The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-27
A TROPHY FROM THE DRANEsvILLR FIGHT.

Adjntant McKane OF tho Pennsylvania Sixn which did
gallant service in the DranesviIle 6ght brought to the
city to-day nne Maynard ride captured from OF the
rebels was IN perfect order and loaded when TAKEN
Most OF the guns abandoned by the enemy found
loaded.
GENERAL sICKLEs ON A MILITARY MISSION.
General sickles has gone to New York some impor-
tant military mission. On dit that he is to it out
pedition for the Southern coast.
AFFAIRS ON THE LOWER POTOMAC.
In the absence ofCaptain Eastman Master A. p Foster
Of the Stepping Stones, commands the Yankee He
dcred good service commander Of tho Resolute.
All Is quiet down the river. schooner arrived to-day
from below shcrun the gauntlet OF the rebel batteries
and had four shots through her mainsa No other da
mage was done There has been other arrival for
days
THE PROVOST MARSHAL 8 RAID UPON THE aRoGsnoPs.
Tho Provost Marshal OF this city is making strenuous
Efforts TO break up tho ounging the part OF
officers He has issued imperative order that bur
rooms of every grade shah be closed at half past nine
O'Clock in the evening" and gives notice that the proprie
tors of all such establishments not conducted with
due Observance Of this order without eluivocaton
subtcrfuge shall bo held custody without
respect Of persons.
CHRISTMAS FErE OF THE NINTH MASSACHUSETTS
REGIMENT.
grand Christmas party was given last night by the
officers of the Ninth Massachusetts, regiment Colonel Cass
presided at the tables spread large pavilion Brigadr
General More and staff Colonel Woodbury. tho Fourth
Michigan regiment Colonel Black, OF the Twenty second
Pennsylvania and Colonel McQuade of the Fourteenth
New York, accompanied by members Of their STATS
among the guests number OF ladies also present
Speeches made by Colonel Cass General Morel Co
lionel Black formerly Governor Of Nebraska Territory and
others Music and dancing closed the tainmept,
which was kept up to late hour.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION ON BOARD TIE VESSELS
OF THE POTOMAC FLOTfLLA.
Christmas was appropriately celebrated board the
Yankee, and other vessels of the Potomac Hotilla.
THE PRESIDENTIAL EXCURSION ON BOARD THE PEN
sACoLA.
The excursion the Pensacola is fixed for to-mor
row. but hardly probable that tho President will find
time TO participate in 1t.
NO MORE HORSES WANTED FOR THE ARMY.
The Secretary Of War has directed that no more
horses be bought until all belonging to tho govern
ment in active service. Quarermaster General Megs
having been especially charged carry this into
effect the attention Of all Quartermasers of the regular
and volunteer army Is called to the subject.
NO ADDITIONAL CAVALRY REGIMENTS TO BE Or
CANNED.
The War Department has issued order that no add-
onal cavalry regiments be organized Those have
not been mustered into service will necessarily be trans
ferred to some other arm Of tho military service.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PAYhAsrERs.
The Acting Assistant Paymasters recently appointed
by the Navy Department will be interested learn that
unless they file their bonds and report for duty mmed
atey their appointment will bc revoked.
NOMINATION OF A MARSHAL FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
The President has nominated to the Senate Charles H.
Foster of North Carolina to be Marshal for that district
MOVEMENTS OF HON. ALFRED ELY.
Hon. Alfred Ely is still in Baltimore His brother, who
is here received despatch from him tonight annoupc-
ing that he would be in Washington to morrow.
AFFAIRS ON THE IsrHxUs OF PANAMA.
The Flag Officer Of the Pacific squadron writing from
Panama, December IS, saysA remains quiet at Pana-
and throughout the lshmus The recent recognition
Of tho Mosquera government by the authorities Of
Panama have tranquilzed the public mind and
produced general feeling Of security experienced for
many years past.