced. «1 bave the honor to report that the enemy has been pressed at ali points to-day in his line of retreat te-tze Brentwood Hills. Brig. Gen. Hatch,of Wilson's corps of cavalry, on the right, turned the enemy's lett, and captured & large number of prisoners—number not yet reported. «Mj. Gen. Schofield’s corps, next on the left of the cavalry, carried several hills, cap- tured many prisoners and six pieces of artil- lery. Brevet Maj. Gen. Smith, next on left of | Maj. Gen. Schofield, carried the salient point of enemy's line with McMillan's brigade, of McArthur’s division, capturing sixteen pieces of artillery, two brigadier generals and about 2,000 prisoners. «Brigadier General Garrard’s division, of Smith's command, next on the left of McAr- thur’s division, carried the enemy’s entrench- Ments, capturing all the artillery and troops of the exemy on the line. “Brigadier Generali Wood’s troops, on the Franklin pike took up the assault, carrying the enemy's entrenchments, in his retreat cap- tured eight pieces of artillery, something over six hundred prisoners, and drove the enemy within one mile ef the Brentwood Hii! Pass. “Major Genera) Steedman, commanding de- tachments of the different armies of the Milita- ry Division of Missise!ppi, mest nobly support- ea General Wood's lett, and bore a most non- orsbie part in the operations of the day, «I have ordered the purauit to be continued im the morning at daylight, although the troops are very much fatigued. «The utmost enthusiasm prevails. I must not forget to report the operations of Brig. Gea. Johbmzon in successfully driving® the enemy, with the co-operation of the gunbonts uader Lieut. Commander Fitch, from their established batteries on the Cumberland river, below the city of Nashville, and of the success of Brig. Gen. Uroxton’s brigade in covering aad returning our right and rear. The opera- tions of yesterday and to-day, although I have BO report of the number of prisoners captured by Jobneon'’s and Croxton’s command, [ know they have made a large number. “] am glad to be able to state that the number Of prisoners captured yesterday greatly exceeds the number reported by telegraph iast evening. The woods, fields, and intrenchments are strewn with the enemy's small-arms aban- doued in their retreat. In conclusion, I am happy to state all this has been effected with — very email loss to us. iF lose probably does not exc bundred, and very pil killed. sees eee “Geo. H. Taomas, Maj. Gen.” “NASUVILL2, Temy., 9 p.m Dac. ms ae During last night Hood withdrew his rgb from river and took new Position covering Hillsboro’, Granny White, and Franklin Pikes, which line had been carefully prepared for yust this contingency. He was driven from the firet line easily, but the second wag atud- bormly defended, and at last heavily assaulted bree times before succeeding. «It wes carried, however, and twenty pieces of artillery, two thousand men, including Gea. Jackson with the remnant of Dis division, Were taken, the enemy forced back two miles, and his army brokem into two parts, one on the White pike and the other on the Franklin With range of biuffy hulls between them, Stead- Ap and Wood pressing down the latter—A. J Smith, Schofield and the cavalry down ths former. Small arms lay asthick on the con- teeted line as the rebels had stood there. “Hood can't make another such Gay's ‘While Thomas t in good condition to Press @at Wore wagons—can* say number @ wh 0 and bisok, did spienaiaiy.”. | tend, } | | bencht of the Yeutks’ Missiouars Society Ad- mirsion 25 cents. de 17-3t LR. WM BOYD, Lecturer on OMAN RIGHTS, AND THE BIGNS OF THE By special invitation of the Colored People. at on League Hall, No. 4¥1 th #:., between D E ets. north. on THUR2DAY EBV ENING, Doc. ud FRIDAY BVENING, Dic. 23d, 133i. Ad- reat Fri-nd of Vreedom, Tisket- can be ob tained at the hali e: of the committee, Messr: Lu-op. Jenva, Charles. Myers, ths SEVENTE WARD EX SMPTION CLUB, e members of the club and the c'iizens of the ard are requested to weet at Island Hall, on UFSDAY EVENING Dec. wth at 7% o'clock. C. 8. NOYES, President. Wa, J Mentacn, Secretary, d 1s-tt lcm ASSEMBLY’S CHURCH FAIR AT ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, eh p.m. A fine assortment of 8 will be found there at reason- ; ated band in attendance. Admission 15 cents; season tickets 5) cts dec i6-st* i g 4 MESTING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE , East Washington and Uniontowa Builling Association will be held on MONDAY EVENING next. at 7 o'clock, at Uniontown. D 0, for the PErpose of issuing cartificntes to stockholders and distributing the constitution. Persons wishing to become members. are respectfully invited to at- and pay in the first instalment. 6-3t* JOHN FOX, Secretary. ¥ T Open from 1 to Christmas present: able prices. A celeb det BALLS, PARTIES, xc. D GET BF A vor the QRAND ARAL BALL of the JOURNEYMEN ROOK BINDERS to teke place TUSBDAY EVENING, January wth, yt ** ODD FELLOWB/HALL 7th street, Particulars it future advertisements. 1987-54914" Hm FIRST GRANDS BALL < of Thi TIN PLATE AND subet-IRON WORKERS' AS-OULATION Will be given on MONDAY EVENING. Decamber 19, At TEMPERANCE HALL, (E street, between 9th and Ith streets.) The Committee hava spare’ neither paias nor expente to make this the Grand Ball of th eearcD ees peeniar Bilge Band haa been en- eged for the occasinn. oUt fr shmentew il be furnished at clty prises, Tickets. ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman ard ladies; to be bad of the members, or at the acor Puritiyely po Pate or caps allewed in the room, Ry order order 0! decls-M,.W.F.Ad2t* ‘THE OOMMITTER, TmNNHE 8EOOND GRAND BALL OY THR BALTIMOBE QUADRiLUB ASSOOLATION HURSDAY EVENING. Drormbor 224 T a At TEMPERANCE Halt, * E Street, between Hh and loth, The members of the association and committee have spared neither paios nor expense to make this @ Very agreeable entertainment, Tickets to be had «f the members, or at B. Bah- reu's jewelry store, No 460 Penn.arcnue, 0, M. Lucas. jeweler, U. 8. Hotel. No tickste sold at the door, By order of the Committee. e . B.—Ti tee weather is unfavorable carriagea wil’bs in ettendance, and thone wishing to call for Laties will please meet at the Hall early, da iO 7k 2 i ARINI’S FASHIONABLE DANOING ACAD TEMPERANCE HALL, E street, between 9th and l’'th sts, Thie Academy is now opem for the reception of pupils, Davs or Tuition, For Ladies, Mixes and Masters — Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 3 to 5 P: m. Gentleman’s Class—Tnevdays, Thursdays and Saturcays, from 8 to 19 p. m. Those desirous of joining may do ao by applying at the Academy during school hours. Quarter commencing on entry, 008 LOST AND FOUND. $10 REWARD-—Strayed from the premises of pt the subacriber,on lith straet, bat.s andT, a bay horse COLT, six months old, with a whits star in the firehead, The above reward is offered for it« return, deci 26" JOHNSON PIERCE, AKEN UP ABTRAY- small sorre! HORSE, The owner is requested to come forward. prove property, pay chargns, and take him away, On corner of M street north, and 23d street west, Gee W6-3t" J. EB. ROBERTS 4 LS UP ESTRAY—A dark iron grey CONT, és which ius onsen can Bate by proving prop erty, sand take him away. nee rere As. FURSSEX, Livery Stable, cor, High and Cherry sts., 4el6-3 ee Georgetown, D C. O&T—Picked up in front of La Farwith’s Segar L4 Store, 4671s 14h s'reet, 9 o'clock Tuesday eve- Bing, Mth instart, a Black and Tan SLUT, had on ared collar. tail clipped. white spot on breast, Whoever will return ber at abovo atore, will re- ceive a tuitable reward, No questions asked, dec 16-2t* § 1 0 REWARD—Straved from the subscriber, on the luth instant, two COLT3—each four years old in spring—one is » light ure id the other a sorrel, with the two hind a little white; sbout 14 hands high each, When last heard from they were seen on 1ith street. near Boundary st. Any areas or persons Jeaving tham at the cor- nee of oe L Ceres the atom Printing ce, will receive the al eward. dec 16 3t* WM. BABBINGTON. rPYAKEN UP last Sunday. one dark MULE, with harcess. The owner is requested to come for- ward, prove property. pay charges and take him away, on Springhill Farm, near Georgetown. dels 3t* H. PETTIT. FAIB. e ladies attached to Ryland Chapel will hold & Fair in the Church, corner of 19ch and D streets, Irland. commencing MONDAY, Dee. ly. 1351, the proceeds o! which are te be devoted to the comple- tion ofthe chureh edifice. A fiae band of music will bein attendance, Admission—Adu'ts 15 cts.; children under 12 years of age 10 cts; season tick- ets €0 cts. de 15-3t NOTICE. Mayor's Ovricn, Dee. 19, 1354. @ public area hereby notified that every per- fon residing ip any street or avenue in this city. shall, witbin six hours caylight after any il o: snow. have the asme removed from tke pavement in frovt of his or her house, under the penalty prescribed by the act approved January 17 18%, which the police have been ivstrocted rigidly to enforce. RICHARD WALLAOG, declveo5t [Intel. & Columb'n.} T. 0. & F, LEVER. Ledge, No, 15, on MON 1865. Particulars in future ad verti: Mayor. for benefit Beacon DAY, January isth, ment. e2-Im* RY LLOYD’S SUPERIOR MINCB MBAT. tae best in the market—for sale by ail the Gro- cers, Principal Depot, 390 11th street. above K at. @ 17-lw* IL kt = MILK! The sebrcriber ie ereysred: to supply reeponsible parties with from 10 to 2 quarts MILK, com- mencing lat January. Address W. T. COGGES- HALE, care W. Ingersoll, No. 246 Pa. xnvenue, ¢ ITeo! UBKIES! TURKIES!! TURKIEB!!! 500 Fresh TURKIRE 200 @EESK. 200 DUCKS. Aleg, 300 Firkins Choice Goshen BUTTER from ew York, For ral corner of &th and D sts. by de 17-30" JONES & CO. *RENCH JUVENILE BOOKS.—Le Seigneur Polichinelle; Petites aventures d'une Poapee, La Poupee peinte par e!le—mem»; La Fille du caat botte; Le Pere Bonheur; Les Veilees du Grand Papa; La Pagode de Kari; L’Orgueil corrige; Le | offer o Secret d’un jeune Co-ur; Le Bracelet de |. quise; Megnonne; Le Capitaine Sabre-de Boia: dec I7 "__ BRANCK TAYLOR. PRoPosars FOR THE GRADING AND PAY- I=G F STREET NORTH FROM FIFTH SeREe? WEST TO FOURTEENTH STREET PRGPOSALS will be received at the Mayor's Of- fice until 12m..on Friday. the 30th instant, for the purpose of grading and paving F street north, from 5th street west to lith street wast, with stones +imilar to thosensed in pavirg Baltimore street, (Baltimore city.) not over & ordoss than 6 inches in diameter. and 7 inches deeo, or with Cebble Etone, not more then 6 or less than 4 inches im diameter, whichever the Mayor may direct. Bidders will state the price per square yard for each material separa'ely,and Dads cubie yard for grading; the paving to be Inid in a bed of pure gravel 12 inches in depth. and the street well wet before being rammed three times, once with a 9%) pound rammer,and twice with a50 pound r, mer and then covered with sharp gravel. the whole tobe finished to the entire satisfaction of the Commissioners of the Second, Third and Fourth Wards, andthe Assistant Commissioners, RICHARD WALLACG, Mayor, Mattumw G. Euery,; Cuas. F. Woop, ; Sssistant Commissioners Garcon Euxis, j tdel7 lawiw ME M_J. PLATT invites the attention of the Ladies to her large and beautiful assort- ment of BONNETS. which she is now selling’ at reduced prices. 246 Pennsylvania svenu Dear 13th street. up stairs. dec 16-31* REATES AND SLEDS. VILOCIPEDES AND ROCKING HORSES, TOOL CHESTS, GUNs, PISTOLS, FINE POCKBT CUTLERY, FANOY BASEBTS, &e., All in great variety, and at low prices, at B. 0. JOHNSON & 00,3, d 15-tdeets Penn. av., bet. 10th and 11th ats, G®z4T BARGAINS, oe BCCR WHRAT, BorpEns YRUP. ew . Beet BLACK TBA, only $1 25 Oo A) New CITRON, OURRANTS and RAISING Choice Brands BAMILY and EXTRA FLOUR lar- 8. BYANS. de1s-10t™ 467 sthst bet. Dand B. GENTLEMEN'S FINE CLOTHING! LATEST STYLES! BEST QUALITY OF GOODS! PRIONS LOW! We offer the largest assortment in this city of GENTL MBN’S DRESS SUITS. BUSINESS SUITS, OvBROOATS, FINS SHIBTS. UNDERSHIRTS, DBAWERS AED FURNISHING GOODS of ell styies - and qualities, which we will soll at WALL, STEPHENS & 00.. 323 Penn, syenue, ab Hae. (Hae eatth om doth atenete, PERSONAL. eee ee eee be ee OTICE.—I forewarn all eerrons from harbortag or trusting toy wife. K. KELLY. as alo has left my bed and board without cause or provoc:- tien. (dec 15 3t*] H. F. KELLY. PERONAL— a gentieman ic desirous of pormeeronding with @ young lady witha view to matrimony. She must te pretty and not over twenty years of age. All who mean tincerity, ad- dress HARRY FORREST, Washington, D.Q. de 15 st* NFOB. ON WANTED OF JAMES HENRY I EW FORD aged 14 years, about 5 feet 4tn- ches high, complexion dark. W wai hen last seen he the market, corner 7th strest and avenue, on urday, A liberal reward will be given for his return to CHAS. CRAWFORD, on A street,a few doors east of the Old Capitol. de li-lw* BR. EDWIN V. WRIGHT, Psychometrist; and MRS. WRIGHT, Olai rvoyant Physician, who “*Heale”’ b: Tapee on hands ” ean bs consulted at 494 12th st. Mre. W. hasan important discovery (speciality) of great value to ladies. nov 29-Im* o% TERRITORY —PETROLEUM OIL, COAL MINERAL LANDS,—One thousand acres (io one tract.) adjacent to the town «f * Petroleum,” ® station or depot twenty two m les east of Par- kersburg,on tte Parkersburg Br..nch of the Balti- more and Ohio Railroad, the main direet line of communica'ion to and from the Ohio rivar and the Atlantic seaboard; on the Hughes river, in the center cf the ** great upheaval ridges’? of Ritchie county, Western Virginia, (as per geologi- cal reporta of Ritchie county.) Here, in this county, the greatest quantity and purest quality of Inbricating and burning oils, mineral bitumen cxnnel eoal. &e , were first discovered, the larges' and most productive oil wells in Western Virginia were and are now worked; hence the name of the town, ** Petroleum,” in Ritchie county, was ac- quired by the right of its discovery. (See Abbott's map of the State of Virginia.) This O8i Territory was selected and purchased in the year 1/6), prior to the war, as_an investment, on account of its then known Oil and Mineral wealth. by the present owner; also the validity of its tide; and has been withheld from market or fT le until the rich and untold devosi:s of Oils and Minerals in Ritchie county have b: now, fully developed and appreciated Corp: tions, capitalists and others desiring investmant are invited to this @il Territory. Sales will be made in lote of from Gf-y acres upwards, to the eniire ene thousand acres. in fes. or would retain the half interest in every sale, (if agreeable to the purchaser,' and take capital stock of the company or Con paige: formed to work there wells, &c., to the full amount of the one half of company’s interestin stock, For price per acre, terms, &., address, without delay, JOHN B. WLLSON, agent, northwest corner of Howard and Camden streets, Baltimore Md Battimone, Dec, 10, 1864. dec 17-3t* FUBS!I! URS! FURS! The attention of the ladies isinvited to my large and choice sesortment 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 ERMINE, STONE MARTEN, RUSSIAN FITCH, SIBBRIAN SQUIRBEL AND OTHER VARIETIES, Also, a large and well selected assortment of CARRIAGE ROBES of every description, including elegant WHITE ABCTIC FOX and WHITE POLAR BEAR, WOLF, BUFFALO, Xo, Gentlemen's FUR CAPS, COLLARS, GLOVES, &c.,in great variety. Every article of the above having been carefally*| selected, cannot be surpassed either im excellence of quality or style of finish, A call is solicited be- fore purchasing elsewhere. JaMES Y. DAVIS, HATTER AND FURRIER, 356 Pennsylvania avenue, under dec 12-diw&eotw Metrepolit: i 4. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUS. By PURS! FURS!!! FURS!!! The greatest inducements ever known in HATS, CAPS and La@IBS’ DRESS FURS, Gall early and see for yourselves at M.O. GLADMON & 00'S No soe, Hat, Cap and Fur Store, - Que enna. ay., bet. 4% and 6th sts, ULTDA Zou cansot fail to be uited in style ned peice Ostholic Church, «Presents to members of 525 Beventh street west, near ennsylvsnia avenue, RH OITIZENS aND Dist tog PANGERS OF Pleasure ef informing our cl 3 that we Our stock of fine FANOY GOODS for tae TA- the hall Pleased to show yen to }b: a wis, Bureau Sets, aed Map so wanda gente i“ WR) deBKtif* 6504,0dd Pete ee et, D ae arr. D'OIES DE STRASBURG 18 DB VEau A its POIs, ee ao vor dou —-Yormont oveaas optima. | rible in thetr details of individual suffering. Ne XLCOND EDIE 4 O'CLOCK P. Mf. GUVERNMENT SHECUKITIES. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the folle wing quo- tations of Government sacurities : WaskineTon, Deo. 17, 1864. Buying. Selling U.S. 6's Coupon 1881......0000-LiG 117i FSS S-W icces scesesscceacces LIN 109% 73-10 Treasury Notes a One Year Certificat 97% Certificate Checks... . - Nsw Yors—Fizst Boar. Coupons, 117 § ; 5-20's, 109%; Certificates, 97%; Gold, 231 ¥ THOMAS’ BRILLIANT VIOTORY OVER HOUD. To-asy, at 12 o'clock, by order of the Seore- tary of War, asainte of two hundred guas— rouserigg were fired by a regular battery from Franklin Square, in honor of Thomas’ bril- liant victory over Hood and complete rout of the rebel army in Tennessee. The flags ot several of the Departments and various military headquarters are also flying at full mast, in honor of the same event. ARRIVAL OF EXCHANGED PRISONERS. Since Wednesday morning, thirty-six hun- dred of our exchanged prisoners have arrived at Annapolis, 1,400 of whom reached there last evening from Charleston. Their reports con- firm all the previons statements concerning the barbarities of the rebels, and are most hor- In no instance bas the full amount of money and supplies forwarded them by triends been celivered, and in most cases, none haye ever reached its destination, having been appro- printed by the keepers of the several prisons. The laat number of prisoners§ were collected from all parts of the Confederacy, leaving the princtpal rebel prisons still tull. The muster rolls of thoee who arrived on the (th, have al- ready been made out, under the supervision of Capt. Poland, of Gen. Augur’s | andthe men will be paid off on Monday. Those ar- riving yesterday, will be paid next Thursday. All receive two month’s pay, commutation of rations for the period of their imprisonment, and furloughs to visit their homes. Happier men never assembled than those now collected together at Annapolis, awaiting ‘he means to carry them home. SENT TO FORT DELAWARE, Yesterday, esght-six rebel officers, including colonels, majors, captains, and lieutenants» were taken from the Old Capitol prison and sentto Fort Delaware. At the same time 110 rebel prisoners were forwarded to the prison- ers’ camp at Elmira, N. Y. ARKIVAL OF SICK AND WOUNDED, The hospital steamer State ot Maine arrived here yesterday, with 250 sick and wounded men. They were neariy all stretcher cases, but principally sick with typhoid fever. ja a re a New Natronat Banks.—The following National Banks haye heen created since ine 10th instant : The Citizens’ National Bank, DUE, PA.......eseceeseeeee The Central, Cincinnati, Ohio The National Exchange, Troy, N Y First National, Titusville, Pa.......... The Commonwealth, Philadelphia, Pa The American. Hallowell, Me. The Tremont, Boston, Mass. The Hopkinton, Boston, Mass . The Merchants’, Washington, D. U, The Ware, Ware, Mass.. The Suffolk. Boston, Ma: The Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Firet, New. Uim, Min: New Sitvzz Min¥.—Information has been received et the Interior Department of the dis- covery ot an immense silver mine on the west- ern siope of the Cascade Monntaias, in Wash ington Territory, on the road leading from the Sound to Natchez Pass. The lode is fifty miles from Olympia, is from seven to fourteen feetin thickness, about five miles ip length, and yields at the rate of $700 per ton. Pitts. AnnrvaLs —Brevet Major General Ingalls, Cheif Quartermaster of Gen. Grant's Army, arrived here this morning. Col. Sharpe, Assistant Provost Marshal Gen- eral Army of the Potomac, returned last eyen- ing from & tour of duty connected with his de- partment, and goes down to Uity Point on Monday. CLEARING OUT THE OLD CaPiToL.—Yester- day, nearly a'l the rebel prisoners were re- moved from the Old Capitol and sent North. Most of these were men disabled by sickneas and wounds, and who have been colleciing here for some time from the several hospitals. PERSONAL.—Maj. Gen. A. E. Burnside js at Willards’. Hood and Gold Tumble Together! New York, Dec. 17.—Gold is now 27, LOCAL NEWS. cae Ses KILLED IN AN UnnoLy Cause —Tnhe rebel Brigadier Gen’l Graiberry, reported by Gen’l Hood, killed at the battle of Franklin, will be remembered here as the Rey. J. C.Granberry, of the Virginia Conference, Methodist E. Church, South. He was formerly pastor of the «Church South” on Sth street near H, recently purchased by the Hebrew congregation, and now used by tbem. In Washington he served two years, @nd was then appointed to the Wol- lege at Charlottesville. Va., where he was of- ficiating as Oh-.~lain when the rebellion broke out. As a Minister he was highly esteemed while here, both as a Pastor and a pulpit ora. tor. He was about thirty-eight years of age when he died, and his numerous acquaintan- ces in Washington will regret bis death in an unholy cause. a CRIMINAL#MOURT—Judge Wylie—This morn- ing, the trial of Uelonel Baker, charged with false imprisonment of Dr. Stewart Gwynne, was resumed, and Mr. Jordan, Solicitor of the aaeeeaey) took the stand on crosé-examina- on. Witness recognized several letters read by Mr. Stanton to show that Dr. G. was relensed atthe sugrestion of Uol. Baker as s’milar to lette vs he received. {These letters requested the release of Dr. Gwinne.) The charges were that Clark and Gwynne were in a conspiraey; that (?wynne was a con- tractor and had made ont contracts and failed to pay the parties after he had received the money, they having previonsly been informed that the accounts would bepaid. Witness nad neverseen any papers he eould recollect of in which Dr. G. represented himself as the agent of the Department. By the accused:—Baker informed him that Dr. G. was preparing a confession, and at the Old Capitol Dr. G. showed witness 8 paper. When Dr. G. was arrested, witness informed the Secretary (Mr. Chase,) of the fact, stating at the same time that Colonel Baker had made it on his own responsibility. a gees A Promis® FULYILLED.—Yesterday morn- ing Mr. Reuben Worthington, who was for- merly one of the clerks in the offize of the clerk of the court, was agreeably surprised by an unexpected visit from bis son, Hon. Henry G. Worthington, the new member of the House of Representatives from the State of Nevada, ‘The son left this city about 14 years since, af- ter studying law with his brother-in-law, Hon. Geo. A. Pearre, of Cumberland, Md, and pro- ceeded to the far West, promising nis father at the time that he would never return except as & member of Congress—a promise regarded as idle at the time, but which has been falfilled to the letter. Mr. W. was a mere youth when helefthere, and had so much changed that when be greeied his father tne latter did not recognize him. Mr. Worthington met at the court-house a number of the friends of his boyhood, who heartily congratulated him on his succees, pee SS Fire.—This morning, between 4 and5 o’cl’k, 4 fire took place on 3d street, between Land M streets south, the grease packing house of Messrs. Ed and Wm. Norton being destroyed. This place was situated in the locality known as Fredericksburg (a number ot contrab: from that place being settled about it) and ef- forte have been made recently to prove the Place a nuisance. The contrabands went to ‘work promptly and with efforts of the fire de. partment, which was promptly on the spot, the shanties were saved. The alarm was Promptly given by the fire alarm telegraph. a Onpruans' Oovrt. Judge Purcell.—This morn- ing, the muncupative will of P.'T. Uorcoran, tequesDieg his estate to his priest and srionds, Was fally proved and admitted tq probate, letters testamentary on the estate were issued to Timothy Corcoran and Michael Mahomey. Testamentary letters were issued to Richard H. Laskey, im the estate of Joseph Oross,, . eo 7 Lzorunss ye Ks wbobew of Falizoad maa, Will be wort hearing. KiLiep.—This morning Coroner Wood ward held am inquest over the body of a soldier vamed Thomas Nichols, private Oo. K, 150 4 Pepn'a volunteers, wDo died under the foliow- ing circumstances: He came into the camp in ‘the President’s grounds, sonth of the Execa- tive Maveion about 2% o'clock this moruing, aed atl5 minutes pas: i was found in an ta- sensible condition on the sidewalk just below the wall separating the camp from the atreat. In the opinion of the jury, he‘fell trom the wall, some 6 fee high, causing the discharge of his pisto}, the vali faking effectim his right side. He leaves a wife and two small children un- provided for. ——~————— Onrietwas Fare.—Next week, the East Washington Methodist Protesiant Sunday School will held a Curistmas fair at the Navy Yard Odd Fellows’ Hall. The Navy Yarders have .benack of doing’things up brown, and we bespenk for them a pleasant and saccessful fair. ————-—— Affairs in Georgetown. Distrinvution or CARDS or Manit.—The quarterly distribution of cards of merit to the pupils of the Georgetown Public Schools took place yesterday afternoon at the Montgomery street school house, Georgetown. The taach- ers of the schools are: Female Grammar, Miss Huestis; Male Grammar, Miss E. Reed; Fe- male Primary, Mrs. Edmondson: Male Prima- ry, Miss Laura Reed. A large audience was present to witness the distributien, which was performed by Messrs. Jenkin Thomas, Dunlop and Hyde, ot George- town, and Mr. Holmead, of Washington. Sper- imens of reading were given by the pupils, which reflected credit alixe upon themselves and their teachers. Excellent vocal music, accompenied by the melodeon, was executed, conducted by Prof J. H. Daniel. Everything went off to the credit of those concernad. A PLEASANT AFPAIR.—After the adjourn. ment of the Georgetown Common Council last night, Mr. J. F. Birch, one of the old and highly esteemed citizens of that town, invited the members of the Corporation present in ihe chamber to his r-sidence on Bridge street, near Jefferson street, where a splendid collation ‘was spread, and a very enjoyable time was had. FiLovur axp Grain Marker.—No arrivals of flour or grain reported. Marketsteady, Flour super, £11,25a811.50; extra, $11.75a812.25, as in quantity and reputation. Suppiy and demand aboutequsl. Whect, last sales of red, #2724; white would bring $2.75 to $2.00. No arrivals of corn reported—good old may be qnoted, white or yellow, #1.90 to 05, and in absence of sales of new quotations are given ai $7.50 to $8 per bbl. Core LIBRARY AT ANDERSON'S / BOOKSTOR. 405 7th street, opposite Post Off ce. dec I7-1w F°:, RENT—One sinele ROOM; one Jargs ROOM (furnished) for rept, in private family, In- quire at No 24 Louisiana avenue, between 49 and 6th streets. dec I7-3t* VALUABLE BUSINESS STAND TO BE sold at Auction on Tuesday, the 2th, at4 o'clock. The Bowling Pxloon and fixtures on B etreet. be tween 21st aod 22d sta. KReasous for selling goi goin to Europe. McDEVITT & CONNELLY, ~ dec I7-3t* Auctioneera, IANO FOR SALE.- One upright PIANO tor sale. Price $75, Suitable fora Christ- mas present. Also, ove top RUCGY per Price $9). Also, one atronge top WAGQT. Price $16). At J. JOURVENAL’S “Unger Bee: Baloon, corner 6th and B streeis, Caritol Hill, jee tt E VERY BUSINESS MAN, GFFICER, Lawyer, 4 Evitor, Cierk, Member of Congress, and every house should have on mediately. One of thoaa most usefol PORTAB! BOOT BLACHING BOX: only $2 to $5, and are worth <1 to every ons. Call and se tos 334 D street, one door below th st, ir OTICK TO FAMILIES, HOTELS, &o—A reat variety of suporior CRACKERS, Bis CUIT, BUGAR CRACKERS, &c., fresh, at the new Philadelphia Produca Store. ‘wholesale and retail, No, 344 Detrert, rear loth” Also. choice GROGER! #3 and PRODUCE. atthe lowent prices. Call and see. dow 3t” HE SPACIOUS DWELLING No. 26 Louis- ana avenue, thoroughly refurnished, will be open ina few days forthe reception of first class Koarders, permanent and transient One or two choice suites of Apartments to let. A limited puniber of Table Boarders may be accommodated. i7-lw* IBSOLUTION,. The firm of Kilbourn & Wells was mutnally dis- solved on the Ist inst. Kit’ er of the frm are au- thorized to settle the businees of the late firm, The books will be at the ola stsnd for a short time for gettlement, i 5 OURN, de 17-3t' J iT RECEIVED FOR CBBISTMAS— 16) gal K . for Mince Mest, 10 bbls. CHOICE APPLES. f 6100 lbs. DRIED CUBRANTS, 25 boxes RAISIN. 10 bbls, and 20 kegs CHOICE PIOKLES, 1,00 Ibs, MINCE MEAT. No gallons TOMATO 2,900 bushels J 2:00 Ihe B’ Be , for Christmas, EVANS & RURROWES. 496 oth st, de 17-10t* bet. D street and Penn. aveaue I ADIES CLOAKS, SACQUES, AND GOATS, 4 &o..ko., At MAXWELL'S O'd Established CLOAK AND MANTILLA SfORB, (Eatablished in 1852.) A full assortment for the Holiday Searon— CIRCULARS. beh Sb COATS BASQUBS, AND CILESTERFIELDS, . in black, brown. drab, gray. and purp'e Beaver Cloths; also, in Petersham, ininchilla. Moleskin, and Felt Cloths, Bemeniber, the place is Old Established and Cle: MAXWELL’S, riginal Washington id Mantiila Store, . det. 9th and 1th ats. 328 Pa. av N. B.—Cloak Riomsin@istory, dec i7-6tit Q EIGHT ( NEW CHICKERING & 80N’S EIGHT PIANOS. Just arrived and opened to day for in- spection. Beauties for holidays, 2 Ped Made by 3, T. Gordon & Co., New PIANOS York, 5 ya PIANOS made by William P. Emer- FINE son. Four PIANOS made by @. F, Guild & Qo. Two PIANOS made by Hallet, Davis & Co. Four PIANOS made by I. & O. Fischer & Co, One PIANO made by A. H, Gale & Co. Several goed second-hard PIANOS, These are old and reliable makers, and we warrant every in- strument we sell, Old PIANOS taken in part payment for new, Libera! allowances for cash. Sole agent for 8. D. & H. W. Smith's popular AMERICAN ORGANS and MELODEONS. Also, large stock for holidays, of Guitars. Flutes, Violins, Accordeons, Gift Music Books, Toy In struments, fine Piano Covers and Stools, new Mu- sic, and every article to be found in the Music business. JOHN F. ELEIS, 306 Penn's avenue, near (th st, 306 do do do de 17-8t 306 do do do GRAND DEPOT FOR KID GLOVES | SPLENDID STOCK OF THE VERY BEST PARIS MAKES! Owing to the extravagantly high prices charged fer Kid Gloves by dealers in this city, we have been induced ao commence the sale of all the best makes of Paris Kid Gloves, vis: ALEXANDRE'S, COURVOISIER’'S, JOUVIN'S, BAJOU'S, TREFOUS'S and also a celebrated GLOVE of our own importa. tion, all of which we shall at wholesale or re- tail at POPULAB PRICES, JO8. J. MAY & OO., 308 Pennsylvania avenue, _de 17-2 bet, 9th and 10th a! Y BROOKER & BELLEW, Auctioneers. B No. 346 7th street, det, Land K. WATOGES, JEWELRY, &o. Will be ideation sal R THis gaticday) EVE- g es aireey fine atsortnent of old sad Silver ubtin 2 ches, Sets Jewelry: Pint, Rings! Fob aed Guard’ Chains, Bracelets, Sti »&e. The above le willbe ontinued MON DAY. and every evening daring next week, uatil whole ts sol 4. eaves ‘desiring Obristmas Gifts would do “deo Wit BROOKER & BELLBW, Aucts. dec 17-2t ME COURT OF THS DISTRIOF oF PR LUMBIA, No. 98, KQOITY, Julius N. Grancer ast, A ie J las, Jas, Dd Cutts, Robert Mf. and las. The parties above named, J.O. Marbury. Guar- dian ad litem. and Messrs Davidge and Fisher trustees. an other persons interested, are hereby noti6ed thaten the 4th of December in- iayetisspn Rote caus tal ahd the diatsibation of the trast: fand, ato aay aoe ee ene Pe EOEN: Antitar. y°0 THE CATHOLIO CITIZENS OF WASHING- Tees ATOR AND OTH EEE WASHING: ofiberoeme eteactace ne ccna Ai Ke, BTATUAR aes. MEDALS, FI A 5 gies Bs. N ENGRAVIN' ‘franace ED a and a var ac articles suitable for all “of nn Sd eld at the lowest possi oS" RUSBELL, ler and Btationer, dee 14-tjan L nates ty eye PLENDID BARGAINS a WINTER DRESS GOODS, B1LKS, SIAWLS,& a, e From the last great Suction Sale of Lupin’s cele Drated Fabrice, on Tueedny last at New York. 50 pieces Lupin’s Fine Preach MERINOS, at $16) % pieces Lupin’s extra Fine MERINOS, at Sirs © pieces Lupin’s Fixeat quality imported, at $2 2% pieces Lupin'sall- Woo! BMPBESS CLOTH, at $10 4 e 35 pieces Lupin's Splendid OTTOMAN CLOTH, « Sits 2 pieces Lupia's Elogant STRIPED POPLINE, at $125 © pieces Lupin’s 3-4 and 6-4 MOUSSELAING, at 15e to 8150 25 pieces Elegant Plein and Figured SILKS, at 1% and 8200 2 pieces Lupin’s Splondié CLAN PLAID POP- LINS, Sikk and Wool and Pinest Goods of the kind imported, price $2.50 19 pieces magnificoat quality Mackentic Plaid IRISA POPLINS, price $3 50 Elegant BROCHE LONG and SQUARE SUAWLS, PARIS CASHMERE SHAWLS, Plaid Wool LONG SHAWLS, MOCRNING SHAWL3, &e., &e. We bought the above goods very much cheaper at this last fale thanatany of the previons ealog of this season, and we avy therefore prep.rad te offer splendid bargaias. JOS, J. MAY & CO, dee 17-2t 308 Penn‘aay.. bet 9th and 1th eta. V ASINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Isoonroratebd Maxcu Sta, 1864" EDWARD SIMMS, President and Troasurer, EDW’D CLABK, Vice Prosident and Secietary, DIRECTORS. J.J COOMBS, THOS, J, GARDNEB. NILEs. DOLE, SLYAR® WM JOHN This Bank is now open for the receipt of De- posits, atthe NEW BANKING MOUSE, No, 58 Louisiana av., under Simm’s New Bafiding EDWABD CLARK, Secretary, EDWARD CLARK & CO,, BANKERS, At the Savings Bank, No. 5% Loulsiana avcaue, DBALERA IN EXCHANGE, GOLD AND SILVER, And General Banking Business, Eowarp Crarx, Jous BR. Evrayg, decl7 eo2m T BURDETTR'S, No. 351 SBVE 7. A BETWEEN i AND K, Sapa Can be found an immense Stock of DRY GOODS ofall Binds at very low prices for the times, He wishes to call apecial attention t> the follow. irg: Fine Plaid Poplioe, Plain ia yrons Cloths— beautiful goods,—krench Marinos in all the de- sirable colors; I°0 pieces Fancy Dalatnes, very rich styles. 50 pieces Ballard-vale Flannels, the best acods to be had. 20 pieres heavy Shaker Flannola; also, Opera ay. Fancy Shirting Flaxnels. W_W. BURGRTTE, No. 351 7th st., bet. I and K. CARPETINGS AND OILCLOTHS FROM AUO- TION. A large steck of Carpetin than they can be beught in N. ‘o CLOAKS—CLOAKS—CLOAKS. 1€ Cloth Cloaks and Coats, to be suld of at re- duced prices. A large stock of all the choice makes of bleached Cottons. suchas New York milla, Bat~s's mil's, Wamsutta mila, eercayine) Write Rock, And- a culcloten: cheaper roscogein, Forrest-dale, &c., &e, Together with a como’ stock of Balmorats, oop Skirts, Embroide-ies, Worsted Goods, Hosiery, Glove, ke.. & . found at No, 351 7th street, ec | W. W. BURDETT. YJ, 0. MOGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. CATALOGUE 8ALE OF VERY VALUABLES COLLECTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS. On WEDNESDAY EVENING, D 5 at valaablecol'ection of about 1,000 volumes mianel- lanecus Books. comprising choice London edition Te Oaialoones ready for dietribati M ataiognes rea or distribotien - day, the Wth inst. er aeiT a ‘J.0. MCGUIRE & CO. Ancta, canbe K BY THOS. DOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown, In VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY GEORGETOWN AT AUCTION On THURSDSY AFTERNOON, Dec, 2th, o'clock yp m.,I will ee lin front of the premi Lots No. 17 and 19, in Deakins, Lee and Cazonove addition to Georgetown, front 60 feet on Gree street and 120 feet on the Ch peake and O canal. The improvements consist of a large t story Frame Dwelling. Sheds, Stabling, &c., & and formerly occupied by C, B, Jewe'l, Re sozp and candle factory. T-rtc@: One-third cash; balance in 6,12 and popnte secured bya deed of trust on the rear ee: All conveyancing and stamps at the cost of the purchaser, Portersion immediately. Title perfact. del7-d THOS. DOWLING, Auct. Y JAB, O. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. EXTENSIVE FALE OF NEW AND ND- BAND FURNITURE, eny On WEDNESDAY MORNING. December 21. at 10 o'clock, and continued from dav to dav. at Ware House No. 406 7th street, bet wean G and A strests, we shall rel an extensive assortment of House: furnishing Goods, to enable the proprietor te mare forther improvements on his property, We name in part— zat ee pepe e rate A wsrors bo by 73 alnut and Mahogany Sofas, Rocke: Parlor Chairs ee Whatnots, Faney Chairs, and Tables Care and wood- seat Chairs, Lounges Carpets. Oil Cloths. Rugs Fiftern Cottage Saites.with and without Marbles and Walnat Dressing Bureaus, Ward- a stands Redsteads of various patterns Mattrassea. Bolsters, and Pillows Comforts, Wirdow Shades Large quantity of Crockery, Glass Ware, aad Table Cutlery About 20 Steves, ond an endless variety of articles ureful in housekeeping. T ih. declrtf J. 0, Mc@UIRM & CO., Aucts: Y WM. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers. SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT IN THE SEVENTH WARD. By virtue of the decree of the Orphans’ Court of the District of Columbia, dated the 6th day of Ds- cember, 1864, ‘Culy confirmed by the Gourt of Chancery.) [shall efter for sae at publid auction, con WEDNESDAY, the 2th day of December, A. D. 1864, at4o0’clock p m ,all the right, title, ia- terest and estate of Ann J..Charles A.. Mary By George A. I., Ella ang Emma Polt n, minor cbif- dren of Charlies A. Polton deceased. (together with my interest ard title as the widow of the ssid Charles Poltsn, deceased.) of, in and to the follows ing property, viz: Al! of Lot numbered twenty. toree, 128.) in Square Dumbered four hundred and ninety-nine, (499,) of the plan ofthe city of Wash- ton. inFhin propert is situated om the corner of 4% street weat and south I street, and is impreved by a neat Brick Dwelling House. Terms: One half casb; the residue in $ and ¢ months, the purchaser giving his nctes for the de- ferred payments, satisfactorily endorsed, and bearin, Hinterest from the day of sale. 3 The nee deed to be seininet. until the whole of ase money \ aafconrerageTaan at Baba garter + Guar A. LLOYD. Acting Agent, dec i7-eostkds W.L, WALL & O0., Ancts, INS & 00., Aucti : Bx 52x. Brae 8 0., Rta THING 8 10 onpnairg sgyumas CATALOGUE SALE, On TUESDAY MOKNING, December 2), alk at oar stores, by catalogue, commencin, o’el . for can! STOCK OF WELL ILITARE ALARGE STOCK OF WELL MADE MIL! Gossisting of regulati n Sack and Frock Overcoats; Blue Batinet, Pilot. Kersev, and C! Jackets; Blue Satinet. Pilot ‘god Kersey Fatiguo Backs: Bark Satinet. Kersey, Velveteen and Gorka roy Pants; Light Blae, Dark Blue, Corduroy and ats, &c¢ Velveteen yx HIGGINS & 00., Auctioncers, LOTS FALL ane 0 NTER DRY 3 30 BUCK GLOVES AND GAONTLUTS.” K SLOTH., CassiMERS GUM SUSP BNDERS, OANVAS BAGS, WOOLEN 80aRFS, ARMY SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, RTO. REX, HIGGINS & O0., Auctioneers, J 318 West Baltimore street, Baltimore, 80, BOOTS, sHUnS, AND BROGANS, 50 9 “ mprising— ox B ots, Mon’s Fine Kip F. wax! Pw Boss. iS and is inches, y lo io Ww Pog. %D,_. Balls te Wi . Boots, ean bas ae ri _s. anes a Ball aie Bonit i. fog Boots, deol? REX. H(GGINS & 00., Ane! 87 Alexapdris State Journal copy and send immediately to Btar Office, Zeeare WORSTSEDS, ZEPHYR WORSTEDS, (801d elsewhere at from 60 to 6° cents per ounce.) Closing out a large lot of ZEPHYR SORATERM st % Ounce, or Bounces for $1, omy Gente Pes eRe. Or OER WwELUS Emporiem of Ladies Cloaks and Fancy Goo 16-66