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NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-The steamer Asia, from
Liverpool on the both ult, has arrived. The
reported burning Of the ship Harriet Spalding
proves TO have been unfounded, and she had
safely reached Havre.
A letter from the British Admiralty explains
that the Captain OF the Tuecarera had assured
tie Captain Of the British steamer Leopard, at
Madeira, that the steamer Thistle was not
seized. Everything was found in order on her
and Sic was allowed to proceed. The Tuscs-
rcra had overhauled and examined the papers
and cargo Of the British steamer Ooiumbia,
frcm Fayal for Nassau, and found all right
Tie Tuscarora was on the lookout for Others.
The Times, in an editorial on the peace pros
poets Of America, congratulates the North On
the better spirit displayed towards the South,
and says from the liberality shown by portion
OF the American public towards relieving he
that clearer perception Of the honorable part
Enela has played during the war now pre-
walls.
There is a vague runner that France intends
soon 10 dispatch another note 70 England and
Russia, showing the necessity for pescesble in
teryention In America.
Eessrt. Schoolfield and Brigh had addressed
;heir constituents at Birmingham on American
afairs. The former thought the South had q
right 10 secede, and recommended recognition.
Mr.. Bright took an entirely different view,
and charged the South with the sole desire 70
peTpetuate slavery, and he eulogized the course
Of the North. he represented the affair Of the
Alabsma a. q violation OF International law.
He said he cid not belieye thatthe reyolt would
succeed, but he had vision that the whole
continent OF America would become the home
Of freedom and OF the oppressed of every nation.
Nearly all the London journals find fault with
Mr.. Bright's speech.
Italy has declined further negotiation with
France on the Roman question.
The Austrian Chambers closed with q con-
gratulary speech by the Emperor.
frightful railway accident had occurred In
Portugal, BY which one hundreS-persons were
killed
General Concha has resigned the Spanish
Embassy 10 France.
The Spanish Senate continues 70 debate Mex.
lean affairs.
IIvERPooI, Saturday Eyening-The news
by the steamer Africa, from America, parucu-
larly the diplomatic correepond dence, was the
tht me to- day OF universal discussion, but pro-
duced no ap parent effect.
The Times has disparaging article on Gen.
Halleck's official report and disputes its vera
city.
The Daily News debates with great satiefae-
OF Commerce in regard 10 the Lancaehire suf-
only Of deep, genuine sympathy for suffering
kinfmCn, but Of good feeling towards the
Queen snd country al large, and the editor be-
ieyes this sympathy TO be new bond Of
union.
The steamer Hammonis, from Southampton
to-day, takes 5000 stand Of arms for New
York.
Gales still prevail around the English coast
attended with some loss OF life, but nothing
serious 10 the American shipping has resulted.
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IMPORTANT FROM vICKsBURe.

q bettie An Pregress-The Land and Naval
Forces Engaged-RebeI Accounts ef tss
Analr-fsar Attempts TO Force the u eb~I
Lins.-Heavy Loss by the q siss Trssp.-
De,truetion Of an Important Ra,lway
eem emmunicatton-Jen. Davis In Mobile,
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArCHEs.]
TIE BATTLE0F MURFREESB0R0.
THE REBELS IN FULL RETREAT.

General Bragg Reported killed-Rebels
Driven Ten miles Beyo yond nj sfurfres.bere-
The Fight of Fridsy-BattIe Resumed on
SATURDAY..
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SA French version OF Shakes peares Mac
telh'' lie about 10 b. revived at the Odeon
Theatre, IN Paris.
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PROPOSALS.
DROPosALs FOR ENVELOPES.

Poef OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Wdstisg.os Dec -, 1852 I
n. s,aLnp Psoros us viii be a.eeiyed ct this De-
,ees. for fprnist ing 10000 Envelopes, mc:e or
s.ed ts, s1sIs for ay 1sssirs 81 b
turnse to the writer's.
the se. m.DiIs :. ana 70 n
- 10 inches IN .i.s and rest be su%msd for sssl.
70 have pron the upper surface quantity Of srins,
ING In .,sa ,s Pc .epu. ens third thereof
Bids also In vitea to furnish HO envelopes,
es .s. y
best aualty of bu paper TO be 6y CLIO inek e. ia
s bs.ns. .ns Dss.
printed oo the m in the manner prescribed b, this
Ant, .bove envelopes must be banded 10 rsr.
S.is i Of tvepIy- sye And deliysred weekly at the
erder re.dy for use, ana tree of cost fes paeEins
and transportation, and At the rate Of sl,oo0 caca
the h.ss delivery TO be made on the frst Of
Bidders ara expected to furnish sample. az .hs
bid VIII be eonsidered unless offered by n..afao,
tlrsrx o. envelepss. accompanied By satisfactory
1,sn Ths s95,sfet viii s.s:d.d :c the party
Bepd and security will be required FOR the faithful
performance Of the contr act and all payn,s un
der II vii be made auar,eriy:
ye:opas, and shond 6s addressed 10 the Third
ment. II BLAIR
de e dtJans Postmaster General.
DRoPOsALs FOR DEEF CATTLE.
egaLSD PROroslIs arc invited until the 18th day
ef January, 1885, for furnishing - the Subsistaace
DsEartmrnt 2,:sh head Of Reef CATTLE.
The Cattle to be delivered at Washington. L. C.,
ssd each animal to average snA pounds gross nd
nv cattle admitted that weighs lass tnaa l,'so
pcsnds gross.
The first delivery to he made about Jsnuar 18th,
les. or as soon thereafter as &c Fernnent may d.
be delivered under this contract
A bond With coed and sufficient saeurity will be
Proposals from contractors who have previously
Jailed to comply with their bids. from disoyal per
20 hts bid will net be considered
The names Of hrras should be stated In full With
tAe precise address OF each member Of the arm.
Payment to be made in certificates Of indebted
sess sr such Vther funds a. GOYesnlaent may have
directed to COZ. A. BECK WfTHI D. q. And
?. U. z. A., Washington, d. c., and endorsed
Form Of GHn.aa1ss
.Ms.-.ofthe county of =, ana stats Of. do
trast in with thu terr,s oS his prorosi
son. and that. should his pro position be aece pted
as viii II once antsr into contract in accordance
herewith
sho.ld the contract be awardsd him. We are Pre-
aerad to become his sacurities
This guarantee must De appended 70 each bid J
Tia responsibility of the guarsntors must be
shows BY the act0! certificate Of the Clerk of the
aearest District Court nr of the United States Dis
tfict Attorney
Bids ,rAici dc comply sr:.s tAt aSops ssiH b
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~ sCHN 81 DERS
u. IMPROVED PATENT
WATER CLOSET OR CLOSE STOOLS,
For use In
HcSpitdls. Hetsls o%d Pripats FaSaSttss.
These Stoois made wholly of natal, are psf.
:scty free from smell cannot got out Of order, and
Being portable, the most convenient articles In
ass. They have been adopted in All tho u 3. Hos
pitfalls dc They may be lad in Aay quantity Of thc
Pstentee, No. 2?1 Pa. avenue. up stairs, Washing.
ton d. @. ~ l7-6mH
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ANTEE BURY hAUJg
LOUISIANA AVENUE MEAN SIXTH sFsEE..

uNBoUNDED ENTHUSIASM,
MAGNIFICENT, PLAoE or AMUSEMENT
In the city
GREAT MUSIC HALL. OF TIE WGRI,Dl
MONDAY EVENING, Jan. 5.
THE GREAT CANTlR3URF, as pronounced
ty the press nd the pu bnc. il now the best and
City the Rouse Itself being the most comforisbs.
~hlsT the pnrf m ances ven CT the stage sre of
ssta siis msnt Being TIo Hrastss s4e s9
fsieeei from the h.st "a mt in the pofe.s.on. a.
| tn . following list oi oames will testify
; knssEerent Ard first appearance Of NILES
/ The Young and Fascinating Dansenxas from Laura
| Keene s fheater, New tork where they created
perfect IN urore by their unparalleled
| beauty and talent.
MISS AGNES SWITZERLAND.
| The Scottish Nightingale.
| MISS KATE PENNOYEg,
the hishe-t encnrai Inns from all behoiders'
MISS NELLIE TAYLOR,
The Charming Melodist.
! First week of the
GIPSs Us LAY.
iCsiored.)
First week OF trsnsat ion from V. Huso's great
cs[isa s. Il f. AXE. & aH4 !f4stissn hs
first week of the beautiful Ba:!.t
LA BAVA DERE!
IT, which
TIE CO OURT CF BEATTY
will appear. Observe the names:
Miss Jenny Alien, Miss Lilly Brandon.
Miss Clara Berger, Miss Tiliy Forb=s
Mas Kate Harrison, Aiss i. Harrison,
THE BEAUTIFUL BALLET TRousE:
GEO. Z. EDkSON.
The Great Comedian, Psnto-uimest and Vocalist
II. W EGAN
The Negro Momus
WILL Is ARMSTRONG.
The wonderful Juggl-r and Pantomirlist
BILLY EMERSON, the Cnmical,
J. sYLtAs CLARKE the RelsbIa
HARRY TALBOT. the Wonderful,
AND
THE GREAT CORPS D'ETHIOPE.
The evenings nn,ent will conclude with the
HibCrninn Extravaganza entitled
PADDY MURPuf'S MAGIC SHIRT,
Paddy Murphy. George L. EGsson
ArHIssIoE-BsicoDys and Parquette Is cents to
Orchestra ArIa Chairs. 30 cents; to Private Boxes
holding six persons. SIS.
Doors open st 81 o'clock perfor snce al "a
SPECIAL NOTICE-A Grand mstinee will be
aiven ne 1t Saturdsy At ernoon, FOR the sccommo
dntinn Of Ladies and Children, when the Great
| Canterbury COmpaI will appear.
hdmlttarce-Ladies. ~ cts. Children, 10 eta.
-,
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WASkIN0TON VARIETIES.
NINTH STREET,
NEAR PENNSYLV VANIA AVENUE
GLORIOUS SUGGEST CROWDED HOUSES
OPEN EVERY NIGHT
First week Of
MISS EVA BRENT,
The Cele ebratea Vocalist.
Seconi week Of
MISS KATHLEEN ONEIL,
The renowned Irish Coincidence xnd Vocalist
Second week of
MILE MARIA ZOE and Mr. Il YATES
Who VIII appear in Two Beautiful Rsliets
SAM. LONG,
JH. BUDwORTH, " + BuDwoRrH
lie Petite LOUISE, the Infant woader,
AkDAFuLL AEB TALkETED CosPAsrl
Giving the
BEST ENTERTAINMENT IN THE CITY
Parquette and Gallery. ...........--.. Is cents.
Orchestra Chairs. airs.....-.........--.E % cents.
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F. HE1DEhsEE EH.:s.es9s CO.; to
IF LoUDoS Co.,
CITIIENS' AND MILITARY
MER AN TAIL ORS,
METsoPoLIrAE HOTEL,
Late 6r0trn'sl
Diff 362 Pa avenue Washington. d. O.
ID ALBANY LUMBER YARD.
more, Nd, deaier in Walnut. AL, Oak, Hickory,
Plank. Also, Cabinet Makers and Under taksrs
furnishing stsrs; all OF which Offer for sale at
the lowest prices. de4Sm'
J. JOLLiyEF
LADIES, HAIR DRESSER, from Paris, has tust
Ss1 s sna ss and
opened 81 the corner Of Eleventh and sts.. No.
ladies .s heretofore. Also French Oorsets. - I'm
TFUG GIFTS
LUMBER YARD,
SIXTH STREET,
sourE or PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. dl2N
DORTFOLIOs, ENGLIsH, FRENCH AND
and Mahogany; Bibles and PRAYER Boo Ks, English
and American, Morocco and Velvet Bindin gs, soms
sith Clasps; Albums, various; Photograph. Al
Paris, by the undsfsisned; JuTeniIe BOOKS, Eng
Gsh franch and American; English French and
American Standard Authors, in fine B!ndings;
Packet Knives; Pocket Books Colorsa Toy Books,
: de2a FRANCK TAYLOR.
llOYe' CAssfMER JACKETS AND PANTS TO
ID match. Boys and Youths Cassmsr SACE
COATS, VESTS and PANTS to match We have
jsst received very choice assortment Of the above
which will be s.H .sld at wKEs Rins toS prices
de I.4tawsw Until 36s Penn avenue.
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CENTe' UNDER GARMEETS.-A very large
" assortment OF Shaker Flannel, English Ne,
rIno GREY Mixed hsrinO and Canton Flannel
e Undershirts, with Drawers to match, from the
smallest TO sizes, all of which We viii sell a
" NOAH WALKER & co.,
deAltsy,v lint 36s Penn. avenue,
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w. ID. "ALLACH.
g 81 ss.s s p OF & -
50 , y.s, %s,.s. < sSss; sss &, ss 70; ,ss. .1
-. .,s.sss q q. rate Of ~ ssnss .s... siasie
-snyrp4IsrNnNTss .s",S aIS I'LL. y. rs, =, ~.
D0Ds ss<ors n O'Clock n; sthsrvisa thsv NAV not
hoSsa4 sAtn the next dAy.
1862 PrEeE.T-.1S62-3 3
THE NATIONAL BOOK STORE,
Es. s1s PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Rs.wsea Eleventh and Twelfth Streets,
has fHB LARa1sr,
FINEST. AND CHEAPEST
ASSORTMENT OF
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
- ALL KINDS EyER BEFORE OFFERED In
THIS MARKET,
Ar WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
4es n-sw
RLAcksnrrHs reEaEs ~
zosst Rs suots oGtksISDSTdSEs.
hsstSSE s4SSszs .s4rrs,
5EssiiHESsA zs.s5lE1ssiHzS'' EsAa,' ,.u,u,,. ,oo,.
ses s.'e Wholesale or r1said a IgHssf ssiess
sAln sss Seventh St. BET. is fs ) Az % ana canal.
IoKEs,
y sSS ssfTift}HhHSis.gSSkss sTfHissggSSssws t}hHi.SSSkss
H}|S H}}Ss H}}ySss Fs&s3Rssss sfERss saESsuss.
ist]SSSs1}55Ha5Sf5Ss it]ESs 1}5z5zHa5Sf5s. + 5Hsf s,.f sss.Lz4 q
fHHgsShfsl HsS sSS4hflw a.a FODDER CUTTERS, ,.s
ss. SAFE Wholesale q Fs' bhRfsSSW, 4 STSis market
S-h SIS Seventh at, bet. Pa. .r. and oan.i
A 1s1szsnrrs, ssss
sia sSH ssh StSSffss' HsR$iss' t,RS5H
FERRIS, FERRIS
tssssssH#EESSs tsss#ESs, tE:ssS|S 5, :,
'~ AZ. .sai'.as = IS is's,: st,:sFFHonox, II
RIm oos Seventh St. bet. Pa. .v. and canal.
H HAshiHnEfs bEETfsS 9f ss.' aLL a., KINDS
For sale By -
HA s.. Seventh T.. sss Asi r. ss .as d.n.,.
A FULL ASSORTMENT OF
HARDWARE
HeUsEFURNIsHINe GOODS,
For Sale at Lowest Prices,
Wholesale and Retail.
Up BARrHoLow,
SIS SEVENTH STREET.
A3-m between Pennsrlvania avenue .nd Canal.
j.. P. sAlths tchEsirsRArrp
PHILADELPHIA LAGER BEER,
An p.r.ons in want of Sc psrior .rteis of Lager
o11sBa4fIbb s & iAF!sF f1aE BEER.
RILRY z 'hs 4. 4 tsSssiikN, .s
fkEaf6S MINERAL WATERS,
CLARIFIED otDEg,
s1SHSf5A azaSFyA A02dHISs SHaSsAf i so,T lFr
UHIOs BoTrLINa DEPOT,
HoHn 81 Green street. Georzetovn.
81 o.sHSS2Ks Ktrss.KEK5 81
GS SIS Pa. AyEsCE, (IHos H.LL.I (8
yssla ss:psssfuz "a. the :sssnsiGR # res
sE a0hD zsf sii.fif
Being connect With a large Easter Importing
hegse. and receiving my goods direct, am sbie to
sell lover tbs any other house IN the city.
Call and examine lay stock before parchasins
elsewhere.
Hn WATCHES sold By me will be warranted for
wren REPAIRING dons By practical watch
- LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO
eCLpIERS for Watch Repairing. de lS-tf %
II ATTENTION, sUTLBRs.
H. W. PITKIN. A. q. PIrKIN.
PiTKIN Co.,
WHOLESALE GkoCERS, PRODUCE AND
COMMISSlO.N n MERCHANTS,
25 KING 5fREEf, ALEIAspRIA, VA.
We have just received large and wen seie cted
stock of GROCERIES sUTLEkS GOODS, Ae,
which Offering at lower cash prices tn ian can
be bought in this market elsewhere. One Of our
arn residing IN Phiisasiph phia, we have advantages
n be- inx over most other houses. Particular At
tsction paid to suffers orders.
4ets I'M P1fkIN q co.
Arksr NEWS FROM RuhOPE.
JOHN BhIGhT's SPEECH AGAINST INTER
WIRING WITH AMERICAN AFFAIRS
HIS BOLD sPlECH IN PRAISE OF QUE
COUNTRY.
x.cv-..r I'M rur ppICv m UonI my AVN
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WASHiN TON THEATRE.

THIS iMONl lAY) EVENING
FIRST appearance Gu an, stage of
MlSS ADDIE THOMPSON,
young 'ady of this city,
EheD sac viii appear ss the DUCEEis Dc ToERESE-
vA.sud NAN, tbs Good for nothing.
Mr.. s. II. BRINK. Mrs GAEpARD NAEBEK and
Miss CHESTNEY will appear
FAINT HEART NEVER WON PAIRLaDY.
Durhess. Observation-Disclosures Miss A6lie Thvm pson
Hay GcmeE ...-...".............M Mr.. & II Brink
hltg Charles. Mrs. q. Macdcr
The Esr"ec Of
NAN. THE GOOD K-NOTHISG.
Nan. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Miss Adde Thompson
The Drama of
TIE :ILOR OF FRANCE.
Count de 1t. Cyr...-...-- ....... Mr. 4 H. Brink
Madeline. ..-....... Miss Chcs:ney
~ Tuesday-rAE HONEYMOON. Miss Thomp-
as JULI.sA
Packs or ADgIsS10S.-RacoDy Chairs rs cents
Orchestra Seats IS cents: Psrauette 81 cents Fan
tly Circle. Is cents; Private Boxes. IS.
Dcors 9 r|n sfIt4 to commence at O'Clock
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HAPPINESS OK MISERY THAT Is THD
IIAE CABINET on WONDERS, ANAr0MYs
and MEDICINE" have determined..regardlss Of
eIpense-to issue, free for the benefit OF suffering
humanity Toxr OF th cir ost instructive and inter
sstins Lectures on Marriage and its DisaualiHca-
lions Nervous Debility Premature Decline, Indi-
ysstioA, Weakness, Depression, or ignorance OF
Physiology and Natures Law. These invaluable
lectures have been the means OF emil HghtsninS and
saving thousands and will be forwarded free on the
receipt Of four stamps, by addreainS See,stayl
Pnyist1s Cabtnsf of AssdIouay dNd MsdiefRs, 3S3
Broadway, New York. ~ l8-ly
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ADJUSTMENTS,
GROWERS STkEA
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, nsar Willard Ho.s

THIS tM0NDAYb bEvENIE8
First appearance. of the celeb rated beautiful act ess
MISS MARY PROVOST,
Aided By the great
AsfE1CkT ExokL sIoR DRLHiTi COMPANY
his evening will be presented for the q rst time
THE sesten. Tom Tavlor and Chas. Res els great
come dy of
NELL 6WTNEE AEDTHE KINGS Rival:
Or, COURT AND STAGE.
TO conclude With Leonard Growers comedy,
CAPE NAY DIAMONDS.
Rors nf Admission Private Rores SIS; Dress
Giroie. 70 cents o. ch=stra Chairs 10 cents, Ia ily
Circle, y e-nts Conrcd Gallery, Is eents; Coorsd
Parferie. 81 cents
Doors open at quarter before O'Clock perform
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, Jan. l.-Rebel news
papers, captured at Van Buren,, Ark, admit
that the rebel loss in killed and wounded, in
the battle of Prairie Grove, was over 1000.
The entire telegraphic correspondence of Gen.
Hindman was taken. 1t contains much valu-
able information, and will be forwarded to the
war department.
The restitution of the rebel army is most
pitiable 1000 of Hindman's infantry are with
out shoes. The loss to rebel citizens by the
recent rebel raid amounts to over half mil
lion of dollars. The rebels are dispensing in
every direction. 1t is reported that the rebels
have met heavy losses at Adelphi, So miles
southwest of Little Rock. Gen. Scofeld has
assumed command of the frontier army.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 3.-Gen. Blunt telegraphs
from Van Buren,, Ark, Dec. 80, that the reb-
els had retreated during the night to Adelkph,
leaving 60wounded rebels at fort Smith, whom
they left, with Instructions to take care of
themselves. General Blunt also reports that
Col. Phillips, whom he had sent into the Indi-
an territory with 1900 men, had driven the
rebel forces of Colonies Coffee and Stanwart
across Arkansas river, at fort Gibson, and de-
stroyed the rebel Notifications, barracks, and
commissary buildings, at fort Davis, Colonel
Mcintosh commanding The rebel Greeks
and Choctaws have expressed desire to lay
down their arms and return to allegiance to
our government.
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CHICAGO, Jan. Especial dispatches from
Cairo, say the federal cavalry under Colonel
Dickey, have utterly destroyed the Mobile
and Ohio railroad from Okolona to SaItillo.
Twenty-seven miles of this was done before
the rebel raid into Holly Springs. General
Grants force has also destroyed the road from
Cotfeeville to Oxford.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 4.-The Suffolk CORE
spondent of the American, under date of Jan.
Sd, announces the return of Major General
Peck and the review of Gen. Corcoran's brig
AIDE. The enemy have shown themselves
strong in front lately, and it is thought their
apparent anxiety to get into fight will soon
be gratifed. The correspondent expresses
the hope of being able in day or two to give
stirring news from that quarter.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-On Friday large
detachment of Stuart's cavalry, commanded
by Major Herring, made dash into Dunn
fries, and captured some public stores and ten
suffers, for the greater part belonging to
Maine and New York regiments. Two driv-
ers only escaped by cutting the traces and
riding off on their horses. This movement on
the part of the rebels was accomplished with
extraordinary expedition.
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at Zollicoffer, near Bristol, and that at Wa
tuga, nine miles beyond the bridge at Zolll-
Golfer. 1t will require considerable time to
repair them
The Richmond Enquirer learns that emil
row is leaving Moorefeld and Williamsport
for Romney. A lady in Baltimore has pre-
scented Major Gen. Gustavus w. Smith with
a beautiful silk battle flag"
MuRFREEsBoRo, Dec. 3l.-The bloodiest
day of the war has closed. McCowan's divis-
ion has attacked the enemy's right, driving
them back with great slaughter. By P. M,
the enemy had been driven back six miles
from our left and center. Our loss is heavy.
Gen. Rains, Col. McMair, and Col. Anthony
of the 9th Mississippi, and Lieut.. Thiest of
the LIST Louisiana, are killed; Col. Black of
the 9TH Georgia, Col. Fisk of the 18th Alaba-
ma, are MORALLY wounded. Whitney's cav
airy captured two hundred prisoners, large
supply of wagons, and four hundred beeves.
Rich 6 Yeadon OF Charlestown, S. c., of
fer ten thousand dollars for the capture of
Gen. Butler. Over sixteen hundred Union
prisoners are now in the Libey prison, await
ing exchange.
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Sending Boots. &c. hr Mail.

Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, APPOINTMENT
OFFICE, WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Many post
masters persist in sending through the mails,
packages of clothing, boots, &C., charging
them only one cent an ounce for postage.
This is a palpable violation of the laws and
regulations with which every postmaster
should be familiar. The packages are held
for the legal postage at the distributing offices
or offices of delivery, accommodating to such
an extent as to be greatly annoying to these
officers, and in large majority of cases, new
er reach the parties addressed, thus causing a
loss to the parties sending.
The law and regulations clearly define
what is mailable matter, and prescribe what
amount of postage is to be charged thereon,
and further provide that all other matter or
thing, if sent by mail, is subject to letter post
age. To prevent further loss to parties inter-
ested, and the improper interruption of bust
ness at the larger offices, all postmasters are
required to make themselves fully acquainted
with-the laws and regulations relating to the
postal service; and the mailing of packages,
hereafter, of the character referred to by any
postmaster, without the proper postage being
prepaid by postage stamps, will be considered
good cause for removal.
ALEX. w. RANDALL,
LIST Assist. Postmaster General.