Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1864, Page 1

LS AOR LT REMOTE AINE TDi Dai, eS FOR RENT AND SALE. or Eo we VOR RENT—That i; and commodious D LLING HOUSER, cobtaining 12 roawme, - $28 Peonsylvavia —s between i9th apa ib streets, northside, First ‘d, and aext door Dr. Smoot’s. is house bh the modern im provements. w.th gas acd w: om plete, and ie situatec in the most respectabie and most ova tra) lecation in Washingon, being almost in the eentreof ai: the principal Government ments and is well adapted for a first-claia private residence, or w first-class large boarding-nouse. monthly, in f : Posession giveo lately. None irat-class reapectahi with simi- eed apply EW & OO.. three doore south of Odd Fellows’ delstf Fe RENT—An OFFIOB. in a central and basi- mess part rae city. same i imo rP or x je claim er * a BUGHRS, Otice ofthe Dally Times ded OR RBNT—To single gentiemen only, in a BP family, Uwe sets of Torniched ROU (four front and two water, five min back) convenience of ie nd walk from the it) . Dy. B. corner of Fees Feunired. Apply No. 475 ae ny ISHED PARLOR and F (uAMSER. oo Fetheort without board. No, 410 34 street west, opposite Washington House, ang near Penn. avenue. Apply on the premises. W HOUSES FOR SALB.—Those ase ed deena HOUSSS on lith Street east. near Pennsyirapia ave: (Capitol Hill ) just Bnished, are for vale. ‘are three stories, with a two story back building; cellar under ihe whole; hall, parlor, dinias-room, five ebambers, (all papered,) kite .en, bath room with het and cold water. clothes room. front and back etairs. gas and gs* fixtuses throughout, ranges 200 pl & finished in the best atyle, om the Pbilade! jan, without regard to eapenss, The fare wil) soon pase along Lith street. and itis bata abort distsnce to those on Pennsylvania avenne, with a footwalk the whole way. [tis the intention fo buiid one hundred houses daring the ye ip d from year to sebt i] part of eseisr a r 6 Urchaser. oO _F. “decd aw poly W0 483 Tenth strest, FR OOMS POR RENT—Three or four Farmstead CHAMBBBS; also. with water and gas,and ase of bate and parlor, forrentio gentlemen. Apply at 490%. north sidg of Massachusetts avenue, Tween 4th sad Sth sts, deo 1 tf Fo SALE—A new three story brick HOUSE, southwest corper of Md and Maxkes ste. Geanee- town, B. containing 17 rooms, with all the Jatest improvements. perfect order, A Brick Btable, lce House and all necessary outbuildings attached, Honso 45 by 49, lot 80 ky 150. Price ‘Terms easy, and possession when required. or further partic ars apply on the premises, nov 9 !m *OR RENT—Two BOOMS, on second foor, suit able for four gentlemen, and one on first floor Inquire at 437 sth streets. west side. street, between @ and H CE) T Five Fa BMS. Inquire ta avente, near h inquire at 455 Massachusetts a precfony noel [PO LET—Two ‘arge ROOMS. on Pennsylvania avenue, No. 245, suitable for stores or offices, Apply on the premises, or at No, 266 H street. be- tween l8th and19th. nov 23-tf Foose BB) ae PURBIN 910,000 worth of FURS for Ladies and Chil- éren, now on hand, which we guarantee te scH 3B per cent. cheaper tham any other place in the city. Ladies will please take notice that these goods are igned to us by the largest house in New York, and we sre therefore enabled to sell them Poem LANEBURGH & BRO. 371 and 375 Seventh street, aeeSin a few doors above I street. Comszarann AND ANTHRAOITE COAL, LUMBER, &¢., &e. WILLIAM R. SNOW & O0., 407 Water street. Georgetown, D,C., Bave for sale at Wholesale snd retail, 2,000 Tors CUMBERLAND OOAL, 1,000 Tons ANTHRACITE QOAL, Also, a large amount of vory superior Oak. Asb and Hickory LUMBBR, ef evory description. Allof which will be soldom reascsable terms, All orders left at our office or addressed to us wrough the Post Office will receive prompt atten- won, WM. R. BNOW & CO., 107 Water street, dee 8-1 Georgetown, D. C. 394 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB. 394 PURS! FPURS!! FURS!!! ‘The grestest irducersents ever kuown in CAPS and HATS, OAPS S°SURS’ DRESS FURS. Call early and see for yourselves at M. 0. GLADMON & 00.8 New Hat, Cap and Far Store, No, 394 Penna. av., bet. 4m and oth sis, Gee 12 2w* Carap wares £8 AND JEWELRY 4T H DHE WHOLESALE. Satiers, Country Merchants, Pedlare, and gensr- al tradera a at immense ba ins. Watches and Jewelry of every clescription in any pattern er quality. acd in any quantity, constantiy on Sand and madetoor/er. Estimates of any class of work furnished Good Canvassing Qlerks wanted. Prices and ful! descriptions Ad “4 T. & H. GAUGHAN, 716 Bre Slebel fh . 21 Im* HCBLY prox NT TO THE PUBLIG, BELLING OFF TO CLO Baving roid the good will and Oxtures of om store, No. 515 Seventh street, to Merers, Lang bar, er Bro,, we shail commence te run off our Block © ADY MADE CLOTHING AND GENTS FUR- = NISHING GOOD» Without recard to cost. We shalleommence to-day, and the stook must be positively closed by the Ist of January, All to want of a good sit of CLOTHING or any kind of FURNISHING GOODS, will save 50 per cont by calling at PRANKEL & BRO., OL venth stroct, dec ?-2w* [Chron.} Inte! oer Building. IME™PRRS OF CONGRE! STRANGERS AND CITIZENS GENERALLY. We respectfully invite your attention to our gen- rs! assortment of TS. SHOR, ALTERS, bi EL ELIPERRS, o.. £0, , INN'S. MISSES’ AND BOYS? LADIES", GRNTLEMBN §, MISSRS’ AND BOYS All of whieh are of the beat material, style and eee. 66a Pennsylvavia avenue _@el01w (Int. & Obrom,) det. 43s and 6th ste, > 1 Cau CID RR ARIFTRD CIDER! from bark Laconia, twenty-six ARIFIED CIDBR, ‘direct trom ABeaC) Por sale tn @ ptition toenit par- ‘basers, bi . A A : i Union Bottling Depat. d3iw [Chron.] 57 Greene st., Georgatown. ‘| ILLIES SAFES. the celeb ated OHILLED Now landin. pes pri: ts, i) AND WROUGHT IRON ¥IRE AND BUR- PROOFS, with OOMBINATION LOOKS. Sloe Bani LOUKS, VAULT RS AND General Southern agenty 57 west Lombard at. Puasa’ A. PROSEUS. General Agent, STOVES—GAS STOVES, 5 grad ‘The best and most economical GAS HEAT-, ING STOV SBS ever in the market, just re- . 0. JOHNSON & OO., seived by r x error tad k. Bava, enuryi venus, }Wee sree ‘and oth streets. FOR SALE— HANDSOME Pair of family OARBIAGE trained. Apply to W. ©. Beall street, Georgetow: aa W M, KNABE&OO., GOLD MEDAL PIANOS; ie of this celebrated P: they can be Bired archased at accomo- Gating terme. Becond hana planos bought aud oe eoltm” Fr. 0. #® OHENBAOH, 77 RPHYR WORSTEDS, y pages ZEPHYR WORSPEDS, per Closing out s large lot of ZEPHYR WORSTE: at only 86 cents per Ounce, Or 3 ounces for 81, at Emp eiturnpl Ladies Cloaks and Fancy Geods, 328 Pennsylvania avenne, dec 6 6t ee larged ble iter capacity, ya * Te onlaretg OPmAN HOTEL. ‘This hotel, the oldest conducted onthe in this ei! oeae deem enlarged apd le bay?,)in fine condition. eutle an hae faite ae 16-6t* cy ith at, west, above Pa, ay.,' taken in exchange for new o (Bold elsewhere at from to 6 cents ounce.) MAXWELL’B between 9th and lth ats, | OLDEST OTE! HE oLpEet. % Cerner Pa. av. and Wh st., Washinston, B, 0. i ed \r necessary far the ommodation of the | aioe increasing gaeste. ‘hanktu for the uiromage, id reesived, — proprietor hopes t! to patropasd as heretofore, Guents will only be charged wish what they reeeive... ‘Cheng > Star. XXIV. | FOR THE HOLIDAYS. PHILP & SOLOMONS’ Christmas Preparations, PHILIP & SOLOMONS, 332 PENNBYLVANIA AVENUB, respectfally anvousee that their HOLIDAY 8TOOK ds ready for inspection ; consieting of BOOKS, elegantly illustrated. both AMERICAN AND FORBIGN, in the most superb styles of binding, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, in over one hundred varieties, BIBLES, PRAYER BOOKS, HYMN BOOKS, efevery denomination, in the various styles of binding, &c., &c. In addition to their ustally varied apsortment of Goods, taey have IMPORTED DIRECT FROM PARIS, & most recherche stock of ORNAMENTAL PANOY GOODS Which are on view in THEIR ROOMS OVER THE STORE, embracing a tuperd collection of ARTICLES OF VERTU, to which the attention of Connoisseurs is invited, GOLD AND SILVER PENS AND PENCIL @ABES. BUBBER PEN AND PENCIL OASBS, GOLD MOUNTED. CHESS AND BACKGAMMON BOARDS. WRITING DESESIN GREAT VARIBTY, PORTB-MONNALBS FOR LADIES’ AND GRN- TLEMEN, DIARIES, PORTE-FOLI08, DRESSING CASES. TOUBISTS' CASES, QASEETS, WORK BOXES, FANCY INKSTANDS, CIGAB STANDS, ODOR BOXES, JBWEL CASES, &e., &6.,&8., MBTROPOLITAN BOOKSTORE, NO. 332 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB, Between Ninth and Tenth streets, dois-tf WASHINGTON, Horay GOODS AND TOYS. I beg leave to inform the citizens of Geergetown and Washington that my HOLIDAY GOODS ar, now ready fer examination. The assortment is omplete,and goods of the choicest quality. They consist of ANNUALS, the POETS, BIBLES, PRAYER and HYMN BOOKS, in the finest bind- ings; PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, WRITING DEEFES. aud WORK BOXES, of rosewood and papier mache, fnlaid in the most elaborate manner with pearl and German silver; together with JEWFLRY, GLOVB and PERFUME BOXES, WATCH and CARD CASS, and a full hae of the finest SPEAKING and CRYING DOLLS, DOLL HEADS, and TOYS, to be found in the market. My ascortment of the American Cast Iron Toys is believed to be the most complete to be found in the District, embracing every kind mate. Please call and examine my stock before pur- chasing cleewhere. G. CRANDSLL, d205t* No, 128 Bridge st., Georgetown. D.C HERE I8 NOTHING LIEE LOOKING AROUND WHEN YOU WANT TO BUY A HOLIDAY PRESENT, And while yon are looking take a bok st RUSSELL’S BOOKSTORE, 625 7th street, near Pennsylvania avenue, And see the Darcest, Moat Varied, Richest, and Cheapest stock of PHOTOGRAPH ALEUMS, WRITING DESKS, Ladies’ Workboxes and Dressing Cases, Gentle- men’s Dressing Cases, Ladies’ Companions; the Poets in fine binding, GOLD-PEN3 AND PENCILS, PENENIVES, Cigar Cases. Books in best binding, &ec. Hake an offer for the articie you want, and you shall have it without regard to cost. We are selling hei rts rae oh cheaper than any ‘i city, wmnbe} Place sp the C87. RERSBLIB BOOKSTORE, 7th street, between Fena-srcede and D street, nder Avenue Ho: P. B.—Just received a fire collection of Cnil- éren’s Books, Bailding Slocks, Lill’s Blocks of a BC Game. Ke. deo 14-dtJanl C=s. RUPPERT’S TEMPLE OF FANCY, No, 622 7th street, betwech D and B, Importer of all kinds of new TOYS and FANCY GOODS adapted for Christmas Presents. DOLLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. A greet variety of PCRTHONAIES, OARD CASES, WOBRKSTANDB. BASE ETS, PERYOUMERY, from the bewi factories, WRITING DESKS, WORKBOXES, and CABAS, GAMES, CHESS, BACKGAMMON BOARDS, CHINA VASES, ORNAMENTS, MASKS, HOBBY HORSES. Ladies who wish to avoid the usual crowd are especially Invited to make ther selections as early as convenient. deo ld iw @ortasts bre FOR THB HOLI- the grastest raniety inthis tyes GARTES DE VISITE OF CELEBRITINS, Plain and colored. OPERA GLA88E3, FIELD GLASSES, FINE GOLD &PECTSCLES. STERBOSOOPES AND Views, 1 it prices, at at the lowest POCONIELIN & 00., Opticians, 214 Ps.n etween 12th and ith ate., end 3° Pa. Natiosal Hote) Building, dee 20-¢ CuaietMas.18 COMING. Will open to-day a fine ASSORTMENT OF GOODS for the eccasion, cint Lace Collars, Thread Laee Collars, Kid and other Gloves. Morning Bcotch, hemstitshed ead Hanckercbiefs, embroidered Collars, 0, Blk Scarfs and Scarf Ribbons, to- fine aesortment ot Zephyt and Wool, f ¢xprecel. . a desutiful new style of Hair Nets and Head-dresres, with an assortment 6: LADI¥S’ AND MI8#B8’ HATS, i immed, {mee ree eveortanent of tine panee Gaede, Ladies’ Work Roxes, wausg Desks, Satchels, Porimouasies. Toilet Articles, &ec. Together with a @ne assortment of TOYS of all kinds, with many other articles suitable for pres- hick ply from Di<. Coime everybody aa SUE Cheks Boe Depo S08 F sereek Fees att N.B— t Bosw fer coloring ry sik; de -1W TBE CATHOLIO OITIZBNS OF WASHING- I bave again ae Hy pone orthern cities with Thevarecat ‘and Ouest stock. of PRAYER HOORA, STATUARY ChOsSES, MUDALS. FINE ENGRAVINGS. with and without frames, ever of- TeROOKE OR OAILDREN, and a.variety of other res presenta. ab of which will be west possible p: s ELL, Booksells sad bien rr eI * dee letjan Odo Seventh verest. B10 r0 RUE aT. eee ames canto cht NRT, \Goodenaitable. for presents to members of dhe Gatholic Uburch dee 4-tjan } = avr amrertn ate -WASHINGTON. D. C. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1864. AMUSEMENTS. CANTERBURY HALL. Pew SOANTERDURY HALE} ra waran Lovrsuana Avaxuz, Sixth street, Ri National and Bear Commer ef str ga AMUSEMENTS, _ GROVEK’S FHEATER. Pennsylvania Avenue, near Willard’s Hotel. In compliance with numerous requests, the great Lyricand Tragie Star, VESTVALI, THB MAGNIFICENT, will appear for one vight more, and positively the lant, in ber great impersonation of GEMEA, The Wongeriul 3 RAVEL MARTINETTI eee c. i ee eee tones meee + meee, letor of Pantomimists, Gy mee Athiete O8B HART —— me -. 10. eece lanaget THIS EVENING, Louis S£0LLosY_—_._. ___. ._.__ __. et Master Ame, moat positively, of f B TELLER Last t! m GAMEA; THE HEBREW FORTU weienfony,to he play, MONS, PAUL MARIT- 4 in his great ape : THN SEUYING TRAPEZBS 7°! Sh? FORD'S NEW THEATER. Tenth street, above Pennsylvania avenue. Last night but two Of the successful engage- aoe MR&, D. P, BOWRRS, Who will appear, for THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME, an; {THIB EVENING, Dec. 22, eter uianeie ne 4 ve act a 6 antifa acl NcHBacK, Jeux Bervra_... TONIGHT, axD RYBRY NIGHT THIS WREK EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK EVERY NIGHT THla WEEK. HUTCHINEON'S TRAINED DOGS, THE HU supported by the TRAINED DOtis, ENTIRE COMPANY. Fone p TO-MORROW, Benefit of Mrs, D. P. Bowers, on TRAINED bos, wail oceasion will be presented the new version ZRAINED pues e LADY ISABEL OF EAST LYNNE, TRAINED a In Pipe ion ABONDANT. FUN FORCHRI8T- TRAINED DOGS: Lae by the engagement of the Popular TRAINED Does, ‘ ‘MR. FRANK DREW. Miss SUSAN DENIN is also engaged for Christ- ackrowledged by th ‘esa of Europe to be the } mas Week. 0st beantilul and THE OXFORD HALL OF MUSIC AND PINACOTHECA, Ninth street, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue CANINE QANINE PERFORMERS 7 err ONE! HB SOLE! THE ONLY SANING PRRFORMERS THE OOREAT MAMMOTU INSTITUTION EY CANINE PERFORMERS CANINE PERFORMERS ever presented te the public, for the furnishing of pure, lezitimate, enjoyabl amusement—the first in the werld ! ae Fresh Attractions! New Stara !! Every night this week MISS KATHLEEN O’NEIL, MI88 KATHLEEN O'NEILL, MIS KATHLEEN O'N BIL, The Grest Irish Comic Vocalist, who will sing “That De Gal from the Coun- try,’ “Biddy of Bligo,”’*-No Irish Need Apply,”’ Re-engegement of ZONY Paton. Sian ules selected from her in- TONY PABTOR Champion Binge it HAYES. of tha world TONY PASTOR, p whore challenge for $10) none have yet dared to nareee Bee N.Y. OF per. ° ‘MB MARZATTI and MONS ANTONIO, The Grand Bailet Troupe. ‘ and Porty other Performers, appear Big hey soraing: dion’ rth e Combination troupe of the age. 2 ATINEE TONY PASTOR, THE ONLY COMIO RINGER THE ONLY COMIO BINGER THB ONLY QOIO RINGER GRAND LADiEs’ M of the day wild sing all EVERY SATURDAY. dio-lw NEW SONGS, = W BONG. y AYS ie Bone: FOR THE IOLIDAY So 5 : p® essays FOR THE HOLIDAYS HUTOHINSON’S CELEBRATED DOGS T. POTENTINI INSON’s CELEBRATED DOG! % HUIGHINGON'S CELEBRATED DOGS No, 379 Ponnsyivanis avenue, HUTCHINGON'3 bE a Le Bogs Bevtue pleature te announce to his numerous ai friends and patrons, that he has just reovived the HUTCHINSUN’S CELEBRATED Dogs most superb and varied assortment of FOREIGN CONFECTIONS, PRESERVES, &e, pANZE. Het esp of hie own importatioa, consisting in part of DANCE, PIROGRITE, FRENCH CANDIES, GLACE, and represent, with character, PRESERVES, BON BONS, &e, Hi vf i i s TEE ouRE. man. FAGLIONL, mite ond slap call spacial attention to his un THE OURE, MAD: TAGLIONT: FANCY CAKES, CANDIES, &o, competien in mamataarure abd tatineee tienes TUE MIbK MAN, G@ARIRALDI y jouey of ‘lavor. x + | “PHIVATE PARTIES. OOM eh THE MILK MAX. UABIBALDL, | scrpectiully requerted to examine wie Ine esknk ; | Roca tha shoriat pee oe CE CEES, ac., tes ORR: y ni a GIRL LEESSED IN BLUE: equalled intheirline. + oe UB Comertonerr re thee ieee eee : sir friends in the : ONE OF THE HOME GUARD, SOUNTRE'T, dncth'e rete BI AREY, ONE OF THE HUM® GUARD, promptly Oiled, and i edintely forwarded to Hi TRANT A} THE JOOREY, HURDLE RACING, | DINING ROUMB for tes ned foo ATE THE JOCKEY, HURDLE BRACING, continped as heretofo to wkich he would re— THE JOCKEY, HUROLE RACING: | Fpectfalir eail the attention of Gitirens Sod fers ger, where atall times meals are served at a few niinutes notice in the most recherche style, dec 20-2wt — EIGHT( NEW OHICKERING & 80N’S, Syercurt PIANOS 4 opened to-day for in- Beauties for aolidays. 9 }PIANGSt Made ly 3. T. Gordon & Co., New PIANOS York, 5 FINE? PIANOS waie by William P, Evoor- FINE een, with innumerable OTNER PERFORMANCES OTHER PERFORMANCES OTHER PERFORMANCES never before exhibited in this country. Jnst arrived and spection. First week of Messrs. Rea AND BUTORTRaon Four PIANOS made by @. F, Gnila & Co, MUBRAY AND HUTOUINSON: Two PIANOB made by Hallet, Duvis & Oo. MUREAY AS DH URORIN PE: Four PIANOB made by I. & O, Fischer & Co, the greatest One PIANO made by A, H, Gale & Co. GYMNASTS Beveral good second-hand PIANOS, These are old and reliable makers, aad we warrant every in- stroment we sell. Old PIANOS taken in pert payment for new, Liberal allowsnoea for cash, of the day, with the entire Star Company Look out for our RISTMAg Sole agent for 8, D. & H. W. Smith’s popular RISTMA' AMERICAN ORGANS and MELODEONS, OQHHISTM AS f spl OHRISTMas Also, large stock for holidays, of Guitars, Flutes, OURISTMAS Violins, Accordeons, Gift Music Books, Toy In CHRISTMAS struments, fine Piano Covers and Stools, new Mu- Ce a sic, and every article to be fosnd im the Stusie SHBISTMAS Dusiness. CHRISTMAS JOULN ¥, ELLIB, IT WILL CORT OV SO6 Peons avenue, mear i th st, If WILL Cost —aOmeet 4 SUG fo, G6 do N ¢ GLFTS, Riera 286457 HoLtpay Girts ALL NEW TRICKS A ALBUMS in every variety and style. ALL NBW TRIOKS A Elegant Bonnd BOOKS, PORTS, JUVENILE. &e, ALL NEW TRICKS A BIBLES PRAYER BOOKS, HYMN BOOKS. Ac. WAITING DESKS, WORK boX¥S, DRMSSING morocco GOODS, CHILDREN’S GABLES, Ac., A GRAND MATINER Bi AGEN: Manne GOLD PENS AND PENCILS, FANCY STATION. A GRAND MATINGE Don’t forget to call at the Old Emporinm, SHEPHERD & RILEY, Yor ladies every de 15-2w orner 7th and D streets, BATURDAY AFTERNOON. HRISTMAS, SATURDAY APTBKNOON, Cc CHRISTMAS, CURISTMAB. GEO. T, SMITH & CO. beg to call the attention of both ladies and gentlemen to their large and The greatest Danseuse of the world wil) appear varied stock of fine Family GROCERIES, WINES in a few days— LLE ANNRTTI GALLBTTE, and LIQUOKS, and FANCY GOODS generally, M’LLE ANNETTI GALLETTi, ensisting in t of— WILLE ANNETIA GALLSTE: bi Peete i Imperial Prunes, in glass and tin; Pluma, Figa, in large avd amsll’ boxes; French Layor Raisins, New Citron. Jetlies of every Kind and of the boat quality; Preserves of all kinds; Canned Peaches, NEW STARS EVERY WEEE, the best in the market; also, Tomatoes, Green NEW BTARS BVHSY WEEK! Corn, Salmon, Spiced and Fresh, Lebster, Crava, Clams. Sinoked Salmon; the best in the market; tardines. Petit P. Pate de foi Gras, Olives Faroies, ish Olives, French and English fers Mackerel »Champignons, Tench and 8oan- Mustard, anda TEOMPEON AND*KERNG, 1 i i 4 cs THOMPSON AND KERNS, and for protents for the moltdgoses OF Mazally use, THOMPSON AND KERNS, Goods delivered in ali parts of the city and the two greatest Georgetowa free of charge. P.B.—Don’t forget the Old M. D. and Nectar Whisky. GEO. T. SMITH & CO., Importers of Wines, Brandies and Cigars, dec 20-8t [Ohron.& Intel] No, 511 7th at, 8ONG AND DANCE MEN SUNG AND DANOZ MEN in the profession, will shortly appear. ALeo, DELFHANTY AND WARD, BDELEWANTY AND WARD, DEBLEHANTY AND WARD, THE OHAMPION CLOG-DANOBRS CHAMPION CLOG DANCERS of Americs, 91,00 cha'lenge always open h the above arc the best in America, For sale b KING & BUROBELL, Vermont avenne and isth street GeeaT Fakes, Prime 8UG ARS, 19¢, 2c and 230, New BU aT, GOLDEN SYRUP, only $1,20 7 $1 25 nN Rarstns MILY snd BATRA FLOUR: MINOR MEAT ON MONDAY’ (CHRISTMAS DAY,> “ ExPma AYTERN@ON PERPORMANOR, ho: ited Renae ‘APTERNOON PERFORMAMOR, Old BOURBON, WH a) BYS WHISERY ABTAANOON PRAFORMANOB, Choe Wee, BRSRDIES amt pricyes 43 BALP-PART TWO P.M, Jp actor 487 ob st., bet. Dand B, N&. 8.686. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ce SSeS: ST. ALBANS RAID CASE, Our Rel with C da—Best Under- ding Existing—Reward U0: d fer the Raiders—Recaptureef Four ef Them. QuEBxEC, Dec. 2t.—1t is understood that im- mediately aiter issuing his prociamation in reference to the rebel Canadian raiders, General D:x dispatched a contidential agent to Canada, This gentleman has returned to New York, satiefied that the Canadian authorities are taking every necessary step to perform their international obligations. The best pigumnaciag preraus between the Quebec and Washiagion Governments. Mr. Potter, the American Consul, is unwell, And has been to Wisconsin to recuperate. Mr. Thurston, the Vice Consul here, is also ill. The Governor's proclamation, which was published yesterday, offered a reward for the arrest of the raiders. The Recapture of some of the Raiders. QUEBEC, Dec. 21—Young and two others of the St. Albans raiders were recaptured at St. Franeis, sixteen miles from Riviere du Loup, on their way east. {t is evident the raiders are making tor New Brunswick by different routes. Further Particul Quesxc, Dec. 21.—Three more arrests of the rebel raiders were made to-day, and they are bow under examination here. A special messenger has arrived from W ash- ington with dispatches from Secretary Seward LATE FROM SAVANNAH. Preparations to take the City—12,000 Prisoners Exchanged. Fortress Monror, Dec. 20.-The flag of truce from Oharleston has ended. WUolonel Mulford arrived here last evening from Port Royal, South Carolina, in the flagship New Yors, Captain Chishoim, ‘accompanied by the remaining steamers of the fleet, the I}linois and George Leary. These three steamers brought about one thousand prisoners, being the last in- stalment of theentiie number. Twelve thou- sand were exchanged through ‘he untiring ex- ertions of Colonel Multord. At the time the New York sailed (on the 1fth inst.) from Port Koyal, Savannak had not been captured, but vigorous preparations were mak. ing by General Sherman to either compel the city to surrender the next day, or carry the in- trenchments by a desperate assault. ———_+02 + PORTER'S EXPEDITION. Wilmingtenm to be Attacked—The Pian of Attack—Strength ef the Fleet—The Rebel Fertifica' id Obstructie: [From the N. Y. Evening Post.) The expedition against Wilmington which is announced, has been organized by Admiral David D. Porter, and has been anticipated both by the loyal people of the North and the rebellious citizens of the South for some time. Preparations for the capture of the forts de- fending an entrance to Cape Fear river have been in progress for months, but not until about the first ot September were the officers assigned, and measures tnken to carry the de- sired plans into execution. About that time Admiral Porter was directed to assume com- msnd of the North Atlantic Blockading Squad- Tor, and he at once commenced to put his squadron in order. Z The first step taken was in perfecting the iron-clad fleet, which was done as speedily as possible, and the result has proda: the Dic- tator, one of the largest vessels of her class in the Navy; the Atlantic, one of the best pro- ductions of rebel ingenuity; the New Ir ides, which bas never been found wanting; the Mon- sdnock, which was deemed so valuables vessel that she was at once selected as the flagship, of the squadron, and the other iron-clads, which will be of great service in carrying out the plans. Among the Vessels selected were the Wabash, which was Admiral Du- pont’s flagship at the ca: ture of Port Royal; the Minnesota, of Monitc. and Merrimack re- nown; the Colorado, the chief among the 5 gunacrew frigates; the Brooklyn, of New Or- Jeans, Vicksburg and Mobile fame. The flest numbered, all told, s1xty-eix vessels, and six- hundred and forty-nine guns. It will be observed, upon reference to the list of the vessels employed upon this expodi- tion that quite a number ef them are blockade- Turners purchased by the government, and converted imto gunboats. Tie choiceof these ehips was Wise, inasmuch as they are of light craught, and capable of easily threading the intricate channels which constitute the ap- proach tothe Cape Fear river. The genera) plan of attack was decided npon ashort time aiter Admiral Porter assumed command of the fleet. It was decided that the heavy vessels which, by reason 6ftheirdranght of water, could not cross the bar, should lie off Within & distance of two miles and actively shell Fort Fizber, which commands the en- trance over New Lalet bar, The veecels not participating in the general bombardment are to pass up thechanrel and over the bar into theriver. {tis thougi.t that some vessels might be lost, or s0 badly disabled as torender them incapable of offensive action, but the number of the fleet employed wonld prevent any disaster from such an accident. The sides of the wooden vessels are piated with chain armor, 8s were Admiral Farragut’s fleet when they passed Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and Forts Morgan and Gaines in Mo. bile Bay. The same precantion of ashing the vessels side by side will be resorted to, if cir- cumstauces will permit. While tha fleet ren. dezyoused at Hampton Roads the yards, top- masts and extra spars were sent down, bouts removed froin the decks, and the vessels cleared for action in the most thorough manner. Bays filled with sand were placed on the most yul- nheraple parts of thedecks, and in places top’ tectthe botiers and machinery. In fact eyery- thing that hnman ingenuity could deyise has been done to make the vessels shut and sheil proot. E Wilmington stands on the left bank of Cxpe Fear river, thirty-five miles from the ocean. It has been a portof the utmost yalne to the rebels since the breaking out of the war, and Aiter the capture of Mobile and the closing of the ports of Charleston and Savaunah,las been the principal portot entry. The mouth of Cape Fear river is 80 situated that it has been most difficult to blockade successfully; notwith. standing the vigilance of our blovgaders large humbere of vessels have passed im and out of the port urseen. The trade of this port has been immense, and is estimated at many mil- Hons of dollars. The Navy Department haye maintuined the most perfect blockade possible fora distance of twenty miles, and yet have not been able to prevent the gebels from run- bing their ships in and ouvon favorable occa- elons. Now, however, Admiral Portor will effectually seal it, as hermetically as Mobile is sealed by the victories of Farragut. The entrance to Cape Fearrtver is obstructed by three bars,known as the “ Western,” “Main” and “New Inlet” bars. So materially have these bars changed from time to time that the old sailing directions would be almost useless At present for piloting purposes. Still the main features of the channel have not changed, so that a fleet, guided byeyen the old landmarks, couldgain in entrance. The New Iniet pas- suge affords the best facilities for entrance, and will probably be used by Admiral Porter for his main operations, On Federal Pomt is located the celebrated Fort Pisher,fone of the largest earth worksof its Style in the Covtederacy. Its armament is unequalled in range or efficiency. It meunts about fifty guns, many of the heaviest Blakely rifles;near it are a number of small works, called water batteries, all mounting guns of heavy caliber. Similar works exist opposite Fort Fisher, the guns Of which §mingle their fire with that of the Fort. Together these works command @ distance of six miles, three in each direction. There isa formidable earth ‘work a little farther up the coast, near the lighthouse. the gunsof which cover the sea- wrd appreach to the New Inlet bar entrance. Near Fort Fisher, a battery, placed upon an artificial sand hill, threatens much annoyance to omr fleet, as well as projectiles, far on sea- ward. The entrance by the way of New Inlet isso situated nnd guarded by heavy artillery that vessels attem| to go im or ran by the forts,’ would bes toatremendous cross-fire. The heavy frigates, whose draught of water precludes their crossing the bar, must of neces- By this method they weuld be enable to keep me seriously’ interiere with the econ sen ee ipgscience. The first works to be enconntered goibg in this way, are situated on Oak Island, — (aco I: is not generally kaown guns are in position there, Pug vndonbiedly there is a sutficient number to do our feet MuCcD damage before they can be silenced or |. On Bald Head, Soath- ernextremity of Smith's Isjand, is situated a small work, whose guns throw their missiles acrors the channel. Next comes Fort Caswell, built by the United States before the war. It is a work with five sides, three of them mount- ing guns, about sixty alltold. Thia worg has been strengthened recently, and is undoa a very formidable affair, Possibly the irou- clads may operate against this work, Just above Fort Caswell isa small work, located on Battery Island. On the right hand side of the river, coming down, is Fort Johason, eit uated at Smithville, and about one and a half miles from Fort Osswell. Above this, at various points on the river, are said to be datteries of various sizes,but mostly small and of little importance. The rebels did not place any obstrugtions in the river until they found ont throngh desert. ers tbat we were about to attack Wilmington, hence but little if anything !s known of that part of their defences. Doubdtless t sunken vessels and other impedimenta have been by this time placed im the best possible positions to do harm. It is possible that Admi- ral Porter will be content with the capture of the seaward defences of Wilmington, without attempting tO pass up to the city itself, in which case he will have no occasion to pene- trate further up the Cape Fear river than a few miles above the principal forts at the entrance. If this be case, the “torpedo corps” will baye their labor for naught, CONGRESSIONAL. IN THE SENATE, yesterday afternoon-- Op motion of Mr. Sumner, the Senate pro- cerded to the consideration of the resolution to repeal the reciprocity treaty, when— r. Hale expressed himself opposed to lis Tepeal, and asked the postponement of its con- sideration to the 6th of January, that he might haye an opportunity to address the Senate on the subject; and it was so ordered. On motion of Mr Dixon, :he bill to extend the time for the completion of the Metropolitan street railroad of Washington was taken ap and pasted. Amended so as to give an exten- sion of thirty days for constructing the rosd betyreen 17th street aud the Capitol—n year for tbe rest. The Senate then went iato exeoutive session and adjourned. In tne House yesterday afterneou—- The House in committee considered the bill to supply deficiencies of apprepriations for the year ending wiih June, 1>55. Mr. Brooks eaid the bill contaiced apprepri- ations tothe amount of $93,600,000, aad pro- ceeded to condemn the yoltiug of such large amonats without sufficient considerat aud in the absence of suitable data. The Secretary of War ought to be able toestimate m advance what should be the amount of expenditure. This system of voting deficiencies was but ma- king the House the recording clerk te execnte such items of @ppropriations as the Secretary of War or the Government might desire. During & brief discussion on the appropria- tion for pastes paper for the Government Printing Bureau— Mr. Rice, of Mass., said there was no evi- dence to show that paper Price oF pape have combined to advance the Priee of paper. He had heard it charged, but he never got atthe substantial fact. One reason for the bigh price was the scarcity of and the tax om the raw material. Mr. Waehburne, of Ill, sald the duty on paper is prohibitory. He had understood from the best authority that there is a combination of paper makers, who control the whole mat- ter, and who have brought up the prices trom twelve and fifteen to twenty-five and twenty- sixcertsa pound. That there has been such an advance in paper, gentiemen would not deny My. Dawes sald this was the reenit in part of the tax on the raw muterial, and the rate of foreign exchange. Mr. Washburre, resuming, sa'd he knew of a case where one-half of 4 paper mill in [Minoia was offered for sale for fifteen thousand dollars, but the proprietors now ask seventy-five thou. sand dollars, because they say it will pay an interest of forty percent. The tax on paper ig a taxon knowlecge, and will destroy many ef the newspapers of the country. ft; Mr. Morrill asked the gentleman, how high is the tariff on paper! Mr. Washburne replied that it was high enough to prevent any paper from being im. ported. He thought it was twenty per cent, payable in gold. The committee then rose; when the House passed the deficiency bill, with slight amenda- medts, and adjourned. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS were in the deficiency bill which passed the Honse yesterday:—For the support, clothing and medical treatment of the inssne of the army and navy and of the revenne-cutter service, and of the District of Columbia, at the hospital for the insane in said District, £30,000; for repairs of the navy yard bridge, toenable the Commissioner of Public Buildings to erect a new araw. $1,000; for the support and maintenance of the convicts trass- ferred from the District of Columbia, at such place or places as may be selected by the Nec- retary of the Interior, $30,000; for armament of fortifications, $900,000; tur current expenses of the Ordnance Department, and for ordnauce service, $6W0,006; for national armory, #600,00%, for gunpowder and lead, £100,000; for contin- geucies of fortifications, $-00,0.0; for tool and siege trains, $100,000; for Fort Taylor, Key West, Florida, $125,00; for Fort Jefferson, Garden Key, Flor 375,000; lor the medical and hospital department, $3,251,000, For the Qnartermastier’s Department, vix:— For purchasing cayalry and artillery horees, $7,600,000; for transportation of the army, #19,« $7; for regular supplies, $20,000,000; for ‘acks and quarters, #2, 000.0; for incidents al and contingent expenses 81,006,000; for mili- tary telegraph, £725,(4; for supplies and the expenses of providing for prisonersof war, $2,000,000; for clothing, camp and garrison equipage, $50,000,000; to supply a deficiene the appropriation for the public printing, #154, 00; to supply 8 defictency in the approprigtion for paper tor the public printing, #4150,000: fo euppiy a deficiency in the appropriation tor the public binding, UU. X Post says: FrNancia Gold is @ 2 a > With few trans- actions. Exchange is qaict at 100% for Epecia The loan market is more active. The rave is 7 percent. and lenders have no difficnitv in employing all their funds. Commercial payer is quiet at $ The stoc arket is dull, and qnotations have a dreoping tendency. ial Advertiser says: stock market 1s without spirit and gen- erally lower. The expectation of news from Gen. Sherman und trom Porter's expedition, produces a disposition to wait, and the slight snecalscive transactions are generally sbort enles. > The gold market fs weak aud dnl, bosh sides being indisposed to operate, The expectation of good news from the coast cbecks the “balls,” and the + bears” teeling uncertain whether the prospect bas not already been discounted, are not disposed te operate upon it. Money is in more demand from stock deal- ers, end the rate tends slightly upward. There is more done on cali at 7 per cent., and 6 per cent is becoming exceptional. Disgounts are moreactive. There is a good supply duce bills, but dry goods and grocers’ pi comparatively scarce First @lass bills are quoted 7a5 per cent., with a preponderance at the higher rate, second class are quoted galg per cent. - —<see- os LOCAL NEWS. —$———_— Tue Case or Cot, Samvxt Norta.—The trial of Col. North, New York State Agen: and M. Jones and L. Cohn, charged with forging soldiers’ ballote, was resumed yester- day atthe Military Commission rooms, on F street, (Major General Doubleday, President, and Colonel Foster, Judge Adyocate.) The evidence taken in the case in New Yori, a few days since, was read to the court. Some of the witnesses examined in that city exhibited fraudulent ballots they had received but had net polied. The witnesses testifiea to the good foment of Gol. North bore prior to hig arres' After a recess, the court reassembled at one o'clock; when— Lucius D. Bushnell, Company E, 2d New York heavy artillery, was sworn for the Pproseca- tion, and testified that he knew Colonel North, and had called at his office in October, and in the course of con verzation he told him he could not vote for Governor Seymour, when Colonel North lied he might a8 well not vote at all if be could not yote for the Governor. David Craig, private company K, Sth N.Y. eavalry, Was sworn, and stated he went to the eee Sheep pedal Bi. pac a Re-~ publican yote, and after war: furlough and went home, where he took the letter and ballots from the post office, and feund the’bal- lots contained the names of Seymour for Goy- ernor and Little Mac for President. Witness says Col. North did the writing at his office. In the cross examination witness tnd not swear whether or not Ool. Nerth filled the Be iekergecs tadtyear ee wen! Gor North and had a ‘Republican ticker geass goal right Te was at Lisbon; St Lawreues Jos Was put aside. . ae mathe