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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
CUHBrRE. AND, Dec. l6, 1863.
HtspauARrrM UNITED STATES FoRoEs
WY.r Dec IL y

FtspQUAhIrlt sIrRp STATES FORCES
WEST VIRGINIA, Dec IL, ltt3
Gen. Kelly tonight received "a dispatch from
Gen sullivan announcing tie capture Of Col Carter OF
the Isl Virginia Cavalry and number Of other prison
ers 10y force Of the I'D Pennsylvania Cavalry sent out
OIL reconnaissance in London County and toward Up
perie Near the latter place they captured this party
The news Of Union movements continues highly ia
yorahle
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
A Severe snow.storm ON the Plains N any
Lives Lost.
LrAvEswoRTu. X. T., Friday. Dec. 10,

LEAvESw0KTIi. X. t. Friday. Dec. 10, 1865.
:, The accounts from the Plains represent great
s'lering among men and stock. In consequence Of q
Sere snow storm. hay grass could be had, and
stock were dying of by hundreds Of starvation, and
uGty lives known to DO lost by the intense cold.
o.. 100 trains have been sent out Much anxiety is
fes i0r their safety Fourteen inches Of snow have
fallen here and much Of It having drftsd, all the roads
are blockaded No mails have been received here for
three days
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE Thursday Dec. IL. 1868.
The flag of truce steamer New-York, which
arrived Last evening" brought down from City Point
free negro. who was captured at Gettysburg and re-
Gently liberated BY the Rebel authorities and two sur
reons. who had been some time In prison at Atlanta
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19

Ca While tho latter were in Richmond the Rebel Off
GERS showed them through all the prisons in and about
the city They report that they found our prisoners
quito comfortable and well fed though they were partly
furnished from the provisions sent from the loyal States
Capt. Anderson Of the 10Th Iowa Regiment and
lieutenant made their escape from one OF the Rich
monl prisons and arrived here to-day from yorktown.
They win leave for Washington tonight.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
THH REHELsoNE THOUSAND STRONG
They were Beaten off FOnr Times by a
Single Company.
Our Soldiers Finally Obliged to Retire
Arrival Of e-enforcements and
Pursuit Of the Enemy.

svscss1 u,sp~s,s 20 g,ss " Y Tibope.
WASHINGTON, Friday. Dec Is. 1909
Your correspondent i. G. c. furnishes the
allowing account Of iast nights raid The Orange and
EAxandrs Railroad
HEApoUARrsgs ARM or rHE poroNAc.
Friday, Dec. IL, lsu3
A body al Stuart's cavalry, reported 600 strong
made a descent at eight O'Clock Thursday night
upon Co. 1 Of l55th New York Regiment stationed at
SoDgs,erS three niles west Of Fairfax Station slightly
wourdiug one nan. capturing four and burning the
teEts boionging 70 the company.
Uador the circumstances, the ATTACK was mex
psoted but nevertheless the guard made eaar; de-
Tease. On being charged upon by the enemy. they
withdrew behind their encanpment pouring in re-
ycated voleys upon the Rebels snd finally compelling
them to hastily retire, after visit Of ftee minutes.
Two women, the wives of officers in camp dur
,ng the attack Except that they stripped Of their
,iewery, they were unmolested by the raiders. The
Rebels, who had wagons and ambuanees with them,
after so;e attempt burn the bridges in the vicinity
ecanped takidg all but OF their dead and wounded
with them.
The women affirm that six seven ambularces were
headed with tie dead and wounded az least. The
wounded Rebel left in our hands died this morning
Our cavalry were sent in pursu: al daybreak this
morning.
in consequence Of the heavy rains, which did slight
damage TO the railroad bridge at Broad RIM near Brs'
Station the trains peaying Brandy Station yester-
day morning did not reach Alexandria until tonight
The road Is in good running order.
Last Sunday as Col Harding OF the 18th Penns!i'
vanis Reserves Lieut.. Col Gustin Of the same resi-
ment and Lieut.. Col Dave Of the 9Th Pennsyly ana
riding along the railroad Catetts Station.
they WIRE fired upon by seven guelas seereted in the
wood.
Col Harding received wound through tho arm and
since had II amputated above the elbow. Lieut. Colonel
Gastin shot through the hand, but Colonel Dane
escaped unhurt Scarcely day passes without the &C.
currenee Of petty depreciation by Rebel eaeres
along the line Of the railroad.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
Attack by Longstreet's upon
Our Advance.
OUR FORCES DRIVEN BACK TO rAlEwElL.
Loss of 70 Loads Quartermaster's Stores
Union Citizens Flying from Knoxville
FIGHTING AT BLA1R's CROSS ROADS.
CUMBERLAND GAP. Wednesday, Dec. 10. isS'.

CUMBERLAND GAP. Wednesday, Dec. 49, leo.
A portion of Gen. Longstreet's army made
descent from Rogersvle OF Monday, and engaged 10
advance Of forces near Bcnnss station Inc hen'
ing was continued ut intervals.
It Is since reported that the Rebels captured twsnys
two loads of quartermasters' stores
Gen. wilco,s forces have fallen back to Tsssvell.
and arc certifying. .nN
later dispatch, Of the same day, sage that ne
Union citizens are leaving Knoxville and going in the
direction of Big Creek Gap.
Fighting is in progress at Bair's Cross'Eoads
CINCINNATI, Friday, Dec. u.s. 1868.
The Commercial Of this city has special dis
pssch from Chattanooga, which aays
During the march Of our troops from Chastasoogs
against ct Knoxville Grangers corps got in
advance of Longstreets ammunition train, wldle How
ards CORDS was In tho rear There being no escape FOR
the train 40 car loads Of milton and two locou9
tiyes were run into tho river at London.
a portion Of the force sent to Knoxville hss ~
tarnsd to Chattanooga.
"The situation Of affairs at Chattanooga nehangs4
1.-THE army will soon be in their Winter quarters"
The Rebel Works in Front Of Knoxvhse-
How they Buried their DesA-Ns..
beers Of their Wounded Found In Hsases
-Longstrecs Obliged 70 Destroy ~.
munition and stores.
From Our Special Correspondent.
Knoxville, Saturday. Dec. s. ist7.
An inspection of the Rebel lines just abs 4
doned by them reveals a very extensive system, ut
not very perfect description. Of rifepits forts
redonbs In some prominent positions they had double
lines In their principal fort there were embraSuF's
for eight guns. 1t is evident that they feared an attack
from U.S. Their chief idea TO carry Fort Sanders
rs the approach here Afforded cover Of woods and
other protection until within hundred yards o. tho
work. The enemy's dead scattered all through the
woods very poorly buried The leg or arm Of at least
one dead soldier protruded from the ground. those
in front Of Fort Sanders not sufficiently covered
and will If attended " ly our men, be rooted ort
by the hogs. house mill about three niles out on
the Clinton road has over 40 wounded In IT, Iley
will be cared for by medical officers.
Nearly hundred prisoners have come in or have btea
captured today. and squads are everywhere wandering
In the woods
/ learn from some Of the Alabama and Georgia
troops who LOudon that three locomotives ana
large number Of cars dumped Into the yver es
that place by the Rebels when Gen. sherman advanced
upon them. They also destroyed considerable
quantity VI Rebel clothing
The country outside OF the town Is full OF people IN
spectng the Rebel lines and gathering relics muske's
etc, from the field. e
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
Movements Of Gen. Burnside.

CINCINNATI Friday. Dec. le 1853.
Maj.-Gen. Ambrose f. Burnside is expected
70 arrive here 70 night.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
THE FIGHT In WEST VIRGINIA.
THE REBELS UNDER EcAoLS AoUTED.
A Number Killed. Wounded, ind Captured.
GEN. DUFRIE PURSUING ThE ROUTED ENEMY.

The following Official dispatch gives some
particulars OF the engagement Lewisburg referred
10 in Our extracts from Richmond papers yesterday.
Tho Rcbels said Gen. Ecbols had been obliged 10 fall
back by superior force OK Union troops, but they had
details % the affair:
CUMBERLAND Dec. l6, 1863.
Gov. A ]. BoRINAy: Gen. Scammon attacked
Gen. Echos AZ Lewishurr on Saturday the 18th, ront'
ing him effec,uapy. killing and wonnding quite rum
Der Of tie enemy and capturing many prisoners.
Gen. Dufo YRS pursuing the enemy ut last nd
vices. "B. f. kYLLY. Brigadier General"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
To the Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Friday, Dec. ls, 1868.
The Star has the following account Of an
attempted raid upon tie Orange and Alexandria rail
road by 3 strong body of stuart's cavalry:
We learn through dispatches received az the head
suar,crs OF this Department from General Corcoran.
that last night Company Of the l55th v. Y Regiment
Sangsters Station in the midst Of the terrible storm
then raging attacked by body of StuaTts Rebel
cavalry about ] 90 strong. under command OF the
Rebel Gen. Rosscr. which left Fredcricksbmg on
Wednesday nshs lest this raid. Contrary 10 their
expectations the company railroad guard duty there
made gallant and as Il tnrr out, successful resist
apce having beaten the Rebes of four times before
being lanked aqd having all their tents burned by
portion Of The enemy who 60 Pin their rear. The com
pany was then forced retire with loss Of bat two
men wounded snd one taken prisoner.
1.-THE Rebels then attempted to burn The bridge over
Pope Run bui took TO stampede before succeeding in
dong to it any damage TO speak Of a. il repaired
in two honrs this morning. and trains now running
again.
"On moving Of the Rebels sent back t. Frederick
turg three an blance loads Of their wounded and le
one prisoner in our hands They left IN the direction Of
Centreyille.
As soon as IT was daylight Con. Corcoran, in com
mand al Fairfax sent cavalry in pursuit Of Ia and
has since reported that its advance had come " nth
the Rebel rear
"The wounded Rebel taken prisoner has since died
His name Vas Van Meter. Of Capt CoreYclls Com
pany nth Virginia Cavalry. He reports lis captain
and four horses Of his company &c among tie Rebel
Killed."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-19
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
The Reputl.oan Extra has the followir

The Republican Extra has the following ac-
oolnts
Lieut. Peek fthe Cd regiment Of the District Volun
teers has given Us the particulars Of bold raid nude
by stuart's cavalry as night, upon the Orange and Al
exaidria Railroad, about one mile and half beyond
Fairfax Station.
To Rebels about 800 strong. and accompanied by
the notorious Moseby at O'Clock, attacked the guard
upon the railroad that point Which consisted Of com
panyI Of the 18th y. y.
Tn company made brave resistance, and were only
captured by tic cavalry forming hollow square around
them.
The Rebels had previously cut the telegraph wires.
but word was conveyed as quickly as possible TO Col
Drew IN command o. battalion Of fouF companies Of
The I'd District Of Columbia Volunteers at Fairfax Sta
ton and be siortcd With bis command TO reinforce the
ATTACKED party
The progress Of tie train wos stopped at Pope Run.
where tho Rebels had burned the bridge aud torn up
the railroad traok for about two miles.
Whm Col. Drew arrived OF Pope Run 1t was ex-
ireme7 dari. AID the rain poured down fariousy lie
fred several voeys At the Rebels which they returned
None q our were wounded.
1t WIS evidently the object Of the raiders to capture
to railroad train from Alexandria loaded with large
quantities Of provisions and forage FOR tie amy which
was due at the time.
The train happened. by o fortunate dispeafaton OF
Providence 10 be an hour end half late and coAse.
quently escaped capture.
Ii Is quite likely that the Rebels committed further
outrages upon tho railroad beyond Pope Run Of which
We have not been Informed.
This raid rcyiyes very iorcblY the former exploits Of
stuarts csgalry IN this line Of business.
HEADQUAEIEEs ARms OF 1TH POTOMAC
Friday. Dec II, 1903.
Last night about o'clock Rossers brigade OF
stuarts Rebel cavalry upon the Grunge and Alex
andra Railroad from the south near Sawyers Station
and destroyed two bridges over Popes Run. Thence
they went northwest and have probably reached the
Blue Ridge before this. No trains have since arrived
here from Washington
The following executions took place today, Private
William H. Devoe 57tb New York Vols, John Tague,
9Th Vermont Vols; John McMann. 18th regular In.
fsutry; Winsow N. Allen. 10th n. Y. Vols; George
G. Blo,yer ID Vermont Vols. The executions took
place In s respective divisions 70 which the condemned
belonged
New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

A dispatch from the headquartefa"i the Army
Of te Tennessee dated Nov. i6 states that Gen. sher
ma, has effected junction With Gen Thomas. he has
ovs, r. oso men with OF Immediately follow ing him.
The reports of Gen. Rosecrans ana his corps
commanders so far relates TO the Georgia campaign
ore soon to be Published. They VIII she'd no light upon
,he removal of Gen. Rosecrans having been completed
before that movement" developed. The reports
of Gens Thomas McCook and Cgiucnden are all volu'
minous. Gen. Thomas makes n very pain statement
Of facts without dilect censure Of any oro Gems NC
Cook and Crtenden claim prompt obedience to all or
ders of Gen. Rosecrans ny themselves.
The War Department has ordered that
printed lists Of persons enrolled in each Congressional
District shall be made and posted whefe tie people can
see them, for the purpose OF insuring an accurate
register. Exempts who find their names in thc ist
nav apply at once for relief
Rebel dispatches from Charleston are to the
l5,s. The bombardmoni Of Sumter stl continued IT
was supposed that when the last vege of the shadow
OF the last stone OF the fortress had been blown to atoms
that something else woad be eone unless something
haprslcd.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-18
THE UNION A. uT WAS.

\ remark, snid 10 have been made by the
yice.Prc.iient Of The United States has con-
iderably stimulated the bile Of certain dis
Affected newspapers. II is as follows: 4" There
are many men who want the Union ~ Il was
and the Constitution n IL j.. Well, they can't
have H." Maugrc the Copperhead protests We
see nothing very hereiioal in the statement.
The important point to settle is The truth or
mlsiiv o the avcrment. Now, when We con-
sidcr the nature of this contest and the condi-
tions upon which it must be terminated, il is
hard 10 see how we'can possibly 90 back 10 pre-
oi-clv the old condition ol affairs The Union
a. il once existed, was sentiment. IL was
something to love and 10 chersh-it was a
theme for poetry and an object Of pridc-it was
full of tendrrll cherished tIHdllons-it gave us
importance abroad and prosperity at home.
Perhaps there is nothing Ia be found IN all
political history like the love which the people
of the Free States have cherished for the Union.
10 preserve it, We have shown ourselves ready
10 abandon oul best opinions, 10 bate our breath
and TO whisper our humblencss, to do things
distaslclnl 10 our SOUL, to enforce laws which
we abhorrcd, to discard our religious crcedS to
stand before tho world soi,conyicted Of
ridiculous Inconsistency. In tho bloody hustle
and turmoil oil the fight, and distracted as W.
are By immediate aud pressing cAigencies, We
neglect 10 discriminate causes, and foolshly
inncy that while We were steadily advancing
toward these great troubles We were really
happy and prosperous. Bat our mistakes in ne
way alter the inevitable AND irrepcalabe laws O
cause and effect. II would be certainly pleasant
if we could practically ignore this element
Iof Slavery. Alas! have we not tried that To or.
lcxtecding cost For years, We have thou sh
that there was safety in simulated bln@. mess
ana virtue in fcigncd dumbncss and hGppincs
i'll pretended deafness. For years, wo hay
New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-18
The yIctrcyoiifnn Fair.

New.York is 10 have Fair for the Sanitary
Commission. Chicago has had hers yielding the
noble income OF $4,000 for this noblcsi of char-
ties Ncw-Yorl cannot DO less than Chioago--is
not inferior, LET Us believe, in patriotism, and shall
give even moro abundantly in proportion to her
superior wealth and opportunities.
The Fair is TO be opened on the 2ld VI February,
1861, date sufficiently remote for the ampest
preparations. The women of New-Nork are 10
l,ko charge, committees being duly arranged for
the complete and orderly management OF all de-
parimcnts. They will solicit contributions from
oh loyal citizens, and of every kind. At Chichago
there was scarcely any branch of industry that was
lTnrcprcscn'cd by gifts. Every man and woman
oycry corporation which produces anything salabl,
ought TO give some part of their lnhor for the beue
iii of this Fair They viii all be- summoned to give
nobody will be denied the privilege of contribution
The trades The arts the professions, every cailin.
may find some At means of expressing It's sympathy
with the object of ihs charity.
Announcements will be made shortly of places L
which gas may le sent, and of the committees 4
which special duiics sarc inirusted. But everything
is not 10 be left 10 committees, nor to solicitation
There ought to be no need of solicitation. N"ul
tary a. well genorons giving should I'LL the treas
ury of the Far, Nobody need wait ~ be asked
Every reader Of 1IE TRmUEE-wc nope We has
not one who will not-is to set himself and hcrse
to think, what can give for this Fair that Il
for tho wounded and suffering soldiers in who's
behalf it is held. 1t Is al appeal which goes 1
every heart. From time TO tlme ~ tho "o'" s''
on, We shall announce its progress and' II u0'u W
stimulate the interest oil tho ualon III It's suoees'
New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-18
pHOGBtEss IN mIssOURg.

THE ST. LouiS Union (Conscryatiyc) has a
dispatch from Jefferson City, written since the
election Of L. s. Senators, which, speaking OF
the Legislature, says:
"Thc Jacobns propose TO bring mp the hill for now
UoHfiitutiOnnD Convention ~ once.
MANY Of their opponents propose 70 lci II pass with
out opposition and ilus permit Eadcism 10 reach the
end ofs ieihcr at once If they really desire 10 free
al the slaves In the State instantly let them do h. aud
take tho responsibility Such Is general iocllng
among their opponents.
"Sone Democrats propose to favor Tie bill Tor the
purpose OF debating the Radicals Ia an election or
members Of the nyw Convention
Another dispatch 10 the same journal Is a-
follows:
"JEFPERsOs cry Nov. l3-Iiore h q report on the
streets this afternoon that Gov Ganblo and Icut Gov
Inl contemplate rcsiPnnC. The report needs confirm
ution but there 10 be IOr believing tlh'
the step has been discussed ia the event oi The rs
milton of both Governor aud Lieutenant Governor, N,
Spcnier Of tho House would become the Executive
1he Radicals would thus have everything in thcg owl
hands"
In addition TO these cheering ilcms,' VI
New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-18
WOMAN AND WORK.

The approach Of the inclement season brings
freshly to mind the priyatons and suiierings II
tens OF thousands OF needy Women in this and
every great city Those who were in summer
barely able TO exist find their inevitable expenses
for fuel, clothing, &C.. increase, with no CORE
spending augmentation Of their always scauiy
earnings. Their woes are real, and should cx-
cite the widest sympathy: the remedies pro-
posed are often worse than useless. Let us
consider:
We dissent cmphatically from the doctrine
that those who employ female labor are habiiu-
ally or usually extortioners. Some Of them are
scoundrcls who, on one prctext or another
eyade the payment Of the stipulated wages; for
these the State Prison is quite too good. But
the fact that woman works hard and long
every day for pittancc inadequate to keep her
In health and comfort by no means proves her
employer brute or rObber. The necessity
which presses 80 hard on her may bear heavily
on him also. He cannot pay twice as much as
his rivals in trade for work, and yet compete
with Them in the sale Of their kindred products
viii those who buy shirts, for instance, give
twenty-four dollars per dozen for those that The
makers have received a fair price for, when
others as good may be had next door for
eighteen1 One in hundred may chccrfully do
this: one in ten certainly will not. And only
those who do so will have any right TO rcproach
the employer of female labor who buys it at the
market price.
But Women are not paid as they should be.
So much is clear. How is the evil to DO reme-
dicd1 We answer:
by educating Our grls q good deal better
New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-18
GENERAL NEWS.

Official and semi-olieial adviceS have been
received in Washington from san Luis dc fotos' the
present Capital of the National Government Of Mexico
Active preparations made for resisting the march OF
the sencb army the interior Comolort has again
assumed the chief command. and is al the head OF an
army from 900 10 20 90 strong near QEeretaro Gen
Diaz with an army of about 5000 Is 70 operate against
Che French between the City OF Mexico aud Vera Cruz
The Church party OF Mexico dislike Gen. bazanc on
account Of his liberal views.
On Mondsy afternoon, at about O'Clock, the
train from Albany 10 New-lork, the Hudson River
Railroad ran of tie track about - miles below Albany
The engine and teRder and one passenger car we're
thrown into the river by Tie arrangement Of switch
Two passengers slightly Injured but no lives were
lost The passengers In the train I'D not arrive IN this
city until Il O'Clock IN tie morning.
Chauncey NJ. Abbott, State Senator of New
York died 4, his residence q; Nes Cayuga County on
Wednesday morning. Mr.. Abbott was native Of Niles,
and was born in ls22. he elected to the Assembly
in s57 He was reelected and was leading member Of
the House of 1859 In 1861 he chosen TO the Senate.
The Board of Supervisors yesterday passed
resolutions of coincidence with Of their number who
hal lost member Of lis family ard resolved 10 attend
The funeral in body Some rot bills were brought Up,
but not passed.
We learn from Detroit that the screw steamer
Water Witch is supposed TO have foundered during the
late gale in Saginaw Bay, and that all on board were
bs,.
Gold opened at l47a but under rumors Of large
export Neaco, TO list and remained Al noon.
During lie day ls paid cofing a. liss0liSi Stocks
upon the dull and pressed Upon an unwilling mar
let oI the STOCK Exchange, Coupon es were offered
lower l0iallO For JIessuy Notes and Certificates n'
change At the Second Board part Of the advance was lost
ard the market closed without any special point There ha
been activity in Money but change in rates Z cent
I, rcy paid aud there large balances reported
New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-18

Tie Union City Convention met last night,
when an attempt was made TO adjourn without
ma ~ any nomination for Mayor, ex-Alder-
nau Dayton urging that it would be better for
tic Convention 70 take that course, in order 10
give the people an opportunity to meet in their
primaries and nominate a candidate who would
b. acceptable TO themselves and thus rescue the
city from the thralldoin Of Democracy. He con-
tended that If General Dix was thus nominated
he would accept, while he would not accept any
party nomination. Mr.. Spencer contended 9TH
eryisc and urged the nomination OF man from
their own party, as he was opposed to going out
side Of their ranks for candidates. An in
formal ballot showed that Mr.. Blunt was
looked upon favorably. Ex-Judge Cowles
offered preamble complimenting Orison Blunt
for his loyalty to the Union and the honest per-
formance Of his duties as public officer, and a
resolution nominating him for the Mayoralty.
The preamble and resolution were adopted by IA
vote Of 95 to Is, when the Chairman declared
Mr. Blunt the nominee Of the Convention.
resolution complimentary to Mayor
Opdyke as a public officer was adopted, not
witlistanding opposition from ox-Aldelman