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The Battle OF lookout Mountain.

CoN9RArULArogY ORDER TO THE TROOPS WHO
SCALED THE HEIGHTS OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.
oRDERs-So. 20.
HEADQrARrERs, SrcoSp nrisioN,
TWELFTH ARMY CoRfs, ;
WAuHATcinE, Tenn Dec B, 1865.
most important in the present contest for nation
al existence has just been passed battles eliminating In
grandest success fought and and the part taken by
the troops Of ts division IN the engagements by which
IL has been marked having reflected much honor upon
themselves as individuals, and upon the command to
which they are attached, the General commanding
shall convey in measure, his appreciation OF
their vaor their patriotism and their noble endurance OF
hardshps while engaged in the arduous campaign
With heartfelt pride he 10 their prowess the
assaults which made them the heroes OF Lookout Noun
tain the 24th ut, and to their gallant conduct upon
Missionary Ridge the 2bth Pea Vine creek the Goth,
and at Ringgold, upon Taylor's Ridge, the 9Th.
The conquest OF Lookout Mountain wil associated with
the emblematc "Whte STAR OF the conquerors, stand
out az prominently history do the bectlug ellis Of
that Titanic eminepce upon the horizon.
For these be tenders them his heartfelt thanks
In the loss Of 80 many gallant officers and many
brave and noble his coincidence In all the division
death could not have selected braver spirits, pobler
hearts, than those who have lain their lives sacrifice
upon their counrys altar the recent engagement with
tho rebel forces
He assures them that gallant conduct has gained
Tor them the high esteem and appreciation OF the Com
maDding General
10 behooves 10 remember prayerfuly thai lbe hand
OF the omnpoten Architect OF the Universe Visible
great victories and that e who holds In His hands
the dcstnies OF nations has in His goodness answered
the humble petitions for success 10 arms,
which ascended from anxious hearts 10 Hs heavenly
throne.
BY command o. Brig. Gen JNO. W. GEARY.
Tros ". EEorr, Capt and A. A. @.
The New York herald., 1863-12-25

. WARN SWIMMING BATHS Our Territory is Fortunate
Iy IN possession Of natural medical resources suf-
iicent 10 heal any 4 e which dwell her rar-
fed atmosphere, lark in the systems Of those
who TO make Washoc their home The heal
ing qualities OF Steamboat Springs we'll known,
and have been extensively noticed bat Bto, however,
has been said or is known outside OF limits Of
the Warm springs Carson City. These springs
commodious uxuriant md well arranged There Ia
nothing In the United states equal 10 them aud doubt
Europe exhibit any thing better. We do not speak
particularly of the mineral properties OF the waer which
contains sulphur soda and but OF its genial warmhs
ranging eighty 10 ninety degrees fahrenheit, ita
perfect ccarness purity and pleasantncss, and tho ad
mrable arrangements for its enjoyment. mo CarroR
baths not series OF contracted tuns died With
murky, bad smelling sulphur water, but large swimming
baths with rock and gravel bottoms, ranging IN depth
from three 10 six feet and capacous enough 10 contain
large bathing parties. The warm mineral water (wbcR
is unpleasant to the taste) gushos from spring into
pond or lake, about thirty feet in Width. md over q
hundred feet in length This pond IN walled around With
high wall sandstone and divided into four oomIart
rncnts with commodious dressing rooms attached rhS
these baths Is changed every fifteen minutes BY
the action OF tho spring, clear crystal and perfectly
delightful 10 bathe in.- Virginia Cay Nv ~ rsioW
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IOtyfstupa0.
ruF REBEL ELECTIONS IN LOUISIANA.

TnE RkBEL BIECLIONs IN LOUISIANA.
From the Richmond Daily Dispatch, Nov. 30.
The election for State and Congressional officers took
place In Louisiana the 2lst inst. Brigadier General
Henry W. Allen elected Governor without opposition
B. W. Pearce, Lieutenant Governor p Hardy, Secre
tary Of State f. s. Goode, Attorney General IT, Paralta,
Auditor OF Public Accounts H. j. nefreese, State TYea-
surer. BY oGHcial OF the Legislature tho vote for
members OF Congress was taken by general ticket Lit.
tie doubt s entertained OF the election Of the old
bers-C j. Where c. ". Conrad d. r. Kenner, j. j. Du
fore, Henry Marshall, John Perkins, Jr.
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Confederate Currency Circulated at the
Point OF the Bayones.

GENERAL ORDER
HuuopsHTrRs, FoRRHs1's CAVALRY CoBre
AuuSs, Tenn. sept. %, 1863. I
Confederate money 70 the currency Of the country All
persons refusing 10 take II In current transactions for
produce manufactures Necessary for the army
pie will subject themselves being arrested and being
army headquarters for attempting the deprecia
tion OF money, and 10 having their goods produce
&c. con1scatcd All bonds oaths and obligations i'm
poeed upon citizens by the federal government de
clarcd null and void By order,
Brigader Scneral FORREST, Commanding.
CpAa. ANDERSON, A. A. q.
The New York herald., 1863-12-25

Two BOYS BrrtHtREp INskSE MAN.-An affair
happened at sbolbyve lately, which In It's horrible
features has not had counterpart 10 Indiana for many
year. II appears that an insane nan. whose dieease
rendered him very dangerous had been placed In the
county a az Shelbyvilie for safety until proper steps
should be taken 70 bis admission into the state
Asylum The Jail 10 In the Court House. and It's compart
ments 80 small thai deemed best 70 give him the
entire noor ON Thursday night two young coys OF Rush.
vile, named shockey and Bsvcns, the latter grandson
Of Father Havens The Methodist Missionary were taken
NJ for some triing mlsdeneanor. and sent 10 jail,
whether as punishment nnti hearing Of their case
could be bad we did not carn and turned into the
room with the insane The horrors Of that night
the a no pen can ever portray The jail being remote
from dwe!lipgs, perhaps the citizens not even
awakened by the agcnzing cries of boee boys their
death struggle with that powerful man, wrought 70
frenzy ~ ne cfnxed intel Get. when tho al0r wcnt 10
Eve lE prisoners their tIoakast ghasy sisht met ts
vaJn The boys ny weioflng Their gore their threats
wsrc cot from ear tc Sar.- Jgaidaaio's J0tfrdL
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rhs western sanitary comm is.Ion.

CINCINNATI, Dec. "a, 1868
The Executive Committee OF the Great Western San-
tary Fair have resolved to issue, possible,
history Of the fair embracing the and residences
OF all the DONORS with the OF their contr buttons
The entire proceeds to be given to the fair Business
and other men are interested making good record.
The New York herald., 1863-12-25
Banks Operations In Texas.

HousroS, Texas. Nov. %, via SUMMIT Dec. IL, is63
The following Is the latest reliable intelligence received
here from the West. II from the Houston 7eie
graph OF this morning
The expedition under General Banks is believed 10
De about six thousand strong, composed OF the
divisions of Generals Dana and vandovere Tney
les, three steamers and four sohooncrs, as
munitions Of and horses while on the way and in
landing About half the command black troops
Davis with hts regiment, about hundred and nfty
strong and Haynes with federal comm on as colonel
OF the second rexns cavalry, but with troops,
along WITH the expedition They have large supply Of
cans on the Rio Grande and negroes 10 the interior
they progress
As soon information Of Banks having landed success
fully can be conveyed 10 Franklin, he and Ord are 70
enter Texas from BerwRs bay The forces are 10 meet
and sweep the country with devastation as far ss thew
.an, sparing neither tnioniss or secessonise From
brownsvinc We learn that Mayor nye. Bigclow Palmer
apa others who had claimed to be coed citizens have
General Cohes assumed command q Brownsvilc after
ne CIV and claimed to give protection TO The people
ssalnst aw cssnes He accompanied the Mayor 20 meet
Banks After giving IN their submission 10 the federal
congueror, Cohes crossed the river and pronounced
rens of power for twenty four hours at the end Of whb
lime cortinas shot hon the Piazza.
The YANKEES are advancing 10 his d,rec,on and
gained foothod at Aranas on she night ~ The 10Th
lhey landed force supposed 20 cc 600 strong,
lover end Of Mustang Island maj on foot ~ the
less These troops we're conveyed Ave sailing vesses
rsrsror,s on the morning the ITb shcy an az.
ting. Jho fort defended by three sm, NJ guns aud
about one hundred men, meet Of whom we're stale
ifoops The engagement lasted two hours Al, d twenty.
fye muutcs whcn our roors surrendered "a NC over.
wneimcd with numbers, Iher oss ~ net
Known % Tho a,i.cs began about daylight, ne
sueb foinis ~ be along the coast with view of
,st,ss , oA.c scar tH proposed ned Of operatlons
tbo slate
-.... ro,s,cs no, g see
to,' recommending oiugrcn ~ ds.is.e Go.
'ONpNe Hcawl hots sGsi ,snd,, gbc
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/gupreme CeufT.
AsslsSh1ssf OF COURTS AND JUDGES yoB FEE yIA1
1894.


uant 70 the twenty section Of the O6ds NJ
lodges OF the Fss Judicial district do hereby appoint The
OF the Supreme Court and Oyer and Temnsr bs
held In the city Of New York, for the said district, iop
the year 1854, as follows, viz
General terms TO be held the trst Aouoays Of Feb
Yuary Nay and November, and on the third Monday oe
Eeptember.
Special terms for enumerated motions 10 be held on Be
nrst Mondays Of January, March, April May une Octo-
ber, November and December.
Courts Of Oyer and Tsrminer 10 be held on the bret
Mondays OF January, April, October and December.
Two Circuit Courts be held the fret Noudays OF
January, February, March. Apr May, June, October,
November and December, and third Circuit TO be held
the nrst Mondays Of March, APRIL June, October and
December
Special terms for motions and Chamber busnees 10 10
held the first Monday OF each month In the year.
GENERAL TERMS FOR 1854.
Frst Monday Of February Judges Leonard, Cerke and
Sutherland.
First Monday Of May, Judges Leonard, Bernard ara
Clerke.
Third Monday Of September, Judges Leonard, Osrke
and sutherland.
First Monday Of November, Judges Leorsrd, Barnard
and sutherland
SPECIAL TERMS rSUhERArRD nOJross,
January Judge from another district.
March, Judge Leonard.
April, Judge Clerke.
lg,tx lid. frAx., tIaal lfas srtnH
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South Carolina.

MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA
THE WAR.
From the Richmond Dispatch, Nov. 30.l
The Governor OF South Carolina sent in his message TO
the Legislature Friday last II Is chiefly devoted TO
state matters He makes the following reference TO the
war
Unsrng energy and perseverance, essential TO
cess bitter and willy foo watches our every move
ment, prepared TO take every advantage. Our people
have counted the cost and have determined upon pde
pendcnce annhilaton II liz TO leave nothing
done the object OF this revolution. Never
tho rcmark applicable that the price OF liberty
eternal vigilance. The state Legislatures have un
portant part play IN this great drama They can aid
Confederate government by assisting in clothing the
troops In rcpeng the raids OF enemies and in feed
ing the families OF soldiers in In all
which you, in your wisdom may adopt, looking 10 the
successful issue OF this great struggle you may gentle
mon, rely upon my hearty corporation
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Large sales OF Governments Bonds.

PHIrADEIprnA, Dec. ~, 1853.
The saee nvetwencs TO day amounted to 80 oo0
The GALES for the week will reach some fifteen millions
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Affairs At Chattanooga.
Affairs at On attan0Oga.
DALTON, Dec. lG. 1863.
The enemy's future plans are involved in mystery
They have had but few men at work bridges, and
have completed but railroad bridge the Jenne
ssee at Bridgeport. All quiet in front.
General Bragg's Farewell Address 10 HIS
Army.

Tho following order has been issued from bead.
Guarers;-
GENERAL oRDERs-No. PA.
Upon renewed application 10 tho President his consent
has been obtained for the reDqusbmen, Of the command
of this army. It accordingly transferred 10 Lieutenant
General Hardee The announcement OF this separation s
made with unfeigned regret. An association OF more
than two years, which bind together commander and
his trusted troops, cannot be severed without deep
ton. For common cause, dangers shared many
hard fought fields have ccmented bonds which time
impair. The circumstances which render this step
proper will be appreciated by every good soldier and
patriot The last appeal the General has 10 make TO the
gallant army which has 80 long molly sustained him
TO give his that cordial and generous support
essential TO the success OF your In that
you have a veteran whose brilliant reputation you have
aided to achieve TO tho officers Of my general staff who
have long Zeaousy and successfully struggled against
serious difficulties support the army myself is
due great degree what little fame we
have achieved. Bidding them and the army afec.
tonae farewell they have the blessings and prayers
grateful friend. BRAXT0N BRAGG.
GENERAL BARpEE's ORDER on ASSUMING COMMAND.
nAiToN, Ca. Dec 2, 1863
On assuming command, Lieutenant General Hardee
Issued the following General Order the soldiers OF
Army of Tennessee
General Bragg having boon relieved rrom duty " III
this army the command has devolved upon me. The
patriotism OF the distinguished leader who has shared
your fortunes than two years will long be remen-
bered by the army and the country he served well
desire 70 say on assuming command that there is no
OF the enemy forced back from Missionary Ridge but
the army still intact and good heart losses were
small and were rapidly replaced The country s looking
to you with painful interest. feel can rely upon yon
Of the vctors OF shiloh Perryve Murfreesboro
and Chckamauga, and require such smuant 10 sustain
their courage and resolution Let the past take care Of
ii-ef. We care most TO secure the future.
The New York herald., 1863-12-25
Georgia.

IkltH or PROVISIONS IN souIAwBGa' oEOEGlA.
tvrn y relnr IN Southwestern Georgia AZ III 90 q
kcrk, I3c afl and sim rising No potato<N for fl"
tJIpl Drugs fod " W W and farmers DO t want ~
POI ~ that None of the of rrOvisons wish 10
ri anything they have On hard Ana holding Mp for
.gcod prSes aod vii lci nc people 10 ether sssons
fWicr ratrN ~ ~ toY ther to.rde t ctamulstd rro
rhbos eo 10 ue hDfCfy gCoue q .,ss htot.J csu
uuato
The New York herald., 1863-12-25
Explosion and erent Loss or Life.

On Thursday last. an explosion, caused by tie igni
ton of gas, occurred IN Raccoon PIT Clover Hill
worked by the Chester Geld Coal and Iron Nining Com
pany resulting in the deaL by wounds and sufocation
OF sixteen workmen, a number OF others being also
wounded three fatally. Mr.. Bertram the oversecr.
was killed. All the bodies were recovered. The
explosion succeeded by sheet OF flame ascending
several hundred feet above the mouth OF the pit The
damage done to the pit must have been serious Opera
tons will doubtless be again commenced without DELAY
Has Sir H. Davys celebrated safety lamp fallen into dis
use Ip our pits Where used IN England explosions
OF rare occurrence.
The New York herald., 1863-12-25
The Rebel Cotton Trade.


We have for some time noticed the mistaken notops
prevailing regard the amount OF cotton which goes
out Of the country through the blockade We being
drained of our cotton says paper. keeping
che spndes OF Old and New England going by permitting
nhiDments 70 be made from Wilmington and Charleston
Gays another and we remarked q day or two since
efuson 10 this c>the Savannah Retttlicaa highly p.
Transactions made In cotton IN Liverpool referred
tho supply obtained through the blockade. would
thipk t1at millions, or ~ eant hundreds thousands
bales had gone out 10 ihs way and doubt peo.
pe do think
IN ordsr 20 arrive st sDethug definite upou this ,.b
here ihe following statement of the exports Of cotton
from this psit for the nu three quarters 81 present
year
E,Ions cotton IRON rHp&fOEr WILMINGTON FroN In
3oss sxPTxugp, 1855.
EHti quarter, baes i,.lo
bs'ohh lO,a2s
ihnu quarter ...-..s.-. lbeOs
Total ......-...............3o. o.sS5
Fay that the euren quarter o,1Als exceeds the
which 70 wa doubt do sti sne whole export for the
year VIII not exceed ATTY Thousand bales few bales
or aiew hundred baos may have ben smglged out but
altogether too few 20 takt into accSDFt.
Al the blockade runners oast Of ihe h6ttsspp have
Dot taken out more than hs much H0re 1hOy cannot
bsve done L. The reports OF all the Confederate ports
WI not show one hundred e1d atty tssHand bales
80 We think mat much has gone Will have gone
sWing ne year n itlcHdc tn cotton crossed
rver the RIO GTando from Bro wnsvle, 1cxae 70 kaa.
morosl 10 the Nesoan department. of Iamsaiipas
hncb cotton has, no doubt, een wasted, damaged,
rotcd, az may be soen al aos railroad depot and
m this way the stock the country has been rsdpoed
hn exteut far beyond nnythng that The email exports
couid eject and beyond The Ices by burning or tho
oeyaelstons of the enemy,
The New York herald., 1863-12-25
The Fight at Beam. Station.

DRIVEN BACK TO KNOXVILLE.
BRIsr0l Fec. 10, 1853.
The late raid on Salem produced intense excitement
here.
Bushrod Johnson's division attacked federal force
Of mounted Infantry, ab5ut four thousand strong,
at Beans Station, on Monday last, and gradually
drove them back, after stubborn RESISTANCE and
with heavy loss, in the direction VI Knoxville The
pursuit was continued throughout Tuesday and wednes
day, during which time captured train Of seventy
wagons laden With stores and clothing, many pris
oners Our forces are moving on in the direction OF
Knoxville, 70 which place the Yankee have fed. Our
loss 10 killed aud wounded will amount 10 about three
hundred. General Oracle slightly wounded 10 the
arm, and now here, route TO Mobile Two hundred
and twenty-n prisoners have arrived here
The New York herald., 1863-12-25
MrscELLANroUs.

r-ovr rEBr COLD FRET.
}sivano Electro Metallic ISsoLEs. hey tn iufAnbls
cure Cold Feet Rhesmaism, &C., snd AZ Nervous Ds-
MEIlAN -tO., Omce ~ ffosdway.
fnsoes 81; rer mall, si ~ send for oircuiar.
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The steamer 50. George.

The steamer ST. George, from Glasgow for Portland
put INTO 81 Johns, n T., 90 Sunday, for coal
The New York herald., 1863-12-25

Legislature 10 believed 70 he under conservative
influence though devoted 70 the Confederate cause
Slaughter Of Mobile IN this city, with bis star lndsn
depredatops the fronter frequent and ALARMING
learn that The Indians armed by the Yankees and
upon the defenoelees frontier 70 10y wasso TAo small
pox has made its appearance In this city,
General Walkers division 10 now On the Mississippi
river peggng away They have already sunk one
port and burned another. They have also sunk four
barges and burned the large transport Black Hawk No
thing oAn paee their batteries unless conveyed by IRON
board before they get ost Of roach Of our guns
Qusntrell Is in Shreveport Official information has
been received that Corpus Christi s in the bands Of the
enemy.
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rrn cnNsrrprIyPs

Consumptlve sufferers viii receive Valuable prsscrii
on for the eure u COnsurphon Asthma, bfuchim hne
ali and Lung sgccions free OF chAsRs ~ eadrd
VIZ" r.. r A. WILSON.
kf,s O. .ny, NJ.
The New York herald., 1863-12-25

From the Richmond Sentinel, Dec. 8.
The following Ia list OF the Governors Of the several
States Of the confedoracy;-
Alabama-Thos H. Watts.
ArkdnSas-E. Fannagn.
Toridn-JObu Milton
Georgid-Joeeph +. Brown.
Kewtucky--Richard Hawes
Loisiana-Henry W. Allen.
Xtsstrsifpi-Charlee Clarke.
Aissourt-T G. Reynolds
North CarolinG-Z. b. Vance.
South Carolina-M. L. B0nham.
Tspnessee-Robert j. Carutbers (not yet uauguracd).
Ts1ds-Pendleton Murrah.
Yirnnia-.WilIam Smith lfrom january, 1s64l.
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FrtsTrs Nov g. sf2
Jhe 70 .aiefe b's.s have rc-t1cd d paas so.olu.
toF W'omhennng N'ugtcM ~ declare q CON.
'ouuNio ucasary hots ,.ea, Gender, fho
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