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LOCAL NEWS THE ROBBERY OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT. STILL rORTUER CONCERNtNO II UOW IT 18 RE CEIVED, ETC. As stated In yesterday's llepublican, tho sureties of Godard Bailey appeared before tho magistrate and surrendered mm to the officers of tho law on Wednesday afternoon, and bo was again placed in jull. It having been agreed that $200,000 of the $500,000 bail required for Russell might be given by parties outside the jurisdiction of this court, tho following prominent gentlemen from the State of Missouri entered into bond for the amount of $125,000, leaving 73,000 outside bail still remaining to be obtained : Hon. Sam uel II. Woodson, $40,000) Hon. James S. Green, $25,000 ; Hon. Win. Ginish, $25,000; IIon.R. II. Porter, $20,000 Hon.T. P. Akecs, $10,000; Hon. Beverly D. Williams, of Kansas, also entered into bond in the sum of $5,000. Cornelius Wendell, Esq., gave $100,000townrds tho $300,000 bail necessary to be obtained in this District. Russell declares that ho never saw Bailey until the latter came to him with the first batch of abstracted bonds, and proposed their appli cation, in order that he might be extricated from pecuniary embarrassments. He admits, however, that Bailey was induced to come to him in relation to the matter by the aclvico of his (Russell's) friends, who reside in -the city of Washington. Russell states, also, that Sec retary Floyd knew nothing of the transaction, and that, if the amount of his bail shall be re duced, he will be able to restore the bonds to tho Interior Department his owa personal ex. ertions being necessary, as he alleges, to ena ble him to accomplish the return of the bonds. The following is the notice of the Chief Clerk of the Interior Department In relation to the matter : " Notice is hereby given that the following described bonds have been unlawfully abstract ed from the Department of the Interior, at Washington, and all persons are cautioned against purchasing the same or making any loans or advances thereon ; and that steps are being taken to stop the payment thereof, and of the coupons becoming due after January next. "Here follows a list of 143 Tennessee G per cent, bonds for $1,000 each; ami 51 Missouri C per cent. Pacific Railroad bonds, for $1,000 each ; and 99 State of Missouri, St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad bonds, for $1,000 each ; and 61 Missouri (! per cent, bonds, with the North Missouri Railroad bonds, for $1,000 each ; and 90 State of Missouri, Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad bonds, for $1,000 each ; and 80 Missouri G per cent, bonds, with North Missouri Raiload State bonds, for $1,000 each ; and 290 North Carolina G per cent, bonds, for $1,000 each. " And also $01,000 of six per cent, bonds of the State of North Carolina, interest payable in April and October, which were also abstracted from the Department, the numbers of which will be given to the public as soon as a list of tho same can be prepared. " Moses Kelly, "Chief Clerk of the Interior Department " Washington City, Dec. 25, 18G0." On Wednesday, in the United States Cir cuit Court, New York city, on motion of Mr. II. V. B. Wilcoxson, Assistant United States Attorney, tho court granted an injunction re straining the defendants the Bank of the Re public and Soutter from parting with or dis posing of any of tho bonds (enumerated) that are now in their custody or under their con trol Motion for injunction granted until the further order of the court. The bill charges that the above bonds were stolen from an iron safe in the Department of tho Interior, that some of the stolen bonds were deposited or hypothecated by Russell, Majors, k Waddell, with the Bank of the Re public. Judge Smalley also granted an order, return able next Monday, for the Bank of the Repub lic to sho.r cause why the injunction should not be continued permanently. Russell occupies tho choicest quarters in jail, and receives his friends nnd confederates in ap- Eropriate style. Bailey still denies having been enefitted by tho robbery ; but that story is now generally uisiruneu. ins pretended justinca tion is, that money was to have been raised on tho bouds to protect Secretary Floyd from dis honor. Until the whole matter is sifted, the connecting links of this grand larceny cannot be satisfactorily traced ; but the public may be prepared for the same system of flagrant per jury which was notorious in the Covode nnd other investigations to prevent discovery, if possible. The editor of tho New York Herald has re ceived the following note from the cashier of tho Bank of the Republic of that city, in rela tion to the statement that the bonds were in posession of this bank : " The statement in some of tho newspapers that this bank held the bouds abstracted from a Department of the Government at Washing ton, has no foundation whatever in truth. The bonds are not now and never have been in possession of this bank, so far as the knowl edge of any of its officers extends. Neither Russell, Majors, A; Waddell, nor auy member of the firm, owe ona dollar to the bank. Nor do we, directly or indirectly, hold a solitary ac ceptance of J. B. Floyd, Secretary of War. " 11. II. Lowry, Caihicr. "Sank of the Republic, Dec. 2G, I860." This seems explicit enough ; but tho name of tho Bank of the Republic was certainly very freely mentioned about election time in con nee ion with tho extraordinary supply of State stocks which just then came on the market. The afternoon papers of this city yesterday published the following card from Mr L. Lea, of the firm of Suter, Lea, & Co., in relation to the matter : " It has been my intention to bear, in silence, the misrepresentations of the press connecting my name with tho abstraction of bonds from the Department of the Interior ; but the report that the firm of Suter, Lea, k Co., have bad anything whatever to do with the bonds is so entirely destitute of truth, that I must, in justice to ray partners, publicly contradict it. " Neither of them had tho slightest knowl edge of the matter, previous to the public ex posure. As for myself, I await the result of the judicial and Congressional investigations about to be instituted, for a complete vindica tion of my conduct and character from the cruel imputations cast upon them. L. Lea. " Washington, Dec. 27, 1800 " Tho correspondent of tho N. Y. Evening Post makes the following observations concern ing it: " Godard Bailey, tho defaulling clerk, was a special favorite of Secretary Thompson, and snared in his patron's secession principles. Thompson endeavored unsuccessfully at the beginning of the Administration to procure Bai ley's appointment as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. He is a well-appearing young man, a native of South Carolina, and is ono of tho Department clerks who have given notice of lueir uciermiuuiiuu iiui vu ncivo mo u,wu inent after the 4th of March. His style of liv ing of lata has excited notice, as extravagant for a man of his salary. "The sudden recall of Thompson from his" mission of secession by tho misconduct of his clerk, in a severo blow to tho ardor of tho dis unionists. lie finds ho cannot serve tho Gov ernment nnd it enemies at the Bnine time with equal advnntago to both. " The rumor is not substantiated which rep resents Thompson as promising to make good the loss to the Government from his private fortune, which is estimated at over a million. " It appears that it has been tho habit of Floyd to give Russell his official acceptances of drafts for services to be rendered. John II. Alley, a Representative of Massachusetts, brought ono of them (for $10,000). which had been discounted at his bank, in Lynn, to tho Secretary, protested for non payment. On in quiry at the War Department, I hear, he was told that they did not remember it, and sup posed they had issued notes to tako it up; but they were not sure I Suoh is the careless way in which business is said to bo done by tho Secretary of War." Repurlican Meeting. The regular weekly meeting of the National Republican Associa tion of this city was held last night, at tho V ig wain. Neither tho President or either of the Vice Presidents being present, on motion, Mr, W. Krzjzanowski was chosen chairman for the evening. After the reading of the journal of the pre ceding meeting, several new members were re ceived into the Association. An amendmcut to the Constitution, proposed by Mr. D. R. P. Bigley, of which previous no tice had been given, was then taken up. The amendment proposes that two additional mem bers from each ward be added to tho Execu tive Committee, and two from Georgetown, to be elected by ballot, according to the provisions of the Constitution. Mr. James A. Wise moved to postpono the consideration of the amendment until later in the evening. The motion to postpone was not agreed to. Mr. J. W. Dceble, of Georgetown, moved, as an amendment, that Georgetown bo allowed to have three members on the proposed Executive Committee. Both of these amendments were then carried by a nearly unanimous vote. Mr. A. Duvall moved, as an amendment, that tho German Republican Association bo allowed to have three members on the committee. Mr. L. Clephane, pending the consideration of this motion, made an explanation in relation to his course in reference to giving the German Association a representation on the committee, declaring that ho was now, and ever had been, in favor of giving them all tho rights that were due to them. Mr. Krzyznriowski also made some remarks, in which he reviewed the course of the Ger mans during the past campaign, nnd desired Unit they should be represented on the com mittee. A communication was received from the German Republican Association, asking that Messrs. W. Krzyzanowski, J. B. Lercli, aud Al exander Shilling, bo allowed a position on the committee. The amendment proposed by Mr. Duvall was adopted. Mr. J. T. Parsons then, by general request, sang, in beautiful style, the song, " Would I were n boy again," and also " The flag of our Union," both of which were received with rounds of hearty applause. The new tlag ordered by tho Association was then displayed, with thirty-three stars thereon, which was received with three hearty cheers. Tho meeting then adjourned. After tho Association adjourned, three rous ing cheers were given for Major Anderson, the commander of tort Sumter. A Serious Charge. On Wednesday night, a young man by the name of Gustavus Norton was taken to tho office of Justice Donn, when, upon being sworn, he testified that he had just been stabbed by another young man named James Alston, in the vicinity of Rock Creek. From the statement he made, it appears that Alston was making sport of an old man who had a deformity in one of his feet, caused by being thrown from a horse ; Norton remonstra ted with Alston, telling him that it was a shame to be making fun of a person in such a condi tion, and urged him to stop. Without saving n single word, Alston immediately drew a knife, aud plunged it into the left side of Norton, in flicting a very painful though nut a dangerous wound. Norton immediately went to a physi cinn aud had tho wound dressed ;- and some of the neighbors then got a horse and wagon, and brought him to the ofiico of Justice Donn, so that he might obtain a warrant for the arrest of Alston. The police have been searching for him in every direction, but as yet without any success. Festival. Tho Ladies' Festival, for the benefit of the East Washington Mission, still continues in the basement of the Methodist Protestant Church, navy yard. Here is the place for fun. Wedding; at St. John's Church. Yester day afternoon, quite a large number of persons assembled at St. John's Church, to witness tho marriage of Mr. Cookmau Adams to Miss Vir ginia Harkncss. Rev. Smith Pyne officiated. After tho ceremony was over, too groom and his fair bride received the congratulations of their many friends. We wish them a happy and prosperous voyage on their journey through life. Accident to as Old Citizen. Yesterday morning, Mr. Hanson, an aged and highly es teemed citizen of Washington, father of tho Secretary of the Washington Insurance Com pany, fell on the pavement, which was very slippery, and broke his leg. A Requisition. It will be recollected that several months ago, Prof. Daniel E. Groux, a teacher of music iu this city, was arrested, on tho oath of his own son, charging him with bigamy. He then gave bail for his appearance at court. The other day, however, a requisition was received from the Governor of Pennsylva nia for his rearrest, on tho same charge. Ho was arrested and taken beforo Hon. Judge Dunlop, of tho Circuit Court, by whom he was surrendered. The parties left immediately for Philadelphia, accompanied by his son, who is a witness for the prosecution, where tho trial, will tuke place. Rr.v. A. G. Carotherh. By tho Turks Island paper, Iloyal Standard, it appears that A. G. Carothers, of this city, United States consul to that island, arrived thero from St. Thomas, on the 7th instant, after a boisterous passage. He was officially recognised on the 10th. It is stated that his health has not suf fered from his rntrjer long and tempestuous voyage. The Confidence Man Heard Frum. Yes terday morning, a dispatch was received by Captain Goddard, from Baltimore, staling that ouo of tho watches surreptitiously obtained from Mr. Semkeu had been sold in that city, but the whereabouts of Waiuright has not yet been ascertained. Soup-House in Alexandria. The City Councils of Alexandria have passed an or dinance to roopen tho soup house for the bene fit of the poor of the city. Bills Approved. Mayor Berrethas approved bills authorizing and requesting the Mayor to urge upon Congress the importance nnd justice of protecting the interests of their Corporation in the Alexandria and Washington Railroad Company, in nny act which may bo passed by that body authorizing tho extension of the Bal timore and Ohio railroad to the Potomao river, or across the same, by means of tbo Long Bridge, or otherwise. The Mayor lias also approved bills for a tun nel at tho intersection of Third street and Mary land avenue For repairing tho interior and the street west of Centre Market. For a drain on Fourth street, near Virginia avenue. SfPREME Couit, Wednesday. On motion of Mr. Attorney I'euoral Stanton, C P. Wolcott. Esq., of Ohio, was admitted an attorney and counsellor of this court. On motion of Hon. Reverdy Johnson, A. II. Garland, Eq., of Arkansas, was admitted an attorney nnd counsellor of this court. No. 5. Joseph C. Palmer ct al., appellants, r. tho United States. This cause was argued by Mr. Benjamin for tho appellant, and by Hon. Jeremiah S. Black for the defendants in error. This court will, on the 11th of January, tako up tho Ohio and Kentucky case, involving the refusal of Governor Dennison, of Ohio, to de liver up a person who had been convicted of an attempt to abduct slaves from Kentucky. Pastoral Resignation. Rev. A. G. Haley, pastor of the Unitarian Church, in this city, has resigned his charge, to tako effect on the 1st of February next. Mrs. CuNNiNatiAM in Town. It is rumored that Mrs. Cunningham, of the Burdcll mnrder notoriety, is in town, and stopping on Thir teenth street, near the avenue. Lecture at the Smithsonian. Professor Chudbourne, of Williams College, will deliver a lecturo at the Smithsonian Institute this eve ning, on " Iceland and the Icelanders." He has recently returned Irom that country, and will iij doubt give a very interesting account of his visit. We understand that tho lecture will com mence nt 7 P. M., and that the doors will be closed when the lecture commences. A red light will be shown on tho high tower every evening on which there is a lecture, so as to prevent disappointments. It will be extin guished when the lectuto commences. Oak Hill Cemetery. We paid a visit to this beautiful resting place of the dead yester day, and were struck with the improved ap pearance of tho place. A number of workmen are constantly employed in clearing the place of such things as tend to mar its beauty, iu ar ranging the paths, nnd in mnking various other improvements, calculated to make the spot in teresting and attractive. The scene, looking up Rock creek from one of the mounds here, was grand and beautiful in the extreme. The winding course of Rock creek, covered as it was with ice, and tho barren hills all around, served to make the Bceno peculiarly interesting. Oak Hill Cemeterv is ranidlv imDrovinp. and is destined cro long, (or beauty, to become a sicond Greenwood. Criminal Court. Judge Craufurd presi ding. The only case up for trial in this court yesterday was that of James Gates, charged with an assault and battery on Mrs. Chinchila. The evidence in the case disclosed the fact that the assault had been committed, the prisoner having struck tho plnintiff on the head with a brick, inflicting a severe, but not dangerous, wound. He was found guilty of the offence, but not sentenced yesterday. Central Guardhouse. Before Justice Clark. Anthony Simras, colored, profane and disorderly; fino and costs, $6.31. S. C. Magruder, carrying concealed weapons; fine and costs, $2K29. Ann Tracy, drunk and disorderly ; work house sixty days. Mike Thurston,-drunk and disorderly ; fine and costs, BZ.'Jl. M. Warring, profanity ; fined $1.17. L. S. Haskins, profane; fine and costs, $2.17. R. Adery, profane ; fine and costs, $3.09. J. Tippett, profane and disorderly ; fine and costs-, $2.94. . Alphonso Merryman, throwing stones ; fine and costs, $2.94. Eugene Lanahan, profane and disorderly; bne and costs, ? j.z'J. W. II. Hannan, drunk, profane, nnd disor derly; fine and costs, $0,17. Samuel Gassaway, colored, obscene and pro fane ; whipped. Luke Raddigan, drunk and disorderly ; fine and costs, $1.94. Nicholas Warner, colored, disorderly and profune; fine aud costs, $3.15. Charles Mullen, cursing nnd swearing ; fino and costs, $3.17. William Going, profane and obscene; fine and costs, $1.17. J. A. Weston, cursing and swearing; fine and costs, $3.17. George St. Cluir, disorderly; fine and costs, $3.17. . J. Sballworth, disorderly ; fine and costs, $3.17. Michael Mack, profane and obscene; fine aud costs, $3.00. Ann R.Gray, colored, disorderly ; fino and costs, $3.29. William Rollings, out after hours ; fine and costs, $3.00. Charlotte Davis, colored, disorderly ; fine and costs, $3.29. Jacob Brown, colored, same charge ; fine and costs, $3'.92. W. W. White, colored, same charge; fined $3.29. Alexander Burley, colored, Bame charge; fined $3.17. Tho cases complete the list up to yesterday morning, there being no cases reported last night. These have netted tho Corporation over one hundred dollars. Attack on a Missouri Railroad. The St. Louis Jtulletin of tho 22d has information that " the people on the lino of the Hannibal and St. Joseph railroad had made an attack upon tho road, nnd were tearing up tho rails on tho track, and that apprehensions of serious difficulties were en'ertnincd lest the feeling against a com pany, which is nllcged to be under the control of Boston men, should lead to tho destruction of life nnd property. An attack was also mudo upon the Palmyra and Quincy railroad, which is said to be in collusion with tho Hannibal and St. Joseph railroad. The riot, it is said, was commenced by tho citizens of Chillicolhe, who, believing that tho road was an abolition con cern, nnd used for tho purpose of advancing Boston interests, organized, and determined that they would not tolerate in their midst thoso who were bent on warring upon their State institutions. Over eight hundred men, organized and disciplined, instructed and noti fied the superintendent to leave tho State with n a certain number of hours. The most in tenso excitement exists along tho road." A number of ladies, who were summoned a8 witnesses to court at Davenport, on Friday last' took their knitting with them, and busied them selves with it while waiting to be called. Virginia. The Richmond correspondent of the New York World writes : " It is said that Gov, Letcher is opposed to tho calling of a State Convention. Ho is in favor of a National Convention, and doubtless fears that all intermediate assemblages will but aggravate matters by bringing together the fiery disunion elements of tho South to ex. aspcrato and excite the popular mind. The Governor is very generally censured for his wiso precaution aud conservatism, and not a few seem disposed to impeach his fidelity to Southern institutions. .Indeed, the secessionists here put himself, Magoffin of Kentucky, and Hicks ofMnrvland. in tho same catalogue, and "declare it unfortunate that such men should be ut the head of affairs in these States at this critical period." MARRIED. On the 27th instant, nt St. John's church, by tho Rev. Ur. Pyne, Mr. J. Cookman Adams to Mifs M. Virginia Uarkness, both of this city. FAIR. The Ladles' Fair, for the benefit of East Wash. Ington Mission, Methodist Protestant Church, will open Monday evening, December 24, at six o'clo k, and continue two weeks. Season tick ets, 25 cents; single admission, 10 cents; chil dren, S cents. dec 24 Ct ANNOUNCEMENT. The members of the Perseverance Fire Com pany No. S have the pleasure to announce to their many inquiring friends and the public In general, that their third grand annual Oollllon Party will take place at Franklin Hall, corner of Ninth and D streets, on Tuesday, the 8 lb of Jan uary, 1861. Particulars In future advertisement. By order of the Executive Committee, dec 24 MT&S FAIR. THE ladles of Gorsuch Chapel Mite Society will have a fair at Potomac Hall, corner of hlevenlu street and Maryland avenue, com mencing on Thursday, the 20th Inst., at seven o'clock, and continuing for several days. Admittance adults, ten cents; children, five cents. " dec 19 lw WASHINGTON MANUFACTURES. Encourage Home Production. LAMPBLACK of all qualities, and packed In all of the different styles known to the trade. ROOFING PITCH & ROOFING FELT, FOR GRAVEL ROOFS, And alto used for slate and tin roofs. Manufac tured and for sale by II. O. WILSON & CO., Twenty-second street and Cbespeake and Ohio Canal. Office adjoining Bank of Washinp'on. nov 2ti SHARP'S BREECH-LOADING REPEATER I VTTE have sold many dozens of the above W arm, and una tney give satisfaction. Tn weigh only eight and a half ounces, and are warranted, nt STEVENS'S nov 2G Sales Room, Brown's Hotel. G. W. DUTTON, BUTCHER AND VICTUALLER, J"' street, (north side,) near Eleventh. rPHE subscriber has opened a regular Family JL Market on F street, near Eleventh street, where he is prepared to furnish Meats of all kinds, Vegetables, Oysters, Butter, Eggs, and every de scription of Family Provisions, for family use, and respectfully solicits a share of the public patronage. He still continues to carry on the Butchering business at his stands, No. 7 In the Centre Market, and No. 46 in the Northern Liberties Market, where he will always be found on market days, ready to supply his customers with choice Meats. nov 20 G. W. DUTTON. EDMUND F. BROWN, Notary Public, Commissioner of the Court of Claims amljur me hlate of uaiiorma, ana Attorney for business in the several Depart ments, IS prepared to take Depositions for the Court of Claims, and the Courts in the several States and Territories ; and also to act as Counsellor and Attorney for business before the different Departments of Government. Deeds, Wills, and other Writings, prepared, and Acknowledgments taken. Office, 402 F street, next to Seventh street, op posite the Post Office and Patent Office, dec 4 2aw3m I. 0. 0. F. Attention, Eastern Lodge jVb. 7. The members of Eastern Lodge No. 7, 1. 0. 0. F., are hereby particularly requested to be in attend ance at their Lodge Room on Friday night next, 28th Instant, at seven o'clock. As the subject of the removal of the Lodge will be under consideration, a full attendance is desired and requested. By order. dec 27 2t P. M. PEARSON, Uec. Sec. UNIVERSALISM. Maternal Affection Woman's Influence and Woman's Worth. Theophllus Fiskc will deliver a discourse upon these subjects at the First Congregatfonallst (old Trinity) Church, on Sunday evening next, at seven o'clock. Seats free. The public general ly are Invited to attend. dec 27 3t New No. 1 Mess Mackerel For saHlow by BROWNING & KEATING, 353 l'enn. avenue, near Sixth street. NOTICE. The copartnership heretofore existing between John Wiley and T. P. Brown, in the' Drug bull ness, was by mutual consent dissolved on the fifteenth day of December. The business will be continued at the new stand, corner of Third street and Pennsylvania avenue, by tho remain ing partner, John Wiley. dec 25 Messrs. Lewis Clephane d" Co, : Please notify the citizens that LAMMOND, Seventh street, is Kriis Krlngle's only agent. dee 24 3t J. J. COOMBS, Attorney and Counsellor al .Law, ws ILL practice In the local Courts of this District, and in the Supreme Court and Court of Claims. Office at the corner of Indi ana avenue and Second street. WANTED, a small girl to mind a child. A girl ten or twelve years of age may hear of a good situation by applying at this office. A MAN, surveyor and draughtsman, who has four or five hours of spare time per day, wishes to get an engagement in drawing maps, charts, &c. Apply at No. 470 Ninth street, be tween D and E. dec 18 O. W. GOODALL, Plumbor and Gas and Steam Fitter, 5C4 Seventh street, near Canal Bridge, Washington. ALL orders executed at the shortest notice, in the most substantial manner, and on rea sonable terms. Perianal attention given to every department of the business. nov 26 LADD, WEBSTER, & Co.'s SEWING MACHINES Arc preferred above all others. LADD, WKDSTER, k Co.'s SEWING MACHINES Are preferred above all others. LADD, WEBSTER, A Co.'s SEWING MACHINES Are preferred above all others. t" For reasons why, ie advertisement in another column."!! AT JANNBY'S, 34a Pennsylvania avenue. Young Lidles In Attendance. FIIESII TEAS. I AM receiving a lot of Green and Black TEAS, among which are some of as fine grades as can be had, to which I invite the attention of all lovers of choice Green and Black Teas. JESSE B. WILSON, 327 Pa av., between Sixth and Seventh nov 26 streets, south side. BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber has the pleasure of Informing his friends and former customers that he is engaged In the Boot and Shoo manufacturing business, with an entire new stock, such as Melles' French Shoes, Gaiters, Slippers, Pumps, 4c, with a superior stock of Lemolnes' French Calf-skins, and all other materials for the manu facture of Gentlemen's fine Boots and Shoes, pur chased for Cash, and will be made up by the best workmen, and sold at the Lowcit Cash Prices, for Cash only. To my former patrons, it Is useless to say any thing of my qualifications for the business I havo again embarked In. To them, and the public generally, I will only say, I can at all times be found at home, and ready to wait on them. The one-price rule will be strictly adhered to. Give me a call. JOHN MILLS, Agent, Fashionable Boot and Shoe-maker, No. 504 Pennsylvania avenue, between the St. Charles Hotel and Adams's Ex press Office, formerly under Brown's Hotel. P. S. 1 have no interest In, or connection with, any other store than the one I am in, No. 50-1 Pennsylvania avenue. J. M. nov 26 I BURNISHED ROOMS to let, with or without . board. Terms moderate. Apply at No. 41)0 Eighth street, between U and II streets, dec 20 lm FOR RENT. A FINE PARLOR, on the first floor, and three Chambers on the floor above, at No. 276 Pennsylvania avenue, two doors eait of "Kirk- wood House.' dec 1 tf FOR COUGHS, COLDS, &o. AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL. Jayne's Expectorant. Stubler's Expectorant. Tyler's Syrup Oum Arabic, brown's Bronchial Troches. Wlstar's Cough Lozenges. WUtar's Balsam Wild Cherry. Swayne's Syrup Wild Cherry. Bryant's Pulmonic Wafers. For sale by UUARLES STOTT, No. 375 Pennsylvania avenue, nov 26 tawlm Massachusetts Clear Mess Pork For sale low by BROWNING & KEATINO, 353 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street. GOSHEN BUTTER AND CHEESE. I WILL have In Btore in a day or two Choice GOSHEN BUTTER and CHEESE, of as fine quality as can be had, to which I invite the at tention of purchasers. JESSE B. WILSON, 327 Pa. av., between Sixth and Seventh nov 26 streets, south side. OERMAN1A HOTEL. JOSEPH GERHARDT'S, Germanla Hotel and Restaurant, No. 346 O street, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth streets. Refreshments of all kinds. Also, the finest Oysters, in every style; French, Hungarian, Rhein, and Moselle Wines, Champagne, Bol linger, Mumin, and Heldslck; with the best of other Liquors. nov 30 FOR RENT, A TWO-STORY Brick House, No. 327 O street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, containing s'ven rooms. Possession given Immediately. Apply at this office, dec 22 I. SNYDER. Plumber and Gas Fitter, WILL introduce Gas and Water upon the most liberal terms, at the shortest notice, and will gjaranty satisfaction. He has on band a lot of Cooking and other Stoves, which he will sell at lees than cost. Call and see bim. Remember tho place, southeast corner of Twelfth and F streets, nov 20 lm Wines, Brandies, &c. Choice Old Madeira, Duff Gordon Sherry, Old LD Port, Fine Table Madeira, Old Carasquedo Sherry, Superior Brandies, Fine Old India Madeira, (a very superior article, not usually found In this market.) Curaco, Maraschio, Annesette, Absynthe, Congress Water. For sale low by BROWN1NO & KEATING, 353 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street. HALL & WHITE, Al A C II I N'l ST S, STEAM ENGINE BUILDERS, JND IRON RAILING MANUFACTURERS, No. 23 Maine avenue, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth streets, Washington, D. C. nov 26 BOARDING. A CONGRESSIONAL MESS of four or five can be accommodated at Mrs. GILBERT'S, No. 548 Pennsylvania avenue, between First and Second streets, Washington, D. O. nov 28 tf WOOD AND COAL. A COMPLETE assortment of the above now on hand, of all kinds and sizes. Also a splendid free-burning coal for cooking purposes, a choice article. Sawed and split wood also on band. All those agalust secession and those in favor of It will do well to give me a call, GEORGE BOGUS, East side Ninth, bet. D and E sts. deo 10 2w LOT FOR SALE. Lot Five, in Square 1032, containing about 13,000 square teet. Price, three cents per foot. Apply at this office. J-W-x .Ji'i Latest by Telegraph. Fort Moultrie Evacuated, Charleston, Dec. 27. Fort Moultrie was evacuated last night. The guns were (piked, and tho carriages were demolished by fire Only four soldiers were left in charge of the fort. Tho troops were all conveyed to Fort Sumter. Tho excitement in the city is intense. It is believed that tho Convention is now taking ac tion upon the resolution in relation to taking the fort). The Latest from Charleston. Chai lesion, Dec. 27, P. if. The military of this city have been ordered to protect the maga zines, arsenals, nnd depositories, in this city. It U reported that several military corps aro on their way from the interior to this city. The Governor has been tendered troops from Georgia, Alabama, and different portions of tho .State, and many companies may bo hero to-morrow. The following dispatch is from a reliablo source, and is probably intended as a response to inquiries from this city. Charleston, Dec. 27. I have just had an in terview with Captain Foster, now in command at Fort Moultrie. He says that Major Ander son has acted upon his own responsibility ; that Fort Moultrie has not been set on fire, and that he (Foster) is still at Fort Multrie, with a few of tho regulars. L. Tho Military Out. Charleston, Dec. 27, 12.30 P. M. Maior An derson states that he evacuated Fort Moultrie in order to allay the discussion about that post, and at the same time to strengthen hU tioaitian. Charleston, Dec. 27. 1 P. M CapL Foster, with a small force, still occupies Fort Moultrie. The excitement is on the increase. Several of the military companies have been ordered out. Note by the Washington Ileporter. Military gentlemen here express the belief that Major Anderson, in changing his position, acted per haps not by direct orders to that effect, but ac cording to his discretion as a commander of the post, by choosing the most strategic point in his jurisdiction, defensible by a small force. Convention Tenth Day. Charleston, Dec. 27. After prayer and reading of the journal, the President announced tho reason why the ordinance of yesterday was not printed in the journal. It was immediately moved to go into secret session. Mr. De Treville tried to get in a resolution, nnd commenced reading it, as follows: lleiolced, That the Governor of South Caro lina bo authorized nnd requested to take pos session of Forts Moultrie aud Sumter. Here he was interrupted by a demand that the previous motion for a secret session should be put ; which was done, and the motion was carried. And the Convention went into secret session. Financial. iVeir York, Dec. 27. Stocks aro easier. Chi cago and Rock Island, 50 ; Illinois Central shares, 08 ; Pennsylvania Coal Co., 70 ; Read ing R. K-, :tjj ; Hudson River R. R., 43 ; Can ton Co., 14 j; Mo. G's, C8J. New York Markets. Xew York, Dec. 27. Cotton active sales of 3,500 bales; uplands middlings, 11 11. Flour 5 cents higher sales of 20,000 bbls. ; State, $5.10 (ri J5.1S ; Ohio, 5.55 ($ $5.65. Wheat 1 cent higher Western white, $1.40 $1.41. Corn firm sales of 84,000 bushels; Southern white, 68 cents. Lard quiet at 10 10 cents. Whisky firm at 19 19J cents. Rico steady. Sugar firm. Spirits of turpen tine firm. Rosin firm. A REDUCED TARIFF OF PRICES FOR AR ticles adapted for Christmas and New Year presents. Shawls, Cloaks, Silk Robes, Velvet Cloaks, Silk Dresses, and many new and stylish WOOLLEN DRESS FABRICS. With all other kinds of first class Dry Goods In general and special use the tariff of prices on the whole of which has been reduced to the pres ent depressed value. Carpets, Oil-Cloths, Curtains, Rugs, ic, up per floors. Blankets, Comforts, House Linens, &c, base ment and the vaults. Strangers,sojourners, and citizens, will Inspect our stock at their pleasure an examination Im plies no obligation to purchase. PERRY 4 BROTHER, Penn. avenue and Ninth streets, dec IU lotdif Perry Building. BOARDING, By the Day, Week, or Month, icith or tcithout Booms. MRS. M. A. MILLS, havlDg taken and fitted up, In handsome style, that large and pleasant house, No. 504 Pennsylvania avenue, third door east of Third street, between the St. Charles Hotel and Adams's Express Office, near the Capitol and railroad depot, Is now prepared to accommodate Transient or Permanent Guests with pleasant rooms, with or without Board, nov 20 THE ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS. Bathing Sponges, Velvet Sponges, Bath Gloves. Brown Windsor Soap, Honey Soaps. Lu bin's Soaps and Extracts. Genuine German Cologne, all sizes, wick ers and plain bottles. Dazin's Soaps and Extracts. Phalon's Soaps and Extracts. Pomades of all kinds. Hair Tonics, &c. With a lull assortment of new Perfumery. Hair Brushes, Combs, Tooth Brushes. Fresh Medicines, Pure Chemicals, &c. Just received at OILMAN'S New Drug Store, 350 Penn. Av. Congress, Empire, Saratoga, Bedford, Blue Lick, and White Sulphur Waters, always on band, as above. dec 3 For Holiday Presents at the Proper Prices. SILK ROBES IN ALL COMBINATIONS Rich Dress Silks do. Medium Dress Silks do. Low-priced Dress Silks do. VELVET CLOAKS, MODERN STYLES. Cloth Cloaks do. Shawls do. Embroideries do. JsayThe wnole of the above reduced In prices to meet the wants of persons with small purses. Our stock of all the leading DRY GOODS STAPLES for every day wants was never so large and cheap. One price only, marked in plain figures. Carpets, Curtains, Oil Cloths, Rugs, &c, upper floors. Comforts, House Linens, Blankets, &c, base ment and the " vaults." Strangers and sojourners are Informed that ours is much the largest and most comprehen sive stock In this market, and at prices as least as favorable to their Interests. PERRY 4 BROTHER, Penn. avenue and Ninth St., dec 19 lOdif "Perry Building."