Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. | | W. D, WALLACH, Editor and Prepricter. | | = WASHINGTON CITY: . THURSDAY DECEMBER 22, 1564. FROM GENERAL THOMAS. | —_—>—_—_ ers. . OrxcrsyaTTt, he Commercial’ | Dec. 22: Nashville dispatch of the 2lst says Thomas j bas his headg aarters near Columbia. Hood is across the river. His loss since coming into the State is 000. His force is now believed to cousist of about 12,000 infaatry and +000 cavalry. The woods are full of de- serters It ia snowing end the roads are pad. FROM THE SOUTH, | s ap Invalid—Peace Mevements North Carel Rebel Upin- | in he Best Spirtts—Keported ts en their Lines—Burning of the Ogeechee River Bridge. Richmond pspers of Monday, Dec. ith, contain the following = Hliness of Jeff Davis. The Enquirer says: His Exceliency Jeff * Davis has been confined to his bed fora week or more, with a severe neuralgic affection. We are gratified to announce that he has so far recovered as toresume his attention to public buemess. Oo Friday afternoon he was pres- entata Cabinet meeting, and on Saturday | |: morning appeared on the streets on his way to | his office inthe Treasury building. North Carolina Legislature. in the Senate on Wednesday, Mr. Pool’s peace resolutions were laid on the table by a vote of 24 to Ww, and kept there despite vigorous efforts to resurrect them. Sherman. ‘The Charleston Mercury of the 15th says that Sherman seems to have abandoned for the preeent @ direct attack on Savannah, and ap- | rs to be tarning Nis attention to the reduc. | tion of the outworks. Fall of Fort McAllister. Tn announcing the fall ef Fort McAllister, at | the mouth of the Ogeechee, that paper confirms | the statement that it was carried by a column of Sherman's best troops, and says that it is believed that the enemy will rext make a des- perate effort to gain possession of Genesis, a point alopg the line of the Charleston and Sa- vannah Railroad. The Rebel Po: om at Coosawatchie. | ‘The Chariesto ury of 15th has ine | formation tbat the enemy still hold the position | at Coosawatchie, abont three-quarters of a mile from the Uharleston and Savannah rail- road track. His batteries continue to shell every passing train. With this exception ail is quiet between Charleston and Hardeeville, the present terminus of the road. The Railread mersae ever the Savannah iver. The railroad bridge over the Savannah river | has not been burned, as was reported. The | structure burred was a long and important | trestle work on the Georgia side of the Sayan. | mab river. The Courier of the same date says: As to the fact or extert of the destruction of the ratiroad bridge and trestling over and near the Savan- uah river, accounts are various and contradic. tory. The shelling of the railroad at certain | Points, on the passing of cars, is continued, so | far without notable resul’: Affatrs at Sa mah. The Savanvah Republican of the 12:h says that om Saturday and Sanday artillery firing on both sides was actively kept up with more or jess skirmi-bing There is no change in the | aspect of affairs at either of our points since | our last issue Sverytbing goes ou well, and adi are in the best spirits ‘The Charlestou Courier of the 11th says that & disabled soldier who was on f visit to Sa- vauoah, and lett there on Monday morning, has reached this city, «nd communicated some statements for the Courier He reports that on Saturday, the 10th instant, three several and severe charges were made against our lines, between the Central and Gulf Railroads, and about five miles from the city, beginning atip m_ These assaults were repulsed in good style and with good spirit end determination on our side. It was report- ed that the Oceechee bridge, on the Gulf road, near Savannah, had been burned by our forces, perbaps soon, and this prevented the arrival of some forces who would and could have reached Savonnab. It is more than probable that these soldiers may find good work to do, however, on the south side of the Ogeechee, as things now ge. Atailevents they can work their way to and for good service. The Charleeton Mercury learns that the bridge over the Ogeechee river has been de- stroyed by ovr troeps. It is believed that Gen. a - Smith ts well posted on the other side of the river with abont eight thousand troops. Charleston was full of rumors of various kinds, which the Mercury could trace to no authentic cause. The most trustworthy report came via Har- Geeville, and was to the effect that heavy fight- ing was going on at noon on Monday, nesr the ce Course, which is only 2 tew miles from Savannah, but thatour men had nobly main- ained their position, and repulsed the enemy. Deapv Heaps Latp Ovt.—Manager Grover has very properly pat restrictions on the dead head list of “patrons” to his theatre. It would doubtless astonish those not posted, to kmow the extent of a dead head list of a Washington Theatre, made up for the most part of those who are of no manner of service to the establishment, and which class is the most importunate for favors at the hands of the manager. ‘ We have always heid it to be the right of a theatrical manager to conduct his business in a business like way, and certainly he must do so if be ia expected to meet bis responsibilities ike other business men. @7 From the publishers, Ticknor & Fields; frem J. SPillington, Odeon Building; and from J.©. Parker, F atreet, we have the Aflantic Monthly tor January, 1>65. The Atlantic comes out with an extra bill of fare for New Years, ana also sports a new dress of the quaint old style type, now being revived, but which is not so legible, and we ttunk by Ro mears so handsome as the modern type. Pausonat.—Brignoi, the (here) favorite tenor, bas Dd a moderate success in opera at Yaris. ry me Notations ConviRMED RY THE SENATE, ‘The Senate yesterday confirmed the following nominations: Jcin Bigelow, ot New York, now Comsul at Paric, w be Charge d’ Affaires ad interim. Commander 8S. Thornton, Executive Officer of the United States steamer Kearsage to be ad. vanced in bis grade ten pumbers—to take Tank next atte: Lieutenant Commanding Whitney— tor gallant conduct in the ac ion with the rebel | sieamer Alanama. Commander William H. Macomb, for distin- eulisbeo .onduct in the capture of Plymouth, NN. ©., with its ordnance stores, to be advanced in bis grade ten numbers Cha:tes F. Guild, New York, to be an Assis. tont Poy master in the navy Comms: der Schenck to be a Commodore. Comminder R. W. Meade to be a Captain. Licntenant Egbert Thompson to be a Uom- mander, ~ ¥e sh } NoMINATION Oy A VicR-ADMIRAL.—Yester- { day the President signed the bill just passed ty Congress to estabiish the grade of V miral in the United States Navy. aod ately ther atter sent in the pame of Re mitral David G. Farragatto be premoted to | the pew posiiion. The nominauon wasat once unanimously confirmed and the new Vice- Acmiral, who isto New York, was inforined by telegraph of the honor conterred apon him, lise pay. ae fixed by the law of Congress, will be $7,040 per sppum while on sea service; =6,(06 when on otper duty, and $5,000 on leave or Waiting orders. Proraute Keregat ov tu& Duty ON Parser. 1nG Parxsk —It is stated in a Washington de. sy) Stch that the committee of ways and means are shmost vvanimousiy in favor of the repeal of the duty on paper. Mr. Morrill, of Ver- WOLt is uLderstoos to be the only member of the committee opposed to this policy. It ts Toriber added that the fact that the retention of the cuty ill not only produce no reveaue, but acd ahovt ore ion of dollars to the cost of povernmen’ printing pext year, will have great intiuenee Upon Congress, — 7 The Portitnd Ad veruser st.tes that itis well understond ‘bat Mr. Fessenden will aot remain at the hesd of the Treasary Depart- ment afterthe 4th of March next Uuder no circumetapces will he retain that position after that ime, OFFICLAL,. ABRAHAM LisCOLE, President of the United States of America, To all whem it may concern. Satistactory evidence having been exbibited tofmejthat Heya Expeeis has been Appointed Consul of the Swiss Uonfederation, at Ohicago, for the States of Michigan, Wisconsin, lowa, Minnesota, and the north part of Illinois, I do hereby recognize Rim as such, and declare bim free to exercise and enjoy sach functions, powers, and privileges, as are al- lowed to Uonsnis by the law of nations, or by the laws of the United States, and existing treaty stipulations between the Government of Switeerland and the United States. ad ta In testimony whi , I have caus eee Letters to be. cease Patent, and the Seal of the United Statss to be hereunto Giver nator my hand at the City of Wash- ington, the 19th day of December, A. D. [L. 8.] 156%, and ot the Independence of the United States of America, the 89th. _ ABRAHAM LINCOLN. By the President: Wiliam H. Sewarp, Seoretary of State. THE. FAIR OF 1H ECOND BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOn is still in progress at The Anacortia ine House, Navy Yard. Tae articles will b at suction on Friday and 8 st- urday evenings dec z2-St* sp ATTENTION, FiFTH WARD !—There will be a mee of the citizens of the Fifta rd at Lengley’s Hall, on the corner of 34 street | eas Pa. av .on THURSDAY KV ENING next. at7o’cleck. The evrollment list of the Ward qill be open for inspection and correction. Lxt every man be present! Now ia the time 'o work! di 20-3t GRO. F. GULICK, Chairman FOR THE HOLIDAYS. EW GOUDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. jel. w PALL_COMES ana weitlee PANSY spe BUCKLES WIDE BuET Tho GOLD gad, SHLVEE OAP TASSELS, GILT, SrEELsno J ry Pee TLORS, 1 279 ia arenue, dee 2!-lw South side. between sth and lth ate, Cosmencray BUILDING MARKET HOUSE, ~ Louisiana ay., bet. 9th and 10th sts JOHN FABRELL Haz in stcre, from the North, East and West, for CHRISTMAS AND NEW YHAR’S SALES: TUREBYS by the Ton DUCKS AND OHIOKENS by the Ton GEESE by the Ton BEBE by the Quarter VENIBON by the Quarter; HOGS by the Carcara MUTTON by the Caroaes POTATOES by the Barred TURNIPS by the Barrel CRANBERBIES by the Barret PIOKLES by the Barrel ALE, PORTER ani OIDER by the @arrel Do do do Bottled, #7 Wholesale Buyera—the Army and Hospitale— solicited. _Bales strictly on cominission, de 2l-lw vost Marsbal having entru-ted to the Gen- ral Draft Committee of the Fourth Ward the en- rollment lists, the committee wil sit every night, in the Fire Commissio: er’s room, City Hall, frond 7 to9 o'clock, to revise the It is important, in anticipation of a new draft, that every citizen should report to sald committee, bya et thore who have any cause for exemp- ‘ion, that their names may be stricken from the ists. Exorace of the Committee. dec - F. BU, STITT. Secrotary. eo derc Want FAIR.—The Sunday School hi OG ovaten WARD DBaFT LIST—The Pro e of Eart Washington Methodist Protes aut urch will hold a Fair at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, commencing MONDAY BVENING next, December 19. to continue two weeks. Pro- ceeds for repair of sckcol-room, Beason Tickets, 50 cents; single admission, 15 cents; tupper tickets, 75 conta, del7 ASSEMBLY’S CHUROH FAIR ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. Open from 1 to 10% Pi m. A fine assortment of Obrist mas presenta will be found there at reason- able prices. A celebrated band in attendance. Admission 15 cents; season tickets 5) cts dec 16 5t* "S> OFFICE WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT 3 COMPANY, December 18, 18:4 —Notico is ereby give! required by the Charter, that there will be ection he'd at the office of the Comps = city, on MONDAY, January 2, 1965, between the hours of 1) and 11 o’clock a m.,, for the choice of five Directors, to manage the af- fairn of this Corporation during the succeading 12 months. By order J. F. BROWN, dec ié-eotd Secretary. NOTICE. Mayor's Orrrca, Dee 19, 1354. be public are hereby notified that every per- sop residing ip any street or avenue in thie city. shall, within six honrs ¢aslight after any fall of fvow, have the same removed from the pavement in front of hia or her houre. under the penalty prescribed by the act approved January I7 1856, which the police have bean instracted rigidly to enforce. RICHARD WALLAGH, decl@eost [Intel. & Columb'n.} Mayor. (COLLECZOR'S OFFICE. peas ashington. Decemb*r 9, 1454. OTICE TO TAX PAYERS —Notice ia hereby given to all persona in arrears for taxes, whether or annual tax. that unless the same is paid office before the Ist day of January next, ibe property op which the tax is due will then be advertised and sold as the law directs. Those who wish to avoid the heavy expense «f advertising will pleste pay within the ine pame vd del eotw M. DIXON. Collector. O. F, LEVEE. for benefit Bescon 1. 0. NF hiatee, No. 15, on MONDAY. January 6th, 1366. Particularsin future advertisement. de2-Im* O48 WOOD FOR SALE—Not far frem the city. 20 cords of Well seeaoned OAK WOOD. For SIBLEY & GUY'S, 322 Datreet, terms icquire at de Pr JST RECRIVED. PROM PARIS AND NE YORK, at MADAME DELARUKS French fancy and Perfumery Store 2 ae Pa.av., bet. 12th aol i3th ste ,a full assort- # tue Flowers, hi descriptions, F Kid and other Gloves, Worsted 5 Alae, 2 variety of Frerch Fancy Articles. suitahie for holiday presents. deo 22-3t' For Holiday Presents. Just received at P.J. BELLEW & 00's, 510 SEVENTH STREET, (ESTABLISHED 1H 1369,) The largest, choicest, and most valuable stoox of YINE SILYER-PLATED WARK Ever opened in Washington, every article of which we guarantee to be Donble Bxtra Silver Plated in the best material, and fall weight of silver 125 dozen Rogers Brothers A No, 1 Double xtra Bilver-Plated Forks and Spoons. 200 elegant Breakfast and Dioner Castors, evary variety in the trade, we begin to sell at $5 to $3", Gobdl- ts, Cups, Mugs, Cake and Oard Baskets, in quantity. * Elegant Butter Dishes, Vruit Dishes, Waiters kc. &e, Splendid Double wall [ce Pitohors, richly orna- mented. Bgg Stands, elaborate Toa Sete, wix pieces, best quality. Housekeepers and the public generally are re- spectfully invited to give us an early call before purchasing elsewhere. Goods delivered free to all parts of the city and Georgetown. sta CLAUS 13 COMING with TOYS—TOV8—TOYS—TOYS—TOY3_TOYS, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, The largest and choicest slection of FRENCH, ENGLISH, AMEBICAN and GEEBMAN TOYS and FANOY GOODS Kver opened in Washington, The largest assort- ment, the greatest variety, the NEWEST GOODS and the CHXAPEST HOUSE South of New York, toxether with honerabie, fair, equare dealings are the inducemects held out. We respectfully solicit a virit from every lay and gentieman in the community, whem oonve- ient, to look at this stock. We are alive to busi- Bess, and are bound to be so during the Holidays. Teli the Qonductor to let you out at the corner of 7th and D atreets, and get to BELLE W’S early in the morning, if possible, to witness the GREAT BABY SHOW, every Morning Afternoon and Ereni Weask : * Have you been to our eatal ment?’’ If not. find it, enter it, aed your fortune is made, Goods delivered free to ail parts of the city and Georgetown, FoR HOLIDAY PRESENTS! The largeet and most elegaat variety of PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS Ever opened in thi: city, great portion of thom becutifully and elaborately orDamented, bount ia Turkey and Frenoh Morocoo, every style im the trade. We respectfully enggest to our patrons that these are th® most desirable goods for HOLIDAY PRESENTS SBVEBR INTRODUCED IN THE MARKET, | We begin to sell down st 81, $1.25, 8. $2.5%, 33. $3 5°, $4.25, $4.10, 36,75, 8.25, aod ail the way to &e. Over 5,"0 copies of beautiful GAKTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPHIO PIOTURES, COPIES OF NEARLY BYERY PIOTUBB EVER EXBIBITED, ONLY 10 ORNTS EACH. Fon't be deceived by ans jealous neighbors who mey ben.aking shows of poor, worthless goods Fird our Bouse, 530 7th street, three doors soath of Od Hows’ Hall You wif find tt large and welf lighted. “Look around end get posted, if nothing cle, do 22-36 A oF Cu AROR—We would call the mation irons of io bnsipers. to the ecwertisame nt fa our coin wna, fers Cente bar ke teats ducted for the wast nine at Seana proprietr. Bugu ve iw theBalee deck ae ‘tention de 20-1w. 486 PAINTINGS AND ENGRAVINGS, 4 A few choice PAINTINGS and ENGRAVINGS, appropriate for presents; a'so, a beautiful assort ment of Oval Picture Frames. Uord, Tassels, Rings, &c. at J. MARERITER'S. ‘Terms cash, No. 486 7th atreet, decat7t*if 8 doors above Odd Fellows’ Hai H ANDSOME GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Useful and amented. the largest stock in the city. wholesale and retail. Gold and Silver Watch- es, Jewelry, Photograph Albums, Stiver Plated Goods, fine Tabieand Pocket Cu lery. Your choice oot of a theusand articles for 75 conte, Hunting Case Watches. $10. At Singer Sewing Machine agency -A16 Bstreet, near the Post Office. jec 21 - PBssznts FOR CHRISTMAS, FURS! FURS8!! FURS!!! Yeu cannot procure a more suitable memento for 8 vrerent than a hanjiaome eet of FURS. A'l the various qualities and shap*s now on hand together with a fine assortuent of little Boys’ aud , little Misses’ HAT B, H. STINEMRTZ, dec 21-3t 234 Pa. av., near I3th at, NOTO8 Ww. GALT & BROTHER Will open thia morning their assortment of NEW AND ELEGANT GOODS or the Holidays, to which they invite the atten- tion of those in search of PRESENTS. M. W.GALT & BRO., Jewelers, 354 Penn's avenue, de 21-3t SOMETHING NEW FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Hayling just returned from Europe with a fine stock of Bog Oak, Marquisites, Hair, Coral Jewel- y. Belts, Buckles, Faney Hair Pins, Back Combs, Fans, Chinese and India Goods, lam prepared to se to the Washicgton public all of the above goods at low prices, Calland see for yourselves, J. FLETCHER, No, 394-Penn’s avenue, dec 20-ta3si* bet. 36 and 6th sta. EF UBS! viel FUBS!! FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, THE LARGEST, THE BEST, . THE CHEAPEST IN THE CITY, Many years experience in this line of trade. by exporting and importing furs, enable me to sell 25 per cemt loss than any dealer in the D S M. MEYENBERG, 4™ Market Space, between 7th and sth sts., de 20-1w under the Ave ue Hous, Tots TOYS! TOY sill Now al! yonng maidens, girls aad boys, Tho place to Duy your Ohristuas Toys Isat O'MEARA'S FANCY STORE, Number Five Bundred and Twent Ne ear’s Gifts suck as Rocking Horses, Veloci- ¥ . Sleighs, Wheelbsrrows, Mechanical and agnetic Toys, Steam Fire Knzines. Monitors Do Ia, Maske, Guns, Pistols, Sworda Fire Orack- OC, O'MARA 524 Pa. av,, bet. 24 and (CBILDREN's 8UiTs ) FUR CHRISTMAS PRRSENTS. At MEYERBBRG’S, de® tw 48 Market Space, J UST RECEIVED FOR CURISTMAS— 7 NBERRIEB. AN ee for Mince Meat, 2 ‘L ANT, A 4 fe EVANS & RURROW €s. 196 9th at, ge lT 1t* bet. D street and Penn. avenue, TOO 4 O'OLOOK P, GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Jay Cooke & Oe. furnish the follewing quo- tations of Government securities : Wasuimero™ Dec. 22, 1864. oo New Yorx—Firat Boagp. Oouposs, 1165; :5+20's, 107%; Certificates, 97 ¥; Gold, 223. FROM SAVANNAH. Sherman has it Completely Invested—It Cannet fold eut Fifteen Days. Ooi. Babcock, personal aid to Gen. Grant, arrived in town this morning, having returned from Savannah. We hear that he expresses the belief that Savannah cannot pvssibly hod out longer than fifteen days. Col. Babcock found Sherman's army in ree markably good condition and fall of enthusi- sem. The cavalry did pretty much all the fighting that was requiredon the way from Atlanta to Savannah and the rebel resistance everywhere was of the most feeble character. Sherman has fall communication with thé naval fieect and is securely posted to thorough- ly inyest the city of Savannah at his leisurs. OPERATIONS OF THE NaVY, The Navy Department has received informa. tion of the capture of the schooner Madera, on the Sth instant, in Mississippi Sound, by the U. S. steamer Jackson and tin-clad Stockdale. The Madera was loaded with 105 balesof cot- ton. The vessel and-cargo have been sent to New Orleans for adjudication. Admiral Stribling, commanding the East Guif Squadron, writing to the Department trom Key West, Fla, repor:s the capture, on the 10th instant, of the British echooner Sorts, laden with 78 bales of cotton, and the schooner Peep-o’. Day, with 7 or 5 bales of cetton. Tne Sorts was captured while endeavoring to rao the blockade at Anclote Seys, Fia. THE S0LDIERS’ HOME. Mr. Wilson to-day in the Senate introduced 8 resolution instructing the Military Commit- tee to inquire into the expediency of repealing the present law relating to this institution, Very little if anything seems to be known about the uses to which ils funds are applied, it is alleged, and the military committce is desirous of so cnanging the lawas to make the in- stitution something more thanan asylum fora few oid veterans UNEMPLOYED G ERALS. The Uommittee on Military Affairs to-day ta the Senate reported against the bill au- thorizing the mustering out of service unem- ployed General officers. < TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. ———__~»—_ --- LATE FROM NASHVILLE. Thomas Still Pursuing Hood —Genoral McCook Defeats the Rebel General Lyons and Captures his Artillery. LOUISVILLE, Dec. 22.—The Journal's Naeh- ville special dispatch says the situation at the front is unchanged. Our army is confident of flmal succass, and is still pressing forward. The rebels are per- fectly panic,.stricken at the unlooked-for defeat they have experienced, and are still seeking safety in flight. Prisoners continue to arrive in squads, some ‘wounded and some sick, but all despondent. HOPKINAVILLE, Dec 21.—General E. D. McCook strack a part of the rebel General Lyons’ command here at daylight on the 16th. He defeated them, captured their artillery, and is pressing them. FROM VANA. Seizure ef am Armed Vessel for Violation of the Neutrality Law—UCapture ef the English Blockade Runner Alabama. New York, Dec. 22 —The steamship Colam- bis brings Havana dates to the 17th The steamer Alexandria, now called Mary, has been seized at Nassau for the violation of the neutrality laws, being an armed vessel. She will probably be released The blockade runner Ptarnigan, which went out from Havana, broke down, and was obliged to return for repaira The English blockade running schooner Ala- bama was captured off Galveston on the 7th instant, by the vessels blockading that harbor. Negotiations are going on for the exchange of 500 prieoiers at Camp Grace, Texas. FROM LIVERPOOL, Arrival of the Africa. Havirax, Dec. 22.—The steamship Africa, from Liverpool on the ifth and (ueenstown on the 11th, arrived last night during a heavy shew storm. Hos. SPRING, AND OHAISE HORSES, SLEIGHS AND PROPELLOR, The largest assortment ever offered in the city before, at CHR. RUPPERT'’S, 522 7th st., bet. D and K. Just received an assortment of PIEK WORKS or the holidays. FIRE ORACKBRS, TORPEDORS, SPIT DEVILS BLUELIGHTS, PIN WHEBLS ROMAN OAN- DLES SKY ROCKETS, MINES, SCROLL WHEELS, CRACKER PISTOLS, TORPEDO BOWS, &., &c., wholesale and retail, at BOSW#LL'g Fancy Store 302 B Street, 414~ {Chron&Oon Union) __near lth st, QXATES AND SLEDS. VELOOIPBDES AND KOOKING HORSES, TOOL CHESTS, GUNS, PISTOLS, FINE POCKST CUTLERY, FANOY BASKBYS, &e., All fa great variety, and at low prices, at B.C, JOHNSON & 00,’3, d 15-tdeem Penn. ay., cet. 10th and lith ats, UST RECKIVED— J OCK NSW PARI8 DESIGNS OF HEADDRESSES AND DRESS CAPS for the approaching ronson. at the Naw YORK ESTABLISH MBNT, No, 4 Market (Bpdon. second dvor from 9th°street, LZ airs. Aiso, the Intect styles of QUAKER TRAIL BOUP' sKIRTS, do 18-10" I ADIES CLOAKS, SACQUEB, AND COATS, i 0..40., At MAXWELL’s Od Established ©CLOAK AND MANTILLA SPORS, (Estavlished ia 1x52.) A fall sesortm: nt for the Holidav Seaton— CIRCULAKS. SACQUES COATS BASQUES, AND CHESTERFIELDS, in black. brown. d Tray. and purple Beaver Clothe; aiso, in Pete: , Chiachilla Moleskin, and Feit CAoths, Bewenber, the place is MAXWELL’S, Olé Established and Original aptingion cl nd Mantills Store. 328 Pa. ave.. bet. 9th and Ita ats N. B.—Oloak Reomain Si atory, dee 17-6tit PPLES AND CIDER. 500 bbia No 1 Westera New York Appies. and 26 bbie Champagne Uider, now landing from Beh'r Aerah Lavins and for selein ints to anit as ers, by 3.@ WAT . 109 Water atrest, Gelé eo3t* jeorgetown, D. O THE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS OF THK DISTRICT We vow have the pleasure ef informing our fri-rda and customers that we have com yleted opy ing ovr stock of fine FANCY GUODS for the belidave and shal! be pleased t» show them to na wishing te make purcoasea We pame rr Chia, bemian and Lave Vases, he and Motto Cn: Br ea Punth *, Bureau Bete, Colognes, Puff Boxes, Card Keceivere Tete a Tete Bets, Cigar Btand:+, Tob: a ‘obasco BK xe0, Toy Tea Bets and a waricty of Ne Also, eisai assortment of Dinuer. Tea and Toilet 8 WERB & BEVERID: deBKtift 604, Odd Feliows Hall. 71h ctreet. N W BUOKWHEAT, CRANBERSIIES, FRICD FRUITS. NEW A SENS. QITROS. PECAN FILRERTS, Al CONDE oo Redes eae @ hand, and for ie by EGAN de wt O roerof w Ae beter hte 5 fFriseees UNRIVALLED MINOR ME. We haveon hard & srticle for Pies For sa! Lox pon.—Consols for money, §93,. The Confederate loan was depressed by the news of Sherman’s progress. The Earl of Carlisle died on the 5th inst. The remains of Mr. Dayton have been em balmed and sent to Havre for shipment to New York. The obeequies took place on the Sth, and were attended by a representdtive of the Emperor and French foreign ministers and the diplomatic body. A detachment of troops lormed a guard of honer. . CONGRESSIONAL. Tuvgspay, December 22. SeNaTE.—Mr. Wilson presented a petition from officers of the army, for an increace of psy. Referred to the peer. Committee Mr. Wilsen reported from the Military Com- mittee adversely on the House bill to drop from the army anemployed general officers. The report was ordered to be printed. - Hale introduced a bill to incorporate the association of the Sisters of Mercy, in the city of Wachington. Referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. Mr. Sumuer presented 8 petition from Mrs. Catharine Spear, widow of the late OUhas, Spear, who devoted his life to prisoners, in favor of ao institution for the care and reforma- tion of juvenile offenders in this District Referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. On motion of Mr. Wilson, @ resolution was adopted as follows:—Tnat the Committee on Military Affairs inquire into the expediency of continuing the relief to soldiers at the Sol- diers’ Home; inquiring into the manner in which the funds for the said institution have been managed: the present condition of the same; and, also, whether the benevolent pur- poses of the Government in establishing the same might not be better carried oat by repeal- ing the law, abandoning that mode of relief, and substituting therefor pensions to those at present by law entitled to its benefits. Mr. Sumner called up the Senate bill of last session, supplementary to the act of July 2, Iréz, to prescribe an oath of office, and reported upon adversely by the Judiciary Committee. It provides that no one shall be admitied to practice in the United States Supreme Court, or District Court of the United States, or Vourt of Claims, except he shall have subscribed to the outh of loyalty embraced in said act—any person so swearing falsely, to be deemed guil:y oO! perjury. Mr. Johnson suggested that some specific date should be fixed in the bill from and after which this oath could be required—say the 1s of March next. Mr. J. alluded to the remark of Mr Sumner yer'erday, that there were lawyers in this city who refused to take’the oath of allegiance in the local courts, yet practised in the U.S. Sua- preme Court. So far as he knew there was but one legal gentleman in that category, and that gentleman had ivformed him that he had no objection to subscribing te such an oath when presented in alegal way. There was no law for the administration of anv euch oath Tt had only been ordered by the jadge of the court of this District. But if any law were parsed by Congress generally prescribing an oath for all practitioners he (Mr. J) knew it would be readily complied with It was de. sirable, however, that the modification should be made in the bill which he had suggested, fixing a time for the requirement to take effect, er pecially asit was to reach the Distrist courts of the United States, and affect those ata di;- tance Mr. Sumner aid he had no objection to such & modification, and the bill was altered to read ‘that no person, after the date of this act, shall be admitted tothe bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, or at any time after the 4th of March next, shall be admitied 19 the bar of any Circuit or District Court of the United States, or of the Uourt of Claims, or sball be allowed to appear or 6e heard in any such Conrt, unless he first subscribe to the said oath.” ‘The bill was then passed—yeas 27, nays 4— the nays Soler Pas les Buohaslew, Davis, Richardeou, ai uisbary. _ Aiter come other unimportant ‘wusieds, the nate adjourned till the 6th of January. ‘Hovsk.—On motion of Mr. Eitiot, a resola- tion was adopted directing the Secretary of War to commasieate, if not inconsistent with the pubiic interests, the report of Major Gen. Csn by, concerning the purchase by the United States ot States decisred to be in rebellion. There not being a quoram of members pres- ent, the House was called. Only one more member was requirea to make one. Mr. Stevens suid it was ankind for members to absent themeeives, considering there had been yoted snch a liberal holiday. Mr. Farnsworth siso condemned absentes- iem, and reprehended the bad habit which had grown up. Another motion that the Heuse adjourn was made and carried—yeas 45, nays 44. So the House, in accordance with the concurrent res- olution, stands adjourned till January 5th. —— LOCAL _ NEWS. a THE Case or Mz. SeanRetts.—We copied lately the siatement of a cotemporary alleging that Mr. John F. Sharretts, late chief clerk of the Sixth Auditor's office, had wrongfaily held without the knowledge of the Hon. Green Adams, Sixth Auditor, certain money received Pr in for old{paper sold. ‘ir. Sharretts publishes acard in which he denies the statement most positively in every particular. He says, ip this connection : «IT was not appointed to the chief clerkship in the Sixth Auditor's office until April, 1*s1— one or two days subsequent to the appointment of Judge Adams—and had no control of the old psper of that office until after that time, and I followed the example of my predecessors in every particular, excepting only in paying over the amount ef money in my hands, wuich I amintormed they did not do. “The money received for old paper sold was held jointly—not equally—by Jadge Adams and mysell, by arrangement bstween us, with the understanding that it was to be paid over as scon &s the question, as to what fundit was to be specially applied, was settled. “Atler my removal from office, and as soon as 1 learned that a lotof paper had been sold by my successor, I called—without being cailed upon to explain, as stated by the author of the slander—upon Dir. Sells, the present Auditor, and informed him that Judge Adams and myself had money in our hands, arising from the sale of old paper which we were r-ady to pay, and inquired if he had ascer- tained wi disposition he was to make of the ayailsof the recent sale, which he informed me had been made, to which he replied that he had called on the Secretary of the Treasury for the purpose of ascertaining that fact, and could get no decision in the case, until the Sec- retary had completed hia annualreport. I in- formed him thatl would immediately write to Judge Adams on the subject, and stated that I believed Judge A. would respond at once on recvipt of my letter. “Mr. Sells, the Auditor, said that there would be ample time to receive areply from Mr. Adams before the Secretary would make a de- cision in the case. I wrotethe Judge the sama evening, and after waiting for aboot a week and receiving no reply, 1 called again on the Auditorand inquired if he had received the decision of the Secretary, to which he respond- ed, not yet. I then informed him that as I was no losger a public official, and having bus- iness of a personal character to attend to, which woold occupy my whole time, I would no longer assume the responsibility of holding thet mopey, and requested the Auditor to re- ceive and receipt tor the same, which he con- zented te do. The money amonants to $2,345 24 ‘Was paid and receipted tor, and the receipt of Judge Adams, amounting to $2,517.52, and the receipt of Richard White for $530, paid for labor, were handed over and receiptad for. ‘“*There never was any intention or dispo sition on my part, nor do I believe there was any such intention on the part of Judge Adams, to withold the money referred to for one mo- ment longer than was necessary to find ont the appropriate acconnt to which it belonged, that information having been sought early in the commencement of the present administration by personal japplication at the Treasury De- darinent. ‘I'am informed, and have reasous to be- lieve, that the money peid by Judge Adams and myself is the only money paid for old paper sold since the passage of the act in 185%, authorizing its sale, except the payment made by the present Anditor.” . ee Scroor Recrrtto: Mrs. Amidon, teacher of the ith District Female Grammar school, gave one of her interesting receptions yester- day afternoon, and despite the unfavorable weather, it was largely attended, and it was conceded on all hands to be the best one that has yet occurred in this city. Addresses were made by Rev. Mr. Gray, of E street_Baptist Church, Mr. %. Richards, Meesrs. Ellis and Holmead, (trustees of the ith District) Mr. Witz, (3d District) and Mr. J. O. Wilson, of the 2d District. The pupils availed themselves of the occa- sion to present to Mrs. Amidon a fine set of table castors, as a Cnristmas gift, and a neat presentation speech was made in their behalf by Mr Ellis. Mr. Holmend replied appropri- ately for Mrs. Amidon. The exercises were ot @ character to sustain the leading name held by Mrs. Amidon as a teacher, aud we regret that want of epace at this busy season compels us to abridge our notice. Mires Lizzie Hinton presided at the plano, and the vocal music attracted much ate tention, particularly the singing of Miss Amanda Thompegon and Miss Emma Thomas. The reading by Miss Amanda Thompson of “The Picket.” and by Miss Ida Pumphrey of “Give me Three Gains ot Worn, Mother,” was very fine. Thereading of all the pupils was distinguished by correct articulation, and ‘was all good. ———._—_—. THE WALLACH ScHocL BUILDING.— This building was banded over for occupancy in midsummer, and the architects had, therefore, Po opportunity of regulating the heating appa- ratns. This bas been graduaily perfected by them lately, with the assistance of Mr. Strom- berger, an experienced furnace man of our city, and this morving, being the coldest and most dicagreeable of the seasen in the exposed posi- tion of the building, Mr. Hitz, one of the trus- tees, repaired tothe school in company with Mr. Cluss, ard they found the heat in ali rooms of the building, and at the remotest spots from the hot air registers, ranging between 66 and S2 degrees. This was before the pupils entered their rooms, early in the morning. «Animal heat” was, therefore, out of the ques- tion. This result must be calculated as one of the finishing toxches given to the building by the untiring efforts of those in charge of the construction of the building. a THIRD WARD BECRUITING ABSOCIATION.— This association met last evening xt Temper- ance Hall, the president, Mr. N. D. Larner, in the chair. Mr. Bartlett suggested that two or three per- sons be appointed to go through the ward and ascertain what names are on the draft list that should be erased. Mr. Hough offered a resolution requesting the president to have the ward canvassed, and ap- propriating fifty dollars for that purpose, which ‘was adopted. The list has been materially decreased since the last meeting, by dropping the names of those a@bzent from the ward, and it is believed han- dreds more may be yet taken offin this manner. LI ES PickgD Ur.—This morning officer Sprague, of the Sanitary Police, picked up amail bag at the cerner of 9th street and Penn's avenue, containing the mail of the Commissary Gene- ral of prisoners. was taken to the Post office and delivered to the city postmaster. It is soppoeed that the orderly carrying the mail Jost it from his horse while conveying it to the office for distribution. —__—_ ENFORCING THE Law.—In several Police Precincts this morning. the officers are engaged in serving warrants upon citizens who have violated the Inw by neglecting to have the pavement in front of their residences cleared oftbe snow. In the Fourth Ward some fifteen warrants have been served, and delinqaeats have been made to fork over fines, ranging from £2 58 to $5 55. Bee CRIMINAL CoUET, Judge Wylie.—This morn- Ing, the counsel in the case of Ool. Baker, in- dicted for false imprisonment, concluded the argumenten the prayers offered, and Jad:e Wylie delivered his opinion thereon, rejecting Moet of the prayers asked by the accused. The coopsel are Dow argaing the case before the jury z ~———>__ THE DRAFTED Men —The cases of the fol- lowing drafted men were disposed of by the Board of Enrollment to-day : First Sub District—Henry Tilgham, under age: Joseph Anderson, furnished supstitate; George James, physical disability. Tweifth Sub- District.— Wm. E. Burton, erro- neous enroliment. a SES THE CaaE De. Keassy.—The Conrt- martial sitting at 183 G street, forthe purpose of trying the case of Dr. J. B. Keasby. ad- jonrned this morning to 1 e’clock in conse. quence of the absence of the president, Briga- dier General H.S. Briggs, who was too unwell to be present. —__— HE Triat oF Cot. NoRTH.—The Military Geena im seesion on F street, of which Major.General Abner Doubleday is president, this morning adjourned the case of Uolonel Samuel North and others, charged with forg. ing soldiers’ ballots, to to-morrow at tLo'clock, becavse of the absence of witnesess. b Sct see Los Navy YAgsD.—Commodore Montgomery, Commavdant of the Washington Navy Yara, hae been ordered to Philadelphia, to testify ha. fore the examining beard in Philadeiphit, In his ebeence. Capt Overton Garr, the p»putar, executive officer, is performing this duty, --——— ; Marinr's So —To-morrow night, ous. of Marint’s'de? ghtful soirees, at his Dagcing Academy, Temperance Hall. : Aliairs Georgetown. Te RAFT ASSOCIATION.—The subdsoribars to the agreement to organize & draft Association met in the Custom House last night, pureuaat to agjournment—Jenkin Thomas, Esq., chair- msn, and Edward Shoemaker, secretary. Mr. E. Shoemaker offered two resolutions— the first styling the organiyation the George. town Praft Association, aod establishing the offices of president, secretary, and treasurer; the second making it the doty of the president to preride at all meetings of the association, and in the event of the drafdng of any of the Members of the association to disbarse the fonds in strict accordance with the articles of Sereement, by draft upon the treasurer, coan- tersigned by tbe secretary; which were adopted. Mr. Parker moved the appointment of a com- mittee of three to select and report officers of the Qssociation: passed. The Uhair sppointed Messrs. Parker, Sint and 8S. Brown, who reported fer president, Mr. George Hill; secretaty, Edward Shoemaker; treasurer, Geo. Shoemaker. The report was unapimously adopted Mr. Hill, before takixg the chair, said he was Obiiged to the assoc ation for this evidence of their confidence. He found in his efforts to fll the quota of the last draft that the undertaxing Was laborions,and required him to work day and pight. By some of his fellow-citizens he was greatly encouraged but others threw every obstacle they could in his way; and after he bad succeeded, he had determined in aa. otbersuch case to let someone else try. But believing that by doing good we cet good, he would undertake the tusk azain, and hope the association will succeed with less trouble than before. Mr. E. Shoemaker offered a resolution fixing the night of meeting on Wednesday of each werk until the next draft takes place, Adopted. Mr. Stake offered a resolution authorizing the secretary to advertise the meetings of the sesociation in the Star and Republican. Adept- ed. On motion of Mr. Parker. a resolution of thanks to Jenkin Thomas, Esq., for his ser- vicee as chairman of the preliminary meetings, was adopted, and the association adjourned till Wedneeday next. . During the evening eight gentlemen united with the association, making the number of members twenty-nine. AGoop Hint TO THR CouNcILs.—Yester- day, the police telegraph operator was tee- graphing to the various stations to enforce the law relative to cleaning the snow from the pavements in Washington. Sergeant Essex noticed that the instrament at his station was in motion, and watched it to see what was going on, and discovered the notice. He went to work to see if there was such a law in this town, but failing to find one, he took the re- sponsibility of notifying housekeepers to cleanse their pavements, and it was generally complied with; and the sidewalks were free of snow and filth within the time prescribed by tre Washington ordinance. It clesrly shows the readiness of the citizens to comply with suchalaw. There isan opinion that such a law exists, but the police cannot find it. If there is nesuch law, the Connci!s would do well to make one similar to that in Washing- ton. FrREg71NG.—The sudden chauge of tempara- ture last night bas agin coated the flats of the river and the canal on each side of the boat track with ice. This morning the channel of the river is filled with snow and ice floating down from aboye, where it has fallea from the bluffs on each side. The mud and water, 80 deep in the street railroad yesterday, was hard trozeD, and this Morning several csrs were run off by the ice on the rails, to the great_in- convenience of the drivers and conduofors, who in every case were active in their efforts to replace the cars a: soon as possible. Tae conductors and drivers contend with many nopleasant difficullies, and are freqnently un- juetly biamed. In cases like those mentioned they deserve credit for their patience and in- dustry. Theice in the river and caual is not enffictent to interrupt navigation, and yessele may continue their trips forashort timeon both routes. FrLouk AND GRAIN MARKET —No arrivals or sales repertea to-day. The demand is cou- fined prineipajly to the local trade. Supers quoted pom nally at $1125 to 1150. Good to No sales of grain eboice extras 81175 to 12 25. Teported. CahaL.—Arrived—Boats Wandering Boy, 1(6-15 tons coslto Hampshire and Balthmore co.; Rebecca, 114-1 tons to Cumberland co; Emperor, 115 tons to New Hope co.; Kate Departed—4 Karns, 112-19 tons to Ventral co. foats light. “HRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CAK2S —Tha 4 finest assortment of FRUIT? AND POUND CAKSS in the city is tobe seen at FUSSELL’S, corner of 12th and F a ee22 6t @CHOOLORAFT’S INDIANS. Second Volume. KO $0 will be paid ft Booka, Autogr for it 4 re Curiosities Coins. Waste Paper. | ihraries b: ardeold Bockstoread ALFRED 8! Sec 23-3t Ooposite Grover's Theater, Wp OREIES) TURKIES!! _. TURRIES It To be raffied for three nights, THURSDAY, FR DAY and SATURDAY, at No 444 7th street, between F apd G,(Union House.) 500 fine large TY RRIES, deceaste WM, SCH WIN. $1 3 -FOR SALB-Kicht first-class two- ary SHANTING, fncloding GR )- CERY 8ST FIXTCRRS. &c., w th LEASH on ground. with privil g» of purchase etary time oncorner of 10 band Q streeta and Khode Leland av. Would take in part pavmenta curtificate of exemption from the draft for three vears.aad give time on partot cash Inquire at Lumber Vara, corner 10th street and canal,of JAS. T. WALKMR: 022 3.* NUBSTITUTES! ST BSTITULEB | one YOID THE DRAET TOTES HOLOHAN & CO., 502 12th atreet, Authorized recrui‘ing and aubstitute agonta for the Di ct of Colua:bia, are prepared to farnish substitutes for drafted men and r-presentative re- eruite for those not drafted and free from drats at the lowest rates erally dealt with e2 j HOLOHAN & CO. ro Fasities cers CABINET MEMBERS OONGRESSMEN, AND UNIUED £TATBS ARMY OF FIOBRS! The undersigned announce that they have and avery j@ and choice selec: f the rious kings of Old tock WINES and LIQUORS, s not excelled in the United States. Tne sists of some 5 (0 bottion of the usaal a: ‘te! gs also on draught, to which wesak. of tuose quiring euch. to g ve us a call before purchasiag elsewhere. RB. COBNELIEN & CO , Importers, a 2 st” No, 411 Pa av . corner 4% at. (BastMas PRESENT», FURS! FUR}: FURS! A aid anormest this day opened in FITOG. SIBERIAN ee WaTER MINK Great variety of Children's dette in Ermin and uirre, - Prices very low. Great bargains wi'l be had by calling early at SKYMOUB'S. ia Georgetown, deo 22 3t* € 369 369 SEVENTH sTREBT, by — {H, Bours,] {B, A. Wacrer Geosson,J RUG*, BRUSSELS and SHEEP-3EIN MATS. O1OR, JUTR AND GRA8S MATS, All of wh'ch we are selling 25 percent less than regu'ar prices, in order to close consignment by the Ist of January. BONTZ & GROSHON, 460 9-8 Formerly H_ Bontz. eet PERSENTS. A large and pel s lected stock of Standard ‘atare ip fine bindings; Presentt's Works co in 620 bindings; 1 ving's C. DB Delish and American Poet: as key Morecenand other sty‘es, Ladi-+’ Work Boxes; Treveliog Bags; Koglivh, F ench and Awerican Pbetograph Alboms. all styles; Writing Doska, rosewood and other ki’ dr; tod Peni and Osses: Gold Pencils; Juveofe Booke in great vericty; Bitl's Blocks 'an i and 3 BEOPENED. BOOTS AND 8HOBS't L, HEILBRUN & CO., 606 1th et., under Odd F-llews' Hall, Havit « reopened our Stove azain we wi Leell at tremend+.na low orices. to ake for lost t Ladies’, Misses’, Genilemene’. Boye’, Childrens TOOTS AND 8HOES cheaper than apy ote: place in the city at L. HEILBRUN & Ov.'8, $06 Revonth ctrect, de 22-4t* under Odd Fellows’ Hatt, 369 FRYENTH STREET. SEQ HCOSEK £EPEGS LOOK TO. YOUR INTEREST. Bay your Farnitare and House Furnishing Gvods at ~ * BONTZ & GROBHON'S, sud gave at least TWENTY FIVE PER OBNT, They have the larcest s'ock of \ FURBN(TURS thiaeldejof New Vorg.end are eel!ing goods lees thao dnp house in the Dintriot, BONTZ & GROSHON, 360 rth atrees. | qocet'se