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New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

In the House of Representatives, yesterday,
a debate arose upon resolution reported by
Mr.. Potter calling on the Secretary of the
Treasury and the Secretary Of the Interior to
furnish lists of the clerks now in their employ,
the object beiog to discover how far those
Secretaries had complied with the suggestions
of the Investigating Committee with regard to
removing disloyal men. Tho resolution was at
last withdrawn.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

Gen. Halleck is proceeding with eo"ns' :.
BILE earnestness and vigor in Missouri. no ~
summarily shot several Of the fs0s. ' ,'as.
burners, and is about to shoot many ~. ms =
This severity is right and neesssafy' .. ~. "
need not be forgotten that Il Gen. tr'@O.' @
had had not been prevented BY positive orders IRON
a arsro;sins I Il in August, the Commander Of ne
forces in Missouri would have had no 0c''''-
N rssort TO il in December.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

Mr.. Stevens of Pennsylvania yesterday re-
ported bill to the House Of Representative,
the effect of which would be to close number
of ports Of entry, giving up the idea OF
blockade Tho consideration of the bill wns
postponed til the second Tuesday Of February.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

The official report of the recent successful
expedition up the Edisto River under command
of Captain Drayton. will be found of much in
terest we give it in full. We give also Capt
Dupont's official report concerning the sinking
of the vessels in Charleston harbor.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

Advertisements for TIM WEEKLY TRIBUNE Of this week
must be handed IN before p. IN. to-day
The subscriptions THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE are coming in
upon us immense numbers and there is no medium In the
country well edaped for advertisers who desire to roach
the intelligent aud entepsng inhabitants of all the loyal
Sts,as
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

Conflicting reports were yesterday in crcu-
latiou with regard to the proposed departure
Of Mason aud Sdell. 1t was stated that they
were to go in the Niagara, whose day OF sail
ing would be anticipated. This was denied,
on the authority Of the agent here, and the
matter was left in as deep doubt as ever,
where it at present remains.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31
To Advertisers.

A few pages of The TRIBUNE ALMANAC for 1862
will be devoted to advertisements Price per page,
$75 half page, s4O quarter page, s25. The large
circulation of this popular annual makes il a very
valuable medium in which to advertise. Address
THE TRIBUNE, New.YOrk.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

with scarcely on exception, regard del9erance
from their masters as the greatest possible
good and that they are willing to work faah'
fully in freeddbn for a humble livelihood. So
much is established. More is ready to follow.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

The Senate met yesterday, received sundry
petitions aud the refusal of the Secretary OF
War to furnish copies of the correspondence
between Gen. Scott and Gen. Patterson, and
then adjourned till Thursday.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31
Nearly two months ago, Immediately on
landing of the expedition at Beaufort the follow
ing veil. known proclamation was issued:

ing Eel-hnOWn prociamauon WAS hsueo'
r.a gssS1s e. sFas sS
have snd op your shores with sns force OF Nston
oops The dictates duty which Under the ntsscs
awe 10 rest Sovereign State and 10 proud and hospdoa
people snors whom have passed .o,g q the Ps.'.nies
Of life prompt me to hs, ss nsv' os Ss.ss
harm your coa. d,,0y you, ss nd oes ns
Citizen, Of South C.roius-The civilized world ''seda
appalled, at the you pursGing Apprisd ., me
cfie you committing ssns, your Swa mSnsrsSs S.s
law. Of your country You have lswesy .eiled upon Tue
arsna and OtLer property belonging 10 o
in arm. and wasns ruhie., against your cCn son
0ovenmen and thus hre.,enins the existence 81 uose @
pst to live under and ihy sapPo In doing hi., yea
only undsnipas and PIspsns me % b ,s' ySS ~.
sirssenng the civilized world with ths odoa; seniinsa
that self s npossibe with cn.,a s., ur,a
the tenor and Of scts Of The awf ssfn
made y ss Of fS.' mssisy pSPSii and '' s
Widows and oIphsns throughout our land are saacieT
detef yoa further pufuins TIA 9nhSy G wf lea. ss,
pSsd. E! y9 Ses pfss.. 's na Ssss as
naturally entail upon ySur once haPyy sna pnS Continue 10
.bTss your hands in the loyal blood Of your eonoynsn.
ys1Jh he esss ss nc Of Gsl greet sop
own ad II order 0as to ssssh s huP p,
ys:S. S an .srsy or s. soe' ~
have cone smong ssloy.! ner fss
with constitutional 70 tns
OF you- State. Those obligations shall be peernsa ss -.
IN our power. But be not deceived the o6lisson Of sup
pressing armed coin asicns ssain, the s
hores l. ell others H. in toe perio %
his duty other minor impOran. obga .hona De Va
any way neglected be attributed to the M
hs because riss dependent the laws o! the es's
, n. subordinate to military e1grn. c,ssed
- Brigsdsr. General Commanding.
"Headsurr,ey, G. Co. Port Royal, $. c. Nov. s. ioi''
is il not about time that, in Gen. sher-
mans department at least, rights dependeas
:. on the laws of the State should be suoordi'
=. mated to military exigencies created BY insur.
{" rection and rebellion" Or how long muss
the country wait for that epoch Of elective
warfare
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

DONT.-We beseech you not to visit your fair
friends NewYear day wearing shabby hat Remember
that bright eyes ill watch your approach and let your cos.
tune be perfect with this exception and your call
will rcsa in d. cieed and uunstaksbe failure. Buy
KNOX hat once and assured awo you Try the
exreimeui which win yu but four dollars the ins
fcst rice at which the elegant fabric sold Ut hNo&s
No 1l2 krocdWay,
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

News from Nassau confirms tho intelligence
already received, that United States yes
sells ore refused permission to take in coal there,
while rebel ships have every facility offered them.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31
New:2lork Daily Gribn,re
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 81, 1861.
TO CORRESpONDENTS.


10 notice be taken Of ANONYMOUS Cornmnncs'ion'
ever intended for insertion must Dc suthencsted
by The and address Of the vrterlot necessarily of
publication. but guaranty for his good faith.
We oaunot undertake return rejected Communc ations
All Office should be addressed "
THE TRIBUSY," New-l ork
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

Interesting letters from st. Louis, Cairo,
and Fortress Monroe, will be found on an
other page.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31
..1,er I. Cincisnss..

Business Relief In Cinc,s6 = ~
CmcrsxAri. Nosdsy' Dec !"
The sarrsuder of Messrs. Mason ana S'' 49, +
II. .,.o.nsiou az Of specie psymsqs By tho eann
Nsw.York, s produced feeling Of relief IN 00'
circles here.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

We learn by telegraph from Cairo that on
Monday fight was going on at Paducah, KY,
but that the Adjutant- General refused to allow
dispatches concerning it to be sent.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31
Bnsness Notiees.
IMPORTANT FACTS.


Con.an, writing for six months is done cheaper with
Gold Pens than with Steel Pens therefore. Is economy "
u,e Gold Pens
The Gold Pen remains unchanged by years OF continued
rse while the 81. Pen is changing by corFooh an"
therefore, perfect uniformity Of writing Obtained ohy
BY the use of the Gold Pen.
The Gold Pen Is always ready and reliable while the steer
Pen must DO often condemned and one selected thee
fore there great saving Of time in the use oil the dod rem
Gold capable of receiving any degree OF elasticity SO &
the Gold Pen exactly adapted to the hand Of the wfer
therefore the Of the hand aud arm are not 10
known TO be the case by the use OF steel fen'
See 1.-THE Pen is mlsner than the Sword" In another
eourun.
No % JOIIN-ST.
Beautiful Variety Of SILvERPLATED GooDs, suitable ioi
PRESENTS &c, may be found at the welEknown No. y
John-s..
CoYrRR and TEA URys, Ice PITCHKRs, TIA SETs,
FORKS, SPOONS, LADIES &c.
CASTERS, WATERS, 10, 10, IA, l6 to 80 inches,
OYsrKn TuHEESs. CAKE BASKETS, &c. &c.
w. s. MURRAY,
No. p John-st.
1861. GENIN's HAT AND Fur STORE. 1862
Holiday Dress Hats for Young Men,
Stycs entirely rtw and novel
Holiday sty .es Of Hats and Ceps.
For BOYS and Girls
Ladies snd Childrei's Furs Of every description.
Sleigh Robes, Fur Gloves, Fur Caps:
Ladies' and Gentlemen's skating Lops
fur trimmings for ClOaks and HonneS
ANY Of the above articles very desirable and si'lble fo
Holiday Presents. o
GESIx's Hat and Fur Store, No. 5is Broadway
New-York daily tribune., 1861-12-31

No. 5T3 BROADWAY.
~ teHelrs avery cleap aud excellent Bsnlo "a - 10 DC
hSd y bs'f e usual price and beautifully subroideed sp
Pes sfe something fer a hew-iears gin Tor tsother
cousin, cr-lovcr" "--l 1ri5unt.
We defy con petition in our Holiday Goods.
-, JNFYEss. No. 5s3 Broadway
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
Detectives 0atWitted

The Auburn Advertiser SAYS the reputation
that Ram Haskins possessed for sire eadness
and cunning has been considerably enhanced
sgce his recent mastery escape from the
AubHro State Prison. !: i vel. kuogn that
this accomplished rogue, assisted bF potential
bn. unknown Influences, succeeded in walking
free and clear Of the prison, clothed 10 geuteel
ramen:. with the incest beaver, the finest kids
the glossiest pateHt-leather boots Immediate
" after lis escape, the most rigid measures
we're taken to secure his arrest the most
acute and keen scented detectives gere seut
out in parsait: bot all attempts to catch the
rogues prosed faiares The Advertiser says
L" 4 few nights ago /, vas rameTed that
Haskns eRboldeaed by his prolonged escape,
determined TO visit q ball at tavern in
one of the small towns il OuoEdara County
in the vicinity Of his forrne. home Two well
known detectives. who knew HaskIus persoR-
ally, determined To attend tie ball. aud Gres
sing up in their best disguise as gay eavaliegs
they made their appearance a. the tavern just
as the fiddle had made its preliminary scrapes
and the fair couples had commenced G5.taugg
the ligh: fantastic toe"
To purchase tickets and sail in was the
work of moment. and soon the gallant de-
tectiTes we're enjoEigg the delights of the
dance, while ~ tae same time their most Eig;-
laa: giances were directed about the room
for the escaped Haskins. During the third
or fourth quldriIle the leading detectiTe
sought and obt1iued an introduction to
modest appearing lady, who had, for the most
part, sat quietly ia tAe shadow Of toe room,
attended a>siduously By polite aud attentive
gallant
Her quiet deu,eanor, her graceful figure.
neat and tasteful dress, and 5eaathaiiT howiRg
carls. had won upon the detective; AID much
TO bis companions anaoyan be succeeded in
mouopsliz.ng her company through two or
three ouadriIles, a waltz. contra-dance, and
several po.kas. y hen the landlord offciouSly
announced that the refreshments we're
ready" the successful detective galIeniIy crook
ed bis elbow. the fdir lady accepted his invi-
tation, and accompanied him to the table
where il vas his delight 10 croEd spon her
notice all the delicious raFiiies the table afford
ed; sbe swan in soup. Sue vas barricadcd with
frosted and sugar cakes, and frozen with sur
rounding cream.
A few dances after the supper, good deal
Of small talk between the tWo, and the lady
aHDoaBeed her intention Of leaving. The lady
excused herself from the obsequiOus detective
aud, after an absence Of few inmates, sp-
pearei With f1rs au5 hcod ready for departure.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
PUBLISHED STUROCK

The detective. greatly regretting her early de-
parture accompanied her to the sleigh, tucked
the robe closely around her, bid her good bye,
and returned to the ball room in pursuit Of
Haskins. ---sE
The detectives returned to Syracuse. and
reported to one or two of the prison officers,
who were anxiousy awaiting the sequal Of the
visit, and they were satisfied that HaskiDs
was not in the country. 1t has subsequently,
been ascertained. beyond doubt, that the
fair lady who SO completely won upon the
affections of the enamored detective, was no
other than Ram Hankins, the escaped con.
Vict.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

the Mazed Fiddler from the earth; John Ham.
lyn, finging off his rough jacket, wrapped
Willy in it as shelter from the rain, and they
turned homewards. The rain still fell, bat far
away towards the horizon vivid flashes of
lightning leapt over the sea like swords.
Make haste for the love Of God !" cried
John striding along with his burden as one
who carried nought; "make haste be is wet
to the skin already; it will De the death Of
him !"
They brought him home and laid him gent
" on his bed. The Londoner ran of for DR..
Woodbury., but the good doctor was ten miles
off, tending sick woman; and when Smith
returned, tue artist was raViugin his deliriun.
He said not word now Of Mary, not word
Of john Hamlyn; his thoughts were away il
the south.
"A poor fisher boy, Signora Money mo-
ney, always money Can | coin it? On the
red, then back the red For the eighth,
ninth, tenth time, Red Red it is !" he scream
ed, half starting out Of his bed. "DO you be-
lieve in my fortune, now In notes, in notes I!
have no Iacley to carry my gold for me; an
artist, nothing more !"
Through the whole weary night, while the
rain fell in torrents without, the three men
watched beside him; b1t as it drew on towards
morning and the storm slowly and sullenly
abated, he became much calmer. He slept for
aa hour or two, and at daybreak turned to
the old schoolmaster, with peculiar smile up
on his face
d" You viii give me my violin ?" There
were several iu the room; his friend handed
him the nearest Not t4at not that! play
cd that at the San Carlo, when H. Catarina
sang so grandly Give me the old one; the
one had when q boY" He took it from the
schoolmaster's hand and looked at it lovingly.
Just then the morning light came full into the
room, flooding it with its lustTe. Il played it
oftea enough, sir. down among the rocks. when
there were none to hear me bGt the merry
sea-gulls An the beautiful light The
birds will be singing after the storm and the
lambs will be running in the meadows over
the fresh wet grass. loved to see them once
but, fear me, | fear NE, I'll never move
from this bed till they carry me away TO the
gray old cburchyard, yonder, close By the dear
old sea. And, well have had troubles enough
God knows and I'm weary weary, and
shall rest 10y her side a. last"
Was he mad now? He spoke softly, but
there was raised look in his eyes, and at
times, cold, nervous trembling went right
oSer him.
Let him have his way, sir" whispered
John Hamlyn 1t is nearly over"
The artist played few feeble notes upon
his old violin, and smiled sadly as he preluded
with bar or two Of & simple country air
Crqct
twas but the swapping Of ! fdiIe string;
but as it snapped bis heart broke, too. Ano-
ther hoar had passed away. The artist, with
his lean, long hand still upon the instrument,
mad fallen back upon bis pillow; and big John
Kanlyn. kueeliug by the bed aud shaking ter
ribly with the grea: strong s0DS that seemed
TO be choking him suddenly cried out:
Lead Us rot into temptation; lead rs not
into temptation; but, o LOsd deliver Us from
evil ~
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04
SsIttttN 9oetrp.
TODAY AND TO- MORROW.

rosebud llossomed in my bower,
bird sang in my garden {; ..s.
The rosebud was its fairest howor,
The bird its gentlest warden.
And A child beside the linden tree
Sang Think no more Of sorrow H-
But let US smile and sing to to-day,
For we must weep TO morrow
G.skel the bird ooh diist thou hesr
The song that she would sing thee
And can it be that thou shouldst fear
What the next morn would bring thee =
us,r,wered with triumphant strain,
SayiaS, Il know not sorrow
But must sing my best to-day.
Fer may die tomorrow
lacked The rose. "oh. tell re sweet.
In thy 6rs, beautys dawning,
Thou cans, not fesr. from tAis retreat.
The coming Of the morning =
Size fgnr her fragrant leaves apart,
Tn. lovelier for her sorrow.
saving. we: ma,t bloom today
Fer may drop to morrow
Isa:t. The bloom upon ny check
Is aec..aE IS the Ease
Nv yol,s No msrs shall ,iag or speak,
Whca au,, in d.. reposes
A.d from those sou..ess monitors
One lesson NAV borrow
That we shonll smile aad sing to-day.
For We may weep to morrow
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04


/ WESTERN AExBER -JohussA-6arelY
Of age, was elected to the lndiaGa Legislature.
He says
&" When got near EiUceuues, / began TO
think what serry Egure. green country
lad, EOali cut in an assembly of the wisdom
Of the State. aud it required all M Eesoiation
to keep z1e from turning back Somehow or
other managed to get through the swearing
process, aud sneaked away to seat from
which hardly Eentured 10 look aP until the
House adjoarued for dinner On returning 70
nF hotel, was rather gratifcd to learn that
| was TO have c room mate. . brother member,
who. as he bad made at least six speeches de-
ring the forenoon session, naturally regarded
IS one Of the great men Of the House After
dinner he came up 10 our joint room, and car
fully closed the door, pallsd out Of his pocket
az enormogs old fashioned bulls eve watch,
and handed j, 10 me with this remark:--
8 Uncle Jake told me last as vas starting
that I osght To have q watch. and loaned this.
bat don't know bow 10 screw The thing mp.
do you!' -.s- az
walked into the legislative hall thst a.
ternoon with the most unlimited eouhdencs il
nv ability to dischsrge Oh doties iocSubect
upon me, as legislator. ---. .=s -
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

" What was tLat," cried Smith, starting
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
THE LATEST WAR NEWS.

Our Washington correspondents give us a
shadowy hint OF movement now under way in
Western Virginia, which is TO have an important
effect upon the position of affairs. Though the
particulars of the movement cannot be given, it
is stated that it is not to be on Harper's Ferry,
though that point is expected TO come again into
our hands BY flank movement.
Adyices from Richmond confirm the report Of
our special correspondent that troops to the
number of 500 q day arrive at that city. A
man who left Richmond on Sunday says that
tho train on which be came brought 1000 South
Carolina troops TO Manassas junction. At that
point there were 5000 troops toleraby well
armed and equipped; they were entrenching
themselves in expectation q OIL attack from the
Federal troops, supposing that they would take
that route to Harper's Ferry.
There are fcw troops at the Fairfax Court
House, Is milas from Alexandria, and their out.
posts extend FIVE miles toward the city. Yes
tss6ay reconnaissance was pushed from Alex.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
REGULATING IN PENNSYLVANIA.

We learn from The Pittsburgh Dispatch aud
The Philadelphia Inquirer, that the swindlog
jobbery by which heavy lot of worthless uni
forms we're furnished to the Pennsylvania troops,
is receiving thorough OyerhaulIng. These
journals give the names of the parties, chiefly
notorious politicians, who figured as middle-men
or go-betweens in these most Infamous transac.
tions. 1t appears that favorites received con-
tracts for furnishing parts of uniforms at $40
each, when responsible bids were put in for
s. so; that pantaloons, made of very poor
material, were paid for at the rate of S5 each,
when they could have been obtained at retail
for 81 so, afordiog the maker profit of %
per cent even at that low rate. The journals
give the names of prominent politicians who are
charged with having received handsome sums for
consummatlng these contracts.
We know nothing personally Of these facts;
but from what is TAXING place in this city and
esewhe wo have no doubt of their general
correctness.
That there is to be good deal of stealing in
expending the vast sums furnished for the war,
is to be expected. Some men who are osten-
tatiously and constantly appearing before the
public in the guse of patriots, have too long
proftcd by lcvyng blaek-mail upon the legisli-
tive and Government contracts not to take natu-
rally to so rich placer as the current contest
affords. We know them aud their acts. So
long as they live they will labor in their vocation.
Submitting to these peculations as necessity,
we nevertheless insist that tho equipments, muni-
tions, aud provisions, which they furnish for our
brave BOYS and out Of which these carrion yul-
lures make money, shall be of good quality.
Let TIE Government if need be, but not our
heroic troops, be the sufferers. Give eur soldiers,
gentlemen peculators stout coats and warm
blankets, good meat and sweet bread, even
though you charge the Government twice What
they are worth, and put the excess into your own
pockels.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28

Mr.. John j. Cisco Sub Treasurer in this city,
hae been requested by the President to withdraw
bis letter of resignation, and continue to I'LL the
Office, the duties of which he has so ably dis
charged during the last eight years. Mr.. Cisco
has the matter under Amusement. although he
had determined TO retire from public life at the
close Of Mr.. BucbauaD's Administration. The
financial and commercial world have never lad
more acceptable Sub Treasurer than Mr.. Cisco,
and the Government never had greater need of
the peculiar abilities possessed by Mr.. Cisco, in
the fiscal agency at this point.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
CONyEARAND NEGROES.

Gen. Butler is'rght. He is u sound lawyer
az well as good soldier. He holds that negro
slaves, owned by Secession masters, in Seeded
States, are contraband Of war. Like the negro
himself, the Generals postulate stands on two
leg, viz;
1. Slaves are property in Virginia, in the
language of the law, " to all intents, construc-
" tions and purposes Whatsoever
q They are employed i'll the Secession States
to DIG trenches, construct embankments, carry
muskets, mount columbads, and do sundry other
things in aid Of the public enemy. Consequent
ly, they are as really implements of war, as are
the guns they bear for their masters, and the
cannon they mount in embrasnrcs.
Gen. Butler, therefore, is right in regarding
this peculiar species Of property as eontraband.
Let him continue to treat all negroes caught
within his lines as 80 many muskets and colum-
biads, and no more think Of giving them up to
the enemy than he would q cargo of captured
shot and shell.
The General, who is practical man, will find
this sort of contraband very convenient article
when he gets little deeper down into the land
Of Dixie. With the thermometer ranging at 1902
in the shade and carihworks to be piled fifteen
feet high he will find couple of hundred con.
traband bipeds attached to each regiment capital
aids to the pick-aX and wbeelbarrow corps. As
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
The Nc,y-Mcxicau Mail.

TNDLFEhDEN'f, WOn0ay, Way 2, I7TI,
The New-Mexican mail arrived hero last night, IL
days out from Santa Fe with dates TO the I3tA, and
through pas.eDgers
Many United States officers in New -Ncxico have re-
signed.
Capt. Roberts, of the contractors Of The mail line
from Canon City, brought with him ~ 900 in gold dust
for parics ia the East and also 10 le,Iers. This ue
is nov in complete running order from Independence
10 Canon City and California Gulch The coach leaves
here every Friday, aud passes one Of the best
natural roads in the West. Some Indians seen
on the route, but they pcacoabe and quiet. Gss
ID in abundance.
IL was reported at Santa F6 that Col Loring, com
manding ia Ncw.Mexieo, had resigned.