The New York Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1862, Page 8

neveral places on 1g last. Several wooden buildings of but small value were destroyed.” WHAT MAGRUDER IS DOING. General Magruder 1s still, according to the Richmond Bes. hourly Sputing an attack on the Peninsula, has removed all his sick in the hospital, and is vigi- lantly watching for the +‘Hessian hosts.’” THE V, ‘h berates ‘the vampires who are ood of the nation ruled by Jeff. if any age of the world has witness- ed a spectacle like that now complained of by our own soldiers, growing out of the difficulty of obtaining settle- ments, which has led to the establishment of oitiees in be city where they can go and have their claims shaved THR REBEL NAVY, At Norfolk tho Merrimac is in the dock and refuses ot rome out. It is believed that she will not float, so loaded down is she with the ixings which have boon put on her to make her shot proof. The rebels are building two gun- boais at the Navy Yard, and have placed armamems on -some half dozen tug and otber smal craft, formerly in the use of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. Lieutenant Lynch, of Dead Sea memory, is in command of the naval forces in these waters. ARCHBISHOP HUGHES. {From the Staunton, Va. , Spectator. We learn from a satisfactory source that the mission of this distinguished prelate to Evropo is for acontrary Pupere. Yrom a priest of thechurch of which Arch- bishop Hnghes is the head in this conntry, and who }i beyond the limits of the Southern confederacy , the Spec‘a- Yor Jearns that the Archbishop has been depute by a council of the ‘+fathers’’ of his church to nse his influ- ence to secure the intercession of foreign Powers in be- half of peace and a re ition of the independence of ghe Southern coufederay APALACHICOLA FORTIPIED, A letter of the 12th ult., from Apalachicola, to the Co- lumbus Sun, contaivs the following: — ‘Two thousand more men are to be statfoned here. With this force and that already here we can hold good our ground against any force theenemy may send to at- tack us. We glean the following. from the Columb 3 6 follow! m the Columbus (Ky.) News of the 18th:— ce ee nee ‘The military authorities of our city have laid the tariff on spirituous liquors. Weare glad to learn that the afflicted soldiers in tho arious hospitals are improving very fast; but few deaths ‘The presont delightful weather Las enabled our troops at this point to prepare well for the winter. They havo erected very comfortable huts; in fact, a majority of them aro as hice and eleanly as many of the best dwelling ambus. Tm many of these huts ure cellent tirst class stoves. aH Smanceaey ar THE REBEL CONGRESS. Riewxonp, Dec. 10, 1861 Congress passed to-day, and the President approved, an set supplementary to’ ths act authorizing the issue Of treascry notes, aid providing a war tax for their redemption; also an act for recruiting for the service of & provisional army. MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, The greater portion of Greenville, Alabama, was de- seroyed by fire on the 17th. ‘The Joss is ostiinated at The Savannah Republican of Dec. 12 says:— man on Hilton ilead, the property of Gen. fnga number of officers appr: the island, unobserved conces ‘The officers entered, wok nssed at length the events of the battle, which occurred the day ons. hi In the course of the conversation, the negro say y reckoned up their killed im the action, and fixed rly three times the Confederate logs.’ siys:—Next to eed is the most , Speculation upon the country Joathsom» of orimes. A rea'ly bloody’. o« Tator of this kind showk! be drawn and quartered, and stewed into so0p to-wharpen the appetites of the men matte poor by his exertions; for plenty would surely fol- Yow the extermination of the whole of them. We wouldn't recommend the liet, however, except to very healthy stomachs. The Richmond Zraminer states that the War Depart- ‘Ment has determined to adopt the uniform rule of re- fusing to aceept the resignations of comm med officers inthe army, unless on evidence of disability, furnished in A surgeon’s certificate, or for »pecial reasous within Uae discretion of the Secretary of War. The Bowling Green correspondent of the Nashville Union says:—A fow days aco, Gen. Buell, Commanding General of the federal troops between Groen river ani laville, by way of making amends for the inhuman { his officers to permit the remains of Gen. Buck- Rer's litte son to have a Christina burial at the family vault a: Louisville, started a flag of truce to this place and an a) 0 0. etie letter. Dr. M.S. Thomson has been re-elected Mayor of Macon, Ga. , anc i'r. J. F. Bozeman Mayor of Columbuf. THE FATE OF THE BRIDGE BURNERS, A correspondent of the Nashville Patriot (rebel), ‘writing from Knoxville, Tenv., under dato of December 14, gives the following’ accust of the hanging of the ‘On Tuesday last the exoontinn of Charles y execntion o! Alexander Haan, convicted of being engaged in the it cons) ira ey to burn the bridges «n the railroad in ‘ReatTeanemes, tovk place just outside the corporation limits of the city, fa the presence of large concourse of citizens and After most impressive prayer for the spiritual welfare of the culprit by the Chaplain cat ead epee placed on the prisoner's head, adjusted by himse'f, and the rope tightered about his neck, the trap door foil—a sliriek,a ee gg over. PS Knoxville Register, of December 13, gives the fol- Jowing account of another execution: — y and Jacob Harmon, father and son, of Green ick Creek Bridge,on the East Tennessee and Virwinia Railroad, wore executed h: y sterday, by hanging, agreeably to’ sentence passed by the court martial convene by order of General Carroll. At the scaffold they stated through the Chaplain officia- ting that they have been not only deluded, but forced to commit the crime for which they were about to suffer Tepresevtation that unless they made this demonat om of allegiance to the Lincoln dynasty their lives and their property would be in greater jeopardy than from ‘the Conf . The younger Harmon stated further that his sympathies had been originally with the Confed- erate governinent, and he had at one time contemplated vounteering in the Confederate army, until he was per- suale! and misled by the misrepresentations above stated. ‘The spectacle of their execution was terriblo enough, and should be suffitient hig ing bee any one who may lent a too credulous ear to the falsehoods of Lincoln's emissa- ries, or of the tory leeders of the late ae Har- mon the younger was executed first, while his father sat ‘at the foot of the gallows awaiting his turn to that aw‘al leap from time to eternity which justice demanded. The elder Harmon is have @ man of consider. able property. NEW ORLEANS MARKET. Jn its commerial review the Picayune notes a continued fending staplon for future delivery. (that Udelicerstle ts for future delivery (that it, deliverable a few weeks after tho blockade shalt soved), 12c. @ 2c. to 6i¢e. a T3¢c., according to grade. The entire receipts ‘ie tics eptember 1, havo been 62,050 bho. against 40 fcOdast year. Tobacco was quoted at B4icc. oO 12c. ,aceording to , with om hand, tot cleuned, of 276 hha, on” MOOK IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY. MOVEMENTS OF THE HOSTILE ARMIES. Lovwvitea, Jan, 4, 1862. ‘The bridge over Green river will be completed to-mor- row. Union reconnoiseances are made almost daily south of the river. ‘The rebels have retired before Colonel Garfield, in East. ern Kentucky. Colonel Garfield is advancing on Preston- ‘Durg. « General Schoopf? made several ineffectual aticmpis to draw Zoilicoffer from his Somerset intrenchments. There i» no prozpect of an immediate general engagement there, All the Kentucky banks loggted where rebel domination prevails have been consolidated under Henry J. Lyons, formerly of Louisville, as President, who has authority $0 run thom for the Southern confederacy. Destructive Fire at Cortland, N. ¥. Corttaxp, N. Y., Jan. 4, 1962. ‘One of the most destructive fires that has ever visited this village took place lastevening. Fire broke out in the Eagle Hotel about half-past seven. The hotel was occu- Pied and owned by Isaac Fairehild, and was ontirely con- sumed, together with tho larger portion of the furniture. All the property saved wa» in a damaged condition, Fair- child's lors is about $8,000; no insurance, ‘The fire next communicated to the harness shop owned and ocoupied by Honry Brewer, which was destroyed. ‘Lone about $2,000; no insurance. The fire next communt- ented to the cabinet shop and warehouse of McFarland Carmichael. The building was dostroyed, but the fur- ‘was saved, slightly damaged. MoFarland’s es is avant $4,000; insured for $2,500. The fro wow first discovered breaking out of,the root of the heel, and it cannot be accounted for, ag there was no chimney ugar whéto i€ san firet seen, and no Gres in the Booms in thé third story. Geen Scenes. NAMES OP THOSE HOMEWARD SOUND, &e., &e., &e. Forragss Moxnos, Jan. 8, 1862. ‘The steamer George Washington left Old Point at eleven o'clock this morning, and proceeded up James river about nine miles beyond Newport News, where the rebel steamer Northampton was met with Union prison- ers from Richmond. They stepped on beard under the protection of the national flag as the roll of their names was called; and such happy looking men are seldom seen. Cheer after cheer arose from each boat as they ap- proached, and the band of the Fourth artillery played «Home, Sweet Home,” which added to the enthusiasm. As the boat passed Newport News the crews of te United States frigates Cumberland and Congress manned the rigging, and the troops at Camp Butler crowded the beach and the wharves and sent over the water their shouts of welcome. The George Washington arrived here, on her return, at about half-past five o’clock, and the Baltimore boas, which was detained for the purpose, took the released prisoners to Baltimore. The number released is two hundred and forty, nearly all of whom were taken at the battle of Bull run. . Below is a correct list of the released prisoners, taken from the official copy. All those whoge rank is not given are privates. W. A. Perry, whose name appears in the following, is not among the number who arrived here. John Eldridge, a shipwrecked fisherman, came in his place. Mr. Perry will come soon, however. Corporal McDonnell was one of the two hundred and forty; but he was sent via Norfolk, with Captain Shillinglaw, a few days ago. ‘The prisoners left Richmond at about seven o'clock this morning. On arriving here all who needed clothing were immediately supplied by the Quartermaster’s Depart” ment. A scouting party left this place this morning, and pro- ceeding to Big Bethel, found the place cccupied by a guard of cavalry only. The place was taken possession of by the scouting party, and a guard left there. ‘The editor of the Richmond Dispatch, as we hear by a passenger by a flag of truce, is now in Baltimore. Aflag of truce from Norfolk this afternoon brought down over thirty passengers to go North, including a’ theatrical company. ‘The following is the only despatch in the Richmond ispatch of yesterday — PN F Concwma, 8. Cs, Jan. 1, 1862. All the Yankee prisoners from Charleston, including Colonel Corcoran, arrived here this afternoon in a special trai. ‘They were met at the depot by the rebel guard of this cit conducted to prison. NAMES OF THE RELEASED PRISONERS. Gorham Noble, Co, F, 71st New York. shiey,, Co. I, ork. mn, Co. K, 1st. Mi . D, 14th New Co. 1, 21M Co. C, 2nd Wie xy, €o. A, Ist Minne n, Co. H, United Si i, Co. F, 25th New York, nid Main J. J. Incas, Co, F, 7let Now York. H, Mindamis. Co. F, 14th New York. W. Milehan, Co. 6, 39th New York: Fly Mitler, Co. 1, 6th Ohio. Wm. Miteheil, Co, 1°, 29tu New York, P. Matthews, Co. 1, 4th ¥ Pat. MeGin, 38th New Yo 3. G. Nellis, Co. By 1 1, 3d Maine. 2d New Hampshire. th New Yo.k. , 13th New Yori, Hy. folger. (0. Sclomon Wood, Co. Charles W Wm. Aplin, Co. A, 27th L. Railard, Co. A, 3d Mais R. Barns, hospital purse, Co. B, 2d New York, A. Beare, Co, D, 2d . J. Borden, Co. € jew York. F. J. Brivge, Co.'G, 27th New York. H. l’. Boyd, Co. H, 27th New York H. L. Brackenreed. Co. B, 24 Vermont. A. Benson, Co. A,4th Michigan. CR. Brooking, Co. G, 4th Maine. Jobn Barrett, Co. A, U. 8, marines. W. H. Bre . B, 18th New York. G. W. Dilly , Co, I, 2d Wisconsin. Fred. Durand, O. G. Evarson, € F. K, 2d Wisconsin. Fanning, Co, C, 27th New York. Flarity, Co. D, 27th New York. Flynn, Engincer Corps, 691h New York, J.C. Fowler, Co. K, 27th New York. A. Fenton, Co. G, 2d Maine. . Graham, Co. F, 24 Wisconsin. J. Gregory’, Sergeant, 24 Wisconsin A. Grant, Co, H, 2d Ohio. L. Graves, Co. C, 21 Vermont. 2d Wisconsin. B, 2d Wiseon S. Hi. Hagadern, Corporal, Co. F : A Wiseon D.C, Moidridge. A, H. Hunt, Co. Ww. L th New York. H, 26: New Hampshire, , 4th Michigan, nn Jas. Livingstone, H, 2 New Hampehire. Oliver Lewis, Gfer € 4. W. Morrow, Co. Hf, 34 Maine. TL. McKinley , Co. K, 18th New York. G. L, Mudge, Co. K, 27th New York. ¥. Mudge, Co. K, 27th New York. L. Mills, Co. H, 38th New York. Oliver Malton, Co. A, 24 Rhedo Island, ©. E. Nash, Co. K, 27th New York. D. O'Brien, Co. G, 24 Wisconsin. §. D. Piteler, Co. E, 24 Wisconsin. €. B. Potter, Co. B, 18th New York. N. F. Palmer, ws master, Sth Pennsylyanl® 4. Reynolde, Co, B, 34 Michigan. W. B. Robertson, Co. T, 2d Wisconsin, W. P. Smith, C 7th New York, P. A. Strester, 2d Ve W. Taylor, fifer, Co, E, 24 Wisconsin. ©. Tucker,'Co, Ht, 27th New York, B. Taylor, Co. D, 24 Vermont. W. A. Tucker, Corporal, Co. G, 24 New Yori. W. Trail, Co. i, 27th Now York J. Tapp, steward, 8th Pennsylvania. W. Van Aistino, ¢o, C, 27th New York. . We inekey , ‘al Thos. Daisey, Co.'G, Tet New York. H. F. Dumningan, Co. 11, 95th New Yorks ay ate Co. I, 1st artillery. Sam ineooamns Oo Hi, 2d Now York. jo . jow York. E. H. Kellogg, Co. B, 38th New York. ¥. Kelly, Co. B, 38th New York. T. H. Lowe, Co, A, 79th New York. James Langiand Co, H, 79th New York. R, Welch, Co. A, 24 Wisconsin. E. H. Watner, Co. 1, 27th New York. Michaol Monohwe, Co, B, 24 Rhode Istand, Stiles Middietoo Co. B, 14th New York. ‘Thomas 8. Parker, Co. G, Ist Massachusetts, Benjamin Perkins Co. A, United States marines: 4. Raymond, Co. k, 1th Now York. A. Sergeant Oo. A, 2t Maine. ‘Thomas Sullivan, Co. 9, 79h New York. N. Van Honssy, Go 5, 7th Naw York. R. pi Co, D, Tist New York. E. Wethorihi, Co. T, 7th New York. Jobn Whelar, Oo. F, 11th Masenebucotts, 7. H. Yates, bo, ©, 21th New York. Joun Morrow , Co. I’, 14th New York. D, W. Whittaker, Co. F, 7lst New York, J. MeGrath, Co. 1), 11th’ New York. G. Fostyok, Co. A, 1ith New York. Walter futebins, Co. B, Ist Michigam |, 8. Cavaungh, . D, 15th New York. D, B, Tompkins, Co. C, 71st New York, W. J. Wade, Co. G, 2d Maine. 4. A, Batley, Co. a} Co, C, Ist Kontueky. Go. H, Ohi. ‘A, Tet Michigan. , Co, H, 11th Maseachosotte Lippman, Co. B, 11th Maseachusetis, John Hogan, Co. D, 27th New York, ¥, Marsh, Co. 5, 38th Now York, Oo. @, 24 Ohio. Y 2 C. 3, McCabe, hospital steward, 4th Maine R, Davidson, Co. 1, 79th New York. H. Van Ornum, Co. K, 38th’ New York. 0. Gauss, Co. C, 38th New York. H. D. Perkins, Co. G, Ist Rhode Island. L. Christog, Ist artillery. E. A. Mellen, Sergeant, Co. G, 20th Massachusetts, dno. Tyler, Co. D, 38th New York. Jas. Thomas, Co,'1, 79th New York, W. T. Williamson, 14th New York. A. Keller, 88th New York. P. Keily, Co. H, 13th New York. W. S. Noyes, Hospital Steward, Ist Minnesota, P. R. Dunne, Engineer, 69th New York. Oscar Sears, Hospital Steward , Ist Minnesota, James Reed, Sergeant, Co. D, 79th New York. Hubbard Smith, Corpora! ,Co. A, Ist New York. F. Sweeney, Engineer, 69th New York, M. D. Walsh, Co. F, 69th New York. W. McGrano, Co. B, 38th New York, W. Smithers, Co. G, Ist Minnesota, J. Halback Co. K, 2d Wisconsin. —— Merritt, Co. G,27th New York J. y 2d Maine. 8. Van Doyer, Co. 1, 38th New York. L. King, Go. F, 21 Rhode Island. J. H. Hart, Co. B, 88th New York. C, Hydaeksl, Co. A, 38th New York. > faine. , G9th New York. W. Holcetead, Co. F, 1st Mimacsota. a M. Dowlin, 88th New York. k, Co. C) 14th New York. . Haeter, Hospital Wurse, Co. C, 33th New Yor. ¥, W. Lacey, Co. F, 34 New York. J, D. Torrey; Co, F, 1th Massachussets. ©. Porter. Go, H, ait ih New York. Massachrsetts. ith New York. Eades, Co. H, if C, H. McManus, Co, KF. John Waite, Co. C, 7uth New York. D. Wares, Co, G, fut New York. . |, Co. F, Ist Minnesota, ¥mereon, Co, Tt, 24 New Hiempshire, Farley, Co. H, 24 New York. W. W. Cage, Co.'1, 70th New York. Jas. Gillett, Engineer, Tist New York. Chas. L. Chapmnan, Co, B, 7th Ohio. The Released Union Prisoners in Balti- more. Batmmorr, Jan. 4, 1862. The released Union prisoners were entertained by the Union Relief Association this forenoon. It is expected that they wil! go to Washington this afternoon NEWS FROM GEN. BANKS? ARMY. CELEBRATION OF NEW YEAR’S DAY—THE SKIRMISH NEAR POINT OF ROCKS, ETC. Freveriok, Jan. 2, 1962. ‘This pleasant little city yesterday welcomed the advent of a new year in a spirited and very agreeable style. The presence ofa large number of military officers and a gene- val suspension of business, which enabled all classes to enjoy the day, gave the streets amore lively and fash- jonable appearance than ever witnessed by the “oldest inhabitan The mansions of the more wealthy portion and mildle classes were thrown open to alll, and a suc- cession of calls" consumed the forenoon. The officers residing in town were not behind in tendering the hospi talitics of the occasion to their less fortunate brother officers and citizens, Gay uniforms reflected the bright sunlight in every street, and greetings were as cordia! and happy as a reunion of lovers. At noon the tide which before bad been eddying and vulcting in all directions set in toward the headquarters of Cone: 2, and at present the residence of his e¢ lady. Every mansion poured into the gene- ‘bute of manhood, beauty and youth. From midday ("I dark the stream continued towards and from headqvarters. The visiters were received with the greatest cordiality by general Banks, who introduced them to his queentike Indy. Thence they were escorted tothe adjoining refreshment room. None but a very fow of the most perfidions ‘Southern rights” citizens failed to avail themselves of the opportonity to visit the General. The excellent band of the Second Massachu setts regiment discoursed sweet and patriotic music. The full sta were present in tho reception room, and, ike the General himself, arrayed in full military dress. ‘The day and its festivities will long be remembered by the citizens of Frederick. In the afternoon Company B, of the Forty-sixth Penn- sylvania regiment, Captain W. 1. Foulk, and the regi- mental band, came in from the camp three miles divtant, and paid their New Year's respects to theif Captain and bis lady, who is temporarily in this city. After partaking of his hospitality, they marched through the principal streets, paying # musical tribute to many prominent citi- zens, by whom they were cordially received. Ox avriv ing at the Dill Honse they found a sumptuous repast pre- parod for them, by order of Captain Foulk. After dinner anda dress parade they returned tocamp. This was the only corps, with the exception of the provost guard, seen in the streets during the day. ‘Tho best of order prevailed. While all were cheerful and happy, not a single instance of disorder or iutoxica tion was noticed by your correspondent. This, in a great measure, was owing to the excellent arrangements of Colonel Ruger, Provost Marehal, and the watchful energy of his guard, the Wiseonsin Third. Official advices from Williamsport show the necessity of making some correction of the previous statement in regard to the affuir of Tuesday on the raifroad. Detach- ments of the Thirteenth Massachusetts and the First Maryland participated in the repulse and rout of the reba forces. Our men picked up and buried twenty-nine of the enemy, and it is supposed many afterwards died from their wounds. Our jogs |» reported by private sources to have been five wounded and nine killed, At Berlin, above the Point of Rocks, an afuir occurred on the Slat whici: shows the necessity of extreme cau- tion in éealing with our enemies, Two men approached the river on the Virginia side with a flag of truce, and begged to be brought over, stating that they wore refu es. Captain Pardee, of Company A, Twenty-cigh accom ral stream its ¢ nneylyania, gave orders to co dispose of his for cover 4 boat to bring thon over, in the meantime enter- taining those on the opposite side by conversation to dis- tract their attention. Wien ail was ready he despatched a sergeant and two men in a boat to bring them off, As the boat approach the shore, a company of dismounted rebol cavalry showed themeciveson the hill above and fired a volley upon the boat. The crew threw themselres overboard towards the Meryland shore, and thus pro- tected, pulled tho boat acrovs. In the meantime Pardee’s concealed riflemen opened on the cavalry with such effect as to cause a stampede, with great loss in wounded, at Teast. One of the boatmen had an ear lacerated by a bali from the cavalry. The War in the Indien Country. REPORTED DEFEAT OF THE TEXANS AND HALF BREEDS, AND DEATH OF TWO REBEL LEADERS. LRAVENWoRTH, Jan. 4, 1962. Reports from tho Indian country show that the war has fairly begun hetweon the loyal Indians against the ‘Texans and rebel half breeds. Ina fight in the Cherokee country it is reported that Cooper, a Texan general, and Melntoeh, leader of the rebel half breeds, wore killed. ‘The love of tho loyal Iudéans was fourteen Movements of Hon. Alfred Ely. Rocunerma, N. ¥., Jan. 4, 1862. Hon. Alfred Ely, reprosentativo from this Congressional istrict, arrived hotae to-day. He was mot at Clyde by a Committee of citizens of Rochester. At Clyde, Palmyra and other points on the railroad large crowds were gnthored, who cheored Mr, Ely as he passed. In this city flags wero flying from all the masts and there was a geno. ral exprestion of joy at Mr. Ely’s return. At the depot ‘large crowd was collected, and the appearance of Mr. Hay on the platform of the cars was the signal for the most uproarious chooring. Mr. Fly was presented to ‘Mayor Nash, who made a speech of welcome, to which Mr. Ely briefly and effectively reptioa. Ho then entereda carriage and was driven to bis residence, accompanied | by Mra. Ely, who met him in New York, the Mayor and Rov. Dr. Claxton. As tho carriage was driven through the streets Mr. Fly was warmly greeted by his many friends He will remain hero a few days, and then pro- cood to Washington and take bis rout in Congress. een niiclae The Weather at Montreal, Y Monzxnaz, Jan, 4, 1862. The weather during the past two daya ‘hay been yer wens The thermometer last night was 15 degrees be News from Central and South America. IN LA PAZ. FLIGHT OF YANDBZ. REVOLUTION GREAT SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS. FRAUDS ON THE PERUVIAN GOVERNMENT, SOUTH AMERICAN COAL MINES, &e., &e., &e, The steamship Northern Light arrived at this port yes- terday morning from Aspinwall, bringing the passengers, mails and specie that left San Francisco in the mail steamer of the 11th ult. ‘The Northern Light left Aspinwall at three P. M. on the 25th of December, with $710,842 28 in specie. Among the passengers by the Northern Light was Gen. James Shields, whose invaluable’ services during the Mexican war are fresh in the American mind. He comos to the North to accept the post of Brigadjer General of Volunteers, and will proceed to Washington without de- lay. He is at present the guest of Hon. Judgo Daly, of the Supreme Court, The following is tho SPECIE LIST OF TRE NORTHERN LIGHT. 10,000 Eugene Kelly & Co,.$35,000 § Toppan & Starbuek.. 17,700 Lawrence, Gillet &Co 9,000 Wm. T. © 11,500 Scholle, Bros 18,000 Dewitt, Kittle & 20,174 . B. Wales & Co. 10. A.S. Rosenbaum&Co, 22 Frank Baker... Wells, Fargo &Co. FROM ASPINWALL. Wolls, Fargo & Co Colgate & Hoffman. 3,800 25,000 19.000 5,09 18,000 10,000 5,000 20.000 46,248 28.559 0,159 Ballin & Sanders. J.T. Haywood. . . H. Grant.. J.B. Nowton. J. Strauss,Bro. & C NEWS FROM NEW GRANADA. Our Panam, Corresy ondence. Panama, Dec. 25, 1861. Christmas Day in Panama is celebrated much as the Fourth of July isat home—that is, by the firing ot guns, crackers, squibs and pistols; by ringing of bolls, drinking strong punches and bad ram; and the night ushers in rockets, dances, balis and fandangocs, “the whole per- furmanes,’? a& the actors say, concluding with fights, a fow black eyes,asnap in the police quarters and an awful headache for next morning. And from the looks of things this morning thore will be no innovation on the old custom this anniversary of the birth of our Saviour. The mail, with pews from Pogota and the interior, will not be due till January 4; so I have ouly some local items to report. . The topic of conversation and dis days has been the misfortune of Mosquera’s agent, Senor Manuel de Jesus Quijano, in losing s mz $20,000 worth of farms and money destined for the support of the govern- ment cause in the neighboring State of Cauca, By the late convention at Coluu between Gov. Guardia, of Pana- ma, and Senor Murilio, agent of Mosquera, all the arms and munitions of war belonging to the federal gayern- ment in this State were to be given up to the gencral go vernment. These consisted of 600 excellent muskets, a large Jot of powder, ball and percussion caps, &e., and were taken possession of by Mr. Quijano, who placed them on tie Maria, a Chilean vessel, for the port of Buenaventura. This vessel also took -goods and freight on private accomit, among which were $6,000 belonging to Mr. lum, an American citizen sand who had also consigned to him 36,000 in money, but which was probably sent hy seuor quijane on government account. Captain Menks, of tho Maria, managed to get tho siguature of the Cu. tuiu of (he Port to his clearance papers, and with this ob. lar despateh by u Jean Cous' |, a: away With Uke vessel and cago a day belo: iled in e with bis age , ¢ his par sence ion the last two was rent 19 pure Atocha, in the ‘ihe Governor Uren a) Officer Momigorsery for assistaneg, and, alter a long weary discusfion at (he house of the ‘American Con Captains Montgomery and ined to goin suit in the Lancaster. When everyihiog was ready Capt M. requived the Chilean Co; sul to 8) haat he we hold himself responsibie for any di cr pecuniary nature that might whieh Senor Miro declared his unwil Commodore, notwithstanding tho fi ingoess to do. So the Maria had ‘gon: of with $6,000 worth of American goods” on board, was too tender of iuicrnational usages to interfere. It is alleged that the captain of the Maria was bribed in Panama by the con: ‘Yurnaco and detiver over her yalub! mies of Mosquera, who, under Colon But I opine that this is not . iknow ell all the members of the cooservative party in jam, and I don’t believe one of them would advance arial to'saye Arboleda from gallows. It is much ‘atical Spaniard © mmandiug the an old save trader, thought he could do ca go to the a ip 4 y aboard, than he could do by going to Buenaventura and deliver- ing it up to its ors for simply freight on it. that Commodore Montgomery the people could uot say and in praise of the good will of the ‘onsidered it as a proof that the es were really willing to doa friendly aci to N dia, notwithstanding the unfriendiy attitude She has maintained towards her since the Panama riot of 1856; but when it was discovered that he had changed his mind, there was a great revolution of focling. ‘The Panama Sar justifies bis acti he Bulletin is rather non committal, while the Federalista is severe in its cen- sire. It demands to know of what use is an American fleot in the waters of Panama if it is not to protect Ame- rican citizens im their property, unless it be to support “humiliations and outrages such as were showered upon us a short time since by General Sumner?’ Where is Wilkes? A new tri-weekly newspaper made its appearance in Panama on the 22d it is in both the Fuglivh and Spanish languages, and is edited and published by Joseph Hawes, Eaq., late of Portland, Me. It ts reported that Flag Officer Montgomery, of the Pacific squadron , ia to be superseded by Captain Bell, and that consequently the Lancaster wiil not go to San Fran cisco, ag was iutended. ‘The United States steam corvette Wyoming was at Paita, Peru. ‘The Lancaster and Cyane are at Panama, and tho brig Bainbri’ge xt Aspinwall, ‘The Saranac Is probably at Acapule>, and tho Narragan- set is somewhere, also, on the west coast of Mexico. ‘The British steam frigate Tartar is at Taboga, in the bay. ‘the United States gunboat W. G. Anderson, six guns, was spoken in latitude 25 47 north, longitude 65 19 west, on December 8. Her Iiritannic Majesty’s steamer Cameleon arrived at Valparaiso from Rogland on the.2d inst. Lett tho United States ship Wyoming ia Paita on the 17th inst. ‘The steamship Valparaiso, Captain Cummings, which left Panama on the th inst.,with the South mail, ran aground on Punta Nogra, about thirty miles north of Paito. This unfortunate accident, which detained her Fae «There on the bn ore < 16th inst., at ve o'clock, and was occasione weather. ‘The United States sbip-of-war Wroukeg, toe lying in Paita, upon hearing of the accident, immediately got up steam and proceeded to the spot, to render any assist. ance that might be required. Tho Valparaiso, with the agaistance of the bt erg imately steamed off on the afternoon of tho 17(h at high water, Tt was ascertamed that sho had sustained no damage, aad sho iinmediatoly pr on her voyage south, Hon. Christopher Robinson, Unit Peru, left Panama for Lima yesterday. ‘The Panama Railroad Company's brig Arabotla, of Now York, i* yet undergoing repairs at Aapiawall, and will not sail till January 1. The Panama Railroad Company's steamer Columbus ane hore on tho 22d, has not yet arrived. We begin to feat she may haye met with som ident. i Lieutenant Commanding J. J. le, for two years past Tvatives to go to Arboleda, occupy When it was first am was going after tho enough in his prai Americans. Th ed States Minister to commander of the storeship Warren, at Porama, goes | home on this steamer, having been relieved, NEWS FROM SOUTH AMERICA. Panama, Dec. 25, 1961. ‘Tho British mail steamship from Valparaiso and inter- mediate ports arrived at Panama on Sunday, 294 instant. Hor dates aro from Valparaiso to the 24, Bolivia to (he 6th, and Lins and Callao to (he 14th December, ECUADOR. Tho elections for the Congress of Quito were favorable fo the government, ‘'for the reason,” says f paper of the | opposition, ‘that the tyranny of Garcia Moreno and Flores admitted of no other result,” ‘Tho government and poople seem to expect immediate sailens ot dollars a year, without having anything to show for it in the way of improvement in the country, finds himself unable to contract a loan of four millions of dollars, for ‘his present necessities, the British guano agents having vancoon guano. Tho mand for the United States rebellion, and the fact that years’ supply of the article on |, are not ricer earaeee n wholly upon ano ident does not tenance, So, if Pres or Ecuador, it will not be so much from a lack tion to do go on his part as from a scarcity of of war. The Lima are full of the celebrations niversary of the battle of Ayacucho, the loss of unfortunately gave to Spanish-America the right itself, without let or hindrance from Old Spain. It is now said, positively, that General San Roman is elected President of Peru, and that the ioral colleges will so decide in January, This, however, wil means settle the question, if Geveral Castilla should wish to hold on to the reins of government. San Roman, it is true, is at the head of six thousand or seven thousand men in the South, sent there by Castilla to keep the tur- buleat people of that secticn quiet, and, if he is not led to trust too mnch to the faith of Castilla, will keep them till he is firmly seated in the chair of state. The wife of ex-President Echenique is gallantly fighting the case of her husband with Castilla and his ministers, by paolo smiitees against his late expulsion from the re- public, @ pitches into “Old Boots’? ina most savage manner, cailing him tyrant, dictator, &c., &¢., aud, strange to say, it all finds its way into the government papers; for amid all the despotism of Castilla and his crew, the press is left free to say what it will. However. this may arise from the fact that very few people read newspapers in Peru—Lima, with its population of over one hundred thousand inhabitants, not paying each morn- ing for more than five hundred copies from the public ress. In Ariquipa, one of tho largest cities in Peru, provi- sions are growing very scarce, owing to the large army kept there by Castilla to control the elections and put downreyolution. Wheat was selling at $19 per fanaga, and flour at $15 per ewt. An extensive coal mine had been discovered near Ari- quipa, which promised to be of great benefit, as all sorts ofeombustibles are always scarce in that part of the country. A Lima correspondent writes that the government is so hard up it cannot pay its civil list, and is resorting to all soitsof dodges to raise the wind. Paz Soldan was re- = y sont to Europe to negotiate a Ican, but entirely failed, i i i i ey Es Esk He 5<8 B é empt is being mado by Castilla to get up a South n League,” of which he would like to be the r. Another’ correspondent from the same place, ng of Peru, says, under dateof 14th uitimo:—A large portion of her rich inheritance has been squandered, and thereby recklessness and idleness engendered, She is now poor, her soil is untilled, her roads are ina mise- rable condition, and she is undeniably worse off than though guano had never existed within her borders. Arrangements are now being mace to raise the frigate Caliae, The party, nine in number, with whom the con- tract has been made, are to receive one hundred thousand dollars in American ecin when they float her. They have four pumps, each capable of discharging fifty barreis per iniuute, and have also suction caps for closing the port ene a it is to be hoped the work will soon be aceom- pii-hed. Great trouble is experienced in the silver coin of Peru, there being nothing now in circulation but the base Poli- vian meney, worth about seventy cents on the dollar; and change in Lima is now made by each petty kK copper evin about the size of a half ¢ system, very those issued at ly repudiated at the other. n contractors arrested ou the 2d of plicity in counterfeiting Bolivian . hoquitted, and obtained nis July, on charge of ¢ coil, was onthe 11th release, BOLIVIA, On the 284 of November, at three o'clock in the morn ing, 2 revolution broke out in La Paz against President Acha, who was absent. ‘The movement was led by Cotone! Balza, who connpanded a battalion, and whaattacked and momentarily defeated another battalion stationed in the city. Palza did not proclaim any one in the place of Acha; but * was presumed the movement was made in coucert with cne by General Fernandez, in Potosi, one of Acha’s ministers, and aspires to the Presidency. Vil going op, the people, who Bh ny Yesterday was the first fine fashionable day for skating that we have had this season, and well appreciated it was by our numerous skating friends. The weather was very still, but a steady frost was plainly perceptible—a frost that made the ice hard, but, itchilled the toes, fingers and noses of those on the ice, did not bite jnto the marrow of the bones, ag is the cace when the cold wind blows. The sunshone brightly, but ‘not too warm, Altogether it was a pleasant day. ‘The number of persons who visited the ice of the Central Park yesterday was estimated at about fifty thousand, At least one in ten of these were ladies, and prettily they” Jock inthe new and fashionable skating dresses, their hair havging in ringlets or neatly braided up under a charming skating hat and feathers. Some of these hats. were trimmed with swau’s down or furs; others were ornamented by a waving plume partly fastened by a bright buckle to the side of the hat,. and still others were decorated with ribbons. But the greatest ornaments of all were the rosy checks and sparkling, animated eyes that peeped from under th® hats. A healthy glow, combined with ono of pleasure; appeared on each countenance, and many a merry Iaugh resounded over the field of ice, especially when their male. cqmpanions measured their lengths upon its surface. It was a pleasant sight to behold, and a still pleasanter one to participate in. We are pleased to find that the ladies have gotten ove? the habit of wearing long, trailing dresses while upon kates, "Not one-half the mishaps occurred yesterday by ladies falling that were to be observed Inst season. They seem to have decided to havea clear field how and no favor. Speaking of clear fle!ds, the ladies have the use of the whole surface of the ice, there being no especial ladies’ pond, and as a general thing it is considered an improye- ment upon last year. The ladies can skate now from the Oak Bridge to tho Terrace, and nothing is thought of its while last season, if a lady stepped from outside of her reserve she was an object of curiosity. The whole thing now works well, One lady yesterday caused a number of skaters to stop: in their rapid course to observe her graceful movements on her runners. Not only was she swift in hor flight» but as she performed ‘*the roll” she moved with as much ease as a ship in the swell of the sen, Sho may be said tohive been the belie of the pond. This jaiy was Miss Morris. Another lady, ina blue skating dress and black peliese, also moved with much grace and hu many admirers. Our reporter did not Jearn her name, ‘Three young ladies, apparently companions, also skated very prettily. Their names are Miss ¥. Creighton, Miss Lizzie Waterman and Miss Lizzie Marshall, the jast from New- ark, N.Y. One litte girl, dressed in an ermino cape, with her little sister, both Searce!y ten years old, excited no little wonder by their proficiency, A lady: with a parasol—a queer thing to use on ice—excifed some atten- tiou, and there were many others that we might particu- Jarize did our space permit. ‘Among the gentiemen were gome in military uniforms, many of the patterns of which were unknown to the generality of the visiters,and did not seem to belong to a recognized foree. Two skating gentiemen caused a hitle furor by their eccentricities on their skates. All we could learn of them wos that they were “Tim and mey? and “Tim and me’ sed themselves and others at t same time. Deubtiorss these geatlemen will appear again on the ice during the season. Peing a holiday from school, the boys were there in goodly nuwhers,and fora wonder behaved themselves Wilh great decoram. The boys are improving rapidly both in skating and manners ‘Occasionuily, if thoy Sawa gentleman who did not seem to kuow whether it would De botter to set on the ice or keepon his feet, they would ejaculate similar exprossions to one we heard yesterday, “Moly Hoses, there’s a skater; hasn't you’ better go home,’ &c, Bat it was said in’ a manner jess imperti- nent than heretofore, and was taken in good part. ‘The break in the ice began closing rapidly yesterday, and shonld the wind keep still we may expect to see it. nearly solid to-day. A great portion of spaco wasre- * claimed from the waters yesterday. To prevent acci- dents a guard of seven police were stationed at different Pp around the brea! , and about a dozen sets of corks, half a dozen ladders and nty"hooks were kept cloze.at hand on the ice to rescue any unfortunate who might perchanes {ail through, Ci.bs are being formed rapidly—the “Tanzey Gliders”? Union Club are alrealy in working order. ir quarters are at Radford’s, salon! and sume forty other per- @ iwonth before, resolved upon a vengeatce, men, to the was besie, Yanez bad fled, with thirty or palace for security from the by the people, the doors broken lowers killed. Kscaping to the roof pe house he was fired uy nd he fell from a height of fifty feet, npon a shed. From thence he was drag ced by the mob to the public plaza, and in the door of the y nu whe.e be bad ordered Cordova to be killed ho was torn to pieces, even the women emolatin (he men in thar fury.’ The body was then carried ina eart (o the eemeters, the people following it with in- Biite to the portals of We tomb. Davila his aid, was serve! in the same manner, as were als) hulf'a dozen more of is friends and followers. About fity of the Chics lost the'r lives among th» people, and a mumbo: of the oficers and mon of the troops were kill Durieg the ighting. the male actors from one of the prisons escaped, azd added terrer to the scone by the clanking of their chains in the streets. At cigh! o’chck order was restered, tho people retired quietly to their homes. Genoral l'e.e2, a much cied «iiicor, held the city in bebalf of the government until Gererai Acha arrived. General Acha lias sent a force against Fernandes, who is joined by Mo rales, and who aro in arms in the South. It is doubtful which ride will win; but, although Acha has been for the moment victoriogs, it is quite evident tha, Belzu or some more energetic commander w:li soon support him. CHILE, ‘Tho new Minister of Finance has discovered new evi- dences of the malversicn of the public funds by the late administration, which, it appears, robbed all it could lay its hands on, ond so much an expert that the Treasury is nearly bankrupt. The people of all parties vie in praising the new Presi- dent for his probity and great impartiality, he knowing neither friends nor foes in the administration of the gov- ernment. Hacry Meiggs, who defaulted so Inrgely a fow years since'li San Francisco, bas signed his great contract to coinplete the Valparaiso and Santiago Railroad for five millions and a half of dollars. Business is still very dull in Chile. The demand for goods is small and the ‘stocks large, with the exception of American cotton and woollen goods, which are in demand. The coming. crupa will be good. Domestig produce was dull, vessels being scarce and freight too high to war- rant shipments. Flour is held at $2 50 a $2 75 per quin- tal. Vor 210 tons California barley to be placed in Iquique, $2 1245 was refused; generally $1 62a $1 67 the fanega, abont 160 pounds. Costa Rica coffee $30 in bond. Lumber in better demand. Nitrate of soda, $1 75 cash. Bar cop- per, $i7 cach, Freights to England, £8 15aa £4. To Hamburg the same. To France, 110 francs. ‘To the United States $15 the English ton. Exehange on Tondon, 90 days, 460. a 464{4. per dollar. On France, 60 to 90 days, 4.80 france, On the United States, 16 per cent premium, nom! a BUENOS AYRES AND THE CONFEDERATION, I suppose your dates by way of the Atlantic must be fresher than ours. We have nothing save a confirmation of the complete victory of Gen. Mitre, of Buenos Ayres, over Gen. Urquiza, of the Confederation, and the further report that the Confederation proposes peace, conceding the independence ot Buenos Ayres. : # Personal Intelligence. General Shields, of the United States Army, who arrived here yesterday in the steamship Northorn Light, is stop- ping at the residence of Judge Daly, in Clinton place. Major General Fremont, with his family and suito, left the Astor House early yesterday morning for Washington, Everything was very quiet, and his departure olicited no demonstration whatever. Hon. William H. Seward, the Secretary of State, arrived at the Astor House Inte on Friday might, Ho left this city yesterday to visit some friends in the northern part of the State, and is expected to return here to-morrow morning. Ho is accompamied by his daughter. Rov. G. T, Ryder and wife, of Poughkeepsie; B. B. Williams, of Georgetown, D,¢.; Robert Kershaw, of Philadelphia; David L. Haight and Adam D, Logatl, of Now York, are stopping at the Clarendon Hotel, Captain Crowninshield, A. Mo Seymour, Lieutenant Rico and B. Carter, of the United States Army; J. Hoy, of Baltimore; T. Glentworth and wife, of Philadelphia! B.T. Watson and wife, of Massachusetts, and R. M. Law. rence, of Jtoston, are stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, Dr. Sanborn, of Belmont; William Kelly, of Rhinebeck; J. B. Carter and wife of Boston; W. 8. Corning, of Albany? H.S. Washburn, of Worcester; M. Howland and party, of New Bedford; C. Walton and wife, of Troy, and A. M. Caldwell, of tho United States Army, are stopping at the St. Nicholas Hotel, Major Thompson, Liout. J. Haycock, and W. G. Salton. stall, of tho United States Army; G. M. Ranson, J. Boyle, and i, Metlach, of the United States Navy; J. V. Brown, of St. Louis; ©: W. Pierce, and A. Wolcote, of Boston, J, Williams, of Nevada Territory, are stopping at the Astor Ho Brigadicr General Barry, United States Army; Mra. Beery Capt. Soymour, of Wi ton; R. Casson; 1, B. M. Mail Agont; Col. Hl. Hunt ted ‘Stal win, of Ayracuse; Faw, Garcia, D. 6 raiso, aod 0, P. Hemonw: ri Chile, aro rivals at the Everett Houde: Americane registered at Gun & Co.'s American’ Agenoy and oK Room, No. 10 Strand, London, W. C. 6 deearaan, 8.9, Thgrat ©. Water, 8, “nman,8. J. Ingraham; J.C. Water, %, Richardson, Toion,. Gosling and wife, 1. Gosling, New York: W, 8, Welsh, r.adelphia; J. Ritchie and G. Roxby, Boal Tf. Watkine anu fobn 0. Bronson, Mf G. W. Bosworth, Portland, Me; K. Hai Vi; W. W. Snyder, Brookville, Ind, ; B. wmond, Roslon; A, Condras, Vineiniatl, O ; A.’ @, Goodall, Phila. doiphia; Hon, au! Sjse 7, Weed, Troy, N. ¥.; W. b. Wile mer, Philadelphia Pp. ollyaing, Cincinnati; Robert Muro, Charleston; W. J. ‘Stilimaad, Yolved States Consul at Roine, Bolmoni, Sass, | tervay was the soventh day of skating, aud as yet vest has been found necessary to be made by the except in the'case of a iew boys who ridely pushed against the new comers under the pretence of patting on skates, and who were immodiately turned nf the Pak. A suflicient number of buys have re- permits for this perpose, and none oihers will be allowed on the pond in fr 2 ‘The refreshment ant tents did a thriving busi- ,80 much so that Walton found it necessary to send lows town for adouble supply of skates, although’ he had already brovghtup a large stock. Cider, ale, hot lom nade and coilee were all the demand, and soon dis- pores of. ON THE LOWER POND Avumber of skaters were present during the carly morn- iy but when the (a-hi-nables'arrived they s:on moved up higher. |The curlers used their pos tion 0” the ice yes- te and kept up the sport till loug after dusk, using Jantorns av guides for their strekes. ‘The number of carriag s along the Drive, Circle, &e., was considered Jurger than xt aby (ime of last soason, ofliciti returus of the number did not react us ia time Mrockman and the neighboring ponés wece noarly de- Bookman ne! 1 a serted, except by afew rough bare who cid not like the police reserve of the Park. THE BROOKLYN POND. ‘The attendance of ladies on the pond of the We Skating Club is increasing ao fast that new buildings Rave to be orected for theig convenience.” The lighting up at bight has been im} ved upon, but is not yet up to the mark. The only drawback to the success of this enter- prise is the dust that arises from tho extension of Fourth avenue. The Executive Committee ought to de- vise some means to prevent the dust from spoiling the ice. Doubtless, if the new roadway was sprinkled occa- sionally during the day, the nuisance might be obviated, ‘The President, Mr. Uatman, who takes great interest in the proper working of tho club, should see to this. The surrounding outside ponds ure much used by those who do not belong to the club. A large number were present yester'ay. ‘MIE WILLIAMSBURG POND. The members of,the Union Skating Club are in full trim, and a number of ladies were present during to ticipate inand watch their movements. The Williams- fonore seem determined to make their pond as much a furor as the Central Park. « JERSEY CITY. Lincoln Park bas been much patronized by the respecta~ ble portion of that vicinity. A small fee (ten cenis) be- ene wand oe tery tpt Co ag ceeds are spent in up > 8 ico, erecting booths, &e. The area is entirely fenced in and kept in good iT. ISLAND. The skating season opened in Providence om the 31st. ult., under ite auspices of the Providence Skating Club. ‘The ice field selected was the south end of the ico was in good condition and safe, The wind, <r, has bege foe Sens vgn 0 na ge "= ae were atfirst induced sport. is, however, been more Foccoastul since the opening of the new year. TORONTO, C. W. The skating season may be said to have eommencod,. notwithstanding the unprecedentedly mild winter lately enjoyed. Hundreds of skaters, including many of the foir sex, flock daily to the Don river and Ashbridge’s Bay, where the ice is very smooth and perfectly safe. ito Bay is also very largely patronized. QUEBEC, C. Tho new Skating Rink, outside St. Lewis Gate, of Que- ‘dec, has been completed and was opened on the dist ult., at eloven o'clock A. M. It was also lighted up it the eve. ning from ten panna Pes eniye Ts aemenpeade$ persons enjoyed skating, not being apparently very muc! afraid of an attack from the Yankees. . They expect a. PRARGAINS IN Beers GROCERIES, FLOUR AXD bbls, Flour, at so errarbone 19Gb Hamacetty cured, atb3g0, 10,000 Siva city cured, de. boxes Ci Br. a Shee, MoT Mpckerel $Y 25 per kit, 5,000 yailons Syrups, axsorted. Bloat Tuckwheat, 2. by the o al, 2, ond ail other kinds of ‘goods as © Grst class grocery house, THOMAS R. AGNEW, 260 Greenwich street, oconpies his own store, owns the property, and has no rent to pays imporis and Inga exeluatvely for ‘cash-never gave a pote hel iperintenda Bi 7 hs a toe eve 3 00 tan denne! any groces th Now Work, “lve. hin a 260 Greenwich street and 89 Murray street, Goods deli free, r § PROVISION COMPANY, [EE POS OTE OOo Buying Apints, oh Washington street, squthrast gorner of Murray New York PRICE LISt, jort Feratly Bon ir, best in marke! utter. Teas retailed nt whole Spices of all kinds, © an rtar, Baking Soda, to., he. ly low prices, Call and save money. cipal depots, 255 Washington eircet, New York: Myrii@ avenne, 134 Fulton atrest, 422 Fulton avenue and i ar rooklyn; 38 Newark avenue, Jersoy Oty, ‘Agencies WIL be established in every wariin the wiz and veretee Wii quntry aa leona ‘sig oom by om gy eee. ened