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The Bombardment of Sumter.

FORTRESS MONROE, Dec 1.-The Rich,
mond Wing Of the 18th and 3Oth contains
the following from Charleston the 9th:
The Yankees kept up heavy mortar
Smelling on Sumter last night, continuing il
this morning
Six shells were thrown into the city to
day, and two buildings were struck.
The Smelling Of Sumter, Moultrie, John.
son and Sempkins, by the enemy from
Gregg and Wagner, have been lively and
continuous Four hundred and sixty one
shots were fred on Friday.
ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 39.--The city is full
of conflicting rumors of the battle of Chicka
manga. We have lost many prisoners, es
timated at 5000 and upwards. All oul
dead and seriously wounded are in the hand:
Of the enemy In the attack on Lookout
Mountain the enemy's loss was greater thar
ours. They drove US back by force Of NUN
bers. Skirmishing commenced on Saturday
and there was intense firing on Sunday and
Monday, The enemy charged on Lookout
Mountain 10000 strong and at the same
time occupying the attention of our right
wing at Ii v foot If Mission Ridge. The
corps of Gen'l Breckenridge met the shock
with unAinching courage and determination
In the evening the enemy increased 10
number and by repeated attacks succeeded
in making an impression on our lines. AT
4 o'clock P. NJ, the left of the centre gave
way, the enemy pouring through the Val
ley like food Our troops seeing them
selves cut off and in confusion, after repeat
ed charges we evacuated Missionary Ridge
on Wednesday. Our arnyi is now at Cbicka
maugs We have 800 prisoners,
Washington and Cobb's battery lost al
their guns. Gen. Waltham wac wounded
Our wounded are arriving here and being
cared for.
Gsn'l Bragg's headquarters are now Al
Ringgold.
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From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 28.-Shel!ing has beer
kept up steadily on Sumter, Moultrie, John
son and Simkins. Seventy-two ten inch
shells were fired on Sumter from Gregg to
day. The enemy has commenced firing II
inch mortars from Cummings Point and Is
shells we're fred during the night. The
enemy continued their usual practice On
Sumter with parrott guns. Two hundred
and fifty seven shots were fred on Friday
night.
Capt Jacob Valentine and or 3 priyates
were severely wounded in Moultrie by the
explosion of parrot shell. No casualties
on James Island to day.
No movements of Importance in either
army this morning. The enemy dsployinl
in our front in line Of battle. There ha.
been no fighting since Friday There was
some skrmishipg on Saturday. The Yam
KEGS have eight days rations.
General Fitzhugh Lee drove the enemy:
cavalry across Rsccoon Fork at Norton,
Fordjyesterday.
Fridays fight was mostly with n usketry
Mosby fell on the rear of the Yankee
wagon train on Friday morning, aud burned
thirty wagons, and captured 100 mules and
twenty horses.
The committee from Richmond to look
after the wounded, arrived at Gordonsyille
day.
The two armies confront each other IN
line Of battle. A general fight cannot long
be postponed.
General Ewing returned to the army TO-
day.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToHAC,
Nov 30.-The armies Of Meade and L ee are
divided by Mine Run Valley crossing the
Fredericksburg and Orange plank road about
IL miles from the lattor place. The enemy
is strongly entrenched and exhibits a de-
termination to make desperate resistance.
Some cannonading has taken place this
morning which was freely replied to by our
batteries. Their lines works are near Yer
diersvills in commanding positions bat they
will probably be attacked today or TO
morrow Nothing CT decisive character
transpirsd up to tie present
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New York Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. l.-Cotton firm and
nord doing at 80 for middling uplands
Flour less active and prices generally
without material change; 25a8 30 for e1
State, 7 45a7 80 for extra r. q. O., Z Goa
9 50 for trade brands; the market closing
quiet.
Whist more active aud nrmer At 77s7c
for western
Wheat opened titmer aud closed dull
boiders rather moro disposed to realize i &C
al Al for Chicago spring, 40al IA for Nil
club, DIAL As for amber III. and ! 50al SIS
for winter red western and 156al 90 for sp
Der Mich.
Corn la2c better and dull, / % for spring
mixed western ia store aud 20 for un-
sound.
Rye opened trmer aud closing dull and
dropping ct 22al 223 in store and closing
nominal at 2lal q.
Oats opened frmer and closed dull sDc
dropping 90 for western and State.
Wool firm with Only light business.
Petroleum frner az 4la43, the latter an
extreme price
Pork more active aud a shade iirmer al
10 SOal6 62f for old mess, lsalS IS for
new dc, l2al2 25 for new prime and Lea
II 50 for new prime mess.
Beet steady at SAT Tor mess, 3 50 and 25c
for prime, l0sll for shoulders asd l0alI for
hams.
Bacon sides quiet and nominally M
changed.
Lard quiet at ll4al2s, the latter al ex-
treme Tor very choice 100 barrels strictly
prime for February.
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From the Rappahannock.

New YORK, Dec. 1.-The Herald has the
following from Rap-phsnnock Station, Oct.
3lst, 7:l5, P. NJ:
Mail communication with the army has
not been resumed over this route and prob
ably will not be.
No wounded men have been brought in
from the army, and no hospital cars have
been run up from Alexandra.
Very heavy cannonsding was heard this
morning. but not afterwards during the day,
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ClRcuIr CoURT.-The December term Of
this Court commenced yesterday, Judge
Thos w. HarrisoN, Of the Third Judicial
Circuit presiding, Judge E. q. Caldwell of
this Circuit having exchanged posts
The following Grand Jury was ompan-
nelled: F. 4. Breptlinger, fsremam. John
Reid, Henry Wallace, II. Harden, John A.
Armstrong, j. L Stifel, James Reid, Henry
Ollie, Thos. Odbert, VIM. N. Berryhill, VIM
Jordan, Jacob Berger, a II. Kimmons, VIM.
North, E. J Stone, Jacob Wise, Henry
Hubbard, john Cowau, Hugh Clark, John
Pearson, Alex Mccoy, Levi M'Cuen,
Troe bills were found against Frederick
Derere. Charged with stealing watch
from VIM. Otterson,) grand larceny; James
hCracken, enlarged with stealing a watch
from John Anderson, at the toll house, J
petit larceny; Gee st. Myers, Charged with
beating Geo ". Robinson) assault aud
battery.
John Hsoermehl, Esq was admitted 10
practice st the bar,
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WASHINGTON, Dec. i. Reports from
Bealton Station confirm reports Of heavy
firing yesterday.
The engagement OF the third corps on
Friday last is said to have been exaggerated,
especially as to the number Of rebel pris-
oners taken, which was far less than stated,
Our loss in killed and wounded is be-
lieyed to be 300.
Reports that Gen. Lee has reiterated srs
not credited, on the contrary it is said that
he is strongly posted on Vale river.
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IT Is ASTONISHING the amount OF business
that A. NJ. Adams & Co., do. One of the
firm is East every four Or five weeks and if
there is any new styles of cloths, cassimers
or vestings they are the first to have it.
and of the best quality. Persons in want
of the best article of clothing and at fair
prices had better call and examine their
endless variety of csssimeres aud vestings.
Their facilities for cutting and maxim
fashionable garments are unsqualsd in the
CITY for taste and style. nov IA om
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'IELEGRAPHIC.
O'Clock. AN.
Particulars of the Recent En-.
gQgement.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The Tribune has
the following dated Army of the Potomac,
Saturday night
This morning at ii o'clock our forces
were pushing forward in line of battle on
the Orange and Fredericksburg Pike to-
wards the first mentioned point, driving
the enemy's skirmishers before them and
this morning opened with rain storm, bnt
the whole army was on the advance at An
early hour. The Sd corps which crossed
the Rapidan at Jacobs Mills and was en-
gagged Yesterday six miles from Locust Grove
on the road leading to Oulperper, deployed1
to the left of our lines. The 9th remained
On the right and the 1st on the left Of the
9Th. and the I'd remained in its position
while 9Th was deployed from its first sta
ton on the left to Locust Grove as the re-
serve of the army. The engagement of the
Sd corps yesterday will be referred to be-
fore closing.
Brisk skirmishing connect as our line
reached a point mile and half to the
west of Locust Point Grove. Our forces
pushed steadily onward, however, driving
the enemy's advance and Fastening their
retreat by an occasional she'll from our bat,
teries to which the guns of the enemy did
not reply.
Gen. Meade and staff had came at an
early hour to Robertsons tavern, the head
quarters train was ordered back out OF
range, long trains of ammunition wagons
and ambulances were moving to the front
and everything indicated general engage
msnt should Lee fall into position and the
weather be favorable. The rain continued
to fall at intervals, but still the troops press
ed forward and the skirmishi1g still went on
as before, the rebel line gradually falling
back until it had reached the western bank
of Mill Run, q miles from the Tavern,
short distance from old Verdiersville. Here
was evidence Of the intention of the enemy
to dispute the passage of the Bun as earth
works and abattis were visible on the clear
ing beyond. Gen. Meade accordingly dis
posed his forces along densely wooded
crest of hills east of the Run, but owing
to the difficulty of moving artillery and ever
infantry through the woods on either side
Of the road, some time elapsed before the
formation of our line, night soon came and
left our lines in some position.
Nothing of Importance has transpired.-
The army of Gsn'l 4hsads occupies section
of what is termed the Wilderness. Many
discredit the story that Lee will give battle
this side of Orange c. H., or Gordonsville
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Stirring News from Knoxville

New YORK, Dec. 1.-The Herald has q
special despatch from Knoxville on Satur.
day by way Of Cumberland Gspon Monday,
saying: - q,
We are now in the 18th day of the siege
The enemy has gained no advantage and
We are better prepared for attack than the
most sanguine expect.
Lonestreet is delaying for reinforcement
from Virginia. ,tt"i
On Wednesday the enemy made diver
sion upon our position over the river, bu,
were driven back after an hours fight.
On Tuesday a detachment Of the I'd
Michigan made gallant charge and csptur
ed rebel rife pit within 500 yards Of onr
works, but subsequently, they very compell
ed to give way to superior force with grea,
loss. The major was taken prisoner. Adj
Noble and 1t. Happen were killed and Lieut.
Col. Cormic, 18th Michigan, died on Friday
from his wounds.
1t has been comparatively quiet for the
past two days,
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BEEF.-The price of beef, it is said, must
come down still lower. The famers, in
many sections, in consequence of the fail
ure Of the grass crop, and the high price of
feed, will be compelled to kill off large
numbers of their stock cattle, and sell
them at whatever figure they can get
They cannot afford to feed them through
the winter. This will throw quantities Of
meat into the principal markets, and prices
will rule lower than for many years past
1t is true much of this beef will Indifferent
ly fattened, but the rates will be so ex-
tyemely low that it will no doubt meet with
= ready sale Those who have heretofore
been unable to provide !; winter supply Of
meat, owing to the high prices, can afford to
iay in d stock this fall. and will doubtless
take advantage of the opportunity. Some
persons may be disposed to inquire why it
Is that they have to pay so high price fo1
their steaks and roasts, In our markets,
since cattle eau be purchased ct so low a
ngure The reason is this: prime tat cattle
are scarce and command good prices The
butchers are compelled to serve their CTS
toners with the choicest quality, and hence
the retail rates remain about as heretofore.
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The Army of the Potomac Engage

The Army of the Potomao Engaged.
New YoRK, Dec. 1.-The correspondent
of the Tribune gives the following account
of Fridays battle: ..'s '@
In accordance to orders, the Sd, followed
by the 9Th corps, on Thursday p. M, cross
ed the Rapidan at Jacobs Mills with no op.
position except q shot or two from few
rebel videttes stationed st the ford. On
reaching the south side of the river this
corps pursued the road to Martins Ford q
few miles above, when they took the road to
the left. On Thursday night they rested
near Jones' House, and yesterday morning
continued their march to effect q junction
with Warrsn's corps. Princes division Of
the Sd corps was in the advance, and as the
head of the column reached small clearing
it was greeted with volley from line Of
rebel skirmishers.
The LIST brigade of the "a division was
thrown forward into line, with the LIST Mas
sachusetts deployed as skirmishers, SUP port
ed by the 1st and Sd divisions of the corps
The lst Mass. advanced through q dense
thicket, fighting and pushing the rebels
back to the vicinity Of Mice Run, when the
enemy strengthened his line and gradually
forced our line back. Skirmishing contin
ued till $3.50 P. m, when, with savage yell:
ane ehouts, the enemy charged our first line
consisting of Princes division, the right OF
which fell back in some confusion, but soor
rallied, and with the aid of oue section o.
Randolph's lst Rhode Island Battery anC
Battery K, of the 4th U. s., which poured
volleys of grape and canister into the ad
vancing columns of the enemy, consisting
Of Johnston's and part Of Rhodes div
sisn Of EwsIl's corps, twice in succession
calamity repulsed the enemy who wer'
driven brck In perfect route.
The light ceased at dark. The Sd bivou
acked on the field, 6 miles from Locus
Grove.
Our loss in killed and wounded p2obably
amounts to not less than $50. The rebels
retreated in such haste that they left al
their dead on the field. The ground wa:
literally covered with them.
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The RIvER.-River seven feet and half,
and rising slowly. The only arrival was
the Oil City from Pittsburg. The Oil City
was yesterday sold to parties in this city
for $4,000. She departed for Petersburg
under command of Capt. VIM. Dillon.
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IMPORTANT TO SOLDIERS IN THE Field
An Official order, just issued from the War
Department, announces that all regiments
that re-enlist are to be given thirty days
furlough before their time expires to return
home and visit their friends.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Sec'y of the
Trsasury's Report on the condition OF the
finances is in the hands of the printer. II
will be much longer than heretofore, and
contains interesting tables on subjects not
before embodied in such documents. BE
ports Of Commissioner of Internal Revenue
and Comptroller of Currency will accompa-
ny it. ..
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Death Of Sam,I Houston

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The HsrsId's Wash
ington despatch Of the 30th says:
Much anxiety is expressed this ?. ID. re-
ssrding Meade's army, not word having
been received from the front today.
The Tribunss srmy correspondent at
Matamoras says: Sam Houston is certainly
dead. He died at Huntsville, Texas
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New York City Election.

NV YoRk, Nov. 1.-The elecnion to-day
has passed Of quietly The following is tbs
vote for Mayor:
Boole, regular Democrat, 22,5sl.
Blunt, regular Union, 10, AGO.
Guenther, independent Dem, 1906.
Guenther is elected.
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4 BIC BILL.-To night closes the enter
ta'nuents of the Zsnfretta troupe, and a
LUCE bill is offered. Never has company
net with such success as has attended the
gerformsnces of the Zantrettas, and never
nave our citizens been so delighted with any
exhibition. The troupe return to Pitts.
sarg where they perform to morrow night.
Hiss Josephine zanfretta takes benefit TO-.
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BAD News FOR "RuMMIEs. THE Secre.
tary of the Treasury has determined to re-
commend heavy increase of tax on dis
titled spirits. Five cent "notes" will soon
be among the things that were.
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III The direction Of Chancsllorsvillo.a Ii vas
heard more distinctly at Bealton, Warren
ton junction, Nskerssille and Manassas
than here. No firing heard yesterday
The belief is that no general engagement
has been fought.
An order is reported to have been issued
by General Meade, forbidding correspond
ents from leaving that point or communities.
ting with the rear.
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night, when we hope to see the Hall crowd
ed to its utmost capacity.

SHOULD BUSINESS or pleasure summon
any OF out readers to the town of Fairmont
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, they
can lind no better house to slop at than
Kearsley's HoIel, near the depot. 1t is a
good house, and Kearsley knows how to
make guests comfortable.
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DEATH OF ROBERT HELLER.-This cels-
orated pianist and magician, whose second
sight" mystery excited such profound aston
ishment iu this city, and who was unques-
t;onably the most accomplished pianist in
this country, expired few days since at
alexandria, in the District of Columbia, OF
;etaaus, brought on from the effects of an
accident upon the Baltimore and W ASKING
ton Railroad. The cars ran of the track,
and the one occupied by Heller was upset,
when an iron bolt was driven through one
II his feet.
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Nrw YORK, Dec. l.-Bsrmuda advices
report the French steamer, Chas Martsl
from New York, October %, with an as
sorted cargo, valued at 100000, foundered
at sea. Her crew was resensd by the ship
St. George, of New Bedford, and landed al
Bermuda.
The rebel blockade running steamers
Dee, A. D. Vance, Ceres, anc Powerful
had sailed for some Southern port
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WASHINGTON, Dec. Tho various Gu.
mors of the withdrawal of the new frac.
tional currency are without foundation
The currency is duly issued, aud prepare
tions are nearly completed to issue it in
such quantities as may be desired.
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TIE COLD SNAP of the past few days has
frozen Wheeling Creek, and the boys were
yesterday walking on the Ice.
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HoE.Es.-Another large drove OF fine
horses passed through the city yesterday
for Government service.
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ToRoNTo, c. W, Dec. -Four or five Of
Morgau's fellow prisoners are reported to
have arrived here tonight by Western
traiu.
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SILVER GLASS STARCH.

A aissJ '' ''''''' ,'' --' -
T. q. Loexs 4 Go. i LOGAN, LIST q 90.
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New YoaK, Dec. 20 Gold armer, open.
ing at 48, declining to AZ, and closing
steady at 489.
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ST. LOUIS, Dec. l.-Small sales of cotton
we're made at CSC. for fair. Receipts forty.
eight bales
Weather mild. Wind South.
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WAGES AND LABoR.-The value of all

WAGES AND LABoR.-The value of all
material of consumption continues to move
upward. A steady movement has set in,
carrying with it every conceivable commo.
iity, and there is no prospect ahead Of q
salutary check.
The tradesmen Of this city have ceased
sher "strikes" for the present, though we
cannot anticipate how long this quietude
nsy exist Last year there was scarcely
: mechanical profession that did not demand
and, We believe, receive, an advance on the
wages OF its artisans. 1t was revival
turing which employers were carried away
With as much enthusiasm for those working
TOT them as the employed themselves mar
Tested. An advance was granted then, and
has been given over since.
This year We hear of extensive Strikes
il New York There the railroad cars
cease running over the tracks, ship yard,
are hushed in stiffness, and the anvil and
hammer are INDUCED repose, Of course
The consequences of such d state Of affairs
sCe quite serious. We have reason for con.
EJACULATION that the wheels of trade roll SO
smoothly in this city. There is no inter.
Taption in business of any kind, on account
Of obstreperous Or selfsupposed defrauded
'Orkmeu. The comforts of life, however,
are increasing in value, and daily are
they ..recediug from the grasp Of the
masses. Still, there Is one thing left, favor
Ing the mechanic. The present condition
Of the laboring classes, SO tar as respects
yheir employment, has seldom been better.
Wo1kmen are wanted in every sphere of la
Dor, and their scarcity will of itself com.
mend remuneration that will enable them
70 meet the increased cost of living.
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/ n. O. F.--FuneraI Notice.

TINE officers snd members Of WHEELING LODGE
onoou, at two O'Clock, to pay the last tribute of re-
asrt 70 our deceased brother, ROBERT PHILLIPS.
Members of other Lodges and soourning brethren in
,ocd standing are respectfully invited:
JOSEPH H. SAGE, N g.
OF wheeling Lodge No So
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The sales of tobacco in Louisville during
the past month were l,647 hogsheads.
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New York Money! Market.

New YORK, Dec. Money &c.; Sterling
dull, 63a64; Gold 4sk
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GOAL FOR THE POOR.

I,HE following committee was appointed to distrib-
I'VE Va Iobn HnShes. I'd Ward, Geo. NJ. Franz
hahn. Sd Ward. Gotleib Bayha. 4th Ward, John Il.
Downs. 5th Ward, William Carnahan. 9th Ward,
Tsssc Cyoudy 9TH Ward J. NJ. BickeH
for coal are rquired to have the certificate
responsible feeholdsrs Of the ward in which the
snnlcation il made to show that the applicant Is q
nesssiv and proper person. II. F. FEENEY,
' City Clark