Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1864, Page 1

VOR RK commodious ENT—That large F DWALLING. HOUSE, vontalning a °.128 Pennsylvania avenue, between 1th aa eth streets, north side, First Ward, and next door we Dr. Smoot’s, This house has al the modern im provements, with gas aad water complete, and Staton i Wasblng‘oR" Tite sists tg gon, bein, ry the, princtpal Government De} Meuse, auu se ness auayeou ivr me usee ‘enidence, or & first-class large , nt only £1,500 per annum, payable m advanee, Possession given immediate Dut persons of first-class respectability. x! Jar reference, need apply to P.J BBL 510 7th street, three doors south of S 013 it RENT—An OF FIOR, in a central and busi- FS Dart of the city. suitable for ans a8, Or _& respectable claim » Apply - D. HUGHES, Ofice of the Daily Times, do 12 @R RENT—To single gentlemen only, in a vate family, twe sets of furnis! ROOMS (four front and two bask) converience of Come aod water. five pay oe werk rom CO ee rences pai ie 0. ss Dand 20 af . = Gee 5-tf Fo, RBNT—A FURNISHED PARLOR and CHAMBER, on first floor, without board. No, 410 3d street west, opposite Washington House, and near Penn. avenue. Apply on the premises, TBEN NEW HOUSES FO |ALB.—These ert and desirable Hobans on lith rset east. near Pennsylvania avenue, ( os ill.) just Bmshed, are for sale. They are three stories, with WO story back buiiding; cellar h hall, parlor, dining-room, five pered,) kiteaen, bath room with ter. clothes room, frou’ back as and gas fixtures throughout, ranges Senplete.fe-. finished in the best style, on hiladelphia plan, without regard to expense. ill soon pass along 1ith street. and itia but a nsylvania avenue, with a footwalk the whole way. It is the intention to buiid one hundred houses during the year 1865, im the seme locality. and from year to year, aa x suired., thas aoe ons time ie ie aime elig! Part o: city. Deeds, stampa. &,, eostof purchaser. Applyto |J.F. BROWN, 9 ae poly $0 4&3 Tenth strest, RwExs. Fer pant Taree or four Furnished CHAMBBRS; also, with water and gas, anduse of bath and parlor, for rent to gentlemen, Apply at 49034, north side of Massachusetts avenue, tween ith and 5th ats, deol tf Fo SALB—A new three story brick HOUSB, southwest corner of 24 and Market sts, George- Ceol B. C., containing 17 rooms, with all ‘the jatest improvements, in perfect order, A Brick Stable, Ice House and all necessary ontbuildings attached. House 45 by 49, lot 80 by 153, Price 000, Terms easy, and possession when required. oF further particulars apply on the premises, nov 30-tim* Fo RENT—Two ROOMS, on second floor, suit- able for four gentlemen, and one on first floor, Inquire st 437 Sth street, between @ and H streets, wert side. oc @ A’? PRIVATE SALE— ie. c! gee DRUG STORE, hree HOUSES, Three LOTS. Inquire ft s55 Maseachusetts avenue, near _b mir ti A atrect zak: nov 19 Im* ¥Y\O LET—Two large ROOMS, on Pennaylvania Yo, 245, suitable for stores or offices, Apply on t) H Btreet. be- tween 18th Boy 28-t? remises, or at No, 266 19th, NOTICE. Tue COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE BX- i < between Augnstus Johmson, of thecity of Washington, tor the LES ote and Fraak Binin- r, Rutus Wattles, and AlexanderfS. Gordon, of ew York, composing the firm of Bininger & Go. the second part, doing business in the city of ‘ashington, under the name of AUGUSTUS JOHNSON & OO., bas been thisday dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. Jobneon alone authorized to setile the business and use the name of the late firm in liguidsticn. eS Thankin the trade andthe citizens for their very liberal patronage, we ask them to extend the same to the new concerns. Bere and in Balti- , both more. AUGUSTUS JOB FRANK BININGER, RUFUS WAPTLES. ALEXANDER 8. GORDON. Washington, November 1, 1804. R COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. EFERRING TO THE ABOVE NOTICE, WE have this day formed a copartnership for the trans- action of “ THE WHOLESALE WINE AND GENERAL SUTLER SUPPLY BUSINESS, In the city of Washington, under the firm of AUGUSTUS JOHNSON & CO., At the Old Stand, No. 289 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB, And in the city of Baltimore under the frm of JOHNSON & BEHR, No. 77 West Battiuone Staeer, Where our nieuee and ween sar Kore astoek 0 good ase uality and variety. S unsurpassed 2 AUGUSTUS JOHNBON, WILLIAM BEHR,. 4. de 9-6t _ Washington, Nov. 1, 1604 BOOTS AND SHOBS!! =a OLD PRICES AGAIN. HELLER & CO.,492 7TH STREET, Have reduced the price on their entire wel! as- sorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which brings them to the old time peace prices, They are selling— Ladies heeled Congress Gaiters, at $150 worth 2. Ladies heeled Goat Balmer: t $1.75 worth $2.75, Ladies French Glove Kid ie Boots, at 345) be Bry on Bi pers, 75 cts. .adies Bli + 75.cta, Ghildren' Shoes, 20 cts. Boy # Copper tip Slices ard others, $1, Men’s heavy Balmorals, $2, worth $3 Men’s heavy Kip Brogans, $175, worth $25), Men’s Sewed? Buckle Boo! 6 ws. B 3 od n’s hesvy Boots, $325 worth $s. ren all kings of ihe best guality lesdies’. Missec al Chijdren’s Boots an oes, at redu prices, apd Children's ELLER & 00.. 492 7th street 4 doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall. Also alarge variety of Trunks, Valiees, and Oar- pet Baga, which we will sell at ecst at HELLER & CO , 492 7th street between D and B streets. Joxt received some nice little mor Tranks for ELLER & 00. Holiday Presents, at H . _ dee 1S Iw" 492 7th street. *; URB! F FURS! PURS!!! 210,000 worth of FURS for Ladies and Chil- dren, now op band, which we guarantee to nell 25 per cent. eheaper than any other place in tho city. Ladies will please tee notice that these goods are consigi 4 te us by vbe largest house in New York, and we are therefore enabled to sell them beap. very cheap, LANSBURGH & BRO. 371 and 375 Seventh street, dec F-3m a few doors above J street. 1D ¥Y U GET ONB Ifnot,go once tothe new TIN STORE o PALMER & BRO., No. 90 Bridge street, Georgetown, D.C., And purchase one or more of their COOKING AND HEATING BTOVES. Cheap for cash; at Phiiadelphia prices. fue rary part— The UNITED STA’ }(Cook.) The PANNY FORRESTER. (Qook.,) The BOILER TOP CROTON. The sTOL ES and other Radiators, . ke, oe ke, uarautted to be ag represented, Don't forse; 90 Bridge street, Georgetown. D.C. nov Sim ‘PALMER & BRO. (uMeaseanD AND ANTHRACITE COAL, LUMBER, &e., &c. WILLIAM R. SNOW & CO., 107 Water street. Georgetown, D.O., Bave for sale at Wholesale snd retail, 2,000 Tors CUMBERLAND OOAL, 1,000 Tons ANTHRACITE OOAL. Also, a large amount of very superior Oak- Ash and Hickory LUMBER, ef every description. All of which will be sold om reasonable terms. All orders left at our office or addressed to us through the Post Office will receive prompt atten- tion. WM. B. SNOW & CO., 107 Water screet, dec S-1m Georgetown, D. O. ESUMED BUSINESS. BENJAMIN NEWMAN has a fall and complete ote oiat Fall and Winter DRY GOODS, which will be said without regard to price—Cloaks, Shawls, Woolen, Goods, Uren ui Oletha: Gloves, Hoss? Nerinognukerchiefe, and Notlond, hadiee call it. \e WMAN. early. pas flag out. Pret ss Slw* : B COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF SUPSE COLUMBIA. No. 52 Rauity. In the matter of the Estate of the late Julia Keep. The heirs at law of t Julia Keep, and her Several creditors, are y notified that on the ant, my effice, in the City . atil ovcioek in the forenoon, I : irtue of an order of said court, state an account of the debts due by said Julia Keep at t! rovis or the a . Veurplas ¢f such fund. The creditors day, and they and the parties in 1b t the tim id place a pleased to attend at we REDIN, €e 1s e0ta ‘Auditor. (42 sT0vEs—Gas srovas. The best snd most economical GAS HBAT- ING STOVES ever in the market, just re- evived by R.C. JOHNSON & 00., rato J. L. Savage. in avenue, between Oth and loth stm ete. Suecs deed 20 — &, XXL, AMUSEMENTS. CANTERBURY HALL, wes t'n }OaNTRABURY HALL: sa MATER Lovrstaza AVENUE, Bear Corner of Sizth sires, Reay of National Mewrorciiian Howls. oe be 2 BBA —— .. 5, {Se peekiont— Me Bsrvra—__— <"ifdstoal ‘Director TO-NIGHT, ARD NIGHT THIS WREX EVERY NIGHT THIS WBRK, BVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK, HUTCHINSON’S TRAINED DOGB, acknowledged by the press of Europe to be the scoet beautiful and fnehed CANINE PERFORMERS CANINE PBRFORMBRS EP ORMERS a CANINE PERFORMERS ever prerented te the public. Re-engagement of TONY PASTOR, 2 THE ONLY GOMIO SINGER THE ONLY COMIO SINGER THE ONLY OOMIO SINGER of the day will sing all iw SONGS, {3} La to Fd > iS bs i=] [=3=] prnougztE. PIKOUXKTTE, DANCE, PIROUETTS, DANCE, and represent, with character, THE QURE, MAD. TAGLIONI, THE CURE. MAD. TAGLIONI, THE OURE, MAD. TAGLIONI, THE MILK MAN, @ARTBALDI. HB MILK 3 ARIBALDI THE BULB MAN; GABIBALDI, GIRL DRESSED IN BLUE, Sik DRESSED IN BLUE, IRL LRESSED IN BLUR, ONE OF THE HOME GUARD, ONE OF THE HOME GUARD, ONE OF THE HOME GUARD, HURDLE RACING, HURDLE RAOING. THR JOCKEY, g HURCLE RACING THE JOCKEY, THE JOCKBY, with innumerable OTHER PERFORMANCES OTHER PERFORMANCES OTHER PERFORMANCES never before exhibited in this country. First week of Messrs. MURRAY AND HUTCHINSON, URRAY AND HUTOBINSON, MURRAY AND HUTCHINEORN, MUBRAY AND HUTOHINSON, the greatest - G@YMNASTB of the day, with the entire Star Company. Look out for our CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, OHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, CHRISTMAS pan Toure: HH RISTM CHRISTM. IT WILL COST ILL CO8T 1LL CO8T ILL CO8Er boop mama roo >>> >>> AZALZLAZ’ et aaa 322: od Mmm ® > be OS: BEER 0232 A GRAND MATINEE A GRAND MATINEE A GRAND MATINEE For ladies every ATURDAY AFTERNOON. . SATURDAY AFTERNOON, The greatest Danseuse of the world will appear ina few days— MLE ANNETTI GA 1LLE ANNETTI GAL .M’LLE ANNETTI GA ETTI, B iT ee W STARS EVERY WEEK, W STARS BVESY WEEK. the two greatest . NG AND DANCE MEN UNG AND DANCE MEN in the profession, will shortly appear. ALso, ELEHANTY AN DE HARTY oe voy aq bop TH CHAMPION OLOG-DANCERS CHAMPION OLOG- DANCERS of America. $1.00 challenge always open that the above are the best in America, ON MONDAY’ (CHRISTMAS DAY,) RXxYRA AFTERNGON PERFORMANCE, APTERNOON PERFORMAMCE. AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE, ATHALF-PART TWO P. B. rent + AMUSEMENTS. FORD'S NEW THEATER. Tenth strost, adove Penneyleania acenuc. NOTICE. ‘There will be no performance on MONDAY EVENING, December 19, Deing set apart for the TREASURY BALL AND CONOERT. ON TUBSDAY, Dec. 20, The Disinguished American Actress, MES. D. P. BOWERS, will appear in her peerless creation of LADY AUDLEY, in the Thrilling play of LADY Ae SECRET; a Mr. ¥. i SRINK, is and the entiracompany, In rehearsal, LADY ISABEL OF EAST LYYNE, and Knowilee’s Sine play of THE HUNCHBAOK, GROVEH’S YHEATER. Pennsylvania Avenue, near Willard’s Hotel, Last week of the Great Lvric and Tragte Star, VESTVALI, THB MAGNIFICENT, Engagement of the celebrated RAVEL MARTINETTI TROUPE of Pantomimists, Gymnasts. Athintes, &o, THIS EVENING, will be lay, GAMEA; T. ELLER Previous to the play. MONS. PAUL MARTI- NEPTI will a poet Na bis Ep speciality of the a R. LK. After the play AGRAND DIVERTISSEME: by the Martinetti Troupe, concluding with THE ROMAN WRESTLERS, by Messrs Julian and Phillippe. THE OXFORD HALL OF MUSIC AND PINACOTHECA, Ninth street, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue THE ONE! THE SOLE! THE 1 ase tu GREAT MAMMOTH INSTITOEE! for the furnishing of pure, legitimate, enjoyab! amusement—the first in the world, " parle “ G N i Every night this week!! ew Bers MI88 KATHLEEN O’NEIL, MISS IL, MISS KATI 4 _4, The Great Iris Comic Vocaliat, who will sing “That Young Gal from the Coun- try,’ “Biddy of .”*No Irish Need Apply,” and twenty otners, Carefully aelected from her in- exhaustible budget. First appearance of TIM HAYES, TIM HAYES, _ ‘TIM HAYES, Champion Single Clog Dancer of the world. whose challenge for $50) none have yet dared to eae Bee N.Y. Clipper. ME MARZATTI and MONS ANTONIO, The Grand Ballet Troupe. and Forty other Performers, GRAND LADIES MATINER thease: EVERY SATURDAY. 419-1w The Promenade Concert OF THE TREASURY REGIMENT, FORD’S THEATRE, MONDAY EVENING, December 19, 1864, PROGRAMME-PART I, Sone’ Melee igtPa Badia ~~ Wee juckoo Polka “* Willi Tell” resented the celebrated new E_ HEBREW FORTU: PART II, 7. Grertare= 7 88 | 8, Romance—"* =<-Harold pagne Galo; 9, Belections« Robert le Diab eialery 10. Waltz—Les Enroleura’’. -Lanper ll. Galop—‘*A trip to the ~-Gungl 12, Medley—* Popular Airs’ Gratalfe PART ITZ—DANCING. 1, Quadrille—*Hofball”. + --aee Strauss Q i Polka Redowa—*Gruss-aus der Fern” 1 Newport”. ‘ornado”’. 5 *Balklan, 6. Quadrille—* Faust’ 7. Polka— Fantasie”. 8. Lanciers—* Vis avis 3. Redowa—*Les Americaines’ 10. Galop—‘Ione”.... M1, Quadrille—*Bijouterie Strauss RECEPTION COMMITTEE, . Polonel ¥. A. Willett, z ieut. Colonel George B, Kenniston, Major David R. B. Nevin, Captain Samuel B. Morse. Captain Frank A. Hi Captain Isaac Hackett, Adjatant Charles Callender. _ Surgeon Josiah A, Chamberlain, Assistant Burgeon Edward 8. Lenox, Quartermaster C. R. Vaughn. FLOOR COMMITTEE. E. J. Bvens, L. B. Wyman, L. M, Price, M.N, Stowe, M.T: Lackey, ‘A. M. Gangewer, Jd Burns . W. W. Wegeman, B. W. Ch. Joseph Burton, ‘s eer Corriagen arriving will face North, depart- ing will face South. Cars will be in waiting at l)th street, at theclese of the Concert to convey pas- sengers to Georgetown, Navy Yard, and Seventh street, dec 17-2t SPLENDID BARGAINS 1m WINTER DRESB adons, SILKS, SHAWLS, &e, From the last great Auction Sale of Lupin’s cele- brated Fabrics, om Tuesday last at Wew York, 50 pieces Lupin’s Fine French MERINOS, at $1 50 35 pieces Lupin’s extra Fine MBRINOS, at $175 ® pieces Lupin’s Fimest quality imported, at $2 25 pieces Lupin’s all- Wool EMPRESS CLOTH, at $100 25 pieces Lupin’s Splendid OTTOMAN CLOTH, a $175 20 pieces Lupin’s Elegant STRIPED POPLINS, at $125 50 pieces Lupin’s 3-4 and 6-4 MOUSSELAINS, at 7c to $150 25 pieces Elegant Plain and Figured SILKS, at $175 and @2000 20 pieces Lupin’s Splendid CLAN PLAID POP- LINS, Sik and Wool and Finest Goods of the kind imported, price $250 10 pieces magnificent quality Mackenzie Plaid IRISH POPLINS, price $3 50 Elegant BROCHE LONG andS8QUARE SHAWLS, PARIS CASHMERE SHAWLS, Plaid Wool LONG SHAWLS, MOURNING SHAWLS, &e., &e. We bought the above goods very much cheaper at this last sale than ut any of the previous sales ef this season, and we are therefore prepared to offer splendid bargains. JO8,3.MAY & 00., 1 dee 17-2t_ 308 Penn’a av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. URB! FURS!! , FUBSII ‘The attention of the ladies isinvited to my large snd choice assortment of FINE FANCY FOURS, 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, BUSSIAN FITCH, SIBBRIAN SQUIRREL AND OTHER VARIETIES. Also, a large and well selected assortment of CARRIAGE ROBES of every description, including elegant WHITE ABOCTIC FOX and WHITE POLAR BEAR, WOLP, BUFFALO, &c, Gentlemen’s FUR CAPS, COLLARS, GLOVES, &c., in great variety, Bvery article of the above having been carefally selected, cannot be surpassed either in excellence of quality or style of finish, A call is solicited be- re purchasing elsewhere. bach ati JAMES Y. DAVIS, HATTER AND FURRIER, 356 Pennsylvania avenue, under ecl?-diwkeo2w | _—sMetrepolitan Hotel. A wanveome Pair of family CARBIAIE HORSES, (Gapple bays, in Gne condition, frizs and we! ot az3L, 168 Beall stree Pree ig TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. Tmportant News from Sherman. tion—How it Fared on the Progress but Feebly Resisted—Th: Victory in Tennessee—Capture of Prisoners—Ferty-nine Guns Taken— Basil Duke Thoreughty Whipped—Loss of His Train, Etc.—Brother of John Morgan Captured. a ep! Official War Butletin. WAR DEPRTMENT, Dec. 17, 10 P.M. Major General John A. Dix, New York: Despatches have been received to-day from General Foster, who had a personal interview onthe morning of Wednesday, the 14th inst., with General Sherman, at Fort McAllister, which had been taken by assault on the pre- ceding day. Savannah was closely beselged, and its capture with the ‘ebel forces there, ‘was confidently expected. it was to be sum- moned in two days, and if not surrendered) Sherman would open his batteries upon it: General Foster reports that Snerman’s army «js in splendid condition, haying lived on its march on the turkeys, chickens, sweet potatoes and other geod things of the richest partof Georgia.” The march was feebly resisted. Nothing has been heard from General Tho- mas to-day. Unofficial despatches state that the provost marshal at Nashyille reports five thousand pusoners and forty-nine pieces of artillery as Weing already secured. It is ascertained that in transmitting General Thomas's report last night a telegraphic mis- take was made at Lonisville or Nashyile in the estimated number of our casualties. The despatch written by General Thomas stated that his whole loss would not exceed thyee thousand, and a very few killed. A Gespatch from Lexington, this evening, states that onthe 13th inst. at Kingsport, Tennessee, General Burbridge had a fight with Basil Duke’s brigade,formerly John Morgan’s, and routed it, with a loss to the enemy of one hundred and fifty killed, wounded, and pris- oners, and their train. Dick Morgan, brother of John, was cantured, Epwin M. STarror, Secretary of War. Sherman’s Trip Through Georgia An Unparalleled Achievement—Not even a Wagon Lost—200 Miles of Railroad De- stroyed—Consumption of the Enemy's Food—Communication with the Sea- beard—Savamnah Invested—Its Early Fall a Certainty—The Rebel Garrison 15,000—General Hardee in Command— Quick Werk with Fort McAllister—Cap- ture of Two Rébel Steamers. pee ais Official War Bulletin, WAR DEPARTMENT, Dec. 18, 9 p.m. Major General John A, Diz, New York: An official despatch from General Sherman ‘was received to-day, dated near midnight, De- cember 13, on the gunboat Dandelion, Ossabaw Sound. It was written before General Fester had reached him. He reports, besides some military details of future operations, whichare omitted, the following interesting particulars of his operations: «ON BOARD DANDELION, Ossauaw Sounp, 1150 p.M., Dec. 13.—To-day at5 p.m., Gen. Hazer’s division of the 15th corps carried Fort McAlister by assault, capturing ite ontiro gar_ Tison and stores. “This opened to us the Ossabaw Sound, and I pulled down to this gunboat to communicate with the fleet. Before opening communica- tion, we had completely destroyed all the rail- road leading into Savannah, and invested the city. The left is on Savannah tiver, three miles above the city, and the right on the Ogeechee, at Kingsbridge. “The army is in splendid order, and equal to anything. he weather has been fine, and supplies abundant. Our march was most agreeable, and we were not at all molested by guerillas. We reached Savannah three days ago, butowing to Fort McAllister, we could not communicate. Butnow we have Fort Mc- Allister, we can go ahead. We have already captured two boats in the Savannah river, and proyented their gunboats from coming down estimate the population of Savannah at 25.000, and the garrison at 15,000. Gen. Hardee com- mands. We have not lost & wagon on the trip, bat have gathered in a large supply of negroes, mules, horses, «c , and our teams are in better condition than when we started. My first duty will beto clear the army of surplus negroes, mules, and horses. We have utterly destroyed over two hundred miles of railroad, and consumed stores and provisions that were essential to Lees and Hood’s armies. The quick work made with Fort McAllister, and the opening of communication with oar fleet, and consequent independence for supplies, dis- sipate all their boasted threats to head us off and starve thearmy. I regard Savannah as already gained. Yours truly, « W. T. SHERMAN, Major General.” Epwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. From Tennessee. po ge VICTORY UPON VICTORY. re epee ee Series of Brilliant Fights—The Enemy Closely Pursued—Their Severe Punish. ment—Entire Army Demeralized—Cap. ture of General Rucher—General Forrest Reported Killed—3,000 More Prisoners Captured — 1,500- Found in Hospital — Three More Pieces of Artillery Taken— The Railroad to Franklin Opened—No Rest for the Rebels. SS Official War Bulletin. Wak DEPARTMENT, Dec. 1S—9 P.M. Major General Diz, New York: The following official reports were received this evening from General Thomas, dated at his headquarters near Franklin: « HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT CUMPER- LAND, NEAR FRANKLIN, TENN., Dec. 17 —Re- port just received from Major General Wilson states that at 6 p.m. to day he attacked and dispersed Stevenson’s division of rebel infan- try and a brigade of cavalry, capturing three ‘uns. Z “The ith United States cavalay, and Hatch’s division of cavalry, handsomely supported by Knipe’s division of cavalry, did the work, making several beautiful charges, breaking the rebel infantry in all directions. Had it only been light, the rebel rear guard would have been entirely destroyed. As it is, it has been severely punished. The whole army will con- tinue vigorous pursuit in the morning. This attack was made six miles beyond Franklin. “GEORGE H. THOMaSs, Major General.” « HBADQDARTERS DEPARTMEN?F CUMRER- LAND, Near Franklin, 8 p.m., Dec. 17.—We have pressed the enemy to-day beyond Franklin, capturing his hospital, containing over 1,500 wounded, and about 150 of our wounded in addition to the above. Gen. Knipe, command- ing a division of cavalry, drove the enemy’s rear guard through Franklin to-day, capturing about 250 prisoners and five battle flags, with a very little loss on our side. Citizens of Franklin represent Hood’s army as completely demoralized. In addition to the captures of yesterday, reported in my despatch of last night, I have the honor to report the capture of Gen. Rucher and about 250 prisoners of the enemy’s cavairy,in a fight that occurred about eight o’clock last night, between Gen. Racher and Gen. Hatch, of our cavalry. The enemy has been pressed to-day, bothin front and on both flanks. «+ Brig. Gen. Johnson succeeded in striking him on the flank, just beyond Franklin, cap- vuring quite a number of prisoners—number not yet reported. «My cavalry is pressing him closely though, and 1 am very much in hopes of getting many more prisoners to-morrow. «“ Gro. H. Tuomas, Maj. Gen.” Other despatches (unofficial) from Nashville state that 1,000 prisoners were captured by Wil- son, and that Gen. Rosseau, commanding at Murfreesboro, reports Forrest killed, and 1,500 of his men captured. The superintendent at Nasvillereporis that the railroad from Nashville wiil be open te Franklin to-night, and wil’ rapidly follow Tromas. thus turnishing him supplies, and “enabling him to push on after Hood. Epwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. Star. WASHINGTON. D. C. MONDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1864. Ne. 3.683. NasHvILye, Dec. 15.—The army commenced moving at daybreak to-day, Steaiman’s corps on our left, 4th corps next, then A. J. Smith's er The cavairy force moved to the right, and the 23d corps was held in reserve. Very little except recomnoitering was done until after meridian, but at half-past twelve o'clock the order to advance was given, andthe whole column moved onwara. e rebels evidently expected Thomas would attempt to turn their se flank. Al) indications would presuppose They offered numerous inducements for us to do so, and had carefully prepared their works to receive our forcesif we should attack them in that quarter. To keep up the decep- tion, Steadman’s command was ordered toskir- mish heayily on our left, and our forces moved in the direction of the point believed to be threatened, While they were massing troops on theright ‘We were concentrating the léth and 23d corps and General Wilson’s cavalry on oar right. The reenlts were that when the bugles sounded the advanee, our right wing advanced rapidly between the rebel left and the Cumberiand river, completely doubling up the rebol division which had been posted to bicckade the river. A battery was taken by our forces and sent to te rear. The rebels had by this time perceived that Our attack on the right was a teint.- Hood soon attempted to atone for his mistake, but it was too late. Our righthad established themsel yes on the main bank, and were eteadily adyanc- ing. The whole 23d corps had taken position on the extreme right, and Smith’s corps, exe- cuting & half-wheel, drove the columns of the rebels before them rapidly; and after the hilt waa taken, with little loss and less diilicuity, in an hour or so the rebels presentéd a strong front. Our progress was for a moment checked. It was now visible that the contest was about to commence. Another diversion on the left was made to enable our men on the right to get into position and strengthen themselves so as to be ready for acharge. In front of the 4th corps, and about one mile beyond Acklin, the rebels hada strong line of works, defended by a heavy line of skir- mishers, and Gen. Wood ordereda charge upon it. The word forward was shouted by brigade, division and regimental commanders, with promptness and decision. The men leaped over the breastworks and advanced, and in less than 20 minutes our forces had possession of the rebel works, and the banrers of the ith corps were planted on them. Our men, flushed with victory, pushed forward rapidly witkoutorders until they had nearly reached the second line of the rebel works. They were only checked by the most strenuous exertions. We captured 60 prison- ers, which, with those taken in the rebel en- trenchments, amounted to over 100. The sec- ond line of therebel entrenchments were now in sight, locuted on the verge of a hill, 1 mile from the skirmish line, and had been built with great ekill. Some time elapsed ere our men were got into position. Our cavalry had advanced méan- while till its right rested on the hills, six miles beyond Nashville. Moving trom the river, it had room now to manceuyre without difficulty. Instead of facing to the west, it now faced di- rectly sonth. The two corps of Schofield and Smith were in position directly parallel on the left, the skirmishers along the line having been advanced to Hillsboro pike, sheltering themselves behind fences on the north side, while the 4th corps was formed at right angles in front of the division lying directly across the Hillsboro pike, the remainder lying to the leftof that. While these movements were going on, and our lines were forming, batteries being placed, &c., the rebels could be distincly seen moving by the right flank towards Hillsboro pie, with @ view to prevent our turning their left flank. As far ascould be ascertained by observation, the entire reserve was thus thrown in tront of our right and centre. In theameantime our commanders sent rein- forcements equally strong te our forts menaced by the rebels, toconfront them. At half-past three all was ready for the charge on the sec- ond line of rebel works. The position was a strong one to reach, while our forces had toas- cend hills to an elevation of fifteen degrees, without protection. Cur Ines were four columns deep, with am- plereseryes. Our forces were massed against the rebel lines, and the veteran columns were hurled against the rebels with irresistible torce, and at ten minutes befere 5p. m. the charge commenced. The Ist and 2d divisions of the 4th corps moved west, and the 3d division at right angies with it, moving south; onits right was the corps of A.J. Smith. The ist and 2d divisions had the hardest task to perform, for their position ‘was more exposed. On their front the rebel works were stronger thanelse where, andmuch more formidable. Under a heavy fire of grape, canister, and musketry, ourmen moved steadily forward but owing to the rebels firing too high, itmostly passed over them, otherwise the slaughter would have been terrible. Some of our men were killed, but the list of casualties were less than could have been expected. After advancing within one hundred and fifty yards of the rebel werks, their fire was the severest. Our troops, however, néver wavered, but with a shout along the lines they again ad- vanced, and were almost immediately upon the enemy’s entrenehments. The distance yet to be passed did not exceed one hundred yards. Reintorcements were in sight coming up, yet the rebels evinced no signs of retiring, and dis- charged volley after volley into our works ata distance of twenty-five yards. Atew of our men had reached the woods and were using the bayonet. Some few rebels fled, who were followed by others, when soon all broke and fled in the wildest confusion. Four 12-pouncer Napoleons their artillerists attempted to secure, but only succeeded in getting one off the field. We secured three, and two caissons, with large and small arms. We captured in this charge about four hundred prisoners. They report that Hood told them they could hold their position against any Yankee force that could be brought against them. Onur losers in this charge did not exceed one hundred killed and wounded. Smith’s and Schotield’s corps had in the meantime ac vanced half a mile to the south of Hillsboro’ pike, cap- turing there 4 whele battery of six guns. The total of artillery captured (five being taken by the 15th Ohio, on the extreme lett) amounts to eighteen guns. Several battle flags were also taken. The rebel loss in killed and wounded is not less than six hundrad, while oars is not more than three hundred. They have taken up « second line, and may defend it to-morrow if they do not retreat to. night. ‘One of the most brilliant charges made to- day was by the 11th, 12th, 15th, 1ith, 7th, and 155th colored regiments on Rain’s Hill, near Nolansville pike, which utterly rcuted the rebel line. The colored troops behaved splendidly, and lost severely. Colonel Shaffer's regiment 17th) lost nearly all their officers. On the hite pike: in front of Acklin’s residence, General Beatty led a charge on the first rebel line at 12 o’clock to-day. Our forces carried it at the point of the bayonet, and planted our guns on the abandoned rebel works. Fifty isoners were captured in thia charge. Our Tosees ‘were ver; light. ‘We advanced here one mile, and the rebel force retreated in great contusion. Lieutenant . W. Watson, 5th Iowa cavalry, was shot throngh the breast, while gallantly charging the enemy’s batteries, and mortally wounded. The steamer Pike, in quartermaster service, while proceeding up the river, when three miles from the city, was fired into ig hopes rebels. One man, George Blakeley, was killed, and four others wonnded. The gunboat fleet was turned down the river, fourteen miles from the city, and all aay was shelling the rebel lett very vigorously. Woeys other, captures of to-day was the headquarters of the rebel General Chalmers, consisting of fifteen wagons. Among the con- tents were all his books, papers, valuables, éc. These arenow at Captain Goodwin's head- quarters, Postmaster General. About 55¢ prisoners have up to 9 o’clock reached the city. The whole number captured ‘will not fall far short of 1,200. Captain Gros- vener, brother of Colonel Grosvener, §com- manding 3d brigade, waz kilied. and Adjatant Clayborn and General Roberts, of the 9th In- diana, wounded. ‘One of our sheiis from Fort Negley fell short, killing four of our wounded. Seizure of an American Vessel. San Esa zcisoo, eo: tt 6 ae Led 6} i Passe, gives an ac seizure American schooner W. D. Ric , by the French war steamer Dumonte. when entering the bay of Passe, on the 30th of October. The Sigs was, that the schooner had one re ‘aboard, «which were taken away, and the cl Teleased. The powder was intended for mining on the Colorado river. FROM EUROPE. PORTLAND, Dec. 17.-The Hibernian, from Londonderry en the 24 inst, arrived this eyea- ing with five days ater news. é Saale ‘ceplied to the recent mani- estoofthe Confe te Congress, expressing equal friendship fer North and South, deplor- ing the war, and pledging England to strict centrality. The Times thinks Mr. Linco will make sore attempt to close the war by negotiation. A meeting was held at Bristol to celebrate Mr. Lincoin’s re-election to thé Presidency. Cheers were given for Jeff. Dayis and oy Fe Les, and groans for Grant, Butler, and = coln. Arosh was then made for the platform, ana the speakers driven away fromit. The police finally cleared the room, aise Se Bee The Canadian Frontier—Order by General Dixs—Foermer lustructious Revoked. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OP THR EAST, Naw York Cry, Dec. 17, 1861.—General Orders, No. 100.—The President of the Uniied States baying disapproved of that portion of Depart- mept General Order, No. 97, current series, which instructs all military commanders on the frontier, in certain cases specified, to cross the boundary line between the Uniteu States and Canada, and direcis pursuits into neutral et g the said instruction is hereby re- In case, therefore, of any future maranding expeditions into our territory from Canada, military commanders of the frontier will re- port to these headquarters for orders, before crossing the boundary line in pursuit of the guilty parties. By command ot Major General Dix. D. T. V an Burne, Qulonel and A. A. G. woo CuaR_es O. JOLINE, Major and A. St, Albans Raid Case—The Mency Stelen te be Given Up. MontTREAL Dec, 17.—-Porterfield, the agent of the Confederate Government, and now cas- tocian of the money taken by the St. Albans Taiders, is tobe examined, apd it is prebable the money taken by the raidefs will be given up to the proper autNorities. Sine SOUTHERN NEWS. Rebel Great Expectations from Hood—The Rebel Press on Arming the Slaves. We haye Richmond papers of Friday, the 16th, from which we gather the following: The Whig of that date felicitates its readers over the prospect that Hood would smash up Thomas and regain Tennessee tor the Con- federates. The Whig says: e “Three iull regiments from Kentucky, anm- bering near three thousand men, had joined General Forrest, whose cavalry foree now sae between ten and fifteen thonsand, wMile that of the enemy is very small, the larger portion of it having left with Sherman. He reports ‘thomas’ forces at from twenty- one to twenty-five thousand men, while Hood ‘will fatl little short of double that number, as he thinks that not less than ten tyousand have been added to it since its arrival in North Ala- bama. He represents the people of Tennessee as being alive with zeal and euthusiam, and says that men by hundrecs and thousands, to avoid draft into the Federal army, are cone cealing themselves in the woods, and awaiting an opportunity te join our forces.” It will be worth something to hear what the Whig has to sky now in regard to Hood. The Richmond Enquirer of Friday, in an important and semi-official editorial tn favor ofarmuing the slaves, contains the following: “When we supplicate European nations for help, we must be prepared to receive it on their conditions, which will be the abolition of sla- very. If we are prepared to abolish slavery, it will not be necessary to go to European na- tions for protection; they will give us not on! recognition, but will follow recognition wit! such interpretation as will secure nationality and liberty.” Important from Petersburg. [From the Richmond Enquirer, Dec. 14.} Indications are reported of the enemy mass- ing troops on our righ!, several large trains laden with soldiers, supposed to have been - withdrawn from the north side, having arrived and been sent in that direction. The Rebel Flag. en the Richmond Enquirer, Dec. 14.} ‘he bill reported in the Confederate Senate, yesterday, to amend the national flag by the displacement of a proportion of its excessive white, and the substitution of a bar of red, upen the end of the flag, in width two-fifths the length of the sag, will, it is hoped, be adopted. The present tlag. though very pretty, when floating, is nevertheless easily soiled; fnd when hanging in a calm, looks like a table-cloth, the union being completely ob- secured by the white bunting. The design of the amended flag is by Major A. J. Reynolds. x is a vast improvement upon the preseni ag. Proceedings in Congress. [From the Richmond Enquirer, Dec. 14.) . In the Confederate Senate, yesterday, on mo- tion of Mr. Barnwell, a joint resolution defin- ing the positien of the Confederate States, and declaring the determination of the Congress and the people thereof to prosecute the war till their independence is acknowledged, was taken up and adopted by an unanimous yote— yeas 16, nays none. The disgusted editer of the Augusta (Ga.) Constitutionalist makes the tollowing inquiry: _ QuERy.—Cheries XIL.and Napoleon failed in undertakings similar to that otf Sherman. Are the Georgians less braye and patriotic than Cossacks, or is W.T. Sherman a greater man than the royal Swede oF the imperial Cor- sicen? THE TRUMPY-DEMME CASE.—The extraord- inary drama of real life in Switzeriayd, known now toall the world as the Truampy-Demme case, has reached a denouement as extraordi- naty. Acquitted of the chargeot poisoning his intended father-in-law, Dr. Demme with his bride, as our latest foreign files inform us, left their home in Berne, and proceeding to the loyely jake of Geneva, drowned themselves in its waters, near the little village of Ouchy. «#7 The army, which is deficient in rever- ence, and likes alaugh at anybody’s expense, is enjoying a joke, which hits one of General Butler’s schemes. It is said thatat a recent court-martial composed of regular officers of the army ofthe James, a soldier was sentenced to two years’ hard laboron the Dutch Gap Ua- nal and that Gencral Butler was 8) disgusted with the jestthat he dissolved the court im- modiately after the sentence was reported to im. 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