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CONFEDERATE ACCOUNTS OF rHE
BATTLE OF FREDERIckSBURG.

The Richmond papers contain full accounts
OF the battle Of Fredericksbnrg, and all claim
a great victory, with loss in killed, wounded
and missing varfously estimated at from 2ooO
TO 1900. They set down the Federal lose O. not
less than 1a,GO0in killed, wounded and missing.
The Dispatch declares IL 10 have been sehe
gre attest battle ever fought on this continentn
The Enquirer, speaking Of the result Of the
The Yankees had essayed q tasR which no
. army ever ~msrshaled or that ever will bo
oreanized, could have accomplished. 10 have
driven our men from their position and @
which the storming Of Gibraltar would be -
ehild's play. To appreciate the strength OF
our our position It must be .een: Sulncett % soy,
line-Jackson on the right and the stone fence
on the left at Fredericksburg. No other nam
than Burnside would have Attempted 90 aim.
cult or so foolhardy an adventure - ~ =
The Richmond Dispatch says: ~
The battle OF Saturday, taking into Consider.
alon tne number Of men engaged, the auaaoty
the valor Of the combatants and the shiIi OF ma
generals, was probably the greatest battle ever
fought on this continent II was fought by
of artillery. II was contested for ten hour. If
resulted in complete victory 70 the Oon feder.
ate forces. We say complete, because, althoueh
captured or dispersed-fhe failure Wa enttrelv
owing to the near neighborhood Of their strong.
holds, TO which they Ned when they found
themselves unable to face our forces any longer
TEB sToRHING or THE HILL.
Another writer says: 80
The Yankees commenced the storminG Of the
hill at half-past eleven ocock a. m, with six
brigades, and were repulsed four TINES with,
immense slaughter. They were moved down
by hundreds. Two hundred and hfty bodies
were counted on space occupied by enly 90
regiment The firing was kept mp incessAnty
until o'clock Col. WaltonS battery helA -
heights, pouring murderous IRE into - a.
yancing columns. The batteries on the yayioeg
hills nobly assisted the battery on fha hefghs l,
keeping upsa continual stream Of Are, eAs6
volley thipnineeth ranks OF the enemy In 4
terrible manner.
still another saws: "a raoS .s-s. - .ssM =
The enemy advanced steadily and boldly
twenty -one times, and was a. ofteu repuloed.
with dreadful slaughter and carnage. IT.
Yankee dead and wounded literally lme ~
ground as far as the eye can reach. We ha6
the advantage Of an elevated posisoa and -
"stone wall" The enemy was therefore com.
relied 10 advance in the face OF O. raang nro
mp this inSkned plane only 10 meet The death.
dealing hfe which our men 90 surely ana
steadily poured upon them. The ensmy fought
we'll Our men did better; and the resnt 10,
the Yankee were foiled in their son 70 Rich.
mond" scheme. I
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BRATTLEEcRo, VT, Dec. PA fire bros.
0ul In the extensive building of the Vermont
Insane Asylum this morning about Q o,aock
The wind blew a gale from the north. The two
large wings running west were entirely CON
sumed; also the center building. The east win Us
were saSed, though somewhat damaged All
the patients Were saved
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rREAsuBr OF THE UNITED STATES.

On Wednesday last, the Sd instant, there disap-
,esrsd from this Ohice . package of bianL WOer.
haeates OF Indebtedness" !" Of the dspominatian ~
U nc both inclusive. No Certificates lifa thar,
have ever eeen itsues from this Once, and none
ne tue CsrtiIeates Of ths dsnomiratio of i've
thou,and dollars have their numbers Written on
snder the marginal border The words .IS tbs
srsf blank be not filed mp. this Certifcat. issued
will be paid to bearer" ara PRTSrEp OK
TIE BACK ef the Certificates. in red iak Az that
haSs been !ssued aimee about the lst instsnt COIN
nene'ng about No. 100, have the In rye dano,n;-
na:ien, 5ns, printed on the fac. II rad ink All
Certificates that viii issue from this Ofice in f,
fure, III De like those issued heretofore Those
IN me lost Dacssss ddsr from the genuine in hsv
nE ne words aeoye quoted, viz "If the ori.r
bsank be not Rnsd mp this Certiacate. is.nnd 10
E1u oe Daid 20 bearer - easrartd On the ia :.
Of the Certificate beginning over the viSne tte and
tasre taking the place Of the border and contin-
aed oeiow OF each end. ovsrthe engraved denor;-
nations OF 5eD~ The numbers are printed in on
Saeh enc IN red frA, uSDsR the .5gsh denomins-
9o4; the large denoni ination is in green ink Ger.
1h-aees OF the denomination Of one thousand dol
ARE an.werinz the descrip pion o. those lost, have
HesI ana are seins l..ued; but none Of that demon
On ali senains oertincstea there Is an ornate ar.
are or eArieEd placed over and under each of tha
tEo scrolls containing the edenominational fSures
Ihe garland mat hes three indentations
Of ne scro running lspgthwise Of the Certifc ste
snJ ~ aeaut three quarters of an inch long, an
Ways from the center. On the lostsCerti6.stes
THIS sarisnd does not appear.
f.E. SPINNER.
de 1a2v Treasurer Of the United states
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I ATEsr NEWS PROM EUKOPE.
JOHN BRIGHT's SPEECH AGAINsr INTER.
1tR1NG WITH AMERICAN AFFAIRS
HE BOLD SPEECH IN PRAISE OF OUR
COUNTRY.
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DIR AXES PLANTATION BlTTERS.

They purify, strengthen, and inyigorats.
They create a healthy appetite.
They are an antidote TO change Of water and
diet
They overcome effects Of dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system and enliven the
mind.
They prevent miasmahc and Intermittent
Ayere.
They purify tAe breath and acidity Of the
stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhoea, Cholera and Cholera
Nerpus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous
Headache.
They are the best Bitters in the world. They
make he weak man strong, and are exhausted
natrre's great restorer. They are made OF
pune ST. Croix Rum, the celebrated Calisaya
Bark, roots and herbs, and are taken with the
pleasure Of . beverage, without regard to age
or time Of day. Particularly recommended to
delicate persons requiring gentle stimulant.
Sold by all 0rocers, Druggists, Hotels, and
Saloons p. H. DRAKE 4 co, 2o2 Broad
way, New York. sep 2o-eo6m
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ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
OpD FELLOWS, HALL
SBP SBP ssEEES#S' sEEiS#S' HiEE:: HiEEE::
SEVENTH STREET.
THE GREAT CANTERBURY COMPANY,
iHf SkEs! Ian MSAssFFEEkkssHHkkYS SAssFFEEkksHkS sSaPP44ssYY,, ssS9aaPP44ssYY,
SELECT ENFE RrA1sMRNr
:EEEI E:EEE! ~
TIE fog:sr5yy ,oiA re,nnin elossd for o.e ,reek
rsnovatsd and vi. reopsn .e oe epM6s MNbAT 1s
&C nber 2sth, with Double Corapany aud in style
GALLERY, four magnificent Private Boxes, Ae.
MONDAY EVENING, December ssa,
Mss 5uG1A u Al hGsTiMsRsr 6ssfn1
The Beautiful and Fascinating sonsstress.
MISS AssKEs ssstEsssstFff sTfass1.sp, Il
MISS KATE PENNOYER,
The GU On of Terpschore.
~ aTss psispSf a BERGER,
MISS NELLIE TAYLOR,
The Charming Meloiist
hsa''eAIsso6is sos GARf! # tai Fav0ri's'
A'''-sfRef aR. PIC. Il BUTLER.
The Great Bsnjoi.t.
TIE GREAT CoUkT OF BEAUTY.
BEAr7IF6sif 6sfnsSsSi PSSSa z! LADIES'!
H: ". .EAGAN,
The renowned ETHIOPIAN Comedian, from 444
Triumphant success Of the champion Clog Dancer
TN ''f II IoTs", XTEs,
who is pronounced by sli the most wonderful
dancer Of the age.
GEORGER. EDEsON.
The great Comedian, Psntomimist and Vocalist,
and sing some of his popular songs.
TIE DAgGHrERs OF rERpsIcHoRE,
A's5hsuE M,Ez HffSI2S jIEf24SSPes
MSS RHEf flttt : y}5HazE y}5HzXfEs' hsfHEs' {
RI, TIE ESEsyd, sEEAT CORPS DE Er#roPE,
NJ 't4z AiHsf iiHsi*t. 3.sHPFli i sEfylis CLARKE.
coRkoH a GRafmfeanM1Es! FRA fs1fs5lsn Fl
The evening entertainment viii conclude with the
THE ssshfsls e 4Hs sa1sssS kSsp
hf. aeorse 4 Edeson IS The Cobblsr
On THURSDAY NEXT. .tCHRISTMAS DAYD |
TWO GRAND p PERFORMANCES!
Aternoon at ga Esening at "a o'clock.
SPECIAL NOTICE. |
Ladies and children are invited to witness ths |
performances of this com pany A. there
VIII De nothing to offend The Of the assidiouS
no liquors or cigars will be allowed in the hall |
tbis week
Front seats reserved for ladies.
No IN proper persons admitted
no LADIES' adm itted unaGcompapied by gentlemen |
IdOaiss,p SpSn; s. "a ocioce; PerIormAnoe, ~.
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ADJUSTMENTS,
GROWERS THEATRE,
Pennsylvania AVENUE. near Willard y Hotel

GROWERS THEATRE.
PENhs7LFAFIA AVENUE. near Willard Hotel
AsosAAo dkovsh--- - ----- .--- -.MAxAs.l
Third aisht in Wa.sihston Of Dion Bi BoSreiie.ul.,s
admirable Spectacular Drama, in
pArvsE sEh sSi .f's' Gs'bRR sRis'1fa 4ar SNOW,
with Nov .n2 S'i ~: THE q IA AIy5ALAAtHE;.
sssRsIf Sy II sssVo6s osis Won
Kate pos nal Music BY Koppitz, and presenting
Mr. s.rmol The efSsssss psssess
Ben, Rosersa as s. Michel
ae., 4s:, De. .",'s' bernard
~ CHRIsTMAs-rwO,P PERFORMANCES. AZ
ternoon at 2 o'clock night at7ia O'clock -.
~ Admission s.. Is, and IS cents
WASHINGTON THEATRE.
CORNER ELEvGNTH AND STREETS.
BrsiSEss MASacrE MtsRsf Fl uS.s 20
STAGE MAsAoKA. g. MaxoSs s
THIS twEDSESDAY) EVENING.
GREAT CCEss,
MR.. Fk4keiks FRiid eisAi bsrw 4
A''saF"n', MIS- & IL chrsnSssYn hma:n!ssipn
rh' af raE fa SrsDsI' the eonsasts.
M.plsns sMsmpson Low Mr.; Frank Drew
Ts be followed by Frank brew ~ version nes|n'' Of
oamiHe. Mr.. Frank Drew
n, o., THE UNIAMED ROCKING HORSE.
SaLs PP~.---. ...................M Mr. Frank Drew
oiinsAa' Mrs. g. Macder
DREW Vi 'if' fnANh
Doors ep:n at half past performances COM
mence at half past a cissly.
WASHINGTON THEATRE.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2JTH,
Fourth Night ef the engagement OF
Mr.. FRANK DREW,
When he will appear in
sANpsoNNH oNH 1HW REE Cha kACTERs,
In which , he vii! sing . mock, Bravura, and give
vocal mitations of the following artistes
AR JOHN BROUGHAM,
MR.. JOHN DREW
ANA ADELINA PATTI,
SECOND NIGHT OF MISS CHlsrNEY
PERFORMANCE will comm; nee with
THE WINDMILL.
Marian. Miss Chestney
Followed by The Inerluie of
ACTING MAD.
isS;t O. :. ~-''' hr. +. Drew
v0i'Se CHSohr. Mrs G, Maadar
To conclude with the great Burlesaue
MAZEPPA.
FRIDAY, Benefit and Last Night of MR. FRANK
DkEW-A GREAT BILL!
- PRIcEs OF ADMISSION Chairs, rs cents.
Orchestra Seats Is cents; PsrQuette 80 cents: Am,
liy Clrcle - cents; Private Boxes, S.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

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THE EVENING STAR
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SUNDAY 8xCEPTED,)
AZ The star BUILDINGS,
spsen PIHH'A AVENUE AND liTH SrRI1F,


P.ysrs ssrved In P.ek.Sss By carriers at q
~ 10ses ID ESQ . year. On adrascs; % for eiI
{Ss a fop three months; and for lsss thsn
49, Rsnths At the rate Of 12 cents week einsia
SS6ss, oSp orrf; In Wrappers. TWO oHNfs
~ADYERTI9EMENre = should oe sent to tia
= before y O'Clock n; otherwise thsy may noS
S@SSa9 untn the nsxtday
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FRIDAY Benefit and Last Night of MR. FRANK
DkEW-A GREAT BILL!

P9ICEs OF ADNlssIoN.-Baicony Chairs, rs cents
0rcGestTa Seats IS cents; Psrauette, 80 cents Fam,
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WASHINGTON VARIETIES
RUETIH

WASHINGTON VARIETIES,
NEAR fsNE51E fslNEH STREET: TREE + ..,.-.
PROPRIEToRs "A HAMBLIN & co.
ACTING MANAGER "A. NJ. HERNANDEZ
BUSINESS MANAGER -. JAMES PILGRIM
CAREER OF rRIUHPHI
DOUBLE COMPANY!
'''' appear Siss siss aP. aP4 FEsM4Es:. FEsM4E.
MISS MISS ABA AbA TFEEssMaA4sS, TEsMAs,,
Tie charming r. .1d aEssaNbss asSanRI5iasa vocalist
4 4 &: & HkRNAEPEA HERNAEEPEz
sBB#$$Es#EH Es$$B##$$ssE#
wow. .,o, %ss ssSSBD%%SSffE# sSD%SfHE3#E. .zo,,o.v
MONS. A. GRossI.
rAgk gk4ss REhehel fIIan1x,
MIS-. rurl,s.f: 2AAt iSssbbhl4s'
WONDERFUL MOKEsTE BRorHERs.&s.
GRAND CoaPs De BALLET.
; OPEN EVERY NIGHT.
Great Programme of Attraction.
MAEsa4Ff Es4fEN9 kTH5HsIz,2DsA 4H IzzHD sAGSfilfG4SS1 eli G4SS1cK.
By the Acknowledged superior Acrobat and Gym
MoRIsIE, ......r
r. On the Horizontal Bar.
Banjo Solo !orisina xs;. 3 BSSwsr,s S;nTs5ss
s,ss5 Mile Pauline and S s;sI!s:s:
Ehs E1s ss.'on en...''ef lie Julia LeSasp.
MISS Lucy Ar THE sOIREE -.
By A. N. Hernandez. Mics M;. Charles, and oil the
Gs Gs,nis p1e orshes:rs IS,s. an
Svstc Ring slr. Moreste.
Or til. SLAVE EAHHs AfRE II
Abdul KaIak, the pssha ~-..- Mons. s.Gbllosy bhsy
oman an xlis the slaRs Sros
Grand ,,,,osn.,,,, DANCES ~, 1ehr@ua and
Pas de Fascination. =. Miss Pauline and Corps de
Pa. de ob.lissue. Miss Pauline, Julia sA,'Si and
yi,., Variation. Mis-. WRelpey WRsipiey
Second Variation. n........... Miss & Lehman
Gh.pa GhTs sinse Misses Ju. Pauline, xhspey
"' land Corps de Ballet
To b tfss;s ssss'' Of
rsssf ssf ffpsI
Jenny ChstterbOI. ."..-... .Mlss~Charies
Comic Song ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Mr.. Coleman
THE LIGHT BRIGADE,
BY Budworth Brothers. Landis and Paul Berger.
To conclude with the Exquisitly Amusing Pante-
mime of
ROBERT MACAIRE.
Robert Mscaire. .,.........: MT A Gossi
Jacques Strop, his Pupil: A. NJ. Hernandez
A Notary 'hor. jones
THURSDAY Christmas Day, Two Grand Per-
formanees; Afternoon, for Ladies' and Children,
commenc nR at o o'clock Evening at usual time.
S sPEcIkL NoricE.-A Grand Matinee on Sat
urday Afternoon. Dec. q, for the accom- modation
of Ladies and Child rem, commencing at clock
Parauette and Family Circle. ...-.-. Is cents.
0rcSpstra Chairs s...............,....5 80 cents.
|
Single Seats in Boxes. ~ cents
| Cslored Circle. - ...... 10 cents
n,snca AZ IS de 70
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OIksERs, sgRPEks, BALLS, PRIVATE AND

DIENERs, sUPPERs, BALLS, PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC PARTIES.
fhe an bscriber at the urgent request OF the Ctt-
ssns Of ashins ton and the Public generally, has
new ressmed Bis outside family business, In the
pfRSHRs' PARrIEs, sUPPERs, AND MEAT
DISHES
sent to any part the City at the Shortest Office
and win be superintended by the subscriber in
Ths Proprietor would slso be leave to remind his
Patrons OF this branch, that the late store ana
rsrt :. .siA. who Yill tsTQr bin with their
Patronage win find on the second moor o nana-
nsmely furnished Reception Room, in which Mrs.
q. 8AUTIER,
,orao,c, os2 pennsyi vania avenue.
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EEW &S1 ADJUSTMENT
a carefully selected .sso5tmea o. stsndard works
ish and the Ancient Languages,
comprising
History Travels, Poetry, Novels ana 'uVenifes,
as we'll - ,~,..
Cyeiep&dias, DictioSaries. Grammars. MinIary
Manuals, Maps ard Books on the NATURAL
fr.s and other Sciences.
u00rders for book not on hand, domestic o. Ior-
Ign viii he prom pity executed. no S]1m
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TAN POLICE,
No-5l6 Eleventh street west, I
Near the corner of PennsyivsDis avenue
curing the services of Detective Officer win be
promptly and carefully attended to f,se 81 shqTss
auarters No 516 llth Etr eet vest under supervis-
ION of W. b. WEBB, ,Superiutendent
noy ~ .xvfm of Metropolitan Police.
TTRILPRINS BOOKSTORE,
2AA Pa Avenue, NORTH SIDE,
Batcesn I2th aAd lStA SIS.
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OLIDAY PRE 3 4 N TS.
FURS.-FURS; RS;!-FTRS!

q SUTLERS.
SUTLERS Following their Regiments, as they
pass through Ale xandra will do well to buy their
PIES and CAKES at the Philadelphia Bakery. No:
l69 King, near Washington street. Pies and
Cakes always On hand, by the package. de 13 Inn
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-30
VAN DORS'S RECENT MISUNDERSTANDING NOT
ATTACKED

MosrLI. Dec. pa special the Advertiser, dated
Grenada ssth, says Van Dorm captured and parol
$500 prisoners, destroyed 100000 worth
Of Federal storeL burnt thousand bales Of cotton too
800 army reyOlvers 5000 stand of small arms horses
and mules, and large amount of other property Van
Dorm did not 90 in the vicinity of Memphis, as it vas
TOO strongly fortified and garrisoned and for the same
eason he avoided Bolivar bat captured all their pick
cts and burnt the bridges and tresLe work all the
railroads necessary for their line of communcatoa-
Our loss WAS thirty. Forres, did not attack
Jackson but has been tearing up the railroad track aud
doing good service generally. Van DOrns whole force
was ALSO men. The reported attack on Memphis was
partiLan ranger raid, which gave the Yankees big
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-30
Gaantry Of the GeOryans in the Battle Of Fredericks
burg.

A letter from General Early awards great praise to
the Georgia troops for their noble conduct in the battle
Of Fredericksburg Much Of the success Of our arms
on that stubborny contested field due the yaOr OF
Lawtous brigade. The Lynehburg VryiHiaH, also,
pays this brigade high compliment. For some reason
or oIher-prohaby without any good reason-the COM
mAnd has hitherto been under cloud and the present
Is favorable opportunity for placing it in position
which it has a right to occupy. Troops that win
the appreciation Of General Early for GOODNESS and eOur
age on the field Of battle are entitle for oerr
We have possesses OF these qualities dsspses
more heartily the lack Of them in Others and noue are
NOSE honest to award praise where it is deserved All
hoaor to the gallant Gcorgans.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-30

A REPEyTASr YASEEF-An Ohio paper gives ac.
count Of the suicide Of named David Lamb, who
recently cut his throat with razor in consequence Of
biz conviction that the political course be bad pursued
Sas one Of the caused Of the present war lie had
voted with the radical Abolition party, and aided he
Supposed, ia bringing the country into trouble The
weight Of this crime pressed upon his conscience that
he was constrained Ike Judas take bis own life. u
would be an incalcuInbls blessing the world il ieE
thousand Of that pestept party cOId be sory
scisneesrickeu 70 induce them u 20 out and hang
themselves. We fear however that the good example
Of this rspentauI Lamb S not be generally followed BY
his CO laborers In crime.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-30


ANNIVERSARIES N JASUAEr-Tbe following Is a re-
sumo of some OF the prominent events occurring in
January, 1851
s Capture of Fort Pulass by the Savannah troops
l. Fast day recommended oy President Buchanan,
generally observed Fort Morgan Mobile bay, taken
by Alabama troops.
= The steamship Star Of the West fred into aud
driven OF by the South Carolina batteries al Morris
Island
10 Forts Jackson, s., Phillip and Pike, near New Or
leans captured by the Louisiana troops.
II. Alabama Convention passed the Ordnance OF 81
cession-
u. Convention bill passed both Houses Of General
Assembly OF Virginia.
Is. Capture OF Pensacola Navy Yard aud Forts Ba-
and Mcae, by troops from Florida, Alabama and
Louisiana
ls Joint resolutions for Peace Conference eoucurred
In by both Houses q, Virginia General Assembly
Georgia Convention passed The Ordinance OF Secession
IS. Louisiana Convention passed the Ordnance OF
Secession.
81. The NeS Orleans Mint and Custom Houses taken
The principal eveals IN January 1854
ls;. Destruction by IRE of Richmond Theatrr.-Dr
parJgre Of MesSrs Mason and Sir from PrOyineetoNu
Mss. il the British ot-Sar Rinaldo
4. The Yankees driven from Morgan county BY ecu
Jackson.
Is. Barnsdea expedition leit Fortress Monroe tor A.
bemarle Sound.
Is E1Presden, John Tyler died at the Ballard House
In this city
~ Battls Of FisAy Creek CouieIera,es defsated.-
General ZOicofer killed.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-30
OPERATIONS In THE WEST

SAVANNAH, Dee PA special to the RcPrbEesr,
dated Murfreesb"rO ssth, says: The enemy made a
general advance YESTERDAY driving in pcket Heavy
c,nnonadng kept up until dark Our advance having
fallen back heavily reinforced last night with or
ders to take their former position all hazards Heavy
firing continues this morning, and general engagement
Is expected tomorrow.
ten. John Il. Morgan entered Glasgow, Ky on
Christmas eve and after brisk fighting drove the enemy
from the squire, capturing and killing large number.
Our loss was one captain and one lieutenant The next
lay he burnt all the bridges between Mumfordsvio and
EizlbethtOWn, destroying fifteen miles of railroad
Our army is in line of battle hut no fight to-day
The force Of the enemy Is estimated at $4,000 Their
supposed object to flank and cut of Chattanooga
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-30
YANKEE NoYEMENrS oN rHE coAsr.

CHARLESTON, !. c. Dec. 29.-The Yankees have
evacuated St SmOns Island, below Savannah. They
bad intended planting the Island with cotton, but re-.
eevug information OF expected attack from the Con-
icderaes lett in haste taking with them all the negroes
except one who escaped his MASTER and reports that
they preparing for land and naval demonstration
sgainst Charleston.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-30

"THE SOUTHERN AlsASAc."-we are indebted to the
Publishers Nessrs Schatter BRYANT Lynchblrg for a
oOs OF "Tbs Southern Almanac for 1855 1t i beau
tfally printed on clear white paper. and contains be-
sdes the astronomical calculations large amount Of
useful Information including "Herschers Weather Ia
bic" for oreteiag the weather through sl the luua
tons OF the year The Almanac Is loy sale the book
stores
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-30

- Nor NUcH OF a YIcroEr.-The Yankee papers claim
brilliant victory for General Foster in North Carroll
ina yet it requires two columns and half Of closely
printed matter to publish list of the killed and wound
Ell; and correspondent SAYS 1t is impossible to send
list Of the missing, Ehich may turn up in day or
two" few more such victories would blow the AbO-
Hton army in North CArolins SKY high"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-12-30

BURSsIDE-The official orCSn Of Lincoln al Washing
ton that Burnside will have command Of the
Amy Of the Potomac for the present. The New York
Herald SAYS this means that practical opera
tons are resumed some one else will be designated
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500 NEGROES WANTED.

VIRGINIA AND TENN. RAILROAD COMPANY
LIscHBuEG, Va, Nov, llth lSG2. I
TIs wshes hire for the ensuing 1865 the
number Of able bodied to he employed as de-
HANDS, wood choppers brakemen and dremen
tralns, cArpeuters, bAcksmhs, Gc.
The negroes viii be simply supplied With good provisions and
clothing suitable the and Will be well taken
Of
Person. residing adjacent the enemy lines viii find to
their Interest hands this road ~ Il l. remoerom
the var and consequently their s he safe from
escape to, or capture by the enemy.
Apply undersigned, n or by letter =, Lynehburg
Virgins. III DoDAMEAD'
General Superintendent.
" B-Prrsons residing the enemy lines Who have
groes hired CotapAny, for the 1861 S inform
they wh their hands returned At Christmas 70 remain
upon the road TN DODAhEAh
noi9-tiIiA General Superintendent
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VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT, CORNER

7
AUCTIoS-wl be sold auction, The premises, THURS
DAY January iS 1865 at O'Clock N, the valuable property
located above recently IN tie occupancy Of A Lee Esq.
The Hnnse contains There the premises
coal wood, house and stable The garden
ducyr, great variety VI fruit The Lot 1875 by
feet which will be divided deemed hestA plat Of Which
be the Office Il the Aucioneers 10 the day OF sale
Possession Q the sth OF January, 1868
TERNs-0nethrd cash balance six and twelve months for
Negotiable notes. Addei secured by deed al cssh
AZ the option Of The purchaser. GoDDlN APPERs0N,
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isEcoyu DESPATCH

GoLDssoRo', y. @, Dec. 29.-The rum9r going the
rounds OF the psc that the Yankees GrSreparing the
Atlantic RailroGI side Of Cove Greek, is roab.
cOutradctcd ramon this morning says that the Yam
kec General Foster leaving Newbern, his supposed des
tiuatou being Weldon Wis Greensville and Tsrboro'.
The cars again running on the Wilmington Rail.
road TO NeuSe Gver Foster far with large force
to accomplish Gte.