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STILL BoAsTING.-The Dragging of the Fed
erals as to their intended movements on the
river is laughsble. The job of openiag the
river will be but a small one, if they can be be-
ieved. The Memphis Bulletin says: Several
days will elapse before the squadron will ad.
vance to the clearing out of the river below
Memphis. The leaders in this region are perfect
ing the machinery and gathering the actors for
a series Of performances of no mimic or farcial
character, and the work of devastating war
which they will wage, ere many weeks, along
this river, will open the eyes eff the deluded
rebels of the Southwest to a realization of the
power and justice Of an offended government,
even as rapidly as it shall clear the navigation
Of the Father Of Waters.
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Also, Jssst Published,
The Confederate Household Almanac.
Diary of the War for Separation.
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large a quantity Of powder, almost hid the city from
view.
It soon became evident that the bridges could not be
built but by a bold dash. Volunteers we're called for to
cross in small boats. The order was no sooner given
than hundreds stepped forward, and, as all could not
60. about 100 were selected. They were soon on their
way, while the artillery threw a perfect storm Of iron
hail on the opposite bank They reached the opposite
shore, but not without osa With fixed bayonets they
rushed upon the enemy, killing several and taking lOI
prisoners, who were safely landed en- this side.
At halfpast ( two bridges were finished opposite the
city, when the troops Immediately began to cross over.
The enemy were soon driven from the city back to their
line Of works.
The two bridgesin front Of General Franklin were
successfully laid early in the day, but his troops did not
cross until the two upper ones were ready.
A sufficient force is now on the opposite side OF the
river to resist any attack that is likely to be made.
The rebels fired but few guns in the morning, and
none in the afternoon, although their works were in
easy range during the forenoon.
The rebels burnt the railroad bridges outside Of the
city. Between thirty and forty houses were burned,
mostly in the business part OF the city.
Daring the day between 5000 and COCO rounds Of am
munition were fred by our artillery.
Everything is quiet tonight.
The indications are that a battle will be fought to-
mOFroU
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SpECIAL ORDERS no. q.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DISTRICT, DEPARTMENT
MISSISSIPPI AND EAST LOUISIANA, ;
w-n-- nHs--s-s--s 49, ag r1EO L


jackson, Mississippi, December %, 1862.
In conformity with special Order No. So, head
L. quarters Department Mississippi and East Louisi-
ana, december 90, 1862, all Louisiana State troops, now
serving in the First Military District of this department,
taken prisoners at New Orleans and now exchanged,
will report without unnecessary delay, TO his Excel
lency Thomas O. Moore, governor Of the State Of Lou.
isiana.
II. Colonel sEymanski, acting assistant inspector
vereral will communicate this order without delay to all
troopg coming within its requirements to proceed to
their destination in accordance with instructions, which
will be furnished for their guidance. lie will also require
lists in duplicate to be prepared, comprising the names
of ali commissioned and on,eommlsiOned officers and
nrivates coming under the operation Of this order with
a. little delay as is practicable.
III Commanders of posts, stations, camps and al
nrovoyt marshals, and all officers on special service
within the first military district of this department, will
take prompt and effective measures TO aid in the exc
oution Of these orders by sending Immediately to this
place all officers and soldiers coming within those re-
T1irements. Other commanders and provost marshals
through the department Mississippi and East Louisiana
are requested TO aid in the execution of this service.
Rv command Of Bugadier-Genera D. RUaGLEs.
IG. SZYMANSKI,
dac93-Iw A. A. and Inspeetor General
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CAMP OF INSTRUCTION. J

CAMP MOORE, La, Decsmbsr 10 b. 1862
7 ALL commissioned officers and enlisted men,
l. who are now absent from their commands, from
any other cause than actual disability, or duty under
orders from the Secretary of War, or from Their de-
parimsnt commanders. will return to their c Immsnds
III. Commissioned officers failing to comply wi h the
provisions OF the foregoing paragraph, Wtth.n = rea-
sonable length of time, in no case to exceed twenty
laws after the publication Of this order, shall be
dropped from the rolls of the army N disgrace. ard
their names will be furnished to the eommGndant Of
eonseripts for enrolment IN the ranks.
Ill All enlisted men who shall fail to comply wi b
the provisions Of paragraph l Of this order within q
reasonable length Of time, shall be considered as de-
serters and treated accordingly their names u be fur
nish, d to the eonmsndant Of cOnse-ipts in their State.
for publication or such other action as may be deemed
most eflaeious.
Nv. In order to insure the efficient CO operation of all
concerned to carry this order into immediate effect, de-
Patment commanders are directed to require from the
commanding officer Of each separate command IN their
departments a prompt report Of the nanes Of all GEN.
misdsned officers and enlisted men now sbfent from
their commaLd These reports must ststs in each
case the Ca1se Of absence and any regimsntal, ba-
talon or company commander, who shall neglect TO
furnish such q report, or who shall kno1ingiy be guilty
Of eoncea ing any egs0 Of unauthorized sbeenee, shall.
on conviction thereof. be ~summariy dismissed.
- V.rUneer the provisions CT the second clause Of par
agraph 2 of General Orders No. 81, commissioned off
cer3 and privates wis are incapable of bearing srms in
consequence of wounds received In battle, but who are
o;hslw So ht for service are required, II not otherwise
assigned, 10 report TO the nsaTeIt cnmmsndsnt Of con
scripts in their respective states, who will. if they are
fitted for sleh duty, assign them to the c0llee-icn Of
strsgglers and the enfOTcemeut Of the provisions Of tbs
oIdsr, with full 70 vers - call upon the nearest military
authority for tueh Assistance as may be Necessary
thereto.
VI Officers of the Qaar;ermasters Department.
cha ged with payment Of troops, are hereby directed
not to pay any commissioned officer, non commissioned
officer or private, who does not furnish satisfactory evil
denee that be is not liable 70 ths penalties described in
the foreg going ordsr. Any disbur ing officers who shall
make payment in violation Of this order shall be liable,
on his bond, for the amount Of such payment
By order of s. COOPER.
Adiutant and Inspector General.
Z. DUMONTUL,
Major and A A. General,
Commanding Camp Of Iastruction and Pest.
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n Having exhausted our supply of our
large sized paper, and owing to the difficulty Of
procuring freight for it from the mills, we will
be compelled to make our appearances for some
days upon a small sheet. We have an agent at
the mills in Georgia, and hope, in a short time,
to be enabled to greet our readers again on a
sheet of our usual size.
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The New Jersey Legislature and an Ar
mistice.

The Washington correspondent Of the New York
Herald writes
A congressman stated to-day in the house to a few
friends that a resolution proposing an armishce Of six
months had bee drawn up by a newly elected member
Of the New Jersey Legislature, and would be presented
al the beginning Of the session on the Nh Of january
next. The resolution, he said, which is prefaeed BY a
long string Of considerations, will reproduce Louis Ma
noIeon'. idea of armistic6, but will refuse to adhere to
the mediation scheme, on the ground that several State
IeoislstIres are ready to discuss similar resolutions, and
tTst his influence will be sufficient to obtain a suspen-
SION Of bostilities without the Intervention Of foreign
powers. That congressman asserted. also, that these
re, oIutiong will be adopted by the New Jersey Legsla-
tura before any other measures are voted upon.
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500 REWARD.

nor the recovery OF my POCKBT-BOOK, lost in
~ Jackson, on the 22d instant, containing about $3.50
in Confederate money, and one three dollar bill Of D.
W. Sadler. Aberdeen, Miss. It also esntains my fur
Tough from Major F.. W. Berry, by r @. Willis, Adj1-
tlnt. The above rewsrd will be paid on its delivery 10
A. ]. Gillespie Auditor Public Accounts, Jackson
da93-3 = B @ CLARKE
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GEN. Mcdowell CHALLENGED Col. r. D. Good.
win who seems to lead the prosecution in the case Of
Gsp. Mcdowell has Gent a formal challenge TO that
Off ser in consequence of the statement which Gen.
Med. presented to the court yesterday morning, reflect
ing mon the character of that gentleman.
We may add, the general seems to pay little or no re-
gard to the matter, so we think nothing serious need be
feared-Washipgton Star, Dec. 6.
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e General How well Cobb arrived in Talla-
hsssee, Florida, last Saturday. He will imme-
distely assume command of the forces in that
military department, with his headquarters at
Quincy.
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Last Nights Dispatches. ]
From Nassau,

CHARLESTON, December 2l.-Nassau dates Of the
10th report the arrival Of Admiral Mines flagship Nile,
accompanied by the Nimble.
Effective steps will be taken to prevent further out
RACES by Whites fleet.
The Bermuda Gazette Of the I'd, reports the arrival
Of the British ship Gallatin.
Two American ships companies arrived at St Thomas
November 22d. They reported their vessels destroyed
by the Alabama.
The Alabama Is reported to have passed AlicetOwn on
the first inst, while the officers Of the United States veg
sci Saratoga were f~aasting with their Consul On shore.
The steamer Arizona, laden with arms and clothing
is reported captured by the armed steamer Montgomery
ninety miles north Of Mobile.
Several small vessels from the South have lately ar
rived at Havana.
Five hundred bags Of coffee, with other supplies, have
reached Southern ports by 3 late arrival. The schoon'
es Rover and Time, at Nassau, were loaded ready tc
sail
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~ The situation of the French in Mexico is
reported as very critical. At Orizabs and Vera
Cruz they are short of fresh provisions and fOd-
der, and the soldiers are suffering from dysen-
terry. The Mexicans will defend the capital TO
the last extremity, and are preparing to food
the adjacent valley.
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THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.


WASHINGTON, December L.-At six o'clock this
morning one hundred and forty-three guns opened IRE
on Fredericksburg. Up to the latest the fire continued
uninterruptedly. The destruction of the town appears
certain. The enemy opened fire at seven o'clock. Thus
far no serious damage has been done.
Frsnklin's division is erosslng the RappahsnnOck, three
miles below the city, on constructed bridges, with slight
opposition.
The gunbOats are shelling the enemy fifteen miles
down the river
NEw YORK, December IA special dispatch from
the Times correspondent with Gen. Hooker says that
the rebels continue active work on their Notifications,
and it is regarded as a ruse to conceal their movements
toward Richmond.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TEE Potomac,
December liz N.
Everything last night was hustle and activity, as to-
day was the time fixed FOR crossing tie river.
During the night, the pontoons were conveyed TO the
river, and the artilery-I43 pieces-placed in position
opposite the city.
During the latter part Of the night rockets were FIRE.
quently seen to ascend within their lines.
At FIVE o'clock the construction Of three bridgssln front
Of the city was commenced. When the bridges were
about half completed the enemy opened a murderous
FIRE Of infantry from the houses on the river bank.
Up TO this time not a shot had been fred from our side.
raj killed and wounded
At 6, Burnside ordered ali the guns to be opened OF
the city. The cannonade, which has continued up to
the present time, is terrible. The city is on fire, and its
destruction appears certain.
About 7 this enemy opened with their heavy guns
damage.
Franklin constructed his bridges about three miles be
ioW the city meeting with but slight opposition. His
troops are now crossing.
Gunboats are Smelling the enemy fifteen miles down
the river, where they have been concentrating forces
for the past few days.
The concentrated fire of our batteries on the city has
had the effect Of driving back the enemyhs infantry, and
work on The bridges has again been commenced.
The troops are all under arms near the river, prepared
to rush over as soon as the bridges are completed.
HsADQUARTERs, Dec. II, noon-An attempt being
made to finish the bridges in front of the city, the rebel
infantry again opened fire. The artillery in position
again opened on it, the result being that it was fired in
several new places.
The enemy have used very little artillery up to this
time, as It would endsnger their own men who are hold
ing the river front.
Burnside has just issued an order to concentrate every
aVaiaole gun upon the city, under cover of which, it Is
believed, the bridges can be finished.
than fifty.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
December 11-~evening.
But little firing took place between one and three,
durlng which time ell the available batteries were
placed IN position. They numbered l76 guns. At a
signal all opened on the city. The fire was terrible, but
the rebel sharpshoOtersc could not be driven from their
hiding places The shot and shell went through the
houses in many cases setting them on are, causing q
Aa.na ii
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HD'eRs PARoLLED AND EXCHANGED PRISONERS, Z
Jackson, Miss, December, 1862.
THE following deaths have been reported from Vicks.
L burg hospitals by Surgeons R. E Richardson and
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E ORDER No. 8.

BE AEQJARTERS EXCHANGED PRISONERS, Z u.
JACKSON, Miss. December u. 1862.
DY authority from Department Headquarters. para
ID graphs three end four o. General Order No. S. Of
December II. 1852 emaua,ing from these HsaGqusr-
ters. are mod dsd IS follows:
I The sick aud Uoundsd psroled and exchanged
p isOneEs will be sent 10 the general hospitals il this
city and It's vicinity Ia eli such cases as the surgeon in
charge may deem il s~zpsdisnt to send them. Other
cases OF Sickness vii be treated il their respective
camps 81 already provided for ia the order above rs-
ferrsd to
IL The mesti1 g Of the Medical Board fer tie az
animation Of sieG znd W. unded, psrOlsd and exchanged
pr 1ners. viii he held in ID ely instead Of camps a.
dirse ed in paragraph No. . Of General Order No. 6,
By order Of BFigsdierG-ners RU6GLEs.
Id. SZYMANSKI.
6el5lw A A. and nsDecto--Gsnera
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sADDLES! SADDIES!

CEvEN SPLENDID SADDLES for sale: Apply to
- J. d. WBTLL
d-224t E Jackson Post Office.
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II We observed an individual yesterday,
clothed in the " phsraphernalia Of glorious wal, y
so gloriously inebriated as to be unable 10 pre-
serve his equilibrium. He effected a safe land
ing, however, beneath the coupling Of a passing
hack, one Of the hind wheels of which passed
over his legs He soon aIlayed the fears of
observers by declaring that be could whip the
Individual who struck him, or any other
mar" The ardent at twenty-five dollars per
gallon is a rather expensive luxury for thOse
whose income is thirteen dollars per month.
r. The Mi~sSissippjan states that on Sunday
last John Burns, who has an establishment on
Pearl street, was robbed OF over seven thousand
dollars, principally in gold and silver, while
absent at church. Parties have been arrested
suspected of the robbery.
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CHRISTMAS 2
Auction Sale

Auction Sale,
On TUESDAY, December 23d inst, ct Nessrs
George Fearn & Co.'S store.
ENRENCH CHINA TEA y TOILET SETS
Il Motto OChse Caps AMI Mugs.
Fsney and Glt Ietsa Tets Sets.
Cologne Bottles ana Powder Boxes,
500 TOF Dinnsr and Tea Sets,
Al pfie Decorated Oh IA Vases, worth from eO
to 500 8 pair;
Cut 6n5 Engraved Wine Sets.
EowS and Preserve Dishes. with or vfL--.
covers
Pitchers Salt Cellars, Finger Bowls.
AID q great variety Of articles suitable for CbrIsfu,.
pressntg.
l VIII aI'o sci Very handled Knives and Forks.
Plate Warmers, Chzhng Dishes. Bras Fen5ez 40
roHs, shovsls end Tongs. twenty sets r.cb pst-arT,
Oval Waiter, inlsid with Pearl, and Ole small Hssr1g
Stove. etc Sale % e mrenee al 10 O'Clock
deI@dt" ] H BOYD Auotforasr
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NOTICE!
EASUR DEPARTMENT q. s. A.,
sICHMoNO, December I'd 1872
Interest to be Paid on Interest," Bearing
Treasury Mites.

TTOLDERs- of I~ntersst-B Bearing Treasury Notes are
barebv notified that the interest which shall be
due thereon on the first DAY Of January next, will be
paid AZ the Treasury or either Of the DePositories OF
he Treasury. on pressn alton Of the notes, eceompa-
MED by a descriptive schedule in duplicate. Blanks
viii be furnished on application
ISignedl G. g. MEMMINGER,
dsI7lE Secretary Of the Treasury.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
naravnhar TT--ava,i,- {

But little firing took place between one and three,
curing which time ell the available batteries were
placed IN position. They numbered l76 guns. At a
signal All opened or the city. The fire was terrible, but
the rebel sharPshooters could not be driven from their
nding places The shot and shell went through the
houses in many cases setting them on are, causing q
dense smoke, which, together with the explosion Of so
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EF the train, either at Canton or Jackson. Miss, the
~ Gay Of December, q leEther bound BONNET
- & mArSed Mrs. Young. A liberal reward viii be
gSun me same is dellvereito Mr.. S. G. Clarke. Jack.
decl94~
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Run the RIeckade.

CHARLESTON, December 2l.-Another steamer with
a valuable cargo arrived safely at a Confederate port.
Still another steamer reached a Confederate port last
night, running within pistol shot Of the blockaders.
Her cargo consists Of two hundred and twenty kegs Of
powder, forty tuns of iron plating for ~gunbOats, a lot Of
rifles five hundred bags of coffee, with blankets and
other valuable merchandise. She brings Nassau dates
to December 10Th.
Wilkes violations Of neutral waters we're attracting
increased attention. It is rumored that Admiral Milne,
who remained at Nassau With several British war steam
ers, would compel Wilkes to keep a marine league from
shore.
The Alabama'E exploits continued to excite e%onsterna-
ton among Yankee merchantmen in the West Indies.
It is reported At Havana that the Yankee steamer
Montgomery had captured the Confederate steamer Ari-
zOAa, laden with arms and clothing, ninety miles south
of Mobile. Also, that the steamers Caroline and Ed
ward Hawkins, which left Havana with similar cargOes
for the South had been taken.
Nashville beInE strengthened.
MOBILE, December 2L-speeiaI to Advertiser and
Register:
MURFREEsBoRo, December 2L-Parties from Nash
vile, yesterday, report the enemy extending and
Strengthening their works.
The reported evacuation OF Nashville originated from
the supposed departure of troops for Mississippi.
Louisville papers of the 18th, contain official report
of the enemy of the battle of Fredericksburg. Their
total loss is estimated a. thirteen thousand and ffty-fve.
Advices from Washington to the 18th, state that the
Lincoln Congress have passed an army bill, spprOprist-
ing seven hundred and twentyone millions Of dollars
for military purposes.
Philadelphia papers, of the 18th, says dispatches
dated the previous evening, say from the conviction
that the enemy's front could not be carried without
disaster, the army was Withdrawn across the Kappa
hammock.
Mcclellan about TO be Heinstated.
A report was in circulation that Mcclellan had been
summoned to Washington, and in consultation with Lin
coin ana his Cabinet. It is supposed he will be restored
to his command.
North CarOIinn LesisIature.
RICHMOND, Dec. q. via RALEIGH, Dec. 2l.-The
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II. l.. SCHLUTER,

General Agent and Commission Merchant,
jackson, Miss,
A TTEEDS to the receiving, forwarding and selling
"A OF ali kinds OF merchandise entrusted 20 his care.
Office ore door from Spangisr's csrnsr. A general as
sortEnert Of al kinds Of goods on hand Tor sac.
del5lm Il. L. SCHLUTER-
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REBEL MATCHES, REBEL MATCHFSI
REBEL MATCHES!!

Tue undersigned having established g Match Mann.
factory in the city Of Jackson. would inform tboss
Wlsning 70 purchase that all orders from a distance. &c.
usc1S-4m N. STERN co
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D. L. C-AATPBELL--G. K. BENNETT..M CLARK.
Campbell Il BENNETT,
General Commission Merchants,
No. 50 North Water street-----MobfIe Ala.
T0NSIGNMENTS of 81 kinds Of Southern ard
Western producs solicited, and prompt attention
&. srsrtesd. fdeI5Lm
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Lead! Tead!!

4 ESa So "a large OF small quantities, bought at the
eithsr ~ ''-lence department. I request ali who have
"a FPe, Ps OF Oar lead. to bring IL in Immediately,
SeLy much IN need Of II. L. BOURNE
daolo ESoioneI and Acting Chief Of Ordn ance, S. n.
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WANTED no RENT,

A SMALL TENEMENT, or TWO ROOMS Ap-
n ply at the Appeal Composing Room.
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RICHMOND, Dec. % via RALEIGH, Dec. 2l.-The
North Carolina Legislature adjourned until the 18th Of
January. The action on the bill to raise State troops
from persons liable to conscrirtion, was postponed after
q hot dahnta-
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