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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03
LArGs THEFT or WATCHES AND JEwELng.-

J.ATffk HEfT VI " Atthf,o hND JE" -'s.A'-
Tie store CT aessrs Rupp & Co.. No. 40 Water street.
was entered on the night Of tie 9th ult, and robbed Ok
quantity Of watches and jeyelEy, valued at $780,
80 suspicion directed toward any * the employees
connected with tie establishment. it supposed
tat the robbery the work Of burglars An adyer'
Gscment was Inserted In Of tie city papers Offering
large reward for the recovery Of the missing goods
On Tuesday evening Mr. Erpp was called upon by Wm
Ryan young nan III lis employ, who protested to 10
able 20 tell who stole ne articles from the safe and
where they could b. found and would 60 So provided
10 Wc.e paid the advertised reward. ciAeer Vber Vi
the Fis. Precinct immediately called H. nnd ar
rested tie woudbe infoimcr who. becoming Alarmed
confessed that John GeImane yoang man /. years u
age also in the employ OF Mr.. Rup?, had stolen inc
e1ye articles from the safe. The lsn vas Tor isyah
procure lie reward BY delivering up the at!cies aaa
iley would tlea divide IL. lesna.ae - soon arrested
md confessed 10 the fact Ot stealing TIE fanntes and
DESIGNATED tho srot where they might be found. l1e
place MAS visited Dy lie above Oheer and 10 has ss
faction he succeeded in recovering nearly al The N ing
property Two or three valuable watches, however.
we're missing which tbs prisoners could not eccount
for On "Wednesday both prisoners were committed oy
Justice Cowling % tie Iouios without Dail Eo,h VI
the accused opticians by trade. Articles OK ya,e
have frequently been missed from the store but no sts
pciou wa attach I'd the pisoneis aa,ii TIC p.ssas
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03
Destructive FIRE IN TIE SEVENTH AVENUE

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN TIE SEVENTH AVENUE
-Ioss sgALrY Sl5oOon--M about O'clock a. on
"Wednesday flames were dscorered issuing from the
premises Nos 292 end 29i Seventh avenue. between
Tweniyoghth and Twenty ninth streets. occupied
wire factory by hfr. W. c. Vosbure. and in a shor:
space of timo the whole building was Ia mass OF
flames The fremen were quickly on thepot, but all
their efforts seemed unayaillng The fire. spreai
TO the adjoining building No. 9o6 occupied by tho man
ufactureis Of Deyo's Kopolona Coffee end soon that
also was cnyeloped in Gnuos. No 300. occupied as y
pa perhangng factory by Fred. Beck was aca! seized
uptn Nv the deyourng element and together with the
preceding buildings completely destroyed. The
immense ALT frame and cornice mandatory OF MeSsrs
Coyin Schiictng Weston followed and IN is turn
was entirely consumed. The Union Cor Spring Com.
panys factory. mt the Of Twenty eighth
street. was damaged considerably and Is the onl.
binding which il still lcn standing on tho D0cA.
The con1agation then extended across Twcn'y.ninth
street and completely destroyed Nos l"l md l boIh
occupied as tenant houses No. rs same street aisoba
tho interior completely burnt ont The bud . or INC
northwest corner Il Tweny-nlnth street 1n SeTenti
Avenue were also somewhat dDmaged by me annes.
The following list comprises tho amount o losses "-i
insurance. as far ms coud be nsoerta4rcO: ,,,
Gown Soliciting ard Wat4on who occnri'A hli..i
Nos 900 292 29i BOB end 300 lost on STOCK ah' -,
0O insured IN tho following nsuranet cIilt q, oo.
Det a. 900 Cora EkchenCo. $40. u2fM'hi -"'T'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03

Senator spmner, who Is enroute for Washing
ton arrived il iown yesterday and patnp q. The Metlo-
politau Hotel
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03

The CuuGrd Mall steamer, Persia, Capt. Lott
sailed yesterday. for Liverpool with to cabin passen
gers and gas coo in specie.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03
y,osron Cn.fic Harriet,

| AT CAMBRIDGE Ai.D BRiGu OF >.
H,rs,,>d f7r 7E TslsUST for ~. acess sAf De = ~
ILe following "a the 1raoon. Of sncH reported {. ~'
| cattle AND sHnfP PfON srtrIs ..
/ - Rri.n Eur.ni VOL.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03
more plenty and es.isl, b., padse arc plenty
HIDES AND SKINS.

HIDES AND SKINS.
in Hides have been sIDG berause OF tho h
stoek Noal skins are quiet and unchanged. We quote
Veal skins green satet country trimmed Y N It1lbc.
Western Slaughter Hides trimmed and cured
u
POTATOES
rot.,oe, packed In shipping order bring 2'ao above our
quotations. ,
The maket Ia que. and rather dull prices unchanged
Sweet are very scarce and choice Delaware bring outside
A 4. ..I.- LII u.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03

Hogs have been "a bcfsi AID dressed r.
tino depressed. Tho pr-gt hre irosy " ihcT b.. i'm
parted 10 the ua1et o"ovr rld Price, are hrcr
sgsin yasy fne n. ss.e a.s have boufl . Beef
sides gtsf, OWins 20 scarcity q choice stock Ne,
have been very nT. aud choice have brought &C.
lerp Lamb, been TeqGes! aud sher. We
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03

SCsDkfES.
Fs,1Tgpsror Iriue Csc have been paid end we thu
moe money might BE- Rad Tor thorn. although we nave No.
head of sale. above That figure. We quote: .o.,..
Ncsi en- nyo Geess, y fo................"'W9o'e
hen ard Taficy y &C
BEfswAx ~ u.and good AID prices better We Iio.o'
Western u "'oS'
BRcos CoKy-t,o change. Weqnote ant,
IN bale. ~ b......... 49, t~ho-
PucxwnyAr ILoug-e loo ID. SO 1880
CsBBAGEs-We quote: = 100, %lUsa.
Sor.snrs are higher ana wanted We quote:
Boston Marrow. - bb..........'.''..@ ''~T<W
TuRxIPs sre lower We quote:
OsIoss-lhs teul hes been v.ry good end prices n-'c
hesY,ly advanced. We quote; ,a.cco
Rcd aud Yellow, 2 iOJ st.iEgs.........Ss 2y@ - w
yellow. u bDl...
Rod e. Dbl. Encouragement WV
Foxy Is higher AID lrn We quote: o,o
White Clover. Ia sils'l glass csps.........'aa Szse
Burkwhe-t. IN small gssa cSps........''"'SS "''''
CHgsTyUrs-P bush. a3Gg5 30 .oa.
Hioxoax NUfs aro lower New, y bush. 81 toGSi IT,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03

III. V. s.. who sout 20 US -, requesting Us 10 pub
..h sermon ia nforu.ed aA heye handed the g. 70 eho
s.ultsry Commission.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03

Bayard Taylor will deliver his new lecture Oh
Russia which "a very nategng'y spoken Of By those
who have heard II. Saturday evening. a; the Brook
lyn AthcrTum, before tie Mercantile Library Asso-
citation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03

IN in,rrorei IN the fore On make. hs can' an sciys
norfrv Il i tLt ipp.rs fer choice lots ~ nats a, ri
A.. vrfy l me mar aet Lsvin. upwati tendency
sal. are rr,or.u o. high 3Jc 3f fancy iot TO ,Hho
Tor si q D. h. also improved tnj picss have hg.ID. "a
strictly cto,e Yellow Wt.ein j. out 81 ir4r.et. N'.eln
r.rt nd W. stern nennsylyans 81 that rAds NO il os
-. Tor otr srsl, Of Nel'en tia.s "a s.is n.suy 80
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-03

fAdycit.scuen,
LIQUOR INpORTHD
~ BoTgLrA
.WoLTys ScuIrDAs scaStpv>'
Of, by al psng.s, sad rncess M To nsea s'Aaee
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30
Emancipation in MARYLAND.

An important meeting of the Union State
Central Committee of Maryland was held at
Baltimore on Wednesday a-week Hon.
Thomas Swami, who presided at the meet
ing, read an elaborate paper on the condi-
ton of Slavery in Maryland, and the best
means Of getting rid of it. He stated that
be had called the members of the Com
mittee together by request OF large num-
Der OF Union men, III advance of the meet
ing OF the legislature, to suggest the propri-
ETY. OF some action on the part Of this Com
mittee IN reference to emancipation. He
had also received a communication, from
prominent and influential shareholders of
Maryland, urging the calling Of Ccnven-
ton ITO interchange opinions and views upon
the absorbing subjects that will be likely to
engage the attention of the Legislature and
the Constitutional Convention, which it will
certainly authorize the people to call. -
At the conclusion Of his address Mr.
Swami submitted a series of resolutions, IN
favor Of immediate emancipation, and show
ing the folly of any gradual plan of Kidding
tie State OF the remnant of the institution.
Hon. John p. Kennedy indorsed the above
resolutions ia few eloquent remarks He
had. however, some resolutions which he
proposed to offer, and which, as they did
not conflict with those offered by Mr. Swami,
he hoped would also be adopted After an
animated discussion, both series of resolutions
were adopted Both were thoroughly rad
ical, and called for instant and decisive ac-
ticn OH the part Of the legislature.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30
Deficiency in the Corn Crop.

The reported deficiency of one hundred
and thirty-five millions of bushels in the
corn crop this year, as estimated by the Ag-
rieultural Department has been assumed by
some of the members of Congress as ground
for an objection for an increase of tax on do
mestic high wines. 1t is understood that
the Illinois delegation will oppose strenuous
ly any increase on the present tax They
agree that an increased tax together with
the present high price of grain, will force
the distilleries to suspension of operations,
and thus diminish instead of adding to the
revenue receipts
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30
OLEARFIBLD, Pa, DEC. 80, 1863,
THE WAR NEWS.

Our armies seem to have settled down for
the winter, or at least nothing of import
ance has transpired during the past week.
Picket skirmishing, however, is quite fre-
quent along our lines. which generally result
in the capture of few of the pickets by one
or the other of the parties.
1t is reported that much excitement pre-
vailed ia New Brunswick on account of ru-
NOR that raid by rebel agents was contem-
plated from the vicinity of ST. Johns The
citizens of Calais and Eastport have formed
themselves into Home Guards, and obtained
arms and ammunition, holding themselves
In readiness to resist any hostile attack.
The U. S. Marshal at New York, on the
26th. found quite a number of revolvers a.
mong the passengers Of the steamer Morn
ing Star, all of which were taken away and
given in charge of the pxrser. A number
of ''roughs' offered large inducements for
passage, provided they be taken on board af-
ter the steamer had passed the guardship
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30
Harry White.

. The rebels in Richmond thought that by
OBTAINING Senator White in Richmond, a
prisoner, they would give their friends a
majority in our State Senate, and thus pre-
vent our State Government from rendering
any effective support to the National Ad-
ministration, but Mr. White has blocked
this game by sending home his resignation
A writ for new election will now be issued
by the Speaker, and in twenty days the 10y
al district composed of Indiana and Arm
strong counties can be represented by some
other Union man.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30
The Postal Money Order system,

We are glad to see that the Postmaster
General has again urged the adoption of the
system which has proved such convent
ence in England, of allowing the Post-ofice
TO act as medium for the transmission of
money by orders purchasable at its sub-ofii-
ees throughout the country. Nothing has
contributed more to facilitate commercial
transactions In the United Kingdom than
this plan, and the wonder is that it has not
been sooner adopted here. There is no O.
ther way in which small sums Of money can
be transmitted as inexpensively and safely.
The system in Englandis is not only self-sup-
porting, but contributes handsome surplus
to the Post-ofice revenues We trust that
congress viii not fail this session to give it
the legislative sanction which is necessary
to enable the Department to put it in opera
tion.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30
The Conservatives"

A number of old gentlemen, some very
respectable, as weH as otherwise, who have
not learned much lately, and forgotten that
the world o,ores, had a very pleasant meet
ing, no doubt, at Cincinnati, a short time
ago, andnominated GEoRGEB MCCLELLAN
for the Presidency We have never seen it
stated of what number this meeting consist
ed, but we suppose it was quite as numer
Gus as the celebrated meeting of the three
tailors who met in London, and digniGed
their proceedings with I'VE, the people of
London, &c. The aforesaid meeting could
not agree as to who should be the candidate
for Vice President, but they were kind G.
nough to leave that for another meeting.
We do not know more appropriate candi-
date than Vallandigham, and we suggest his
name as one who has already been endorsed
by the Democratic State Convention which
nominated Woodward
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30
4" Still thew Come"

The Presidents Amnesty Proclamation
seems to be tavorably received by the Rebel
soldiers whom it has reached 4 late des-
patch from Chattanooga says:
Twenty-Five deserters from Hardee' ar
my who came into Chattanooga on the 23d
report that Tennessee soldiers are deserting
ia squads of from 20 to 50 where the Presi-
dent s proclamation was received, which met
with much favor among the Tennessee and
Georgia troops.
Shouldn't wonder if some one Rebel would
take the oath under the proclamation yet,
Notwithstanding the editors of the Copper
head organ said there would mot be a man.
The prophets Of old were true prophets, but
these latter-day would-be prophets seem to
be of the false species, or, at least, they gen
orally guess much short of the truth.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30
Miehigan University,

Some time ago it will be remembered,
number of the students of the University of
Michigan participated in Vallandigham
demonstration in Canada The affair was
widely noticed at the time, and gave rise to
doubts as to the loyalty of this institution of
learning. Very fortunately the Vallandig-
ham men did not comprise twentieth part
of the students in attendance, and the ma
jority seeing the mischief that was done took
steps to correct it. On the 5th instant they
met in mass convention, over seven hundred
strong, and passed a series of resolutions
strongly denouncing the act of the Vallan-
dighamers, and declaring unqualified hostil-
ity to all men and parties opposed to the
Government
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30
He who attempts to refute the positio

He who attempts to refute the position,
or argument, of an adversary, by misrepre-
senting, or perverting, the language of such
adversary, but befools himself and writes
himself down an ass, and an ass, too, of We
ry low degree-because not one in ten of his
readers will fail to detect the fraud Cop
perhead organ.
Wonder if these astute editors had them
selves in their minds eye when they pen
ned the above quotation? Certainly, no
;ren, We wot of, are more given to ''pervert-
ing The position or language of 9TH
ers than they are that of the President on
all occasions-and hence, they write them
selves down an ass, and al, ass, too, of,very
low degree. Pray, have we quoted you
correctly on this occasion?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30

SHERIFF'S SALES-By virtue of sundry
- writs of FeHdftioni Erponas, issued out of
the Court of Common Please of Clearfeld coun-
ty. and to me directed. there will be exposed to
public sale, at the Court House, in the Borough
of Clearfield, on MONDAY THE 18TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1864, the following described Real
Estate. TO wit
Two certain lots of ground situate in the Bor-
ough of New-W ashington, Clearfield county, Pa,
said contiguous lots of ground each being sixty
feet front and running back two hundred feet and
known lots Nos and two in the general
plan of said town, and containing together Eighty
perches strict measure, bounded and described as
follows, viz: Beginning at post at corner of
Main and front street thence by main street south
50 degrees east 200 feet to post thence north
ene-half degree east l20 feet to a post thence by
lot No. north IS degrees west 200 feet to a post
at front street. thence by said street south one
half degree l2O perches to post and place of
beginning, having large two story frame dwell
ing house and store room frame stable and 9th er
out buildings erected thereon. Seized taken in
execution, and to be sold as the property of Rus
sell McMurray.
ALso-a certain tract of land situafe in Rurn
side township. Clearfeld county. Pennsylvania
containing three hundred acres moro or less.
bounded by George Atchison, John Patehin and
McCoy and others, with one sawmill, three dwell
ing houses and one barn and twenty-five acres
cleared thereon ALSO, two hundred acres more
or less, warranted in name of Caleb Way bound
ed by Isehover, JOHN Patehin, Ebenezer McMas-
ters and others ALSO, one hundred acres more
OF less, bounded by David Mccullough, John
Patchin. Wm. Keim and others, with log house
eight acres cleared thereon. Seized, taken
IN execution. and to be sold as the property Of
David T. Smith, David Smith ard Andrew Smith
ALso-a certain tract of land situate in -
township. Clearfeld county. Pennsylvania con-
tanning fifty acres, bounded as follows: on the
west by d. b Kendle. on the north By Rebecca
Batdorf, on the east by Shaw, on the south by
William Irwin. Seized, taken in execution,
and to be sold as the property of Joseph Within an
and Rebecca Batdorf.
G. B GO0DLANDER. Deputy Sheriff
Sherif-s Office. Clearield Dec %, 1883
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Jeff. Davis Message,

The message of Jefferson Davis to the
confederate Congress was sent in ON the 7th
inst. He is very desponding over the los
ses of the strongholds of Vicksburg, Port
Hudson and many other points lie says
there has been no improvement IN relations
with foreign countries since his message last
January. On the contrary there is greater dl-
vergence In the conduct ofEuropean nations,
assuming character positivly unfriendly.
He adds: The marked partiality of Great
Britain IN favor Of our enemies is strongly e.
vinced in there decisions regarding the block
ade, as well as in their marked difference of
conduct on the subject of the purchase of
supplies by the two belligerents. This diff
ference has been conspicuous since the COM
mencement of the war. He continues
1.-The public finances demand the strietest
and most earnest attention. A prompt and
efhcaclous remedy for the present condition
OF the currency Is necessary to successful
performance of the operations of the gov
eminent He recommends taxation in
stead of further sales of bonds or issues of
Treasury notes, adding that the holders Of
the currency now outstanding can only bepro-
tected by substituting for it some other Sc
curity. The currency must be promptly re
duced to prevent the present inflated prices
reaching rates more extravagant. He calls
upon the people TO come 10 the rescue OF
their country. He recommends putting an
end to the substitute business, and modif-
cation ofthe exemption law, so that the armies
in the field may be largely increased as rap
idly as possible. He regrets the suspension
of the exchange of prisoners, and that COM
munication with the TransMississippi is so
opstructed. He concludes as follows: The
enemy refuse proposals for the only peace
possible between u.s. The only hope for
peace now is in the vigor of our resistance -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1863-12-30

I'VE believe that the hopes of the people
of the South of gaining their independence
,oithin any reasonable period, are fainter
now than at any former time. Copperhead
organ, Dec 18Th.
Still they cling TO that faint hope, and
we infer the language of our Copperhead
neighbors, that they, ike their Southern
brothers" beliere that the Rebels uiU gain
their independence at little more remote
time. At first it may seem somewhat
singular that men, so distant from each 9TH
er, should be of the same opinion in regard
to the ultimate independence of the South
Bat then, when we reflect over past events,
1t does not appear so strange, after all, to
find this unanimity of sentiment, for it is
evident that these twin brothers have
been lahoring for the same end for years
the overthrow of our Republican institu-
tions. We opine, however, that they will
be disappointed. The Union is ''one and
inseparable, now and forever
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PROPERTY AT PRI-

= t-E>l = I1Il'-Ih ne unuersigned VIII dis
pose of, Mt private sale. the following described
property situate in New lMIiport iCiearfeId coun-
ty. Pa. to wit. One Steam Saw-mill; a Grist-
mithat can be run either by steam or water or with
the two comb bined two good dwelling houses.
one new with large kitchen attached a new
Store house s by 35 Feet, and about 100 acres of
land with good barn and ether out buildings
thereon. About 30 acres of the land is cleared
ana under good cultivation the balance is well
timDered. well of excellent water is near the
deor OF the house, and the water power is good
one Any person desirous of purchasing prop
" OF this description is invited to call and see
the premises. The terms will be made TO suit the
purchaser NJ O. STIRK
New Milport Dec 20 1863
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Esoaped from Richmond.


On the oath two soldiers of the United
States army, who have been in prison in
Richmond, reported themselves at the Pro-
vost Marshal's Office Washington, dressed
in grey clothes, made by the Union ladies at
Richmond, from secesh blankets. Their
names are r. s. Howard, of Scammon' S
baigrde and John r. Mccullough, of the
first Wisconsin infantry. Howard had been
employed by the rebels in charge ef the Ala
bama hospital and Mccullough was also
employed as hospital steward. Having
ascertained that if they could escape they
would receive assistance from Union people
in Richmond, who are more numerous than
is generally supposed, Mccullough feigned
to be dead and was carried out in a coffin,
and Howard passed the guard in the night
Their escape was effected CA the Sth inst,
and they remained in the city until the 18th.
Some friends took charge of them. and suits
were made for them out of the rebel blankets,
and passes were furnished which enabled
them to get out of the city. They report
that our men are suffering great hardships
in rebel prisons and hospitals. The rations
of rebels themselves are very scanty eonsis-
ting of corn bread and semi-occasionally pie
ces of bacon. They represent that the aver
age daily number of deaths of our prisoners
in hospitals in the city is thirty-fiye.