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THE EVENING ST AIL
vr. U, WAUiArH, KdlUr and Preprlekar.
WA8HINOTON CITY
THI RSWAT DECEMBER
?DREADING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE.
>U OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TEL1
GRAPHIC AND OTIIE* MATTER.
Kb^t.kbs CFC'OKonESBcan be supplied with
the stab at their residences, put up in wrtp
pers. by ordering it through the Secretary of
the Senate, the Clerk of the House ot Repre
sentative, or at the S'ar office, corner ol Penn
sylvania avenue ard 11th street.
CAPTURE OF CONFEDERATE ENFIELD RI
P L K 8, \ v.,
The Navy Hepartment has received a com
munication ftom Acting Volunteer Lieut. Chas.
A Wright, commanding the TTnited States
sttairer Avenger, now off Natchez, Miss., in
which that officer reports the capture, on the
?8d cf November, of one Confederate captain,
ore commissary sergeant, one private and *he
following contraband articles154 Enfield
nlles, (new,) 102 bayonete, 116 bayonet scab
bards. '1 bullet moulds and 17 bales of wool;
also, the destruction of fourteen new skifTi and
2 wagons.
1 te cap'nre was made opposite Urumsburg,
Miss. Lieut. V'riebt having been attracted to
the place by peeing a skiff crossing the river,
he shelled the locality, then landed, and found
the contraband goods concealed in the under
growth. A lar^e portion had already been
ferried over. There was a force of sixteen in
fantry atd twenty.five cavalry in the vicini'y,
but t?ey weie driven off by the guns of the
steamer.
Fisasc ial.?East evening's New York Post
says:
(told opened at 23-'j, and after rising to
'..?mj, clos. d M i 11Jj.
Tlie 1' 'n market is easv at 7 per cent, wiih
fewer narsacticns at 6. Commercial yaper is
qr:et at 7a0.
The stotk maiket opened with more animi- i
tion than for seme time past, and under large
orchrs to buy there was a general advance of
quotations.
Oovernirents are strong. Five-twenties are
f xfremely active, and have sold as his;h as 1 in, ;
the closing price being 10.4$a 100?4". the new
Iran is ouo'ed at 109'.,a.89#; ten-forties at
lOlJsalOl 7b; and certificates at 1C% a!?7%.
Railrcad shares are active, and the specula
tive feeling is rapidly increasing.
Etfcre the first session, Erie was quoted at
!>">)$, Huston at 11",, Reading at 138J,', Michigan
Southern at 73,%. Illinois Central at 13?v, Rock
Island at 107, Fort Wayne at loi, Mariposa
at?.",?,.
The New VoTk Commercial Advertiser sivs:
The cold market is excited and 6trong. The
atffeence in Mr Fessenden's report #f any indi
cations of a limitation of the currency, and hi3
reiommendation of another gold bill, have
strengthened the price, and after opening at
the price rose steadily, until at noon the
the quotation stood 213'j; subsquently there
was a reaction to 211 \. ?
I 'EATH of Job T. Pobrin.?This gentleman,
retertiy oi.e of the propiietors of the Haiti
mere American, and the only st^rvivine chili
cf the late Robert A. Dobbin, Esq , of that
journal, died at his residence in Baltimore
count> yesterday morning in the 29th year of
his age.
VornniD S?>lt>iers. ? About six hundred
oick and wounded soldiers were sent to Halti
reor* yesterdny fn>m Harper's Ferry. They
had been in the hospitals there and at VVinches
ter A number of them were sent to Philadel
phia, ar.d the remainder placed in the various
hospitals in Halumore
Raiirc*!) A< < ipbkt.?A serious accident '
ocevrreu in the hnliimore and Ohio Railroad,
dear M firiin^t'Urg. on last Tuesday at tern oon,
in (or.stqu* nee of a collision of two trains.
wI k h Kcullid in the killing of thTee men and
the woBEdiHf of four or five others.
l'rop??ed Amendments to the Revenue
Law.
T he recommfnda'ions la the important re
port of the Commissioner of Internal Keveuue
are urdersfrod to t^e apptoved by the Secretary
of the Treasuty. They are principally
First?1 hat the tsx on distilled spirits b? rot !
reduced one iota.
Second?That the tax on the whola tobacco
product be la d o?i the leaf.
Third?That if it be not, that the tax on clears
' e laid on an ad valoifm scale.
F ourth?That a tax of one-half of one per
tent be levied ou sales of merchandise aud
prcducts which amount to 911,000.000,000 a |
year, ai.d woulo yield of revenue.
\ if h?That the Reciprocity treaty with Can
ada be rescinded because it lets in a vast i
amount of coal?lhis year halt a million ?free :
ct revrnne du'y and fneof the excise dn'y of
three and a half cent# a ton. and hf-caus* it
draws away from us totaunda vast qua..*.ities
ot com?this year four and a q uarter millions
of hcthfris?to be distill'd iuto spirits and
smuggled back here in fraud of our revenue,
ar.d beciuse it tempts the fraudulent exporta
tion to Canada otour tcbaccoin leal?this year
one million two hundred and thirty-seven
thousand dollars' worth?there to be manu
factured into cigars and smua-gl^d back aver
the frontier.
Sixth?That to save revenue the business of
assaying gold and silver be done by the Gov
ernment and not at piivau? establishments:
acd that '.be present 1 icense fee for assaying be
made so large as to be prohibitory.
Seventh?That crude petroleum be taxed
two or three cents a gallon, and the tax on
refined reduced to fourteen or fifteen cents.
F.ifhth?That the tax on publications be laia
on the press-work ar.d binding.
Ninth?That the tariff on iron, particularly
on tails, of w hich 120,IXH> tons were imported
from Great Hritaiu last year, should be raised
at hast a dollar und a halt a ton.
Ten.b?To n^ike the test ot the yearly income
derived from real ? state i s rental \ aiue.
Eleventh-To provide f >r summary and in
eipensi\e processes to recover?mall penalties, !
and procure forfeitures of small lots of coutra- j
band goo<- >.
T! > Ct mmi^sior.er of the Internal Revenue
estimates that the Excise as it stands, and if j
not iut down and tinkered by Congress on the ,
pressure ot loliby delegations, will yield three
hinriiK: millions a year on the pr sent basis 5
ot the ct uiitiy . ih ii P will pay the current ex- i
perses of the i aiion, including interest at six ;
pir cent, on the war debt, and pay the debt it
self wi'hin i lnety years.
(V^>TUE PRESIDENT. IN HI9 MK'SXOE,
l> 3 r?nt to men ion th?t HANDEK^ONV
Ml>8TnKLS j>? f rtn every niifht thin we-k New
*?* Dai.re?, a c . corner D and 9th nta. d 7-2t*
?y-n=^i.:;cTi'r>K.?? Tt.e fenias brotiikr
'iJ. 5> ll'HiU hn'r tv'# p'eaMire to nr.n uncethht
r I KCTI HK ?iil delivrrnl at tht Temp-'ance
Hall. < n THURSDAY KVEM.NtJ, 8 o'clock, br
i-ei.eral Her an, f th? W?*?ifern Army. Subject:?
I re'an t hp<1 Atn-rl'* v<rsus KoulanrJ. Ad'nittanne
free. 1 'i-bum ?nd fr'?-n<ls ?f Irelaad. ?rit,b thfir
Iviy fritndt, are i-arorstly invitvd to atteai. d5 4t !
fV^=?THE ANNCAL L E V K E AND P4LL Os. !
(l? HAEMONV LOIX3K. N? 9,1 OOF,
Will take p ?<??? at ?> Id F?Poir< Hall NavyYird.
on TIiTRsPaY KV KN'INO, D'Cfinber ISth Pt?r
t.cularR in future a'l vertieonient. <1ec .1 eo^t
fY~^*I (i ?? F. I KV EE. for benefit Beacon '
lk3 L'-tfgf, N'v 11. ou MONDAY. January I'itb,
'S66 Part cul.-m ifi fu'nreadTerti anient. de'MTi* !
or
IsBAUT ? OYMNAS1CM,
r<)R
Fhua' I .t. nvd frril !iful Amu*', m/ntf,
""< ant *"<> l.ouitiana ay. auii 9th .-1.
The f nest in the c-uotry. E'cer' i^e Uoom 4^ by
I'Jb ft et.
lint and c* Id li^ihs ?lrr?iiir'*. rea'/in* rooms,
1 ?tk?r*. A c for the free use ?>f the members .
Op?*u frrm ?; ? m tililVp ?a. Ca'.l aad see it or
send ft r rirru ?r.
nc y V9-2w* ABNER S. BRADY._
nrs^IR 0. L HICE.
nnsM l N AND 8LROE' N,
?o. 4 P* K hTi.tar Nohtu, kt. ?.tm a?o 7th Stj.
\ l-'r<>iu a to V> a. in.;
??*< Offc# Hours, v " 1 o 3 p. a.;
no* 2s tdecie* ( ?? o 7 p.m.
rrT"r?.'LT1.*?- WALLS. WEDJINOS -eilAV
?'-V' l* Coi.f-, tinner?. Ladiea' bioin*
haioon, .i h fiit' Htrci-t 1 ara now pf<p?red to
.urnisn. in tUr K.e-irh stjle, fcU'l ?ny own
Miperlntfndenre We1diu*?. ardo?her?n
t? laioni^nt- , in i> ..k? .?^f,uab!? terras. The beat
*re.rh CoDferti >umrr al?aya ?0 h%a(1. Private
1jinner < and 8upp?rs farni?hed at ray 8*lo?n.
Ccuntr <?rder? *??<! Pa-t.e? attended to ia tie
fh' rteai. notce lee Cr?-am a?d Water I re mad?
by ?team power, in plain and fancy mould* for
Partiea. Dinners. lot h im*
I^EADY fan CHRISTMAS.
TOTS?TOYS.
DOLLS POLL^ yANCV OOOD^
ToJrValeTy",Ted "
dea7-dt24* No. 113 Bridge tV.tjeor^etowu.^
cllUUlAOES CARRIAGES,
CAKJ11AGES.
On hand, a very *np?fl?r assortment ?f lUfbt
Carr>?r<s such as Pbaetona. Exteasion aud Halt
Tops,Tl?ck?**>pJ:_T_'Lp _Vl*"'
ft
ops. * 'J' ?"r
c all Of th^ b s* make and warraate4.
?rtn>. '.' T ~ -..mptly attaoded to C?rna*?S
t.vTn - WB'TH UHAHAM,
a" ?.' " . 4oo ;j "
BALE ? CD, Concord bsilt ""Vm
!t>d k00^' W,ti Pb,f in? T?e. Po'*,
.uBrak"- '? ???*. Oue o'the best wlrowa
dlV.n* Cau be mX 6iu
TELEC4RAPHI0 NEWS.
f'RO>l GEN, THOMAS.
Military Matters more Quiet? Hood's
Headquarters nt BrfntWMd-r?ptire
and Rrraplure of Steamers? The Rebels
Lost ten Oriirrnl Officers at Franklin.
Nashville, I?ee. 7.? matters at the front to
day are more quiet than usual. No artillery
that can be seen lias jet been placed Id position
by tbe rebels.
Hood's headquarters are Baid to be at Hreut
^ood, six miles south of the city, on the Frank
lin turnpike.
They have also taken possession of a hill
near the Hyde Ferry road, and are planting a
battery.
Since 1 p. ra. to-day the Runs of Forts N>g
lfy aLd (.'assim have been shelling the rebel
force in tbeir front, to prevent them from erect
ing batteries.
[Xotr.?ffLjB. A. V Brown's residence is aVmt
two and a half miles out of Nashville, due
south, on tte turnpike leading to Franklin.]
Captnre and Recapture #f Steamer*.
I*>un?viLi-K, I>ec. 7.?Ths Journal's Na?h
ville special of the fith says the rebels lost at
Franklin ten general officers, among whom
verefiens.Oovan and iiuarles, not previously
reported. Cheathr.tr escaped capture only by
the fleetness of his horse.
The steanie s Prima Donna, Prairie State ind
Magnet, raptured yesterday on the Cumber
land river, were recaptured to-day by the gun
boat Carondolet.
Pennsylvania Electoral Vpte,
JIaubisccbo, Dec. 7.?Tno electoral College
coiiytned in the Senate charab-r to-day, and
v. as called to ordet by Mr. McMichael, presi
dent. The Secretary of the Common wealth wis
introduced, with the returns of the elation,
who reported as elected the Union electors. All
reported except .lohn Wistar.
Mr Mr Kein oiT.-red a preamble and r?solu
tif n, rfcitine the fact that Mr. Wistar was in
Europe, nnd ruminating John B. (/lark In his
stead. Jrhn B Olark was unanimously elect
ed in placeol Mr. Wistar, and commissioned
by 'he (Jovernor.
The college ihen proceeded to vote f.?r Presi
dent and Vice President of tne United State? by
ballot, which resulted in a unanimous vote tor
Lincoln and Johnson.
Meeting of Merehants in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Dec. 7.?At a large meeting
ol the merchants of this city, held at the roams
ol the Corn Exchange to-day, resolutions were
adopted presenting the name of John W. For
nfy as ihe candidate of Pennsylvania for a po
sition in the Cabinet, in the event of recon
struction.
I>e;egations of Pennsylvanians have rone to
Washington to urge the appointment of Col.
Forney a3 Secretary of the Interior, in the
event of Judge Vsher going upon the bench:
(?r o? Secretary of the Navy, in ca^e Secretary
Welles should accept the embassy to France.
A Mail for Sherman's Army.
New York, Dec.7 ?Thesteamer Fn!fonsails
to-morrow, under sealed ordeis, with a heavy
mail for Sherman's army.
It has principally accumnla'ed at Nashville
since his movement commenced
The steamer Mon'erey will take the regular
Port Koval mail to-morrow.
A I-ADY. COMPKTENT TO MAKE LADIES'
and children*' dressed, and understands fam
ily st-winc generally, wi?hes to obtain EMPLOY
MENT in a few respectable ftmilies by the day or
week or would take work home. Address J. M.,
Star Office. de^ st*
JJESUMED BCfelNESS.
BENJAMIN NKWMAN ha* a fall and omplete
stc-ck of Fall arid Winter PRY GOOD4, which will
be sold withont regard to price?< loaWs, Shawls,
Woolen Goods. Dress Goods. Cottons. Prints.
Merinref, Delaines. Table Cloths. GIovhs, Hosie
ries. Handkerchiefs, and Notions. Ladies call
early. Auction t!ag oat. B, NEWMAN,
dec S lw* 4 l.*> "th street.
SPEAKER AT HOME. LONDON. 8UTHER
laiid's Congressional Mannal. Burleigh's Lef
Guide. The Young Debater, London.
Greenback's British Orator. London. Plumptree's
Oxford Lectures oa Elocution. London. Mh<**u
la y'f Srecrbcs. 2 vols Cnshing's Manual JefTer
sons Manuel. Anna's of British Legislation. Loti
d(.n. M*>'? Parliamentary Practice. London.
Cushings Par'-iamentary Law.
dec 8 FIIANCK TAYLOR.
TO TUE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS OF
I THE DISTRICT
We now have the p'eastire ef informing our
friends and customer* thst we have rum pleted
op?r ing ntr ?tock of fine FANCY GOODS'or the
holidays, and shall be pleased to show them to
all p?T"onH wishing te make purchases We name
in part rich China. Bohemian and Lava Yases,
Mustaci e and Motto Caps and Saucers, Pnuch
Bowls, Bureau Sets. Colognes. Pntf Box?s, Card
Hmcirrm * Tefe Sets, Ctgnr 8t?w<Je. Tobaaeo
B'-xes Toy Tea Mets, and a variety of Toy". Also.
? beautiful assortment of Dinner, Tea and Toilet
Seta
WEBB k B1VF.RTD3E,
de 8-1' tif* 501, Odd Fellows Hall, 7th street.
369 b^entTbtreet. 309
HOUSEKEEPERS. LOOK TO Y'Ol'R INTKRE8T:
largest BTOCK
EURNITURE AND HOUSEKEEPING G00D3
IN THE DISTRICT !
An:? at Prices that Defv Covi'Btitios t
We ask the public to call and examine our stock
of Fnrniture and Housekeeping Good* previous to
making their purchases, and save at least fifteen
per cent.
CARPETS, RUGS. MATS.
OILCLOTHS, WINDOW SHADES,
from the New York Auctions at Greatly Reduced
Prices.
BLANKETS.
I' T~ T 1 R c V*
PLATKP SPOONS AND FORKS.
WILLOW WARE.
GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE,
.*>00 BED COMFORTi. which we can and are sel!
ioi: less than any bouse in tiis city.
1 000 COMMON BEDSTEADS, at iranufacturera'
prices. H. BONTZ
ili* H Ht 7th street. between I and
1C MfcLRLAN D AND ANTQRA.OIT ? COAL.
LUMBER. &.c , Ac.
WILLIAM R. SNOW & CO.,
101 Water street. Georgetcwn. D. 0-,
Have for sale at Wholesale sod retail.
'->,000 Toes CUMBERLAND COAL.
1.000 Tons ANTHRACITE COAL.
Also, a large anionnt of very superior Oik"
Afh and Hickory
LUMBER,
ef every description
All of which will b<! sold on reasonable terms.
All orders l^ft at our oWee or atflr^Bsed to us
through the Post Office will receive prompt atten
tion. WM. R. KNOW A. CO.,
1 (i? Water street,
dec 1-lm Georgetown, D. C.
l^ARM FOR SALE?Blue Marsh FARM, the
I prorerly and reMflFnc of the late Tf. R.
Gr ffith, E?'i . situated near Brookril e, in Mont- |
k< iner) County. Mat yiand. 1G miles fr >m the city
of Washington. D. C.. containing 173acrjs of laud,
3'1 acres ot which ar" In timber, and the balance in
g'fd cultivation. The property is bounder by
two main county roads, and 'n the immediate
vidnily of the turnpike to Washington, and a
dailv communication by stage with the railroad to
Washington sr Baltimore, at Laurel. Tue princi
pal improTemebts are fiM'.-e'.ass; the dwt-lliog
hfij-te a Urge and well arranged fram^ hnild'-nv,
4fi teet front by 7''fett iu ''.epth, n>wly bnilt and
with all modern i:nproveme>.ts, water- Ac,, a por
tico llfeet wide, ruhnie^ the entire front of the
house; all construc'ed ot tlie best material, in the
most *u.-.roved style, without regard to c^et; the
house bss It rooms, wi'h a metal roo*, and a dry
Crllar nntler the s*nie; the rutbuildiuCS consists
of a firet-clacs barn, with stone foundation.
Laving tn4i:r tame rt-rf nbundant t-tablin;, S"ai1*
er?, wsaon ar<l sh?1i. Arc., overseer's
hccn* ic?* house, snd rrfrigatory, Ac... ail recent
ly built; corn hoiue al\4 othtr UWsary ont
1'uild'i g? iu goo'' c nditiMi: a pump of v at?-r near
t^e Kitcnen door, with supply cf wa>r unfaillns:
also, a spring in the vicini'y of duelling. Thtj
fi-ncing is nearly new. part hoard and part rail. A
large variety of fruit, tmbracin* a largs young
ap'le orchard, in full hearing. The tnti'e st">ck
rf impletne?its, too e. cattle. Ate., will b? sold with
the .'arm if desired; and the es*?t* will be sold
l"v, for less than the cost of improvements.
Te; ms of sale : One balf ca?b; and th? halaulo on
longcreiit Ftr particulara and in ormation, ad
drtes'W Box 4S9 Baltimore Post office, or Mr.
3 N II. GRIFFITH, near BrookTille. Btont*om
ery county. Md. dec8 tiwit*
C
H
1GHLY IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC.
HILLING OFF TO CLOSE.
Having n.ld the good will and fixtures of our
store No 51A Pert-nth street, to Mesws, l.ans
l argli A Bro .we ?>hall c?mm??et to ruaofloar
stock of
t READY MADE CLOTHING AND GENTS FUR
l NlSHlNtt GOODS
Without regard to cost
YVs shall commence to day. and t'?e s'ock m :st
. be poPitWely c^ored by the let of J>nnnry.
All in wsnt of a * oo<1 ?uit f f CLOTHING or any
kinrt of FT'BNISHING GOODS. w'U save 50 per
! c.nt by calling at FRANKEL A BRO ,
51 ft Seventh sTeet.
_d?-eT-2w? [Cbron 1 Int'Jiigeuoer B?ulding._
^1^0 THOSE IU WANT OF A GOOD COOK
? INO 8TOTB? OtU at our store anl er
amiue the 4RBITFR. ?
EH. A H. I GREGORY.
3vil Penna. avenue.
Call end .ee the porubT? RANGES. MONITOR
and BKLL. We will warrant the?n to hake woll.
l.li.&B I GEEGORY,
321 Feana. aveuue.
TBE ARBITER COOK 8T?VB The great fuel
, E. H. A H I GREGORY.
*t 3*1 Peaaa. avenue.
iairig._
1
t
BALLS, PABTIES, &o.
ff?o v riRflT GRAND BU.L oMh? TIN PLAT?
1 ?n"hKBTIKON WORRIES'. AS30- 0%
CIATIONof Washington will be given at MS
Temperance IU^Iji)AT ioTn INgT
particular* jn future adw?rti*emeut. U'
riMIF OFENIN9 B ALL OP MR. ACKERS HALL
1 wiUtake?Ue" THURSDAY NMIIT.Ue M
A
'A
8th instant. for tbc benelit ot a drafts man
Tickets $1, admitting a Gentleman |_
and La-ties, to be had at the door on the ev-nln* of
the ball. d<cT U'
THE ISLAND SOCIAL CLUB .
Take great pleasure iu announcing to
their friend* and the public generally that/fm
they intend giving their CtSflk
FIRST GRAND SHREK
AT ISLAND HALL,
Corner eth and B streets. Island, on
WEDNI8DAY, Deoember 14,18S4.
Tickets 50 cents, admitting a Gentleman aa<l La
diea.
Br order of Committee of Arrangement*.
dec 6 lw*
Jy/JARINI'B FASHIONI ABLE DANCING ACAD
KM i ,
7KMP FRANCE HALL,
E street, between 9th and l"th st?.
&
This Academy is now open for the reception of
pupils.
Dat8 or Tuittow.
For LadiM, Mlssos and Masters ? Tuesday*,
Thursdays and Fridays, from 5 to ft p. ni.
Gentleman's Class?Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, from 8 to 10 p. m. -
Those deti'rous of joining may do so by applying
at the Academy during school hours. Quarter
commencing on entry. oc 3
LUST AND FOUND.
B
RACK LET FOUND AT GR0VEtt?3 THEATER
on Wedne^dsy n'ght d 8 2t
COn REWARD will be paid bv the subscriber
for the )ippreh?-ufii<'n of the party who
stole the P.aeatclle Halls from Restaurant No.
?'?77 fitli st. ea*t, or $.0 for the recovery of the
l.allf. id8Jt*l ClIAS. F. WAON KB.
r OST-A IEAT11ER SATCHEL, this (Thurs
.j d?.v raorn'nir. coming from tbc Capitol IMl
to the corner of D and 7th street, containing ahout
MO A liberal reward will be given if left at
Squire F'rguson's office, corner of Pcnn'a avenue
?nd lht street west. d B 3'?*
TVAKEN ESTRAY?On December 6th one BAY
I IiORSE. SADDLK and HRI DLE. M *y be se^n
at Huguely & Bowm's stable, New York avenue,
between fith acd 7th streets. The owner is re
quested to come forward, prove property, pny ex
penses, and take him away. d 8 3t
I~HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ROBT D HAY
brought before me a MAKE having the follow
ing viz ;?I C.. pot?* right hin'l fcot, about
'4 hards hieb; color bay; about tbre-years old:
f.?und trespassing on his enclosure at^Camp Stone
roup. J AS. CULL. J. I*.
The owrer of raid marc is reques ed to come
f-rward. piove property, pay <-har*e?. and take
Lraw. y. _[d 6-3^1 FOBEKT n. KA\\_
IOST-This (Friday) morning, a black leather
a POCKET BOOK, containing fltio in n< tea;
also, one ?.'? cold piece. The reward of $21 will
fiver il returned to the Star Office. dec 2-lw*
BOARDING.
SEVERAL PERSONS PAN BE A0C0MMO
^ dst'd with ROOM8 aril BOARD. at No. lt>S G
street, between 2"th aod 21*t. at moderate rates.
Al?o several Table Boariers cm be ajcomiuo
?tnt*d, at ?2.r> per month. (l*?c r> fit
PERSONAL.
\f ADAM AHOLIAB. an impressed medinn.,Htill
1" cp*!t:tne8 to read the pajt, pren-nt, and f,i
tnre with feat accuracy, a-d is able to advise
wit1' < efet v in all m?tters of importance No. i 1.?
C st'f-et, between 4>i ?n<16t''i st* . Island.
da&lw
Ji I M E EXTENDED.
Coi i.kcior'.s OiFire. U. 8- I" Rkvbnci.J
Distict or Colombia, .
WasniHOTori December 3, 1S5V \
The time for paying tt? Special Income Tax of
five per cent. Is hereby ext?-n?ted to December la,
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Ce 3-1 ut CoMectorfor Diet. Col" mbia^
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3 FURS I
tuns"1
8J0.r00 worth of FURS for Ladie* and Chil
dren, now on hand, which we guarantee to sell 25
per cent, cheaper than any other place in the
city.
Ladies will please take notioe that these goods
are consigned to us by the largest house In New
York, and we are therefor# f-uabieJ to ??U tbem
very cb6ip.
lansburgh & B"-o.
37 1 and 375 Seventh street,
dcc 8-lm a few doors above I street.
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at No. 309 Uh street, bet. Ljand M; dec 2 tf
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new method, a person having only a slight knowl
edge < f music will Ve enabled in very sliert time
lo read music readily and execute on the Piano
with rare perfects n. As to the vocal pait. he ar
rives at most extr?oidioary resnlts. noiMw
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ivl 113 Penna. avenue, south "Ide.
On hand a fine sni>pir of Perfumery. Powder
Soaps. Ae.. Toilet Article*, Ac.. Pure an! eennine
Medicines, %o. P0T
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I intend publishing (or free circulation for the
holidays a lirg* new pip?T withth* ahove title,
and sclicit a f?-w advertisements at a low rate. It
sha'l be faithfully circulated to the cu?uber of
fi e thousand copies.
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Piano and Music Warerooma.
30? Penn. avenue, nwar Ii-th street,
Where PI AN DS can be bought, rented, tuned, re
paired, removed ant exrhauged to better advan
tage than any house in the country d 6 3*;
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Is the best place in the eity to get your Clothing
Boots, Shoes. Hats, and all sort of Gents I urnish
inf Gof>dB. and a full assortment of Boy's Clothiug.
Closed every Saturday. _
decU eolui* J. L. UFFENHEIME.v.
^2| 6E>ENTH STREET.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
Having just returned from New York, I would
resj- ctt'uil) call the attention of the citizens of
Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, to our
large atd ? ell assorted stock of Goods, comprising
in part?
ya'ds of f II EET1NGS. 51.28.
MilkEHN(jH lr<?if> 6 . to 76 ce 's.
Heayv CANTON FLAN NELS, 06 cenis.
HAMILTON, best. 7'1 cen'B.
Bleacted and Ucbleucbed MUSLINS. 3:ii to 10
cet?s.
CALICO in grrit variety,>?? nts.
All-WMCI VV tite *nd O' l r-d FLANNELS, ft' ets.
A lurgeftock ot hHlHT 1K><?0M3. 36 cetts
MOl SSI IN DELAINES, first quahty Weats.
SATINETS, for Uwys' w?<.r, 75 to 81 cents
IIOOF SKIRTS, (fony ?.prins-.? f 60.
A grest vnriety of La lies and Geut's GLOV BJ,
?fry cheap
fcCAEKS in treat v*riety.
flUiWLK vfM low.
SI'OOI COilON,Green A Darnels'.2U) yard*, W
c^ntfi.
WO yarus SPOOL COTTON. ClaikV cents.
Btxt quality PINS and NEKDLF- 5cent?.
A gre.t variety of LADIES' CLOAKS, from
Anction. froiu fin upwards.
MEB1NOE& ALPACAS at greatly r-due?d prices.
A eene/al arsortmeut ot GENTLEMEN'd tfUR
N1SHINU GOODS which we offer to sell *e?y low.
Ia fact e ifeu>?ral assortment of
DHY AND FANCY GOODS,
In vatiet*'?ufliei?ut *o suit the moit fastidious.
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coy 2b 2w * JLLIUSSYCJCL^
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DAMilNG ACADEMY.
Ttmvranr* Hr" F street, bitwt>n <Jih and Wh *"?
l'ROF WARlBI wifchetto inform Ma nu "~
mtroHK ;rlends atid the gnblie in general.
that his Second Onnrtcr will couimenct ?n
THUESDAV, D?e-mber 1st. tTT"
Dats ikp Ilock?or Tcitio* ?For Ladias, Miss
es an-l >'esters?Tuesdays, Tbnradays ar.d Fritaya
frcmStcftp in Fo? Gentleman?Tnfrfcdays Thura
d? vs ax d Saturdays, from 8 to in p. m Private lea
aocs givv^ ^nT time desired. Eor pi'tifnlara
please call at tht Academy daring scheo' or
address hy mail. nav 18-W
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4 O'CLOCK P. M.
eOVEHIOMENT SECURITIES.
Jay Oooke A; Co. furnish the following quo
tations of Government securities:
WABHIMeT?*i I>*e. 8, is#4.
Baying. Selling.
IT. S. #'8 Coupon 1881 116 117
U. 8. 5-*>'s 10? V 100
7 3-10 Treasury Notes ? ?
One Year .Certificates 87^' 9*
Certificate Checks,. JH ?
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aRD.
aSonpo.-J U6X;5-SWJ ?, lues*; Certificates, #7.^;
1UUIMOND DATES OK TUESDAY.
Georgia Dates of the '2d.
Ric hmond papers of Tuesday, the Oth, have
Georgia dates to the 2d, bnt g^ve nothing defi
nite as to Sherman's movements. At that tim*
he, cr a portion of his force, was said to have
appeared southeast of Millen, bet ween th?
Ogteehee end Oemulgee rivers. This would
indicate that he is moving down the 6oaMi
tank of the Ugeechee Hirer in the direction of
Ossabaw Sound, fontheast of Savannah. By
thus doirg he would checkmate the enemy,
wto supposing that he intended to strike
B?aufott cr Savannah, have fortified all the
lords of the Ogeechee Kivr. His line of march
would he through a rich country, with firm
dry roads.
At Oesabaw Sound he c in put himself in?
communication with our ileet and prepare
liiro sell to deal a tudden and heavy blow Si
vamiab-ward or elsewhere.
The R?chmond papers of the t?th report a
ca\airy tighfbetween Milledgeville and Mil
len, in which the redoubtable Wheeler claims
again to have used up Kilpatrick, who, how
er, does not seem to stay used up. The
Richmond papers have s. rumor that Kilpat
rick was wounded in this figii'.
DISLOYAL.
Tt?* military authorities to-day arrested John
Magvnder, of Prince George's county, Md ,
upon the charge of disloyalty. Magrudar had
been South, but he returned to this city and
took the oath of allegiance. Since then he was
heard to remark that the oath was nothing, and
ihat he would take such an oath every day.
He also brasrged that he had taken drawings of
all the lonilications around Washington, and
that he was going to take them South and join
Mcsby. Magrr.der was committed to the Old
< tapitol to await an investigation of the charges
against him.
KKl'.EL ECRUfcONS ULNT TO FORT DELA
WARE
Nine rebel surgeons, who were captured at
Winchester on the Kith of September, were
taken lrom the Old Capitol Prison yesterday,
and conveyed to Fort Delaware, under charge
of Lieut. Neal Hunter, of the 10th regiment
Veteran Reserve Corps. Their names are
Uphram A. Bernard, Benj. II.Cromwell. Benj.
T. Duval, Wm. 11. Harchy, James 11. McGuire,
Thos. B. Wilkinson, T. J. Wcatherly, H. W.
Williams, and T. L. Ellison.
The JIarylahip Eli:.'torai. Votb.?The
Presidential electee of Maryland assembled
in the Senate Chamoer of the State House at
Annapolis yesterday, and, after organizing by
appointing Wm. .1. Albert, of Baltimore coun
ty, president, cast the seven electoral votes of
Mary land for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew
Johnson.
During yesterday afternoon the electors
came on to Wa'hington and waited upon the
President in a body.
1 he electors are Wm. J.Albert, ol Baltimore
county: Henry H Goldsborongh, of Talbot
county; Wm. H. Farrow, of Worcester eoanty;
Wm. S. Reese and K. Setocket Mathews, of
Baltimore city; Isaac Nesbitt, of Washington
county; and Ueorgu W. Sands, of Howard
county.
Opera ? Martha was admirably performed,
indeed, a? Grover's last night. Madame Rot
ter made a capital Martha, and Hablemans
tenor was never more delicious than last night
as Lionel.
Mrs. IJr.ccIn, accompanied by Senator Sam
r.er were preset.t, and in an opposite private
box was J udge Chase and daughter. The au
d.ence altogether was exceedingly brilliant and
fashionable.
To night The Jnnets (in grand s'yle) and to
n.c rTow afternoon a fine matinee performanre
conclnde6 the brilliant operatic season.
Pkr^onal-r-Qen. Logan is in town, en route
t join Sherman's army at its new base.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Thursday, Decembers.
Senate?Mr. Davis gave notice of his in.
tention to introduce a joint resolution f(,r tho
restoration of peace in the Union, etc.
On motion of Mr. Anthony, the Senate pro
needed to the election of the standinz commit
tee?, and under suspension of the rules he made
full nominations, which ware confirmed bv
the Senate. The only changes irom last ses
sion are the following:?Mr Sherman as chair
man of the Financial Committee in place of
Mr. Fesf-enden, resipn.d, with the addition of
Mr. Henderson ?o that c ommittee: Mr. Grimes
as chairman of the Naval Committee in piaie
ot Mr. Hale, with Mr. Hendricks added to that
committee; Mr. Lane of Kansas, as chairman
of the Committee on Agriculture in place of
Mr. Shermai:. with Mr. Farwe'l added ta the
committee; Mr. Foet on the Jnrliciary Com
mittf-e in place of Mr. Howard; Mr. Hale as
chairman of the District of Columbia 0?minit
iee in place ot Mr. Crimes: Mr. Davis on the
Committee on Claims m place ot Mr. Ken
dricks; Mr. Lane, of Indiana, on the Commu
te on Patents in place of Mr. Sherman; Mr.
Karweil cn Public Buildings and Grounds in
place 11 Mr. Herderson; and Mr. Howard on
Committee on the Library in place ot Mr. Fes
senden.
The President pro tevx. laid before the Senate
a communication from the Secretary of the In
terior detailing his action under a resolution
of Congress of the loth of June la.st authorizing
him toreclaimandpreserveceitainproperty of
the United States.
The Secretary eavs that he regarded the res
olution as alluding manifestly, among other
things, to the public reservation on Pennsyl
vania avenue, between 7th and Oth streets
west, on whi. h the corporate authorities ot
Wa.-bmgton were then erecting a new and
permanent building, to take the place of the
prtsent one, us a public market-honse, and
therelore he notified the Mayor of the disap
probation whi? h Congress had thus manitested,
and desired that the further progress of the
building should be suspended, which was im
mediately done, and the work has not since
been resumed.
The Commissioner of Public Butldings re
ports to the Secretary that three other public
reservations are occupied by public market
houses erected by the city, apparently without
any adequate authority yet brought to tne no
tue of the Department, viz: one is the Western
Market, another the Northern Liberties Mar
ke', and the other the Navy Yard Market. Be
Hilts these a number of buildings ap
pear 'o have been erected by private
individuals which are now us?d a3
stables, waiehouses, saw mills, coal, lime
and wood offices, along the banl?s of the
canal, in the neighborhood of th? Centre Mar
ket space, but when ? rected, or by what au
thority has i ctyet teen fully ascertained, but
they a're said to'hftve been put up under the
sanction of the city and that annual rents ars
dcrivfd from them.
A part of Virginia avenue, corner of 6th
street we*t, has also been quite recently occu
pied as i lumber yard and the Commissioner
thinks st'll other public grounds are occupied
for temporary purposes without proper autnor
ity. Tue Secretary has therefore directed the
Uommicsioner to cause the lumber yard on
Viigmia avenue to be removed, and should no
ntoie legal authority be shown than is now
apparent for the occupation of the other places,
te shall likewise order that they be vacated.
IIoui?a ? Mr. Stevens, from the Committee
on Ways and Means, rt ported back the joint
resolution exploratory of so much of the In
ternal Revenue act as impose-? a tax on segars;
nnd the subject was postponed till Monday.
LATE FROM GEORGIA.
The Rebels Pu/.y.led bhdut Sherman?They
think lie will go either to Sarannnli,
Brunswick, Port Royal, Charleston, or
Darieu. <?a . if he does not so Soir>?whero
Else!?Sherman within fonr miles of
Millen?lie is helping himself to Kebel
Dorset and Supplies.
We take the fot lowing from Richmond papers
of Monday, 5th instant:
Irom Georgia.
[From the Augusta Constitutional tat, Nov. 20.]
&. raiding party struck tne Wayneiboro' rail
road at W rj n- sboro', destroying the depot and
ati&inof lreight cars. This party numbered
about 150. ail told, and. If vigorously met by
the people of that region, might hare been
driven ofl cr captnred. As it was, they had
pretty much their own way, until a certain
checkmate was put upon them from another
quarter. We are Informed that quite a hani
some supplj-ot raiment and silver plate was
rtinfnni'd witb the captured train.
(lea. Wheeler came up ?with several thou
sand of Kilpatrick's men on Sunday morning,
near tbe Waynesboro' road, defeated and drove
them thre-? miles. At last accounts they were
gettin? pressed by Wheeler, and had gonet?
dirt digging. This force Is officially reported
as " much scattered and easily handled."
There has been no enemy within twMve
miles of the Georgia rallioid, and tbe trains
?will resume their regular schedule.
The enemy is narrowly watched by the vigi
lant eye of our commanding General. Every
movement of Sherman is known to him. and
tbe proper dispositions will be made to foil and
destroy the plans of the audacious Yankee.
Onr citizens should be thoroughly assured
that there is no doubt or hesitancy Gu ins .\rt
of tbe authorities, and thateverything is pro
a,<*a ? ? ?- K ( . ? ? -?? # ? w -i - ? * ??
t,.>~uig silently anu sure?> ui iuru oeneut
and protection. General Bragg Is an earnest
and quiet worker; a skilled and experienced
military artist; a tenac ons and imperturbable
adversary; a firm patriot, u 11 disturbed by
babble, lind invincible to the last. We feel
that onr cause is safe in his hands, and expect
onr fellow-citizens to a similar confidence and
trust.
Later.
Since writing the above ?e have learned
that Wheeler gave the eneiny .1 severe drub
birg wherever he encountered him. We have
captured a considerable number of hordes, and
crmpletely scattered the organization of tbe
raiders. A very small portion of Waynes
boro; was burned, our cavalry having come
up in time to stop the conflaeration. We
would recommeira to Gen. Wheeler a trick of
i Hen. Forrest, that is, to toss e\erv incendiary
\ ankee, caught at bis rascality. Into the flames
he bad evoked.
We are told that the Georgia Railroad i-s be-'
irg rapidly repaired, and hope ere long to see
onr good citizens buying through tickets to
what was once Atlanta.
lfattle of Griswoldville.
Sergeact Weigel, of Company A, Augusta
Battery, who left Macon on Thursday last,
furnisbt a ti? with the following particulars of
tbe battle of Gr swoldville.
It is stated that three brigades of militia, two
r-'giiht nts of State line troops, tie Atlanta and
Augusta battalions, all under command of Gen.
Phillips, engaged the enemy on Tuesday, Nov.
2'.2d.
lie first attacked tbem at Griswoldville,
about twelve o'clock. The enemy fell back
oi.e mile on the Central Railroad, towards Si
vnnnah, w here they had erected three lines of
fortifications.
G.'n Phillips pursued them to their breast
v i rfcs, when be ordered a charge, driving
t - enemy from his first line of defences. The
< 1 my made several desperate etrorts to recap
t 1 e the works, but were repulsed each time
v itli heavy loss. Gen. Phillips held his posi
t n during the night. The enemy had witb
<. '-wn nextmornine.
> ur forces in cbargine the enemy's breast
v rksoveran open field were exposed 10 a
g:Jtii:g fire, from which they lost heavily, be
iv 1 en 050 and -IOC being killed and wounded.
A an evidence of the storm of leaden bail
t! jy passed through, tbe colors of the A11
K' ; ta Battalion bear tbe marks of sixteen
> er ?l ballets. Tbe militia fought like veteran
set ners.
< <riswoldville is on tbe railroad from Macon
n. -:iy?i<nab, about nine miles from the former
city.
Latest from Georgia.
[From the Richmond Whig, Dec. 5.]
* ^e Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel of the
1- instant contains the following para
git-pbs:
Telegraphic communication with Millenhas
b< 11 reopened.
V.'heeler was still engaged in fighting the
Federals on Wednesday. Results unknown.
1' is reported that a party of Sherman's
rebuts visited llemara's Ferry on Sunday.
1 h? y remained some time In that vicinity, ta
li 1 & observations. It is thought by many that
, St? lraan will endeavor to cross theSayauuau
' ri- er at that point.
Gentlemen from Sherman's rear 6tate that
b;e- line of march is marked with dead aui
i n Is, broken wagons, bodiesof men, stragglers,
I '
j V/fcen Gen. Wheeler struck Kilpatrick's
! rudeis, tbey killed over :i(?0 head of hoises
| to j revent them frt_m falling into Wheeler's
I bands.
Yesterday morning the train on the Georgia
l<.t;]road broiigbt down about one hundred
prisoners, who were said to have b?en rap
tbied somewhere in the neighborhood uf War
re< ton. 1h?y are supposed to be a portion of
Sherman's army tbat had straggled away from
the mam body, and leii an ea?y prey to our
tones. 1 bey were all hearty looking men.
Traii.s n:n up on the Georgia road as far as
Greenebi ro'
| The woilc ol repairing the road to Atlanta
| will be commenced a; soon as practicable.
It is stated on reliable aurboiity that tbe
Yankees appropriated over two thousand
horses and mules in Glascock and Warren
counties.
Tbe Chronicle, of the OOtb, says:?A gentle
man fiom Newton county states tbat several
ofiae large plantations in that section were
completely destroyed by the Federals, swept
clean of everj tbing, and all the houses tbereoo
burned, except tf.ose occupied by negroes
Emtory College, Oxford, was also destroyed
and ell tbe buildings connected with the same,
together w lih tbelr contents.
As the Federals approached the town they
v ere fired upon, and one of their party killed.
1 i-e college was burned in retaliation.
?Jt is estimated that the property cost nearly
half a million before the war.
The only telegraphic information at the War
Department last night, except dispatches rela
tii.g to the disposition of troops, wasatelegram
licm Macon, stating that the Yankee force
which had been op-rating in the vicinity of that
city bad been withdrawn, and gone in the di
rection of the main body.
TLe indications are that Sherman will direct
b:s course towards Darien or Brunswick.
Ue received, by this morning's ma.il, our
Augusta exchartfes of the 30th ultimo, aud
Savannah News of tbe 29th. They throw very
little light upon the situation of art'airs at tbe
d.ite of their publication. The Wews siys:
u Sherman seems to be making no progress
111 I?:a invasion cf tiie State. He is uo nearer
the coast than he was several days ago. He
a iipean> to be hesitating, and acting altogether
: though be were caught in a bad box and
< n't know how to get out. Alraid to go for
?rtl and cannot go back: his men and ani
uv.is tired and hungry, with our forces rap
1 y closing in around him ?all 'hppe things
e cite tbe liveliest hopes of bis utter destruc
t. n.'*
The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel says:?
1 " t must bf confessed tbat for the p.ist week
Si erman has been very successfully acting
lb-* part of an artful dodger, confounding all
cr. culations and exciting general anpreben
s.cii by his eccentric movements. The latest
r< orts indicate that he is moving towards the
S: vannah River. But there ia little rellanre
iu oe placed in any indication of intentions as
J t 'ntil be shall get out of the triangle in
v ich be has been maneuvering since he leit
/. .anta, we can Infer notbipg with certainty
Jr .n any of his movements as to his ultimate
c rse. He may turn upon Angusta and seek
t force Ins way through South Carolina, or
In nay push for Savannah or Brunswick."
'i be Constitutionalist of the:5l)?h says:
it is very generally couceded that Sherman,
1 s tiding boib Augusta and Macon, has goue
1 n his binding way, either to Savannah,
B.itnswick or Port Royal. To reach either
B' linswiek or Savannah, be has to traverse a
b ren ^ ?ste of land, to meet, as he approaches
lr.'? uestination, swamps impenetrable to an
:t my, save by causeways, which conld easily
b< destroyed before him. One good roai. m
d- d, is at his option, but then he may find
1.1 >n that road opposition which h? little
01 nned of. and which may shag his march
S nld he attempt to reach Port Royal, he will
p: .bably cioss tbe Savannah at Sister's Ferry.
O" the Sontb Carolina side, immediately op
j><> ite this ferry, the soil is porous and marshy.
T'-ere, too, he may possibly encounter masked
??1 eries ><nd other obstacles too numerous to
mention.
Somehow we are, in common with our fel
ler citizens, strongly of the opinion that Sber
and his robbers are marching to doom.
Wknow some very good news, and see some
ve y excellent signs. Be patient; the fruit is
no jet ripe.
From IVlillPdgevillc.
Whilst in Milledgeville, Sherman mide bl?
headquarters in the executive ma- sion The
State House was not burned, but much mnti
lated. Tbe penitentiary and ar ;-nal w- re
buri ed aud tbe magazine blown up.
Sherman's whereabouts is not positively
known. It is not certain th^t he has even yet
toached Milieu, though tbe fact is assumed.
At l o'clock p m., laet Friday, tbe t leumpb
operator at Millen announced that Sherman
was witi.'in four miles of the place, and that he
himEell was on the point of bidding; i' a htts-y
adieu. Nothing has been heard from th??r<?
since. He had been within twenty miles of Mil
len for nearly a week.
When Kberman advanced on Millengeville,
ore ot bis columns moved against Mscon. Of.
ficial information was received here last nieht
that tbis column had disappeared from thu
neighborhood of Ittacon. It is now, no doubt,
moving to join Sherman in tb* neighborhood
of Millen- and it was fbr this that Sherman has
been waitine. His force being massed, h- will
strike out for bis objective point, which it is
believed, is l?ar|en, near tbe month of tbe Al
iamafcn liver, fifty miles south of Savannah.
LOCAL NEWS.
Tl::At OP WlERBNMLO & Oo. AHI? THBIR
Clkpkb ?The Military Commission, of which
Major General Abner l>onb]eday i* President,
and Col. John A. Foster is Judge Advocate,
went into session to-day at 10 o'clock, when
the caee of M. Wltaenfleld and his partner
Philip Wali.acb, (of the Arm of Wiesenfleld k
Co., Odeou Building, Pennsylvania arenas.)
end their clerk*, Myer WaU.a.h, Julius Fagl*
ar.d Patrick Donelan, charge^ with selling:
goods to blockade runner*, to be conveyed into
the rebel lines, was tak?n op. H<n Thomas
Corwln, Hot. Thomai G. Ford, W. W. War
den. and Win. I.lllie tonnsel for accused.
Th? accused plead not guilty to the charge.
The first witness called was
1'artlon M'orrefey, on behatf of the Govern
ment, who testified : I have lived in the elty of
Washington two vears: am aspy by avocatioa:
was appointed by Jeneral Augur; hare been
trading since April la?t from Washington to
Middlebnr r. I know the defendants; they k?ep
store at t deon Fundings, on PennsylT; ola
avenue. I purchased goods in August, f?p
1 -iuvri mm uctowr, uoofui SoT cloth? a pair
ol | an*?, 4o? lor Mosby in August; S.'* or f>>0
worth J bought in August; I went alone to tfce
store the first Upe; went in with FhiHn Wal
laek. lookejJ at somego^d{old him T wanted
a pair of pants for Moeby; bought flve.or aix
? 5 <????. trimoilag, & ; the alerks,
lion elan and l^ogle wer.? present on my Are*
vieit; I settled the bill wi h Mr Ryder; wan
gone about ten days on mv first trip, and got
back about the Inst of August; Philip Wallaclf
asked me how the pants fitted; i told turn
Mosby came out in Inli uniform the next Sun
day after he got the pants; he told rn? I mt*ht
as well buy such goods of him as any where
else; I told him regarding Mosby's command,
told bim Mosby's men dressed well?would
buy nothing but good goods; I hart orde-sfrom
Mosby's men, which I had at the s ore I
honglif pants and gold cord in September, on
third visit: in October bought bnil' goals and
otlur goods: saw him next time in Baltimore;
be a.-;.ed roe why 1 did not buy of bim. ? iid it
would have sav<-d th* transportation; bought
goods ol him after I onine to Washington, told
bim about the fgbt in the Valley whi h
occurred duriug my lft trip have sei?n Mr.
Ki.gle at the store; iiev?-r had rnucii to say to
him. I know Myer Walla k: hud conai.1er.abi??
conversation; bought sbtits of him: !ttw Don*
elar. arrfaskd him if certain goj fad ar
iiV.mI there
By Defence?I first purchased the.-" in An
gn r- rexf bought good? therein September;
tbe vends wer- sent into the shoe store ol Ry
de: v Wallack; Philip Ryder did not know the
go. wete to go through the lines the first,
tip"1 1 bonchtofhim: he afterwards saw goods
mn-l;ed for Moshy and his men in Kyder
W id lack's g'ore. such as boots, hats, ?fco ; told
bin. about Mosby shooting twenty.rive Fed
eral soldiers; never told Ryder inv business
was a lecnl one; in September I bought a pair
of ptiuts lor Captain Chapman.
By Defence ?Never had much to say to Fu
gle; 1 talked generally to the proprietors ahont
Lhv> destination of the goods; to Mr. Mver Wal
Itu k I said where the foods were going; that
they were going to Mosby; never stated to
Philip Wallack that 1 had permission from
General Augur to fell goods in the rebel lines,
do not recollect the presence of Myer Wallack
When I purchased goods in September; R>der
A Wallack have known ever since June wher-?
th ? ircod- were to go; Philip Ryder, learned,
1 think, first in Ryder .V Wailack'a store,
thrcurh my dealings there, as to the true char
acter of piy business; he was afterwards anx
ious lo fell me goods; thiuk I showed a pass at
th * store in September, from General Augur. I
had a pass to December, Istf, hut did not have
authority to ^ell in the rebel lines nntil the
April following; always had authority from
G> ;iera! Augur to take goods through the rebel
lip?-f>; ;aw Philip Wallach in the store all the
summer: My: Wallatb, 1 think, has not been
there long.
Soh ..or, lty,Ur s worn, or part of defendants.?
I know Psrdor Worsely; introduced him to
Phillip Wi>llack about the middle of August
at the door (t my store-: went into Wallach*
store r.i.d tc.d them Worsely wanted to boy
gocC?. vt&i. present when he bought a pair of
par a1< ons?reinforced ? (oa\alry), Worsely
bn^ht trimmings. i.c , at the same time; gold
cord is a common article of sale in the city to
cfl'.cerf of our arm.v: 1 was pr. sent Wisen
fi-'lds, 'A hen he nought good*.
Fy J^idge Advocate?Mr. Wallack asked
i.ow? iti? pantahKirs flttert; Iiid .""oi near Moshy
ol before Philip Wallack bv Worsely;
W< rse!y told me in my store that the pacts
we'.p for Col. Mosby: Philip Wallack may
har,-? bet-ii ?n my store at the nme; don't know
tL<? i In heard any thing about Mosbv.
I he cotnsel for the de'ense moved that J ulius
El gleand Patrick Donelan, two of the accused,
be acquittrd h> the court <f nd allowed to appear
as witr.etses lor the dt tense, as no evidence
had bei n brooght to bear against them.
Th;* court was cleared to decide whether or
not'hp motion should be sustained.
On re.opening, the corrt announced that the
phi ies could appear as desl<-pd.
.Jttlii'S Enrjle sworn. <>n bchHlfof the accused ?
I ?? ^Ouk-k^eper at Wiesenheld Jc Co's store,
Mr Rydfr bronght Worselev into the store,
v l.o bought a pair of pr.nts; Mr. Wallack went
aw- y in August, and ?'id not r?tnrn until the
latitr part of September: think Mr. Wallack
wa. i.oi thcie at that time.
P> J udge Advoca'e:?Have been in the firm,
siti^e April; have seen Worselev in the 6tore
w.*>s (here the firit time Worseley purchased
gc ?'s: wns there when he came there on otter
ouii ioiis; he bought grid braid, trimming?.
\c my salary is about per year: never
sa 'o you (Judge Advoca'e) that Wallace
beard WcrsHey sav where the goods were to
go U; Mr. Wallack might have b;?en present in
ihe store; do rot know that h* was.
A i/A.jr, Lc.rlivg. (captain ot Capitol police,)
sworn cn the part of the accused ?Have
kcowu Philip Wallack seven or eight years.
hifc character for loyapy is good.
The case was here eubmittfd to theCommis
Si'.'ii ft?r their decision
The case of Col North, New York State
ager t, charged with macnfacturmg illegal sol
di# rs' i.allots, will be rcsurced ou Mouday
next.
< avtikb'p.? We desire to call the attention
of -embers of Congees and others here who
pt? pose to take their m?*als this win'?r elsn
vi i.ere than w heieth^y lodee to the verv su
pfitor accommodations oitered- at Gautier's
wt il-kiiowii restauiant. In all its appoiut
lUints, it is equal to anv resiaurar.t or dining
sa.jon in the Ifriiert States, whil?- in the va
riny. quality and pieparation of the food set
before its guests it is not surpas-^d bv the
Mai3on d'Orfce or Delmonico, in New York.
The prices which Mr. Gautier charges are at
1 er-a? a third less than are charged everywhere
her* a? restauran's wh^rs one expects to find
eyt rvthing served in a st% le npproaching his.
On -he whole, theie is no similar establishment
in the country combining more inducements
for the patronage of those who desire 'o break
fast, dine orsup in comfort and good style, and
at-the same time to ??li^e on the hest" mo*t ad
m!r- bly cookert, and at much irore reasonable
prices than might be expected in times like
the j resent.
i lokei> Marohh ? 1 his afterno n the co
OTeu Masons in this Distil^t are having a pro
cm .cn through the prin?ipal streets, acom
pai.ied hy two colored bras.- bauds There are
thr ? or four full lodees with flue banners and
reftilia, with Ihe grand l< dge of the District
and an eucempment of Kitights Templar in
It e aud a good app- arnnce is made by them.
att?j.o?ing much auention A posse of police
mei accompany 'he procession to prevent any
disedt-r. WTe understand that the procession
is i ? oror of the vi-i- of a committee from ?he
GrttLd I.odge of Canada from which the Ma
ton- in ttis citv got their charter.
SiKtOfe Apfbay ? Tuesday eight, a^o'it 3
o'clf-clr. Samuel Hunt, Richard Hunt and Jas.
Kii?s!ow, sailors, belonging to the schooner
ilaivfst, were attached by 'our other sailors,
two white and t*o black, ?>n Fourteenth
rttet t. rear the canal bridge, ih? locality
knovn as Murder Hay. Samuel Hunt was
seveidy sta^btd thrt-e times in the body. H*
wa? taken to the Second Ward station, and
medical aid was sent tor, but none could b<?
oio< tired, and his brother had biui conveyed
in a riHck to the schr?oi?er The partiea who
coir aiiltf d the assanlt escaped.
Affairs in flforjenwa.
Flops am> Grain Makkkt? The demand
for flour is dectrt'dly m?>re active, with sales
at s? me li'tle improvement in pric?. w?
Qtio*e good snpeis at|ll,v.1.ci'textras at ttll.sn,
Mnd ex*ias at j 11 15 to SIJ yS; s< m h>*ld hi<ner.
'Ihe arrivals of wheat 'are limit'd. Siles of
g< od red at 12 do, and o'hei s ? I hdrawn from
the mai net at that otler. None on the market
at this visiting
C-AKAi?The ron tic nance of the coal trade
by tte ct.nHlboais g'vs an aversge amount of
business to the officials at the collector's oHl?e.
The vessels carrying coal to distaut depots not
being so numerous at the wharves a? a fe?r
days aro, the benhs or coal at the docks begia
to sccnmulatn ard assume something like the
proportiors they exhibited just previous to tho
stoppage of canal navigation in July la#t, an i
the b' ate from Cumberland are regularly
arriving with cargoes to add to the stock oa
hand.
i.rri*ed ? Poa's Alex. Wat-h. Jno W liaoon,
G P I.lo>d. A.Schell, with ISO l? tons coal, to
American Co; 177fi, J< sephna, and Oipsey
Queen, 3!l!> 5 tou?, to I'ertrat Co : Krosn, f?efl
?mce. 5JlS.t4 tors, to Jtord^n C<?: Kevston^ <5.
A. Favble. 214 0 ?onr, to Ne v Hope (Jo; T T.
Nimmo, 114.13 tons, to Gonsoli tatiou 0-?.;
Pranx, Highlander. Comman piw, f^iwa< us,
439.19 tore, to Cnmfc?*r|snd t'o ; .fuo Vanle*r,
ll-fi 13 tone, to R. S M<Kats; M. E. Smith,
limestone, to Gortty tt Rne^m. Departed
Twelve boats, li*ht.
Poit ei Gaokorroww ?Entered?J oh a A.
Winter, 0??nner, Ctty Point. tMeared?^ohrs.
T. (J. Whor', Hubbard, Baltimore; Federal,
B'll, Whe?lf-r. Por? D"p..siie; J. f?. Camph-H
Mnrphx, Vienna; (>iiti;rio. Adams, Pocoinoke t
F.H.Bsker, Xnigfrt, Pot-ton: Wansta, Ha*
Wins, New York; C. Virgiuia, Pric", I'"1'?
mrke: W. I'e'^is. Eversman, Nantinoke;^'tiom
merce, (lullrp. ll?vn> de t*race; Wa?e, Har?
den, St. Mark's; M. Arp, O'v^ns, H?"-< ds
Grace, sloop II. Day. Jones, Rrltton Bav; ^
Andrew, Po'f, Pa uxent, boats Arllngtt>r^
Merrill, Pobick; Mary Aun, Ituney, dct

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