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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

The Christian Inteiligsncer-for generation
the organ of the Reformed Dutch Church in
this country, and an exceedingly cautious,
conservative journal-has strong leader this
week entitled Slavery against the Govern
" ment," in which its Editor, the Rev. f. 5.
Porter, takes decided ground in favor Of recog'
nizing Slavery as the handspring Of the rebel
lion, and treating it accordingly. Says the
Editor:
From the beginning of the civil war until now Slavery
has supported the rebel army and operated the soul of the
great conspiracy against National life and liberty These
things being So It becomes question Of no merely momen'
sry What ought the Government to do with Slavery
nowi What policy any should the loyal men OF the coun
try adopt respecting the future treatment Of this nsurgens
National csncer1 The reply which ought In our judgment
to be made to those questions is this Since Sarey made
the car let Slorsry feel the arnot by melting servie IN
surrsous whose many and nameess srocies would out
raxs humanity but by contracting the dre' OF all rebel mas
tiers 20 soon as they be reached and by using them as
hired laboers until the rebellion IL crushed IN part by their
aid Thus the power Slavery would be rghtfuy used
itself Thus the which the rebel conspirasors
have rendered the would be precisely me; a. ten
dered and the ultimate decision Of this controversy would
prove itself plainly in favor OF ultimate emancipation
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

sick and wounded soldiers in hospitals on thu
Potomac.
If, on the other hand it is decided that
The TRIBUNE has Fifty Thousand more sub
scribers and purchasers than The Herald, ther
The Herald shall pay for the advertising
aforesaid (no halfprice but the usual rates,
and give the $3.50 for the relief of the Poor
of our City and another $3.50 for the solace
and comfort of our sick and wounded soldier,
on the Potomac az aforesaid.
- We have borne in silence the monstrons
lying of The Herald with regard to its OWL
circulation and that Of THE TRIBUNE ant
other rivals, till our patience is exhausted
No one will doubt our good faith nor our res
possibility in the premises. Now let the
public watch the wretched old braggart, and
see how be will sneak out Of the scrutiny t.
which We challenge hun! OF course, he vii
shuttle, and lie, and BLACKBOARD, as usual; but
he dare not toe the mark Watch him
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

The city was startled yesterday afternoon
and evening by rumOr, which was current
about town, and which gained volume as it
Travelled, to the effect that an attempt would
DO made to deprive Mr.. OPDYKE of the certi-
ficate of bis election under the pretense of
errors in the returns as published in the morn
ing journals. This rumor does not brighten us.
We have heard of such things before. The
unuistakable verdict of the Electors Of this
city in favor of George Opdyke cannot be re-
versed by any manipulation of the returns.
The majority is too large, and the certainty Of
Mr.. O.'s election too well established, to rem
der any attempt at thimble-rigging at all safe
in the premises. The City Charter, as amended
by the Legislature in 1857, requires the Dis
trict Canvassers TO file the returns Of their re-
spective Districts with tho Clerk of the Com
mon Council within twenty.four hours after the
closing of the polls.
The following ten districts had not been
returned last evening at shutdown, viz: With
District of the Fourth Ward: lid District OF
the Seventh Ward; Xth District of the Ninth
Ward; XVIII District of the Eleventh Ward;
Iytb, With and XVIII Districts OF the Eight
eenth Ward; Iyth District Of the Nineteenth
Ward; With District of the Twenty first Ward,
| aud the With District Of the Twenty.second
Ward.
People who are curious will very naturally
inquire why these returns are kept back, and
the question will readily suggest its own an
swer But the friends of Mr.. Opdyke and OF
tho purity OF elections need take no alarm
si""A there arc three accurate lsts
OF the vote" o;uan in every election
district of the city, made up from
returns certified by the Canvas.crs or tho Ton
Clerks-onc of which 10 in tho hands Of the
Police, another in the hands of the Editor Of
this Journal aud third in the hands of Mr..
Opdyke's friends. 1t will not be possible after
this, to fost upon the people untrue returns,
and tho only result Of the attempt TO do il
will be the Disgrace and punishment Of its
contrivers. 1t may as well be understood frat
as last that the electors who voted for Dir.
Opdyke do not mean 10 be cheated out OF
their victory, and will not allow the proposed
swiDdle TO be successfully carried out.
The result of tho election We gave in THE
TRIBUNE of yesterday morning, and it was
substantially correct. The difference between
these figures aud the actual canva. viii not
probably equal fifty votes. The police have
ample evidence in their possession, aud fraud
attempted or perpetrated, will be punished
promptly and severely. Friends of honest cleo.
tons, watch the city canvassers; insist upon the
performance of their duty, and have them or.
rested on tho very first departure from it,
Warrants are already out for tho derelict dis.
trict canvassers who did not render their re.
turns yesterday, and other warrants will follow,
if necessary.
The city canvassers meet in the chamber o.
the Board of Aldermen at noon to-day. LIE,
the people keep their eyes on them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

some plan for it's permanent regulation. Ii
the mean time, the contrabands as they accu
muIated inconveniently in our camps and for
tifications, could be carried by pa to the near
est Floridian port, and land assigned to then
in sufficient quantities for their support. A
permanent and accessible asylum for the free
negro would thus be provided, far superior in
every respect to Hayti or Liberia-an asylum
sufficient, in fact, to receive our whole slave
population to which they themselves would
gladly resort and in which, freed from the COM
petition of the whites they might develop
whatever capacities they possess for improve
nent and sclfgovernment. At the same time,
the Territory or State, if it should be deemed
advisable to preserve the State organization,
would be open to settlement by loyal whites TO
whom the presence of free negro population
was not Objectionable. Those who have preju-
dices on the subject of tho color Of their neigh
bors would, of course, not be compelled to re.
side there.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
SCHOOL INSPECTORS ELECTED.


l. Thomas Salmon, Republican.
IL James II. Ward, Republican.
III George f. Dewland, Mozart and Tammany
" Mathew MeGowan, Tammany.
VII. Hopkinson, Mozart and Tammany.
VIII. Won Claim, Tammany and Republican.
VII s. j. Longworth, Tammany and Citizens.
VIII John Dixon, Citizens.
TX George +. Markee, Republican.
XZ. Francis Barnes, Mozart and Tammany.
XII Seaman johnson, Republican and Mozart.
Kill Armstrong.
Vaca y. Benz smin Moore, Republican.
XIII Peter Relyea, Tammany.
XIV William Reynolds, Mozart.
XV.S w. Roosevelt, Republican.
XVI Richard Martin, Republican.
XVII Nicholas Segar, Tam. aud Peoples Union.
XVIII Frederick +. Mather, Mozart.
XIX. John j. Ruscoe, Citizens.
Xxx - Mckenzie.
XXI. Sterling Yard, Mozart and Tammany.
XXI. Ii. Buckhorn, National Union.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
THE LATEST WAR NEWS.

We learn from Fortress Monroe that a
sharp engagement took place on Monday be-
tween four of the United States gunbOats and
Rebel steamer, the Patrick Henry, about
five miles above Newport News. The fight
lasted about two hours, commencing at 5
o'clock in the morning Positively no particu-
lars are made known yet concerning this af'
fair, though word from the Rebels, through
a flag of truce declares that they suffered no
damage.
With regard to the recent affair at Pensa-
cola, concerning which our information is pro.
vokingly slender, Mobile paper says that the
Rebel loss up to the 23d ult. was five killed and
twelve wounded. Several bombs exploded over
BragQ's and Gladdin's staff, but none were in.
iured. One of the Union vessels engaged is
said to have been damaged, and the Niagara
was reported disabled. Some old buildings
were destroyed by our fire, and shots passed
through the hospital building, from which,
however, the sick had been removed-a fact
which Col. Brown very well knew before he
fred in that direction. All this intelligence is
from the rankest Rebel sources, and no rell-
ance can be placed on it.
| A dispatch in Louisville paper says that
near Somerset, on the Cumberland River, a
body of Union troops were on Sunday attacked
by rebels with artillery, who had posted them.
selves on the opposite bank of the river. One
rebel officer was killed. but no other particu-
lars are given.
A letter from our Louisville correspondent,
published this morning, will be read with in
terest. From this it appears that drafting In
Tennessee is vigorously carried on, and that it
produces a stampede among the able-bOded
men.
Missouri, west Of Sedalia, is said to be
again overrun by bands of maurauders, num-
boring from 50 to rs men, who represent that
they are from Prices army, and who pillage
on every side. They have wagons to carry of
their plumber, and can therefore easily strip
many poor man of everything he possesses.
A detachment Of cavalry went from Scdala
yesterday morning, and We are likely to hear
of some skirmshing
BY an escaped negro we have variety Of
items concerning the Rebel forces in Virginia,
all of which is given in our telegraph column.
The number of men at Centreville is not far
different from that already reported, being not
much less than 10000. Tho South Carolina
and Virginia soldiers were on bad terms
There are no Rebel troops at Fairfax Court
House.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
SCHOOL TRUSTEES ELECTED

SCHOOL IRUSlEES ELrt Ed.
Ward. .
L. Michael Sullivan, Moz. and Citizens.
John Casey, Tammapy
Vacancy-Arthur Meyer, Tam.
H..G. Dorian, Republican.
- Church.
Ill. John Suhr, MOI, Tam. aud Citizens.
James McClusky, MOI, Tam. and Citizens
Nv. james White, Tammany.
Charles Kelley, Tammany.
VA. w. Leggat, Citizens.
Francis X. Tillou, Citizees'.
W.. Walter Roach, Tan. and Rep.
Robert Connery, Mozart.
VII james Moore, Tammany.
Richard Poillan, Peoples Union.
VIII. james w. Kellogg Citizens.
Matthias Clark, Peoples Union.
TX James W. Booth, Republican.
Z. Dennison, Republican.
X. William McCshill MOI, Rep and Tam.
Charles L. Kugler Republican.
XI. r. a. Barry, Rep. AID Mozart.
Charles Perley, jr., Rep. and Mozart.
XII. p. McGann, Tammany.
William Martin, Citizens.
XIII Frederick Holstein, Tammany.
Francis Coan, Tammany.
XIV. Patrick Quinn, Tammahy.
William J. Kane, Mozart.
XIV. H. Panton, Republican.
William Oothout, Republican.
XVI. M. st. John, Republican.
L. C. Wandill, Republican.
XVII. M. J. Mccarthy, Tam. and Peoples Union
G.. Z. Stutzman. Republican.
XVIII John A. Foster, MOI, Tam. and Rep.
John o Brieu Mozart.
XIX. Charles Lyons, Citizens.
Peter Gudeurath.
XX.. Gabriel Van Cot, Republican.
ID. Millman, Mozart.
XXI..J Stephenson, Republican.
Edward G. johnson, Republican.
XXI. IS. n. Smonson, Republican.
Day d Clark, Rep. ana Peoples Union.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

The Message Of Gov. Hicks to the Mary.
land Legislature was delivered Yesterday He
says he has called together that body in order
that they may take the necessary steps to vim
dictate the honor and loyalty Of the State. He
urges measures for the payment of their por-
ton of the expenses of the war, and for rails
ing and equippng Maryland's quota of men.
He also calls for provision for the summary
punishment OF those in the State who aid and
abet treason.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
IMPORTANT FACTS.

Constant writing for six months is done cheaper with
Gold Pens than with Steel Pens therefore, economy TO
use Gold Pens.
The Gold remains unchanged by years OF continued
use while the Steel Pen ever changing by coroon snd
therefore, perfect uniformity of writing obtained ony
by the use Of the Gold Pen.
The Gold Pen is always ready and reliable while the Steel
Pen must be often condemned and seected there
fore there 10 great saving time in the the Gold Pen
Gold capable Of receiving any degree Of elasticity so thai
the Gold Pen exactly adapted to the hand of the writer
therefore the the hand aud not injured as
known to be the case by the Of Steel Pens.
See The Pen is mehtier than the Sword" In another
column.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

The Herald prints an advertisement oil The
TRIBUNE copied from our columns, for which
it pretends that we pay it balfprice. The
pretense is utterly false; we never employed,
nor authorized, nor in any manner solicited, the
insertion of our advertisement by Tie Herald,
any more than We ever entreated its forbear-
ance, or did any other of thousand discredit-
able acts which that mendacous journal has from
time to time attributed TO us. We had heard
before that The Herald keeps up q fallacious
show of prosperity by stufhng it's columns with
advertisements which no one ever hired or asked
it to print; and here we have the proof. Very
likely half its advertisements are bogus, to say
nothing of those obtained by lying vaunts and
other false pretenses.
TIE Herald says THE TRIBUNE has :" lost
" all its subscribers" and is very poor and de-
clning. Now, we do not boast Of our wealth.
nor of making money in such times as these
only O journal that thrives on public calamity
could expect to do that-but we have little
money still in bank, and disposition to help
those still less fortunate than ourselves in this
conjunction of cold weather and hard times.
In their behalf, we make the following propo-
sition:
The Herald shall designate capable and
worthy printer or publisher, not connected with
or interested in either establishment, and we
another SUCH which two shall appoint a third
or umpire, ia case they shall at any time see
fit to do 80. These two or three persons, 80
chosen, shall have free access at all hours to
the office, press-rOOms, paper-rooms, books,
&C., of the two concerns, with the right to
interrogate at pleasure any and every foreman,
pressman, bookkeeper, clerk, or other person
connected with either establishment, and to re-.
qure answers on oath if they see Gt. They
shall, within a month, report what they, or a
majority of them, find to be the actual circula-
ton of THE TRIBUNE and The Herald respect
lively, which report shall be printed directly
under the editorial head of each of our journals,
in every edition and issue thereof, for the
space of one calendar month thereafter. 1t
shall also be advertised once in every other
journal published in our city which has daily
circulation Of more than Ten Thousand copies.
If this report does not show that The TRIBUNE
has at least Fifty Thousand more subscribers
and purchasers than The Herald, then we shall
pay the entire expense Of such advertising in
other journals than the two interested. and
shall give in addition Two Hundred and Fifty
Dollars to the Association for Improving the
Condition OF the Poor Of our City, and an
equal sun for tho relief aud comfort Of our
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

Mr.. Salisbury of Delaware yesterday caused
some amusement in the Senate by offering a
resolution to appoint Messrs. Fillmore, Everett,
Dallas, fancy, and some others, Commission
on the part of the North to meet a similarly
constituted Commission from the South, and
bring the war at once to satisfactory ter
mination. After the Senate had laughed at the
resolution it was brushed aside.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

In the House, yesterday, Mr.. Hutchins of
Ohio introduced resolution similar TO that
offered in the Senate by Mr.. Wilson, directing
the Committee for the District Of Columbia to
inquire concerning forty.fye slaves said to be
at present confined in the jail at Washington,
TO discover by what authority they are impris
oned, and to take measures for their release,
and for the prevention of such imprisonment
hereafter.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

In our Washington dispatch will this MORN
ing be found long statement concerning the
condition of the slaves Imprisoned in the Jail
of the District of Columbia. They have suf-
fered much, and heavy reckoning should be
made in the guilty quarter.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

There is report about town that Mozart
Hall has adjourned without day. 1t probably
originated in the badness of the gas supplied
to that concern on Tuesday night, by which
the reading of Election Returns was rendered
impossible. Several attempted it who were
conspcuously blessed with duality OF vision I;
but, though they were sure Fernando must Dc
elected, they could mt see it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

Mr.. Hale yesterday introduced into the
Senate resolution instructing the Committee
on the Judiciary TO inquire into the expediency
of abOlishing the present Supreme Court and
of establishing another which shall meet the
requirements of the Constitution.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

As there has been good deal of speculation
concerning the course which those Republicans
who are deemed especially the friends of Gov.
Seward would take in our recent Election, We
deem it simple jusHce to say that the great
macs of them supported Mr. OPDYKE with
emphatic zeal and efficiency. There were
Republicans who went after strange gods, but
not more. NO think, among those distinguished
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

Gen. Benham, from Rosecrans's division, has
arrived in Washington. 1t is understood that
be Ia still under arrest, charges connected with
Floyd's. escape being preferred against him. He
desires, so it is said, to have Court of In
quiry, confident that the blame viii, by such a
court, be placed on the right shoulders.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

Hale was very severe. The Marshal OF the
District was directed to report at once to the
Senate the names of all persons now confined
in the jail at Washington, the causes of their
confinement, the names Of the magistrates who
committed them, the length of their imprson-
ment, and the names of the original COM
planants.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

Tn the House, yesterday. Mr.. Gu'icy of
Ohio, gave notice of his intention to introduce
a bill confiscatng all property of Rebels, max
ing their slaves free men, giving them employ
ment during the war, then apprenticing them to
loyal masters, and finally coonizing them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

Mr.. Cox of Ohio yesterday introduced into
the House Of Representatives resolution to
change of prisoners during this war, and that
the interests of the army and of humanity de-
mand such exchange; therefore calling on the
President TO take measures to this end.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

We Judge, from our daily reports of the say
ings and doiugs in Congress, that the House,
if not the Senate also. stands in pressing need
of modifi cation. We await the commencement
Of the process with lively interest.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
Death of mn Old Merchant.

BOSTON, Vt odnesdty, Dec. =, Io5I
Noah Stur,evant, one of tie oldest and mos
prominent merch ants of Boston, was killed almos
instantly this afternoon by a train gu the Easter
Railroad at North Chelsea
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

as "Seward men" than others. Of those who
united in the famous circular, urging Republi-
cans to go for Gunther as the only means OF
defeating Wood, hardly one has been known
as specially friendly to Gov. Seward.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
The WeyIaud Cnunr.

Sr. CArHKRisEs C. W., Wednesdiy, Dec. 4, 1861.
There ia good deal of ice in the Wellaud Canal
To day several propeers are try ing to work through
and viii probably succeed, as the weather has mod
Grated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

Mr.. Holman of Indiana yesterday, in the
House, offered a series Of resolutions reiterat-
ing the sentiments of the Crttenden resoiu
tious aud reafiirming them. These wer" lard
on the table by vote of II against To.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
Frou, Sau FrunciscO,

sAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Wednesday, Dec. :. 1861
Arrived-Sbips Hornet, New-fork; Kit Carson,
Boston; Albert Osweid, Hamburg.
Scholarships Boston Light, McCans Island;
whaler Jeanette, on cruise.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

The traitor, John c. Breckenridge, was yes
terday expelled from the United States Senate
by Sc yeas, no man having the face to vote
against the resolution.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

The Canal Board ordered the closing OF oul
State canals on the 10th inst. Jack Frost
we presume, has anticipated the execution o.
thair order
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

In tho Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Wilson intro
duced resolution inquiring into the case Of
certain colored persons confined 10 the jail at
Warrington. Thereupon ensued debate con-
oor"ing the administration Of justice in the
DGtfici Of Columbia. Upon this topic Mr..
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
Suicide OF an Editor.

CONCOND n. H.. DOC y
s. G. Baldwin, editor of The Lueoa,a Democrat
committed suicide yesterday afternoon by jumping
into the WiDnepiseogee River from the railroad
bridge near that village. No cause is assigned foI
Lha act.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
Aetu!nprk DAILY Gribn1ra
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. 1861.

We print on another page condensation Of
the Land Office Report.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
ONE TO THREE

Boxes CT "WIycHFsIxK SPECIFIC PILL viii permanently
cure any case of Seminal Weakness its resulting impo
tency however aggravated and whether recently developer
or OF long standing Price per box six for So ADDRESS
j. WINCHESTER, No. % John-st N 4.
LADIES Fine Gold Chateaine CHAINS, new
aud elegant patterns for sale BY Gro. c. ALLEN No. AS
Broadway one door below Canalst
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

WINTER CLOTHING-The cheapest, the best
assortment newest stock best styles &C., &c.
T. Il. BALDWIN.
Nos. 10 and "a Bowery.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05

LADIES' GOLD WATCHES. - very elegant
Hunting Cases. come low 25 each, warranted correct
time For sale by GEORGE C. ALLEN No AIS Broad
NV one door below Cena ST. formerly No. III w all-st
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-05
BUSINESS Notlecs.

MEMS WARM UNDER-GARMENTs.
Shakerknit Shirts, SHAKER : isnnei 9ui'..,
Shaker kuit Drawers. shaker lsnnei ~ ~ ''0'
Az GEo NJ TRAoY's, Agent, No 30 Williem-si'' ~ l.
Gentlemen's NEoKTIRs SCARE Stocks &C. ;., ~,
The Mcclellan Scarf new and very beautltu a'-'' "
dress Blsok and fancy Neck-Ties.
Gro. NJ. TRioY, Agent No. 9S William'st
Large assortment Of Mems FURNISHING GOODS.
Meripo Undershrts, Glaye,
Meripo Drawers, Uosiery
Mixed Undershifts iTrbysias
NN-''- Fine shifts and Linen Collars,
C,ents, R,ch PRESSING. Robes Of superior meke'
s;re.t Bargains to be had here.
GEO M TRACY, Agent NO. 70 "lneuis''