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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19
TOOTi TOoTII TOoTlll
Kris Kinkle is Koming |!
OH RIs Tn s GIFT $!
CANDIES AND CANDY TOYS !

JUST RECEIVED AT 2o5 THIRD ST., DAYTON,
TNHB largest and finest Holiday Goods ever offered
J. IN Dayton, comprising, IN part.-Rose, Lemen,
and strawberTy Gum Drops, Peppermint Drops-Red,
White and blne, bqnorice, sugar Aim onds Gum
sticks, Julube Bars, nne mixed Candies, Burnt Al
monds, Almond Bars, Cocoon Cream Candies, Rabfat
Houses BABY Boxes, Soldiers, Iearts Birds, Country
Houses, Circus Figures, Market Wagons, Aiphabets,
Cupds ON Flowers, Bread Baskets, Brillant., Bon
nets, Union Eggs, sugar BoXes Whistles, Hollow
Toys, Dog Houses, Deer, Butterflies, Bird Cages,
Watches, Gum MRstic, DC, &c., &e. Uf-t' o =
The proprietor has got, and is receiving the Goods
70 please every possible taste lie h determined that
and bost.
Call or send orders. wlM BRANDENBukt
del2 295 Third street, west of Fustofiee
(JournAl copy.) De-
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

The Biggest Thing on Feet Livery
one who has seen the Monster Show Beef Of
Mike Steincrsisay tits the largest, best pro
portioned aud best conditioned animal they
ever saw destined for Christmas display. q 1t
will be decorated and exhibited cn the streets
tomorrow. ,,~ 90, f,5y "a.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19
GUNSl GUNSI

usT received one O the finest Ot oi douLIe Larrel
- shot Guns ever seen IA the city. The abOt, auns
feIe sent NJ samples only, and IA uIe t siA
EEho. ANY person wishing tO purchase a Ners
une dun, at low nRnfes, shUtu Improve tir otoftu
dS hs they VIII lee sold VeIy cheap, save ihe a
prhse oi returning them. They CONSIST IN lait Ot
laninned steel nnd MIre TNlsI hAIieis Iaiiainn an
F''ct rom 80 TO Zoo NJ. SJbRElDkk,
Di hird street, ONO Block
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

Big Haul ~. d. Rea, No. 40, Phillips
House, Main Street, has just received the New
York Ledger, True Flag, German Illustrated,
American Union, Wilkes Spirit, Clipper, Nix
Max, Banner of Light, Irish American, Pilot,
and other papers and Magazines. Then he
has just got Q iresh supply of those Extra
MahOny Oysters IAN article that can't be
beaten in or out Of the water Go to Reas.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

To Painters. Charles Coale, Of New
Brighton, has taken out a patent for new
article of Japan Varnish, which is spoken of
in the highest terms by painters who have
used it, 1t will make complete revolution
in the painting business Il can be had at
WeusIhoff's, Ohio Block
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

Do You REMEMBER2--Do you remember
that you have put off your wife for over a year
with promises that you would buy her a Sew.
ing Machine after while Now, open your
heart, and on Christmas morning, give her "a
happy surprise with Wheeler x Wilson.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Nothing would
make more appropriate present, or be of
more benetitto your wife, mother or sister, than
u Wheeler e. Wilson Sewing Machine. You
wouldbe greeted with smiles for many II
Christmas to come, over such present
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19
SperiaI Notires.

WatcheS.--H. Khae, Nc $50 Third st,
has lot Of Pawned Gold and Silver Watches
which be offers very low At private sale
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

] THAT's So "A. Ii. West has resolved to
sell Wheeler & Wilson's Sewing Machines at
the old prices, until after the Holidays. Leave
your orders early, as there will be rush, in
prospect of the price going up.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

Mann's Oysters. Among other good
things at Duf's, No, los Main street, oppo-
site the Phillips House, is fresh supply of
the Mann 4 CO. Oysters We have just tried
them, and can recommend them as of the
finest quality and flavor
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

Aground-Yesterday canAl.boat loaded
with wood was run aground at the confluence
of the Miami and Hydraulic Canal, while the
pilot-assisted by the hoSs-was navigating
his vessel around the dangerous point OF soft
earth which abuts into the raging element
furnent the middle pier of the Sixth street
spension bridge As the craft was not visi-
BILE there at daybreak this morning, it is fair
to infer that the vessel was got afoat and
nAvigated to some woodward, or had "gone
down with every soul on board r.
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DISSOLUTlON

VNHE firm Of Steiner Iatiy, In The Bntohoring hus.
mess, Stall No. 40, Market House, was dissolved
on saturday, December la Mike steiner viii con-
tinns the bhsineas and settle the acconAis
MLoHlfL STEINER,
delbdaw3, PETER RITTl,
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iyyi'y' VI EKiNe. 8SSdt N
- - ---- = y. n.-s"' "R1"''
On Every Page.--The reader will find
reading matter on every page, grtl ..gg
gl''------- -. - y ~ ---j..
The biggest Thlng on Feet Every
one who has seen the Monster Show Beef OF
Mike Stelners, say u IS the largest, best pro
portloned aud best conditioned animal they
ever saw, destined Tor christmas display. 1t
will be decorated and exhibited cn the streets
tomorrow " = o. .-l yy.IIi
ooI
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An Of Ralsas ,aaah;ansS 49,, ,s 'en n,h
u nooo,;ona w. Jas,. .oss.o1 '''.
,hr,oar sossos 49, - 49, haS X !:
, % az. O" '"' W -
and break downs as We have been advised
Of as transpring within the last two weeks,
on reads cohvergiug in this city 1t is wor-
Thy of remark that no serious accidents or
damage to property have resulted from these
unforeseen mishaps, nothing more serious,
indeed, than delay.
81 A. &
Ano Uiea' nepellloh nave sever
''"'eS SPoAe" VI "r ileAu.ey ureat WORK
'"e Ai'S'o'y Vi 'ne own "ar---anu auvlSeu '1t
oH' reaue,s " su0ser'De iior ~ ihey viii re-
ne"0er 'na' 'ne oooA viii De sou ohiy on
uO'T P''on " WIN Ue d conip'e'e anu
s,"P"'o i'''o'y " '"o ""'i WIN numerous
''"'''" "''o"' VI ,oeHi Po'i's "or'ny 10 oe com
o'"'oU' ""u ''o'rP'uI' POr'r"''S Oh tue
"o''u '"sp No'H' anu 'ou'h VINO nave Oeeh
o"n'''en' "''o's 'n 'ne war II viii or'ng 'ne
'i's'o'y uo"n " tAc o'ose y tne present year.
AIr "'' % es%oo.5 'sSu " '"V Oo'' ''''' !" TWO
Ia! Nv ",,,, " Wv P"seS saoi' ae'.e,i.,
w. 0"''u' 'i'' 10 'ne agent ior 1nlS county,
book Dsa N'a' ett''sAN' f"st'' At
nrr uoI;ao p.,.e.,;
a. :. ~ ~ '' ere'y
;aon g., ana r. - p,.t,,S NJ. '''' ' - --o
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ana = aoho..iS" - ~ u P'oa.Ds e'en''
s;h,. a., - '-'0 N ny "''"' pos :.
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ILL.,. as uo,;s. O''reyH ye' pyei' - n"u
o.nono~,oi | 49,, .r! use'u, anu
10. Ds'"o." ''''' Anu u1 we" ear
l"a ~ up We A"' Do eN0ussu " '1e more
~ cp,. pO.u9l y ", isSqeiS 'o' 'ouS""s "p
~, >, %, 80 NOe' VI o"' patrons uS''y un-
',9i n, = IN, ~ ~ t"I...s 9 JtgEa .lg1aSglg
~ s t t"' pa' p~'','1a' ''.'. ",'e"''On o' our
80. s.;so1 ~ ~ - ''1o a, ea''O'""ie''' |",en
e --O'1' ""u 1Au-
!, - ,,tI s1sy 10y oD'4'" ",y '"'"H
W. Z: '19 ~. w 'opuG'S
~ ~" '''',,'s 'n''n " - ""y "n''e e'Se
s' ~..s'' ~ '1'''''1s 1' l"o'v "O''a' 'na''
.,'o'' 44o ,,i ~" o""sJ peo''' uoh "u'ef-
80 -'N ''' "'"''"O'' S''nu ." quarter
ga - W q
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Eating Saloon and Restaurant

Formerly owned by Mr. v, Fines, southeast corner Of
Iih and Ludlow, where he Wi be- able All times 10
supply them with the best the Htarkets afofj
OYSTERS served upin The best manner. aud on
short notice. nos
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19
GRAPE VINE ROOTS AMI WINE.

4 HAVE nom 5O,hOu 20 60,O0O two. year old ,trA,s
l. Nine Roots lOr sav. / viii au, "A liberal ,,,,,,..
'nlssion TO all who may sell for me
Also, good CAlAH la " ine tur sale
Residence near The Asylum, sOtnh ,,f Da,ton Az
trcss box No. gsc Day tUn, Ono
OclJ FIIDERICk S.tttlq.Ip
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19
Dayton Business Directory

TERns ToR ApvGprIIsa IN pusIsEss DIREoroRT =
Regular yearly advertisers, line Rratis. Otheri
"a per year; 81 for six months 81 for three months
~ -Raiaaent IN al cdses IN advance. L'4
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

Big Thing on Rubbers-C P. Huber
4 Son viii sell at auction big lot of Rubber
Toys at the Auction Room, Sd street, one
door West Of their Store, commencing about
o'clock Tomorrow morning. Look out for
the big dollheads, girlsi
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

lNik undersigued prepared 10 do lJl Kinds vI Ia E
u holsteryi REPAIRS ol it.fnure and snrnsl tns ,
80, All Kinds OF paper hanging done at short notice
tho rooms above Mr. J. AIDey's Drug store N.
~ Man street, south oi the market.
feba UHAb A, MIKINAs
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19
O1Tx GOvERNNGENT

Mdyor.--william H. Gillespie; office, 107, Main.
Mdrshat-Stacy b. Cain; oitce at Mayors office.
Treasurer.-D. W. Reese; office, J. W. Darst Bros.
.Solicitor.-Josiah Lowell; Office, tr1It
Clerk.--Anthony stephens oficc, Council Chamber.
CITY Cbuncl-
First Ward-Amos Decker and Hugh Wiggim.
Second WArd-Ezra Blmm and Hiram Strong.
Third ward--I H. Kiersted and Geo. W. Rogers.
Fourth Ward--J A. Minck and l.. L. 0illilend.
Fith Ward-EEra Thomas and George Lehman.
sixth Ward-w. N, Love and Jacob Decker.
TOWNSHIP oFFICERS.--Justiceso Of Peace.
VIM. II. Mckinney; once, I'd, near Main. Il
John II. Stoppelman; office, ID bet jeff 3D. Clair.
James Turner office, 65, Jefferson.
Cbnstdbtes. A
Isaac Hale and Ezra Jefireys.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19
sHERIFFS SALE.

John cohey ct al Montgomery Common tlea..
.,,, VI Csrc No, H.
Philip Edwards et al 10 parlron
~ virtue OIL aud VA obedience 10, the cotninsnd ,,l
- an order Ut saie Issued In the above case and 4,
e llreeed, VIII Oier public sale al The dool ,t
HE Conu House IA the city Of Dayton, on
SGturidy, January II, 1862
O'Clock IA OF sHld day, the following ds-..tibed
real estate, lO.wil Ia Lot numbered sixty-tiN gl an
me town OF un ON In the county OF Mont 0nefy ana
Ahe 7ailei WIN the improvements Vfon, has lees
appraised ht slUU aud sell less hah two.
lhrds oi the appraised value. 1eiIns-l. .asL, y IA
que Hn ~ III Two years nom the day OF sie; ueelied
payments 10 Ge secured by mortgage Cn tie prem,
Ices. Y - ''
del2dtWewts GEORGE wOGAMAN, shsrn. \
NAhboN OIL OF the best quality the iiiarket c-n
~ produce, both for safety aud durtuiy IN I'm nins
ana hs nee nom Offensive odor can be made III
'ale Oy the gallon or barrel Uy JAMES ABBEY r.
ueo Druggist, l2u Mann Alteet
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

Dr.. Roback's Tonic Bitters Several
of our friends very highly recommend to
those who reqsire good tonic, to use DR.
Robacks BtteEA These bitters are fully
equal to any other. not excepting the cele.
brA,ed stOnghton, and are Of Western manu-
faeture. 5 ~.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

On Every Page--The reader will find
reading matter on every page grt 3S
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19
DISSOLUTION

' fINhE pAfnefahil, hrreloiOfe exisng, BetsSen Jas
u nIaceln ana Htnfy HAgeri.Ru, NJ sle hai,iEeis
aini iooi fies, was uissoytd by inutud oor - f
die l"iIles on saturday, lccemter q, lbGg
JAMks bkAUELIR, 9if
HENRY HAGLHAiAN
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19

At the Depot.--The Union Depot is the
'ompium gAtherum" of all kinds OF machine,
ry and traps, as well as all sorts Of people"
The snapper up Of unconsidered triaes"
would find there an extensive mine which he
might work indefinitely to his own advantage,
and to the interest of the reading public.
Yesterday the Patent Clothes-Wringer was
the chief attraction to the curious crowd who
we're awaiting the departure Of the Western
train.
None Of the party knew what the machine
was, yet in obedience to that singular Yankee
quality which assumes to know every thing,
each one had name and vocation for the
institution,
81 know what it is IT. exclaimed bright
eyed Hoosier maiden TO the young man by
her side, whose admiration seemed to be
about equally divided between her and the
"Wringer" ats Sowin' Machine--thats
what it is ; the Jones-s has one f.
"a Sowin' Machine p returned the youth.
HLord | swow thort it was Pianerl''
The signal for the departure of the train
here interrupted torrent Of information
which was being volunteered, and which was
intended to delegate TO the unpretending
renovater Of dirty linen all the mechanical
qualities ranging from clothes-pin to an
eight-cylinder printing press.
"P. 0."-These letters, as placed at the be.
ginning Of this paragraph, used to be under
stood as standing for Post Office They have
Of late received a new initial significance
Under the Stanton regime P. o. is the short
cut for Political Offenders; and owing TO the
deep impression they have made on the Pub
lie mind-being burned into it, as it we're
their peculiar Specification will probably be
transmitted TO the latest generation of those
who have had the luck TO be classed under
them. 4it Hi
But this is not exactly to the point; though
there is a point in it--and moral, too, for
the matter of that We started to say that
q noted Political Offender passed through
here by rail- yesterday morning, en- route for
Camp Chase, in custody Of two officers who
were dressed in citizens clothes. Rumor has
it that the P. o, is none other than the Sc
nior editor of the Louisville Journal, whose
efforts to ride a two-horse act, il is said have
brought him to grief
p. S.-The rumor lacks confirmation.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1862-12-19
A NEW UARD rRAME

NJ patriotic aud oval design, painted IA Tue cuois
" wan an npprol'riate phase uaauG lan,s
ahd business thr5 are dcsigncd Lote on, a. and
me lartur, The pariOr size dcsign ir h.I,i,s
waiting And PhulOsrtphio cards. a design la.i+ut !.
rlrst sttuSt 30
no2I !. II. BALsLEl.
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Show Beef for Christmas

MIoHEL sTEINER, STALL No. 4s q
H AND
ADAM scHANTz. STALL NO. as,
.sS4neara HAVE purchased OF Mr.. Wan. wey
W+t |3et mouth, near Cednryle, mAiup 9th
44eV Gov, Weighing $500 pounds the largest
--AA--A aud finest animal ever offered m the
Dayton market for Cbusmss The ni@d vii be 90
exhibition at our Stale Chnsiinas kVe. Iiis ct-
1sns OF Dayton are Invited % call and for ihen
selves. raI deib
BALSLEY's PATENT sFEP LADDERS
quantity, s1e and nnlsl1oap he lo'li y SUIT the
ticles thar every one needs btop AZ No :2T First
street and get one. 'HNa .l
no2I .r.... J. II. BAI.SLRY.
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BALsLEY's PATRNT STRIP LADDERS


XXToULD respectfully inform hi. numerous friend
w and customers that he has purchased the
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-02-18
q ILL., OolIsre for %

On Friday, Mr.. Flagg Of Hamilton In
trOduoed bill into the House ct Columbus,
to establish q military college. It pro
vidos $50, 600 for grounds, buildings, and
appurtsnanOss, and $4,000 for the first
years expenses The Governor, Adjutant
and Quarter Master General, to purchase
ground, costing not exceeding SlO0 900,
and auPsrintend building; the Governor to
eoatrol the college, who shall make rule
for its government. An extensive faculty
is authorized at salaries Of s., 500 for the
Superintendent; 81, 800 for the Chaplain
and professors, and s., 600 for the Steward.
Ths Superintendent, ranking as COloRel /;
Professors Of Tactics as Major; teacher Of
tactics as Chaplain. The number Of pupils
Is limited to 100 Il whom 40 shall be sP-
pointed annually on nomination to the
Governor, by each senstOF, and the re-
nAinder BY the Governor from the State ct
large. Pupils to pass examination pre-
scribed By the Military Board, before ad-
mission, and to bind themselves to the
stale service ss military cadets. None to
be appointed under fifteen or exceeding
twenty years Of age. Pupils to be educs-
ted At ths States expense, and allowed
twenty. Eve dollars per annum for cloth
inF.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-02-18

The following letter to the Herald Is
ooaarnatOry Of what We stated q few days
ego, regarding Senator Wsds's standing
with the Administration, and the war
powers. Es needed no such confirmation,
for We knew what We said to be the truth.
Bat this additional testimony may be Of
value 70 some yet doubling minds:
WAsHiHaToH, Feb. 1852.
IhaEs seen L stated in Ohio papers that
Esnator Made Is opposing the President
and the new Secretary Of War, and that he
has not their confidence. This is not only
3 piece OF gross injustice to your Senator,
blt q notorious falsehood, doubtless origi-
mating frem desire on the part Of some
one 70 have somebody else represent Ohio
IN he Senate Of the United States. am
? psined 70 see this effort made ct 3
time like the present, when al who are
oorniEanto Of The facts in Washington, knov
thst no one in Congress or out Of Congress,
has gfven more efficient aid TO the Presi-
dent and the Secretary Of War, than Sen
etor Wass. His committee is the most
important one that We have, snd he has
labored necessarily to devise ways and
means for q vigorous prosecution Of the
var, and i has saved the Government
millions Of money, that would otherwise
J have gone into the pockets Of set Of con-
tractors and sWindlers, whose only object
seems 10 be plunder. In all his arduous
lsbors, he hiss to my certain knowledge
had the hearty endorsement and oO-opera-
ton Of the President and Secretary stan
ton. Both Of them are in the habit Of
sending their carriages frequently for him
% consult with him ct the White House or
ths War Department, on matters pertain
Ing 10 the committee Of which he is chair
nan I speak from the book and kBoSO
~ksrsof efssn, and challenge eOBtrGdie.
Gsa.
Itisdua to that Ssnstor that should
ststs that / am not Intimately acquainted
With him, and have not passed word with
him daring the present session. have
seen thsse staiements in the Ohio papers
shout bis opposing the President, and
many other charges equally unjust and
false, and deem it duty to correct them,
of ny own free viii snd accord. Strange
that IN. this hour Of our country's peril
politicians will continue to play at theil
Sid tricks, sDd attempt to injnre one IN th'
Estimation Of the public who is laborinl
Eith,an energy and zeal unparalleled 4
put down this wicked rebellion. God for
hive then, they know not what they do WheI
they attempt TO strike down 3 man liki
5enatoF Wade.
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- - b nnrlnen..

10 add to the chapter Of horrors At Rich
aond, 30 graphically described By the Ex-
kminsr, that city Is soon to be left, it sp-
bsaEs, a pisehy darkness after sunset. 30
Eritaa . correspondent Of the Memphis
Appeal. a rare opportunity for the bands
q "a plugs" who srs assaulting white and
blaok, gentle and vulgar, male and female,
With equal impunity. II such Is the con-
lition Of Richmond before Il has been CAP
|tsliEed three quarters Of 6 year, what
you'd Il become after decade or q oen-
Il he CShfsdsrsts States have coal to
make gas, but the manufacture Of tiles for
lowering retorts hsd never been naturaiiz-
"a within their limits. An experiment to
rake them il about 70 be tried somewhere
n South Carolina, but the prospects are
Fsry gloomy. Candles might be resorted
u, II thsy were to be hsd; but the sane
borrespondent ayers there are not sufficient
% last fortnight The supply Of oil has
slso given out; for ss fast ss made Il is
required for the lubrication Of machinery.
How to light up the Confederate capital
Til aoon be an interesting question. Gas
here VII be none oil springs have not
been discovered in rebsld0m machinery
bss prior lien on the hog; there is an
bther use to be made Of alcohol, consider
Ing the advancing prices Of ardent spirits
u the South. Bat North 6srolins has still
> plentiful supply Of pitch, tar, resin, and
bthsr infammables, illumination By which
would be better tasn Egyptian darkness
st the dead Of winter. .Ia
Il strikes Us that an article on the inef
6sisncy Of the Lincoln blockade would com
ln very veil about these dsyss-M. 7
CoMMsTcidl Adoetisef.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-02-18
wine Moro Deadly than Cannon.

Wendell Phillips, iu his address ct the
Music Hall yesterday, said; II know q sol.
1dief in the army Of the Potomac, who was
picked up in the streets Of Philadelphia
one year ego complete wreck, 6 confirm
ed inebriate, but who was, BY the love Of
3 sister and the charity Of Boston house,
placed once more on his feet. BE was at
Balls Bluff and three times with unloaded
musket charged upon the enemy he Was
one Of six who heroicslly defended and
brought away the body Of the fallen leader
Of that bloody fight. The captain Of the
company to which he belonged died in his
arms, receiving the last word Of consols-
ton from his lips. BE was afterwards con.
spiouous in the conflict until the orders
we're given for each one to seek his own
safety. Removing some Of his apparel he
plunged into the inhospitsble river, and
after great exeTtion landed on the opposite
bank, seven miles below The encsmpment.
Nearly exhausted, chilled, half.clad, half
starved, he finally reached ths camp. The
captain Of the next company to which he
belonged kindly said to hin, pouring out a
class Of wine: alet me give you this; you
viii perish without it, 81 thank you, sir, .
said the soldier, 'butI / would sooner fsc'
all The enemy than taste that glass O
wine. "-BosLOH TrGnseTipt, FEB. 8.
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Ehis Afternoons Report.
FROM ST. LOUIS.

81. LOUIS, Feb. H.,
Dispatches from Gen. Grant to Gen. Hal
leck announces the surrender Of Fort Don
elson with $4,000 prisoners, including Pill
low, Johnston, and Buckner.
The casualties on the gun boats ct Fort
DonelsOn sre follows: st. Louis, 8 kill
ed, including P. B. Reilley, Of Cincinnati,
and 2 wounded, among them Lieut.. Kendall,
slightly. Louisville, 8 sailors killed,
slightly wounded, and two severely, each
having both aFms shot away. Carondelet,
4 killed and badly wounded, including
Wm. Hunter, piiet 2. severely. Pittsburgl
2 wounded.
The force en- route for Fl. DoDelsOn had
mostly come up, and were located on the
left Gen. Levi Wallace with the 9Th Mis-.
souri, and the 1lth Indiana arrived on Fri.
day.
Further official advices from Fort Donnel.
son say General Floyd escaped during the
night, and the rebels in the fort denounce6
him as blaekh earted traitor and coward.
The enemy are known to have had 30, 00(
troops, 900 of whom are our prisoners
5000 escaped, and the balance are reported
killed, wounded, or otherwise disabled.
- Our loss is not stated, but the slaughter II
our ranks is mentioned as terrible severe.
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Tribune correspondence
Senator Latham will to morrow introduce
bill for the survey Of telegraph line
from San Francisco to the Northwest Coast,
overland via Behring's Straits and Asiatic
Russia, to the mouth Of the AmOor River,
IS proposed by P Mcdonald Collins.
The Military Committee asks for an sp.
preparation of $500 900 and two small ves-
selb, in order to make the preliminary
survey.
The enterprise will be under the direc-
tion of the President and other nations
viii be invited to participate in it.
A board Of officers convened to investi-
gate the quality of clothing furnished by
contractors, have discovered that ct least
one-third now on hand is entirely worth
l6s6.
The fact being reported to the Secretary
of War, he ordered that payments to the
contractors be ct once suspended.
Gen. SegWick, Brigsdier in General
Heintzelmsn's Division, has been assigned
70 the command Of Gen. Stones Division.