Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. Sana ae ee W. D. WALLACH, BEditer and Propriecter. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY...,... DECEMBER 29, 1564. Sy BEADING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TBLE- @BAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. We AEE AUTHORIZED TO STATE that the public reception by the President of the Uni- ted States on New Year's Day (Monday, Jan- wary 2, 1365,) will commence at 1 o'clock, p. m., at which time, in conformity with police arrangements, the gates of the enclosure will be opened. The reception will terminate at 2 o’clook precisely. Carriages will approach the Exeontive Mansion by the east gate, EXTRA. Stoneman’s Brilliant Operations! Dispateh from General Burbridge. CAPTURE OF LARGE NUMBER OF TRAINS, TWENTY OR THIRTY CANNON, AND MANY PRISONERS) ee IMMENSE DESTRUCTION OF REBEL RAIL- ROADS AND BUPPLIES! nes BRECKINBIDGE WHIPPED BADLY AT MA- BION, AND RETREATING IN CONFU- SION TO NORTH CAROLINA! SoU SR DESTRECTION OF THE REBEL LBAD MINES AT WYTHEVILLE! aE Ca CAPTURE OF THE GREAT BEBEL SALT WORKS! See ae THE LOSs TO THE REBELS IRREPARABLE! sterols The tollowing report of Gen. Burbridge’s operations has been received by the War De- partment: OatTLetTssurRG, Ky., Dec. 18, 1561.—I have the bonor to report that my mounted force, four thousand strong, in conjunction with Gen. Gillem’s brigade, the whole under the com- mand of Major General George Stoneman, marched from Bean's Station, on the 12th of December, at daylight. They met Duke's bri- gade at Kingspert, where he was drawn up to | oppose the crossing of the Holston. I sent two regiments to support Gen. Gil- jem, who fianked the enemy, routing him; killed, wounded and captured one hundred, and & wagon train, and pursued to Bristol: at- tacked the place at 3 o’clock in the morning» capturing the town, 250 prisoners, two trains of cars, five engines, and immense quantities of stores. I learned that Vaughn was at Zol- licoffer, twelve miles below, and marched to attack him, but he slipped away in a dense fog, and made for the salt works. 1 discovered his flight in time to head him off at Abingdon, which place I captured on the night of December 14, taking one gun, a large amount of stores an engine, with some rolling stock. Gen. Gillem continued the pursuit of Vaughn, coming up with him at Marion, dri- ying him from a strong position, and capturing fifty prisoners. I sent Col. Brown's brigade to the support of Gen. Gillem, who again came upon theenemy ai Mount Airy, drove him in contusion, cap- turing some prisoners, seven pieces of cannon and a large wagon train. Col. Brown, with his brigade, later in the day, charged the Home Guard of Wytheville, capturing five pieces of cannon and eight caissons. Ma). Harrison, of the 12th Kentucky» ‘who had been detached by order of Gen. Stone- man, with 300 picked men and horses, struck the Virginia railroad on the 15th December, near Glade’s Spring, cutting it and capturing two trains of cars. He then got in Vaughn's front, and continued along the line of the road, | destroying all the bridges and depots as far as Wytheville, & large amount of rolling stock: and the great Iron Works, near Marion. Col. Brown destroyed the bridges for ten miles above Wytheville, when ‘the expedition started on its return, the men and horses being entirely worn out. Near Marion I came upon Breckinridge, Who was following, and an engagement of thirty-six hours ensued, at the close of which Breckinritge retreated towards Saltyille, but Gol. Buckley, with a brigade, having got in his rear, forced him in confusion towards North Carolina. Coi. Buckley effectually destroyed the lead mines near Wytieville, on the night of the 20th. After some resistance, our united forces captured the salt works, with eight pieces of cannen. The expedition has been entirely successful and will be more felt by the enemy than the foss of Richmond. Thesalt works and lead mines Gre in ruins, ud cannot be repaired du- ring the war. My force are now at this place and safe. i will eend you a detailed report by mail. 8. T. Bugbeiver, Brevet Maj. Gen’l. FROM CITY POINT. Arrival of the Over-due Mail Steamers, The mail steamer Dictator, from Uity Point, due here on Tuesday morning, arrived at Alex- andria at 9 @. m. yesterday, one day behind time, having been detained by a dense fog on the river. The Daniel Webster, with the mail and pas- sengers from Oity Point, arrived at half-past 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. When the Webster left City Point, on Tues- day et 10 o'clock a m, all was quiet at tne front. The rebels had. however, tor several days jG Adages been actively engaged in throw- ing shells from their new battery in front of Petersburg, at our trains on the railroad frora City Point. At Dutch Gap they also spend a great deal of powder in shelling our men, bat with little effect The most serious casualty that nas Feeultd to us here lately has been the weund.- ing of Lieut. Col. Strong, of the 16th New York artillery, who was struck on the left foot some days &go with a piece of shell, rendering ampu- tation Beceesary. The withdrawal of the light boats at Upper and Lower Uedar Points, on the Potomac, is still @ source of inconvenience to boatmen. The Webster, on her upward trip, in the dark- bees, ran aground at Upper Uedar Point, where ehe remained for eight hours. when she was Can, Off by the transports Massachusetts and ca. A ComPLimENtT TO SECRETARY SswaRrp.— We see that a leading French paper notices, in terms of commendation, the practice, origi- nated by Secretary Seward, of promptly trans- mitting to the public, diplomatic correspond- ence Of interest proper to be published Our French cotemporary thinks «bat European Ministers of Foreign Affairs could adopt Sec- retary Seward’s practice with advantage. Prvanorar.—The N. Y. © orc! = ane Th Y¥. Commercial Ad ver. The stock market continues dull and inac- tive, but prices are strong. The chief cause of the Upward tendency of prices appears to be the purohase of some of the prominent brokers, in anticipation of an advance in January. Uon. ing goed brougDt up in this way. jovernments Sre strorg, but s Gare duit, owing tot peculation in sender vu ‘ar’ issues of gold inte: bond. Nothing further is ascertained repent ing the future issue of ten-forty's; but it is con- cluded that es the subscriptions have almost entirely ceased, and the issue of more of this etass of seca ities is suspended by the puniic, Mr. Feesenden will have to close the list at an early day. The money market is easier, but the rates continue steady at 7 percent. for cali loans. The Wational Banks are lending very iittle, ow- ing to their having been called upon for large payments on Governmentaccount. Themonsy recestly paid on account of subscriptions to the ‘Ten.forty loan, is beginning toretura upon the moasket, and greater ease is ex pected during the next few dsys. Itis not, however, to be ex- pected that there will be any easing of rates anti efier the Ist of January, when the pay- meat of dividends will throw a considerable amount of funds upon the market, the silence of Mr. Fes- | 1, Bedstead, 2 Mattresses, 1 Tja Chamber BaLTiMonEe AFFAIRS.—The Sun of this mornimg says: Dr. C. C. Cox, Surgeon in the United States Army, and Medical Purveyor of the 8th Army Corps, Middle Department, has resigued his military position for the purpose of entering upon his duties as Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. Geo. R. Lefiler, of this city, has sold his valuable patent-right—the making of spirits of turpentine—to Messrs, Emory & Richardson‘ of New York, for the sum of $141,000. Mr. Samuel H. Gover, auctioneer, sold yes- terday, at the exchange salesroom, the val- uabielot and improvements on Bank lane, known &s *‘Lucas’s Type Foundry,” fronting 25 feet on Bank lane, with a depth of 22 feet 6 inches improved by a four-story brick build- ing, Row and for many years used as & type jourdry. purchased by Mr. Henry A. Lucas for $3,850. Alexander Maxwell, John Anderson, and Bartor Zantzinger, all rebel deserters. arrested several days since andsentto the city jail, for failing to report to Col.yWooley, were yester- day released ppce taking the oath ofalligance, and were sent Norih of Philadelphia to remain during the war. F. Obey, arrested Dec. 13th. charged with disloyalty, hada final hearing yesterday, and was sentenced to hard labor at Fort Dix for 30 days, and atthe expiration of that time, upon taking the oath of allegiance, he will be released and sent north of Philadelphia. Francis Brungart, arrested Deo iSth, charged with disloyalty, was yesterday sent to Fort Dix for 90 days. THE Rev. Mz. GRANPERRY.—It was recent- ly stated that the rebel colonel who was killed in the battle near Nashyille, was the Rev. Mr. Granberry, formerly of Washingten. This, it appears, is erromous. His brother, who lives at Norfol&, writes to one of the Northern pa- pers that the Col. Granberry who was killed ‘was from Texas. WATER REGISTRAB’S OFFICE, Dec. 29, 1364.—All persons whe use the Aque- uct Water in the:r houses w)l please take notice, tbat the water will be shut off on Saturday night, 3ist inst., from 8 o'clock p. m.. tillgo'clock a. m, de 23- RANDOLPH LE, W. B. (1ntel.Chron. Repub } = ANK OF THE METROPOLIS, Wasuina- TON, 7th December, 1851 —The Trustees o! is Bank have declared a dividend of four per cent., free of tax, from the profite of the eurrent half year, payable on or after the 34 proxim. d 28-3t MOSES KELLY, Cashier. THE CBRISTMAS CELEBRATION BY Waugh Chapel M. BE. Sabbath School hav- ing given such general satisfaction, and ita Tepe tition beem requested, it will be repeated at the Church, corner A street north and treet east, on FRIDAY EVENING, 30th instant, commencing at 7%2 o'clock. Singing. addresses, &c., by the children. Admission: Adults, 25 cents; Children, 15 cents. dec FOURTH WARD. A MASS MBETING of the Citizens of the carth Ward will be held.on FRIDAY NIGHT next, December 30, at 732 o'clock, to take measures to correct the present enroliment lists, and also ; to provide means for reducing the quote in the impenging draft. myers body in the Ward is in- tereatéd Let every body come to this meeting. The subject isall important. _ By order of the General Committee, ACLLOYD, President, F.U. STITT, Secretary “HOY Ds PRG: FAIR, TABLEAUX AND CONCERT—Tho See uss lee Sbarek gore mene eir Fair and Tableaux, last evening, a! Odd Fellows’ Hall. f Fair every night for two weeks. Tabdleaux, prepared with great care and expense, with splendid costumes, will be This Evening, Thureday and Saturday nights of this week, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday of next weck. Finley Hospital Band in attendance. . Tickets to Fair 20 cents. Tickets to Fair and paeeaaes Ey conte papason Hekets, $1. oors open at half- past 6. No Baflling. 2 dee 2 atf OFFICE WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY, December 15, 1#54.—Notice is hereby given, as zeqaired by the Charter, that toere will bean election held at the office of the Company in this city, on MONDAY, January 2, 1865, between the hours of 10) and 11 o’clock a. m., for the choice of five Directors, to manage tho af- fairs of this Corporation during the succeeding 12 months. By order J. F. BROWN, dec 16-eotd Secretary. ree COLLECTOR’S OFFICB. Washington. December 9, 1354. OTICE TO TAX PAYERS —Notice is hereby given to all persons in arrears for taxes, whether special or annual tax. that unless the same is paid at thie office before the iat day of January next, the property on which the tax is due will then be advertised and sold as the law directs, Those who wish to avoid the heavy expense of advertising will please pay within the time named. del)-eotw WM. DIXON. Collector. 1.0. 0. F, LEVEE. for ben Lodge, No. 15, on MONDAY, Ja ry l6th, - Particulars in future advertisement. de2-1m* OR SALE Several hundred cords good Fk eee WOOD,a few miles from this city, an excellent road, EB. H. FULLER, de 29 co3t* K and ith ats. OR 8ALE—One large close paneled COACH. fermerly the coach ef Daniel Webster. Suit- able for s Foreign Minister or any private gentle- man. Also. one Coupee and two Doctor’s Chaise, and feveral Express and Grocer Wagons. and other light Carriages, at J. M. YOUNG & BRO, ‘enn. av.. near 4’, street, under Canterbury Hall, 403 A large Cellar for rent Sec 29-e0ot* OR SALE—A good second hand BAGATELLE TABLE. Inquire atthe Grocery Store of J. A BEAN, corner of I and 11th st. east 29 3t™ Rous TO RENT—Several fine Chambersand a large Parlor to let, Inquire 464 1th atreet, ez St* FURNISHED ROOMS, well furnished and pleas- antly situated. Apply at 416 6th at., between ¥ and G sta. 4 29-3¢ ‘OR RENT—Twe very desirable PARLORS, commupicating, aud one CHAMBER. (unfur- nished,) on 7th street, betweeu M and N, No. 2 Cera resin every five minutes. Rent mo 3b" jerate. 'OR RENT—A new and completely FURNISHED HOUSE. centaining six rooms, delightfully lo- cated, will be rented to acareful and responsible tenant. This house is furpished complete. inclu- ding table and bed linen. Enynire atter 4p.m, at 335 loth st., betwoen Mand WN. it* N OTICE TO FAIRS. AND ALU OTHERS! The Cheapest and Best Confectionery is the ex- cellent, healthy SUGAR REFINED POP CORN, a pleasanter and better article for old or young, sick or well, than any confectionery, (at $1 a pound.) Now ready and for sale, wholesale or retail, at 25 cents to S0 cents per quart, Call and see—334 D et,. near léth st. d 29-3t* LABIFIED CIDER! CLARIFIED CIDER!! Just received per steamer Norfo'k a lot of aupe- rior CLARIFIEO CIDER from Troy, New York. Also, en hand constantly, a large stock of prime Maseachusetts Cider. All of which I offerin quan- tities to suit purchasers at the lowest market prices RILEY A. SHINN, Union Bottling Depet, 57 Green strost, de 29-1m* Georgetown, D.C. F UBNITUBS SALE.—BARE CHANCB. The following articles of furniture, embratings gor plete chamber set, perfect and uninjured, will he sold at agreatly reduced price, at the office of the subscriber, viz: 5 i Dressing Bureau, ]Washetand,1 Oonter Table, 1 Fancy Table. 6 Cane seat Chairs, 1 Rogking do. Carpet. 2 Buge, and other “articles T desiring to purchase, will do well to apply meciaiely: ¥. W. MONALLEY, 29-3t* Chief Steward, Finley Hospital. GR PENNSYLVANIA BOUTE we i NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST. On and after December 25, trains will leave Bal- timore from North Calvert Station, as follows : Fast Mail at... — 924. M. Harrisburg Accom: . Brie and Pittsburgh Express 8PM: Pittsburg and Elmira Bxpresa WP. M. THE 6.15A, M. TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON Connects with the 9 29 A. M_train from Baltimore for Pitts! ara and the West and for Elmira, Boff ochester, Dunkirk. Oanan- , aud Niagara Falls, and for New York City. THE 4 30 P.M. TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON Connects with the 8P. ain from Baltimore for Pittsd and Erie. THE 6.45 PM. TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON Connects with the lt P. M. Express from RBalti- Fiore ard rane through to Pittsburgh and Elmira, without change of cars. counec'ing at Pittsburgh for Cincinnati, Chicago, >, and 8t Louis and at Elmira. fe ‘hose im- 8: 5 ONE THROUGH TRAIN ON SUNDAY, Leaving Washington at3 o'clock P, M. SLEEPING CAR8 ON NIGHT TRAINS, foLprers' Tioxuts ar GoveRnxent Rargs, LOW FARE AND QUIOK TIME, a @7-Por Tickets and any information apply at , the Office of the Groat Pennsylvania Route, corner oe avenue and ixth street. under ‘ational Hotel. and Depot House, No, 463 C st., near Now Jersey avenue, Wash: on J.N. DUBARRY intendentN GO. R, Aoerinfoadees cima Passenger and Ticket Agent. INO. GILLETT, Passe Agent, co a street and B Spores + Geos te Lou Rt LOMBBR!! oT. a oa assortment of White Sery low Apply immediatly. No. 369 (3, eee st.,Island,orst@Gunnel’s Wharf. dec -Iw* SH CHSTITUTES! SUBSTITUTES (1! thence of this cette ere heteby infermed ean precure ates at the lowes' ure. by appiyine te HOLOHAN & 00." Lu 12th street, Yousas BUY THE POPPRD OORN aT 334 D prea Healt treet. The only place to.get Picket sadiceeeniaBenge Papeed Gore fecti healthy. Call gad: R11 !—Vor sale ne LUMB oh will be sold | its commencement, consequencos and | Feetor. BALLS, PARTIES, &«. EMEMBER THE HERO OF SUMTER BOYS IN THE FIELD THE ANDERSON ATE The members of the ANDERSON CLUB take great pleasure in announcing to their friend? and the public im general that they intend giving their twelfth GRAND BALL at Temperance Hali, on BE strest between 9thand lth streets.on TRURS- DAY, Dec. 29, 1864. No hats or caps allowed in the ball room, PERSONAL, THE WONDERFUL QIFTED PROPER: MEDIUM, who foretold previsus tot predicted three years ago the re election of ident Linco!n, can be consulted on all impoytant affairs, till to-morrow evening only, at the Falutail mowms; 450 10th street, opposite Ford’s Theater; nui Ig TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE AU- thorized no persen, excepting my daughter, Suran T. Oruit, to rent, lease, or otherwise trans- act any business pertaining to my property, either in_ Washington city or Alexandria county. de 28-6t* MRS. ROBERT CRUIT. F ANY OF THE LATK EXCHANGED PRI- SON BRS know anything concerning Sere’t A. 8. BURGESS, of the lst N. ¥. Cavalry, captared on the 24th of July last, near Wiuchester, they will confer a favor by ing or addressing his mother, 8. BURGESS, No. 1,134 Day st., Philadel phin, Pa.,or Mrs. AUGEE, No. LOST ANP FOUND. REWARD.—Lost, a large Bay HORSE, white face, out of my stable, 25d street, between L and M. dec 29 3t* MARTIN CONNER. QTRAVED FROM THE SUBSCRIBER. On the \ 2th instant. a red DURHAM COW, short tail, Jegs partly white, white spot between the horns, leather collar around herneck. A liberal reward will be ne for her return to me, or information Vhat will lead to her recovery, WILLIAM 5. MATTHEWS, de 20-1w* 49 High street, Georgetow: . O8T—A large blood-stone seal RING, with 4 crest, and initials “G@ G@.’? engraved init. The finder will be liberally rewarded by returning the same to 297 F at, d 28 3t* 5 REWARP-Strayed or stolen, on the ieee of the 26th instant, a bob-tail and white face cow, with a piece eff of the horn, white flank and red sides, Any one returning her to TIMOTHY O'BRIAN, alley between ¢d and 3d and F and @ Streets, will receive the above reward. de 23-3t* 4 I OST—Thursday morning, December 22d, 1884 4 pair of small screw cutting STOOKSand DIES, they have H. C. Griffith steniytd on them;in going from 2ist and I streets, to 17th and Fatreets The finder will receive a liberal reward by leaving thein with the watchman at Winder’s Building, corner of 17th and F sts., or at the Star Office. de 28-3t* § 1 0 REWARD-—Strayed from the jewelry store B. Loeb & €o.,No. 343; Center Market Space,a small white poodle SLUT. Any one re- turning the same will receive the above reward, and the thanks of the owner, de 27-3t* CAME TO THE UNDERSIGNED. on the 24 inp ee med sara asc red COW. He owner is requester come, pay expenses, and tate her PSY DENNIS GANNON away. . dee 27-3t* Near Fort Blemmer, D.C. street_Mis- OLD OST—Christmas day, between 9th sion School and Harewood Hospital, a GOLD WATOH AND CBAIN, with locket and pencil attached. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving it at 298 Pa. avenue, or with Police Sergeant Jo! in, 7th st. police station. 27 3t* REWARD.—Lost on Saturday, December eo 2th, a large BNVELOPE, directed ‘‘Oapt. echtmap.’’cen ‘taining several papers. of no value except to the owner. By leaving the same at No, 426 2th street, the finder will receive the atove reward. de 27-3t* I O8T—This (Tuesday) morning, on 17th street 4 between K and L, a ROLL O# MONEY. ia all 87¢—one $£0 and one $2) Treasury note. £20 re- ward will be given if returned to the corner of K and 17th streets, at GEORGE RUNDLETT’S. | t by .—The $50 note is supposed to be coun eE: eit. le a L°82-22 Saturday, the 24th of Deeember, either on Louisana or Pennsylvania avenue, be- tween 7th and loth streets,a PORTMONAILE, con- taining about thirty dollars, and a few cards, with the name of the loser (Wiss Mary Whitall,) on. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at W. M. SHUSTER & BRO., No, 38 Market Space, between 7th and 8th s' dec 27-St Ppsorosars FOR ICE. MBDICAL Purvsyor's Orrice,? ASHINGTON,D.O. ¢ Sealed Proposals will be received at this Ofiice until Janvary 25, 1865, for furnishing ICH to t Medical Department of the Army, during the en- suing year, at the points herein designated. The Ice to be stored by the contractor in properly-con- structed ice-houses at each point of delivery, on or before the 15th of April next; the receipted for until its quality, the fitn house, the manner in which it is packed shall have been approved by a medical officer. and pay- ment will bo made only for the amount thus actu- aly stored and receipted for. he ‘proposals will be made forthe quantities ia- dicated below as required at the respective places, with the proviso that should more ba needed at any time for the year’s supply. it shall be fur- nished at the same rate and under the same condi- tions: Quantity to be delivered at Annapolis. Md., ice house owned by the United States,__ - Point Lookout, Md the United State: Fortress Monroe, V the United Btate Portsmouth, Va.. the United Sta ice house not owned By Newbern, N. O., ice-house not owned cy the United’ Statex d Hilton Head. 8. C the i mos United Btates. co. es nh. Ga., ice house the United States... seven eA Pensacola, Fla., ice-house not owned by. the United States. . oe if Mobile Bay, Ala . ice-house the United States. . New Orleans. L; United States Proposals will also nis Ice daily, by welents for the year 1865—in suc quantities as may be required by the Surgeons io charge—at the United States General Hospitals, at the places enumerated , and upon the fol- lowing annual estimate. in and near— ton. Masa____... Portsmouth Grove, New Haven, ©. 10 tons 130 ** o Frederick, Md. Pt eee ‘Washington, D 25008 Ail additional amounts that may be required at these places until January 1, 15:6, ar b nished at the same rates. @ price per ton of two thousand pounds, namely: —<————_—_—__—— s——— tons at in at s— tev. The Ice te be subject to the iospection, measure- Tr ment, and approva' of the Medical officer, or other properly appointed inspector, before being re- lo ""Barment to be made from time to time upon Splice te guile cercifed te by the Medical Di- ign FORM OF PROPOSAL. Ths undersigned proposes to furnish, daily or otherwise, all tne ice required for the hospitals, upon approved requisitions of Pur Reon in charge at or near the withia named points, at the follo ing price per hundred eounely namel —= cts. per hundred poum The Ice shall be of the beat quality, and subject to the approval of the Surgecn in charge, who will ela (for the actual amount delivered at each ospital. Payinent to be made from time to time mpon du- plicapae las Gortined to by the Medical Director. wned, oposals will be adhered to ascloselyas practicable. Other forms will be re- ceived by the Department and duly considered A proper guarantee that the bidder is able to fulfil a contract, certified to by the Clerk of the nearest District Court, or United States District Attorney, must accompany the proposal, or it will be rejected. _ An oath ef allogiance to the United Btates Gov- ernment must aiso accompany the proposal. ‘The contracts will be awarded to the lowest re- The above form of 8) vib] or parties, who will ba duly noti- fed by mall or otharwise thet their bid 1s seospt- ed, and immediately required te enter iato con- tract under bonds tothe amount of $5,000. The ied, and the post of- bonda must be rly ° The" principals and sureties stated fice address of upon them. . iddera may be presen’ in person when the pro- poeals are opened. . The post office address of the parties proposing mast be distinctly written upon the proposal. Proposals must be addressed to ''Surgeon Chas, Satterlee U, 8. Army, Medical Purveyor, Wash- on * mel ee Seis eyy “3 right to reject any S unsuitable. oat a eee OHARLES SUTHERLAND, Surgeon U.S, A. and Medical Purveyor, Printed forms of proposala war behod’ of thi rint 0} ma: is 5 ie d de eta 4 B PHILADELPHIA PRODUOB AND BUT- r TER STORE—Keep none but best articles, and fresb; pure country Lard, Afveen vaticties of superior Orack ‘esh Groceries, Sugars, &c, sherk fart tescaticere pire ar Betned et Be op Go wholessle and retail, be de 23: SPEND YOUR RVENINGS PLEABANTLY Ss and usefally Fendi reals ng the best nov ad other sraneer® a for 3) cts. week- irkw tec 2 -he CHEAP PRESENT AND VERY USEFUG, Bf i Pi et it., Dear ie 5 dée 97:31" ({AUTINES BESTAUEANT, | and members 0: egress, Se kee Seog ‘ATR BOOMS parma Seivate Din Spates, dod-im 96% Pennsyivan: ay 332 5th st.west. d283t* 4 O'CLOCE P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, Jay Gooke & Oo. furnish the follewing quo- tations of Government securities: WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 1964. Buying. Saline, "s registered, 1931 llis +S. 5-W8seceseeseee 1084 ie Year Certificates. 97 New Yorx—Finst Boarp. Eighty-ones, 116 96%; Gold, 225. The Latest from Tennessee. DISPATCH FROM REAR ADMIRAL LEE TO THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. See HOOD'’S ARMY BROKEN UP. cae ADMIRAL LEE DESTROYS A NEW FORT AND ALL THE ENEMYS ME S OF CROSSING THE GENNESSEL. geen HE DESTROYS CAISSONS AND FIELD PIECES. panetib is ke The following has just been received at the Nayy Department: FLAG Suir Farry, Chickasaw Ala., Dec. 27, Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy :—I have destroyed a new fort at this point, and all the enemy’s visible means of crossing tha Tennessee below Florence, and to-day blew up two caissons and destroyed twe field pieces there—knocking one into the river, the other into pieces. Several transports. with supplies for Gen’) Thomas, arrived here to-day. I find from the General’s dispatches that my movements have been in good time to meet his movements. Hood's army is reported broken up, and its parts canmot cross at, or below Florence, un- less the river falls seriously. It is now falling which made it impracticable to-day to reach the crossing above Little Muscle Shoals, six miles above Florence. S. P. Leg, Rear-Admiral. WILMINGTON, The Attack Upon Fort Fisher, Correspondents of several of the Northern papers, who accompanied the expedition ‘against Wilmington, have arrived in town, bringing full details of the late movements in that vicinity. They state that Fort Fisher was found to be a work of immense strength, and tha: General Butler found that despite the gallant attack made by his troops, with the co-operative heavy fire of Porter's fleet, it was impossibie to carry the work, except by & regular siege, which he ‘was not prepared to enter upon. Considerable aid in the reduction of the fort ‘was counted upon from the explosion of the torpedo, but in this a disappointment was met, as it is believed to have effected no injury whatever to the fort, and, indeed was so in- | noxious that the enemy mistook the character of the torpedo vessel altogether. The explosion did not even displace the smoke-stacks of the sunken blockade runners in the vicinity. Wilmington has gained a temporary re. prieve, but it must feel that its time is short, SUCCESSFUL CAVALRY EXPEDITION, Mosby Reported Mortally Wounded. On Tuesday, a cavalry expedition, com- posed of the Sth Illinois and 13th and 16th New York regiments, left Vienna in pursuit of guer- rillas. The command, on reaching White Plains, separated, the Sth Lllinois going in the direction of Leesburg and the other two regi- ments proceeding by way of Rectortown to Middleburg. At this place they came upon a house, in which was a rebel officer, with an escort outside. The latter escaped, and the officer coming to the door, was recognized and fired upon as he hastily withdrew into the house. A few prisoners were taken, who stated that the wounded officer was Mosby. As he was wounded too badly to be brought off by the command, there is little probability of hisrecovery. The three regiments united again near Aldie, and after thoroughly scouring the country, returned to camp with several pri- soners, among them Mosby’s orderly. 'T GET THEIR TURKEY DINNER— 5 aIDN EL GUERRILLAS DROWNED REE On Sunday morning a number of guerrillas, supposed to belong to White’s gang, crossed the river a short distance this side of Sharps- burg, doubtless on a turkey or chicken raid. A number of boys who were skating in the yi- cinity, raised the cry that “the Yankees were coming,” when the rebels took to their heels and returned to the Virginia side of the river, During the past week or two White's gang have been seen at diflerent points along the south bank of the river, and upon several oc- casions they have fired at parties on the Mary- land shore. On Thursday night a party of White’s guer- rillas, whohad been taking up contributions from their friends in Maryland fora tew days past, attempted to recrossto Virginia aboutone mile above Muddy Branch, on araft. Our pickets discovered them before they had got far from shore, and fired on them, and one of their number, named George B. Clayton, was captured while in the water. Anumberon the raft were shot by our men, and tumbled into the water, and, it is sappored; were drowned, Clayton identified S. P. Letcher, (who, hesays, is a nephew of Ex-Governor Letcher, of Va,)} F. P. Glover, J. F. Falconer, — Worden and Elisha Harris as the parties falling into the stream. FROM THE FRONT. The steamer James T. Brady, Capt. Young, which is now on the mail line between this city and Oity Point, in place of the Matilda, arrived about noon with the mailsand passen- gers, among them over 60 deserters trom the rebel lines in frontof Petersburg, some of whom. gre residents of Richmond, and one or two Marylanders are in the lot. The Brady was detained for several hours near Lower Cedar Point, in consequence of there being no light boat at that point. The Brady reports nothing new from the front. On the way around yesterday, the Bra- dy met the steamer River (2 ueen, with General Butier and staff on board ASSIGNED TO DUTY, Captain George R. Russell. late Judge Ad- Vocate of the General Court-martial in session on the corner of Eighteenth street and Penn- sylvania avenue, has been assigned to duty in the office of Colonel Ingraham, Provost Mar- shal Defenses North of the Potomac. Captain Ruseell will have charge of theexamination of rebel deserters and refugees, a duty for which he is well qualified. ILI x ARDS AND ASSISTANT! T BRUTAR EE GU HOSPITALS. oe We hear that it is in contemplation to do away with the military guards and assistants at hospitals, in order to increase the number of men for active daty. TRANSPORTATION. Yesterday, orders were issued prohibiting the transportation of purveyor’s and sutler’s goods from Washington to City Point on tne Government mail boat. DELAY or REroRT. ‘he agricultural sta- tistical report of the Census Bureau is still de- layed in the hands of the public printer, and it is apprehended will not be ready for distri- bution before the adjournment of Oengress. This document is the most voluminous and valuable of its kind ever published, and would have been completed on the first of the month but for the great amount of extra work at the printing office. i Rua Estate Sates—By Green € Williams, Auctioncers.—Lot 88, om ist street east, between Hand I north, to John Moryson, for 14% cents per foot; Lots 80 to 87, to A. R. Corbin, for 14 cents per foot: Lot 20, to James Mayson, for 244¢ cents per foot; Lot 28, to James Conley, for 213¢ cemts per foot; Lot 27, to Thomas Mayson, for 21}, cents per foot; asmall brick house, au lease of lot, on Missouri avenue, between 3d and 4% streets, to O. W. Boteler, for $500. BF Colonel Oharies A. May, of thiscity, for some years past & resident of New York, died in the latter city on Saturday last. tial a7 Wm. Curtis Noyes, one of the mostemi. went and widely-known members of the legal in Now York oity;died on Sunday, 5-20's, 105; 10-40"s, 101%; | TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. FRO EUROPE. The London Times en the Validity of the Bleckade. Sanpy Hook, Dec. 29.—The steamship Aus- tralasian, from Liverpool on the i7th and Queenstown on the Ith inst., bas arrived. ‘Her news is unimportant. i There is another ministerial crisis in Spain The Times’ city article says if tradeis opened between the Northand South the validity of the blockade will become a question. LIvERPOOL, Bec. 17, evening.—Cotton sales to-day 5,000 bales. Market dall and prices | weak. Speculators and importers took 2.000 pales. Breadstuffs quiet and steady. Pro- visions quiet. Lonpon, Dec. 17, evening.—Consols 59 ', a39 ¥ for money. Five-twenties, 12843. [SECOND DISPATCH.] _ J A deputation from the Emancipation Unity presented to Minister Adams an address to | President Lincoln, congratulating him on his re-election, as an evidence that the entire abo- lition of slavery is determined upon. | Mr. Adams expressed his gratification at re- ceiving the address, regarding it as a@ stron; roof of their friendlinessfto the United States. e said this and numerous similar demonstra- tions-would be received asa strong proof that ; that whatever may be the hostility of some to | America, itie prea means shared by the greater number of the British people, and ought not to be presumed to be & national impression, r. Adams dwelt upon the lessons of the recent election, and argued that the Govern- ment would continue its work of emanci- pation. i The Times applauds Mr. Seward for the well merited snub he gave Mr. Parker, who | presented the peace address to President Lin- coln. Removal of the Navy Agent. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.—The Evening Bal- letin announces that the Navy Agent has been removed, and the office is now in ssion of Governmentagents. Paymaster A. E. Watson relieves Chambers. Important frem San Demingo. New York, Dec. 29.—The steamer Moro @astie, from Havana on the 2ith, has arrived. A report was received there via Porto Rico, that the San Domingo rebels had submitted to the Spanish Government. LOCAL NEWS. THe MURDER or CUassix D'ARMAND.— Since the murder of the soldier D’Armand, (of | the 12th V.R.C.,) on“Monday afternoon. near the corner of F and 2d streets, (Island) Detec- tives Clarvoe and McDevitt, as well as the police of the Sth and 10th precints, have been | actively engaged in ferretting out the guilty ! parties. Last night, the above-named detec- tives, concluded that a young man named James W. Gatton, aged about 19, was ia the | party,and proceeded to the Navy Yard and ; took him in custody, and he -blowed” on some of the others concerned. A sa‘lor, named W. H. Cox, of about the same age, was subse- | quently arrested, and they were taken to the police headquarters. This morning Justice joswell examined the case, ard committed Cox to jail, as accessory to the murder, and held Gatton to bail in 8500, to appear as a wit- ness at a further hearing. Gatton says Cox was in the fight and had a billy in his hand at the time the shot was fired. and that he ran away at the time the shot was fired. | William Barry, the party charged in the verdict of the coroner’s jury as having fired the fatal shot, went to the eighth precinct sta- ton last night and surrendered himself to Ser- | geant Milstead, saying that he wanted the mat- | ter to be cleared up. He says that heis not the |! man who fired the shot. This is the same party, excepting Cox, who were arrested by detectives Claryoe and McDe- vitt for stabbing an inoffensive colored ran named Newton, on Maryland avenue bridge, on the 22d of May last. ao TRIAL OF Dr. Keasny.—The tridl of Dr. Keasby was resumed this Morning before the General Court Martial, of which Gen. Briggs is President, and Major Burnham, Judge Ad- yocate, and the court was occrpisd in listening to the argument forthe Government, by Major Burnham. It was of considerable length, and embraced a clear review of the law applicable to the case, and a close and severe examina- tion of voluminous evidence. The testimony of Mr. Charles A. Keasby, the substitute bro- ker, and brother of the accused, who was Sur- geon of the Board of Enrollment, was subjected to acute and severe criticism. The argument, as a whole, was of unusual ability. After the delivery of Major Burnham's reply to the defense, the court was closed, and pro- ceeded to @eliberate upon the findings. This long and laborious trial, in which many of the people of Washington have taken a deep interest, has occupied the conrt since the 7th of this month. The record of over six hundred pages. he case has been tried, mch by inch throughout, by Major Burnham on behalf of the Government, and 1. G. Hine, Dsq., as counsel for the accused, in the most thorough manner. The event of ihe trial, which will probably be promulgated ina tew weeks, will be earnestly looked for. age ORIMINAL CovRT, Judge Fisher.—Yesterday, Ww. Heisselman was found guilty of larceny, and received a nominal sentence. John Shultz was convicted of grand larceny and sentenced to one year in the Al bany Peni- tentiary. This morning, Charles Coomes, indicted in wo cases of assault and battery, was found guilty. | Nancy Ganes, indicted for larceny, was found guilty and sentenced to one year in the Albany Penitentiary. Geo. Goldsmith, indicted for an assault and battery, submitted his case, and was fined $25. The same party and John R. Pierce, indicted for a similar offence, submitted their case, and was fined $50. John R. Pierce, indicted for a similar offence, was found not guilty. Charles Young, indicted for stealing a horse, was found guilty, and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. John Connor was found guilty of an assault and battery, and sentenced to pay a fine of $25. Sgt GRAWwrORD AGT. AppIsoN.—In the Circuit Court (Chief Justice Cartter) to-day, the case of Crawford agt. Addison was taken up, Messrs. R. J. Brent for the plaintiff, and Hon. H. Win- ter Davis and Joseph H. Bradley for the de- fendant. This suit grows out of the controversy be- tween Mr. Addison, the present Mayor of Georgetown, and Mr. Crawford. Several years ago, at the election in Georgetown, both of the gentlemen claimed to be elected, and the case went imto Court, who granted a writ of ouster against Mr. Addison, and Mr. Craw- ford served out a few weeks of the unexpired term. Mr. Crawford now sues for the amount of salary for the entire term. roceedings covers SEES Seas Affairs in Georgetown. TRE DRArT ASSOUIATION.—Last night the association met, but the inclemency of the night prevented a very full attendance. 3 In the absence of the president and secretary, the association was called to order by Mr. G. Shoemaker, jr., and Mr. J Ross was appointed secretary pro fem. An opportnnity being given for persons to Sppcctibe: the names of seven were added to e list. . Mr. Parker offered the following: Resolved, That the Mayor be requested to have posted in conspicuous places in the town the lists of enrolled persons presented to him, as Mayor, by Captain Putnam, jn order to enable the citizens to correct the enroliment of the town. Adopted. Mr. H. Wingate moved that a committee of three be appointed to wait on Captain Putnam and ascertain from him the exact quota of the town: which was agreed to; and the chairman appointed Messrs. H. Wingate, Geo. Hill, jr, and John Ross. There being no other business, the association adjourned. ‘H® LITTLE Mission OHAPEL —This is the designation of a very neat and comfortable wooden structure, erected on Brick Hill, be- weet High and Congress streets, north of the canal. It was designed by the members of St. John’s and Christ's (Episeopal) Churches, who erected it for the benefit of the canal and river men, for whose use itis appropriately located, as well as for the immediate neighborhood; and it has certainly answered its purpose. The trus- tees have opened there a free daily school, which is in a prosperous condition. And under the pastoral care of Rev. J. E. Brown, aided by members of the present churches, & flourishing sabbath schoo! is established, aud a growing congregaton. Recently there were thirty pereons confirmed, and now they are arranging to establish there a permanent ¢on- regation & ToR Rivge-Awp CawaL.—Business upon these two important routes of dail. The river, which for several days was ob. structed with ice, is clear of obstructions, and the current of the river, which is high in con- sequence of heavy rains, is cerrying even the remains of the ice above the Agueduct. Few vessels remain at the wharves, and the entries and clearances are very few. On the canal, although the way is open and the water dee business is in & manner suspended. No arriv: or tures are nocgeded: rue workmen bave disappeared from the coal depots, except «@ few of the wharves, and the derricks are Bt rest. It'is probable that a few boats now on the way may strive within a few days, afer which no Srrtvels wall ‘be expected. Frove anp Grim Ma’ —There are no rie of sev reported. The demand ae ur improved y . prices remain s quoted fa pot hors ny he ean ited to the local trade. are 80 reported. ‘Last {FROM YESTERDAY'S THIRD EDITION} THE ATTACK UPON FORT FISHER Despateh to the Seeretary of the Navy. Capture of a Company of Rebel Props and a Rebel Flag on the Fort. The following despatch was received @t the Navy Department to-day: FortTrEss Moyrox, VA., Dec. 27, 9:20 p.m.— Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy:—The powder ship was exploded within 300 yards of Fort Fisher, at about 2a.m, on the 2ith instant. Later in the day, Admiral Porter attacked the fort and adjacent defenses, and renewed the bombardment on Christmas day. On each occasion we drove the rebels from their guns to the shelter of their bomb-proofs, so as to effectually silence their fire. Ina very few minutes after the frigates and heavy sloops got into position, a detachment of troops lanéed, on Sunday afternoon. Skir- mishers then pushed up gallantly to the fort under cover ot our fire. Someof the more da- ring actualiy entered the works and >rought off the rebel flag. Treops have re-embarked Bombardment by the fleet contix ues. ’ The Santiago de Ouba brings North rebel company A of the 42d North Carolina, captured in 4 rebel earthwork to the northward of Fort Fisher by boats from the fleet. S. W. Preston, Lientenant United States Navy. XES! AXES!! AXES!I! 200 DOZEN AXES, 200 ROLAR ai 2 HANDLES. st received for sale by Just received amd for see RTHOLOW Hardware and Agricultural Implement Warehouse, 555 7th st, between Pennsylvania avenue des 29 eotw and Canal. MBERS OF OONGRESS AND STRANGERS isting this city, will a it to Sheke Saran: tage room an on ding af e well- Kawa Rartaurant of GAUTIER, where they will A g J er me. eo Flin GC, GAUTIBR, 252 Pa. ave, GEST STOOK O PIANOS, ORGANS, MBLODRONS, and Sfusical olidays. Instruments ia “ y ° JOHN 7 ELLIS, 306 Pennsylvania avenue, deo 15-10 between 9th and 10th streats. DANTE ALBUM; Beventy-six Photograp’ Il- lustrations from Gustave Dore. The Wander- ing Jew; Photograph Lilustrations from Gustave Dore. Photograph Llustrations of Obateaubriaud Atala. The Sleeping Beauty, with Photograph ee aon frem Gustav‘ FRANOK TAYLOR. THE SALEM LEG. UNDBR THE PATRONAGE OF THE U. 8, GOVERNMENT, OLROWLAR NO. 5, has Just been Istued. Bond wu for a copy te EM LEG COMPANY, Sale ass, Andlearn from it the reason why this LEG ia steadily supplanting tbe many “best Legs made ia tESTROULAR No. 5 eontains bey DESCRIPTION OF THE LEG,’ ALB OF BONS AND TESTIMONI Ae Ok, SURG ONS ACCOUNTS of numerous OASES treated by thie original and ingenious puree. And all other nesdfu} information Bi Entitledto a GOVERNMENT LEG. can recaive the SALEAL LEG WITHOUT CHARGE. nov %6-Im BLIO. T° TE TEOLION OF COUNTERFEITERS, TReasugy DEPARTMERT, t Sourcrroa’s Orrick, Oct. 29, 13st. Donerems by an act sed at its last sersion placed a considerable sum of money atthe Senor of the Secretary of the Treesury, to be gras syed in the prosecution of measures for the detection and punishment of Fg So engaged in counter- feiting Treasury notes. fractional currency, and other securities of the United States. This fand is devoted to the payment of rewards to detectives and ethers through whose instromentality offen- ders are brought to justice; and its administration and the conduct of the measures referred to are laced, by order of the Seeretary, under the imme- Biate supervision ef the undersigned, to whom all communicatio: relating thereto, or to the offences indicated, should be addresaed. Liberal rewards ha en paid to several parties ready te ed in the apprehension of counter- feiters, It is hoped that the stimulus thus offered, added to the interest which all good citizens must feel in the suppression of crimes tending to impair the credit ofthe national securities. andt>us embar- Tass all business operations, wijl induce the eapa- est co operation of all capable of affording any aid in the e' being ie by the Department for the attainment of that desirable end. is espeo- aknowledge of ially urj that all persons havin, facts feverant to be known by the Department, concerning such offences, will communicate them fully and promptly to the undersigned. Publishers of newspapers throughout the coun- try prot renden STs to aoe Boxern: ment e public iving conspicuous - tation to this card. EDWABD JORDAN, nov 1-6tD3mW Solicitor of the Treasury. SPEAKER AT HOME, LONDON. Si" THEB- S land’s Congressional Manual. Burleigh’s Leg- islative Guide. The Young Debater, London. Greenbank’s British Orator, London, Plumptree’s Oxford Lectures on Elocutiop, London, Macau- lay'’s Speeches,2vole Cushing's Manual. Jeffer- son.s Manuel, Annals of British Legisiation, Lon- ee oe : eed Prattice. Londons. " i e] aw. Cdee set Hamentary Lai ANOK TAYLOR ame, .._.foRSALS. rp pair ofbomneitul day HORSES, SB thet ai years OIG, Gre airal wandie hares elpit yours old; ou GGY aad oz Riads, years old ene = aay ties aan arly new. b ith a 2 Pply al ie 8 0} at., dDetween provi? Im QuTeeR TENTS.—Good second hand SUTLER }) TENTS alwayson haod. and New Tenta maie to order by BARNES & SON, 638 l\th street, near Riley’s wh 5 nov 29-]m* () AK WOOD FOR SALE—Not far from the city. ae corde of Well ace Gus For ‘iomife* 322 Datroet. IRCULATING LIBRARY AT ANDERSON BOOKSTORE, 455 7th street, Opporite’ Post ice. jec 1T- 486 C#Otom Fatt STOO. 486 486...._ PAPERHANGINGS.—-_._._ 486 Justopened, a beautiful assortment of Geld, Bm broidered and medium priced Gilt papers, 1g0, a ied and choice steck of Satin and Blank Papers. Borders, Statues, Centre Pieces, &¢- Orders for Paperbangings or Window Shades punctually executed in city or country. Terms cash for goods and a or. OVAL PICTURE FRAMES, 486 The richest, handsorest and most varied stock of Gilt and Dark Wood Oval Picture Frames in the District. These goods are warranted to be snea with goli Tent and of superior workmaa- ship. a ‘Also, a beantifal assortment of Oard Visite Frames of foreign and domestic manufacture, All goods warranted as repres WINDOW SHADES, ifferent celors and sizes Window Shades is store. Orders for any required style or size Shade er. PICTUBE COBD AND TassELs, Different sizes and colors Picture Cord and Tse- sels, Rings, Nails. &c. CARD VISITE FRAMES, French Gilt, Bwins Carved wood, and Americas Gard Frames in variety. Composition PIOTUBRES. A ings and Painting sfor sale at J. MARKKITENS, No. 486 Seventh atreot. ber the Number, 4™6, and the term Gash for Goods and Labor. ‘sep If-Smif™ IREMEN’S INSURANCE COMPAN WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN. CAPITAL__.....$200.000. Siret and Louisiana Avenue, Over Offices Corn ir of Washington, INSURE HOU: 4 few choice bt 8 AND OTH PROPERTY AG. NST LOB BY FIBB, . DIRgOTOBS : . Oo. Wy, bert ite, x illiam rh a . Baward Olark. lo charge for policies. JAMES ADAMS, Presideat. ABEL G. DAVIS, deere sep T-cosm PAINTINGS AND ENGRAVINGS. 4 96 3 and ENGRAVINGS, A few choice PAINTINGS an: one i gees Bansal Satirn,