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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

PhOV!slONs-There was an active demand for mess
pork, and all to be had at the quotations was taken -
ne SSlss add up 900 bbs ct sl OO9ll 25 for old and
LARD--Was In active demand at 0c, with sales Of
1900 tcs part delivered In the INTERIOR 9<c was oersd
for u delivered short time hence. Keg held TO-
Az tine Close both mess pork and lard we're Id ont Of
the market TO great extent to wait further develop
ments Bulk sides were wanted at 5lc averaging 1Ohs
shoulders dull at SAC Gut lard advanced to 8c and
neIa az oAc. drease 10 40 higher yellow, 7k(01kc
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and coffee are held Kc higher
with buoyant market. No change 10 molaises,
WHEAT.The Offering Ct all descriptions were light
further advance OF 20 per bush was established and the
tendency at the close was st upward. We now quote
prime ked at el lO@l2; prime Indiana or Ohio white
At ~ l5i and prime Kentucky white at eI 90 For A
choice lot Of the latter to &c above this figure could be
obtained The sales made public were as follows: 500
bush fsr red last evening at 81 03 800 do prime red
81 l2 $50 do good Indiana white at el I3; 1000 do
prime Kentucky white at 81 20; 700 do at 81 l5I TO-
IN GovngtSn on 800 DO good Kentucky white at 81 TO-
delivered; S'O DO at II, delivered; and 1900 bush
ookN--The receipts OF shelled corn are light with
good demand from the army contractors at Doc in buk
ana including sacks with sales Of 1000 bush at
he latter hguTe Ear in but moderate request at a
@45c In bulk "
0ATs--There Is an improved dem and, and the market
hrmer but prices have not undergone any change
we quote new and old at 53155c iscudlng sacks The
sales reported were 600 bush 10 bulk at the upper
railway station at sec; and 1900 do old at 65c Including
sacks
RYE--The supply is light and not equal to the de.
maud and 09c freely offered for prime SAMPLES on
arrival, but 7Oc 10 generally asked.
BAkLEY--The market sunchanged. Prime SAMPLES
are held firmly at 81 329l IS for fall and 2O@i q5
for State spring Inferior qualities are neglected and
dull at prices ranging from 9Oc TO 81 10.
HAY--The demand continues good fully up to the
receipts and the market rules Arm at S4 OO@4 so for
prime Timothy In bales on ARRIVAL.
oHEEsk--The market Is unchanged and steady. We
quote selected Western Reserve at l0k@loc.
BUITEk-The receipts are light, with fair demand
at 69lSc for prime to choice roll and si4c for COM
mon to good.
sEED-We have no change TO report In the market
Glover held firmly at s6 90, and Timothy at 90 25
but theIe figures are above the views Of buvers and
theie 10 not much doing. Flax Is n demand at S2 co.
G0aasfa
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
New York STOCK nIarka,.

NEw YORK, Jan. l6.
Stocks betteriar business. Chicago and Rock IsIana
Sexi Norwich and Worcester 72k Milwaukee and
Prairie dn Chem End preferred 40; Cleveland and
Toledo s3h Illinois Central scrip COZ Michigan South
em guaranteed 05i American Gold l36K@I36I, Pacias
MAIL 155; New York Central III Hudson g3jS; Harlem
3oxi Harlem preferred III Michigan Central S5, Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne and Chicago ist bonds ITO; o. 8.
sxes 1881 coupons l0lxj California seyens 9S; Brook.
yn water loan look; Indiana and Michigan s0 IlinoI,
Central bonds ll2; Terra Haute and Wahash "a bonds
Soh; Erie 9Th bonds l0l, Del L. q W. l27: Gaiena and
Chicago 10; Cleveland and Pittsburg 65x; Rrie 7gi
do preferred l03K; cleveland Toledo s6Et Treaaurv
Notes Sl0D l0l%; Little Miami lO6x; Michiean
southern 5lMt Michigan Southern second 99t: Erie "a
bonds 2o Pitaburg, Fort Wayne Chicago Sd bonds
eO 40 lstlO9Xi Chicago North Western LIST 38 do "a
49, do assorted bonds n; Cleveland, Columbia and
Cincinnati H5X; Panama 1926 Missouri siTes "a; Ten.
nessee skies 6li Racine and Milwaukee ll2K; United
States sc 81 coupons e7997; Registered 97X us Sc
- coupons ss%; Registered 81 ;tDemand Notes l43I
Virginia Skies 90 Tennessee 60Ki Hannibal and
b. Joseph bonds 63i United States one year certia
cstes e5Ki coupons 9Ok; demand notes l43 Readnp
Io chicago, Burlington and Quincy lOl; US. year
l II; California re Is.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
Evening and Midnight Reports.
Fight ON rhe B,ackwa,er.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-The following has
been received at headquarters OF the army
here:
FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. Is.
To H. w. Hdl,eck, General in. Chiet.
The Richmond papers are boasting that Gen.
Pryor repulsed our troops near New Providence
Church. on the 9Th inst The following dis.
patch of the 10Th inst. gives the true version Of
the story. His attack was repulsed by our
mounted rifles, under Major Wheeler. Il 10 due
10 the latter and to our troops, that the truth
should be known, and II you see no objections
would be glad to have the dispatch published.
(signed) JOHN A. DIX
-rr' 7't Major. General. &,
"The enemy crossed the Blackwater 10 con-
siderable force, and attempted yesterday to
drive In our right wing, but were repused. In
fantry, cavalry and artillery were employed by
the rebels, but they were ,repulsed BY Major
Wheeler q mounted rifles. At tdusk the enemy's
advance was charged upon and driven back up-
on his supports. Atintervals through the night
shells were thrown from the rebel batteries.
(Signed) JOHN J. PECK,
"Msior Commanding"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

TIE ASYLUM FOR THE DEAF AND DumB.-We
are indebted to Collins Stone, Esq the ef-
hcieut and popular Superintendent of the State
Asylum for the Education Of the Deaf aud
Dumb, for copy of the Twenty sixth Annual
Report Of the Trustees and Officers of that In
stl.u.lon-for the year 1862.
The whole number under instruction within
the year was ls2-msles ll2; females 20 The
number present Nov, l, 1862, was l5O--males
80; females 81 The current expenses of the
Institution were coneiderably less during the
past than the previous year.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

The TTiBusE ALMANAC FoR 1863 We are
indebted to MIR. Thompson, periodical agent in
the hall Of the Postofice building, for copy of
this valuable political register. It contains this
year an abstract of the census Of 1860, the cleo.
tion returns In the different siatssfor 1862, ar
ranged BY counties and Congressional distrlcts,
with oil the important laws passed By this Con.
gress, together with much other valuable mat
ter Prioe thirteen cents copy.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

Social BALL.--A social ball will be given Of
Ambos Hall on Tuesday evening next, Jan. 90.
Good music will be provided, and every arrange
ment made for pleasant season Of social and
festive enjoyment The ball is to be given for
che benefit of Charley Cool, who some time
since lost his hand In the saving machine Of
Brotherlin & Halm's factory. The object is a
worthy one, and we trust there will be large
attendance at the ball. IA
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

lT 10 stated that the sick and wounded soldiers
announced to be coming 90 this city, to be quar-
tered In the Heyl Seminary building, have been
ordered to Cincinnati by the Medical Director,
as ample provision is made for them there
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
nIcCiernand ana Porter Capture Ar.
Kansas Post.

CAIRO, Jan. l6.--The ram Switzerland ar
rived this evening from the tquadron, and
brings news Of the taking of Arkansas Post, on
the Arkansas river, one hundred miles from it's
mouth, by the land and naval forces under Mo.
Clernand and Porter. The surrender occurred
Sunday, With all the guns, stores, ammunition,
etc. Asyet we are without full particulars, Oar
loss FIVE hundred in killed and wounded, and
from FIVE to seven thousand prisoners. These
results may be modified by fuller and more au-
thentic accounts.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

"THr Oldest iphabitant probably does not
recollect 80 heavy fall Of snow at one citing
down Of the feathered fakes, as we had during
the storm commencing on Wednesday evening
and lasting about twenty four hours. From
what We have heard the snowy avalanche must
have been quite general, at FEAST in Ohio, and
fell TO the depth Of one and two feet. Az we
write, the merry sleigh bells go jDgling by
quite novelty in the Capital of Ohio.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

The best advice that can be taken is to sape
your natural teeth and keep your gums sound
by using HUDsoN's UsRIvALLED TooTH PASTE
Call for Il al studer's, Marple's, ,Samuel's,
Roberts, Wilson's, Schueler's, Shaup's, Den.
ig's, Ridgway's, ]. Fowler's, D. D. s., or at
Druggists, Dentists or Perfumera anywhere -
Try it one aud all
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

NAaHvMLE, Tenn, Jan. l5.-Gen. Bragg
has been superseded by Gen. Longstreet. The
latter's army corps, recently In Virginia, is at
Shelbyvllle.
Forrest ia still near Harpsth Shoals. >,
A feet under convoy Of gunboats is on the
way here. rol : '7'i
Conscripts are desertiug the rebel army and
flying to this city daily.
The river is rising, with ten feet Of water on
the shoals. I
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
SPECIAL NuTlIE

Facts Tor rSOldiers.-Throu out the
inoian aud crimean Campaigns, the only medicines
which proved themselves able to cure the worst cases OF
Dysentery, scurvy and Fever, were H0LLowAY's
FILLS OINTMENT. Therefore let every voluntee
see that he is suppliea with them. Only 25 cents per
Box or Pot. o,s
jan15-d&wlw
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

TIE NINETY FIFTH Owing to the etvere
snow storm, the railroad was unable to furnish
transportation, and so the 95th Ohio could not
leave Camp Chase yesterday morning. It
expected they will leave as soon as possible
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
Cincinnati Market.

g' CNciNNATI. Jan. Is.
RL0UR-A buoyant and unsettled MARKET and not
much offering. Buperfne, S5 SO: and extra 10 fancy.
70 oV9e o. 1900 bbs. low extra sold to the Comms.
WHIsKY-A firm market, with sales Of 500 bbls at
HoGB.The demand was active to-day, and prices 10
TO 100 higher the range being o. IS to 81 co. and for
extra large, S5 20 was paid. The receipts were about
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
money Market.

Nav YORK, Jan. 10.
Money market moderately active and firm a, 5H@s
per cent discount for loans on call.
Sterling Exchange dull and unsettled and nominal
ss9l 60 for Merchants and 81 6i@l 90 for Bank
ers' bills. ~
Gold lower and unsettled, opening at 46, declining
to ASK, closing arm at AZ. 's
Goyerunent stocks hrmer. q. 8. 6'a, coupons, 95k@
e6; 3-l0 Treasury Notes 1020l0qlE.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

TIE awards for 'urnishing the camps near
Cincinnati with forage, we're on Thursday swatd-
ed by Qiar ermaster HURT at the following
prices: Hay. $l6@l6 25 per tuo; Corn, SOC.
per bushel, and Oats 6Oc per bushel.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
strong Rebel Force near Savannah,
rennessee.

Fort HENRY, Jan. 16-The steamer James
Means. with cOmmissary stores for the army at
Corinth, hos returned. She reports rebels to
the number OF twenty-five hundred encamped
in the vicinity of Savannah. There are fears
that the train which left Pittsburg Landing OF
Sunday for Corinth, under escort of sixteen
hundred, will be atticked and captured by reb
els. as their presence 10 that vicinity was 90.
tirely unexpected They were receiving artl.
lery for the purpose of blockading the river. II
is believed no stesmers will now be able to 20
uD the river without the protection of gun
boats. -.
Forrest crossed the Tennessee en- big retreat,
at Clifton.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

A. A'RAINsKY, a poor Polander, lost some recon-
menda'ions which are valuable only to himself.
The finder will confer favor by leaving them
at the Journal Office.
Columbus, Jan. I6, 1885,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

Rev, R. o. PAGE, Of Geneseo, N. Y, vii,
hold service in 81 Paul's (Episcopal) Church,
corner Third and Mound streets, Sunday, 18Th
Inst ct ii A. M. and 8 P. M. The public are
cordially invited,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

ST. LOUIS, Jan. l6.-A dispatch from Gen
Brown to Gen. Curtis, dated Springfield, Jan
., says the battle at that place lasted thirteen
hours. The enemy numbered five thousand
picked mounted infantry, with two riaed guns
The expedition was fitted out on the Arkansas
river, and marched at least fifty miles In TWEEN
ty four hours.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

EieHTy FIVE rebel officers, taken prisoners OF
Murfreesboro, passed through indianapolis on
Wednesday night, en- route for Camp Chase.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

RELIGIOUS NoTIoE The Rev. T. W Stanley
VIII preach in the City Hall tomorrow after.
noon. Services will commence at half past
three O'Clock.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

WINANT BILLIARD ROOM!
Two doors North of the Neil House.
1T CONTAINS TEN SPLENDID TABLES.
Also, the 81 500 Premium Carrom Table.
Kept in the neatest style, with any quantity Of
the best of Cues, Balls, ETC., etc.
ian 6-tf.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

AN order from Washington forbids the re-.
cruiting from unorganized companies into the
regular army
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
State and Local News.

The 1924 Ohio is now at Winchester, Va.
They arrived there on the let Of January.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

LIEUT.. JAo,B HARRINa, OF the 5Sth Ohio, a
resident of this city, ia reported as wounded In
the battle before Vicksburg.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

The sale Of Delinquent lands for taxes will
commence on Tuesday next, at the County
Auditors office.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

LIEUT. Col. DIrsLER, of the Ssh Ohio, we'll
known In this city. was killed 10 the recent en-
gsgement before Vicksburg.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
BOARDING.

A GENTLEMAN AND LADY can be accommodated
with Boarding In q desirable locality within Ave
minotes walk OF the Capitol. Inquire at this office.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
TO MARRIED MEM
Removed from mis- old Ofrice.

hemOved from his old Office,
DR.. A. B. WILLIAMS, W. Broadway, rear High ct. /,
Columbus o. has devoted himself for series Of years
to the treatment Of certain private diseases. He may be
consulted at his once on Broadway, near .s Exchangc
Bank ~
jan19dH
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

JOHN Row has been confirmed by the U. 8
Senate as Postmaster at Portsmouth:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
STRANGERS In THE CITY.

AND ALL OTHERS
wishing TO while away an hour In pleasant and
agreeable amusement, should not fail to visit
the magnificent
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17
CONFESSIONS & EXPERIENCE

i N " a Il I d.
Published for the BENEFIT and ss a warning and
A CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN
VINO suffer from spermatorrhea, Nervous Debility, Pre-
mature Decay etc., supplying at the same time The
\ Mneans OF sell cure, By one who has cured
lmse after being put to great expense and injury
through medical humbug and quackery.
~ ncioeing postpaid addressed envelope, single
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ,
.oo BEDFORD, KINGS Co., N. z;
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

GENTs, RIBB'D mERINO UNDER.
Balm q SON,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-01-17

orro DalsrI,, Attorney Il
Printer's fees, e5 rs. I
decl3-dlt&wtd az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-06

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. 4.-rhe nas.of-
truce steamboat New York arrived here so.as :
at noon from City Point, bringing down seyes
hunared ard nifty Cnion prisoners from Rich
mohu, la charge OF Captain NJ uiford of the New
York sd Regiment, who reports there are mora
prisoners now there, ready 10 be exchanged.
news has just reached here nat an unkaovn
schooner 10 sunk IN the middle erounds he
tween Old Point and Cape Charles and tas
crew are still clinging 70 the rigging. One
oIher steamer is aground near Old Point ana
frnr are aground on the bar, between SewaIl :
Point and the Rip Raps
The storm OF Yesterday was very severe, but
has now abated.
The steamer Monitor, which got aground tia
night teiore last has been gotten on She ha I.
q cargo OF horses, and as soon as she takes iY,
ccal, VIII sall again for North Carolina
We hear OF two more echooners ashore 10
tween Eere and Cape Henry. tits expa.tet
that the most OF the schooners will be rot or
soon Ly he steam tugs.
a firamer was sent out 70 rescue some moor
men clinging 10 the rigging OF n schooner sunk
on the middle ground during the storm of ys.-
terday. She had not returned at tina. hour
IS 7. ny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-06
New Jersey Legislature.

Tn SToN, Feb. 5.-Mr. ScOval, War Demo-
cTal, II Csmden, resented the following reso-
lC;ions in the House TO- day:
Rssol-ed, That citizen. Of the United States
In the State Of New Jersey, believing il TO re-
the duty OF every good citizen TO sacrx flee ease.
q ate, applause, or life itself, 70 the sacred
cause OF cur country, now declare their unal-
terable determination 10 sustain the Gavern-
nlent in its Efforts to maintain the honor integ
rity, aid existence of Uur national Union.
ReSOiUed, That no die renee of political opin-
Ion, no badge of diversity upon poin ts of ID irtv
distinction, shall restrTi or withhold us IN the
devotion OF all we have, or can command, 10
the Nindlcation of our Government the MAIN
tenance OF It's laws, and the defense Of the flag
OF our country.
The resolutions were referred TO the Com
mittCe en- Federal Relations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-06
FROM vICKSBuRG.

CAIRO, Feb. 5.-Our forces at vickssurs ara
repairing the erevssses OF last fan 70 keep the
water out Of csmp.
The water in The canal is ST, feet deep, but
doing litle execution
The rebel force at vicksharg is eeumat>d NJ
sixty Thousand, and IL is believed that ta,s 1. an
they can raise ~
A thousand negroes will be cent from, Msn,-
pms to work on the canal. A dispatch from
Fort Dcnelson to-night SAYS the hrnt lsstad
from one 10 light O'Clock when the ret,el, retir.d
IN great disorder southward
The rebels killed amounted 10 90. ana ,hs,r
wounded $40. Our loss was two killed And
forty-one wounded and missing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-06

~ We hear from Beaufort that one fact is
becoming discernable ia that locality every.
day, and that is the large issne Of yellow
bows, which are seen in the hands Of the female
eontrabands. l. has alarmed our people 20 see
such a large number Of Southern s1n5aary in
arms"
~ Major General A. Med. McCook was
married TO Miss Kate Phillips, in Dayton,
Ohio, on Friday last. The wedding was at
tended by several Major and Brigadfer Gen
erals, with their stafis. ex-Gov. Dennison- and
a large and brilliant party OF ladies and gen
tlemen besides. r.
0A MI Stokes, Of Trenton, lately sued
Judge Mar, of the True American, for damages,
for having put his marriage among the deaths
by putting Stokes death among the marriages,
the indignant Benedict would not accept the
smende honorable. Damages six cents. .-t-s
Miss Davis Rating partner on the pretty
pond in South Abingdon, one day last week,
was assisting the Young lady when his skate
caught in her hoop skirt, threw him, broke his
nose, put his shoulder out of joint and gave
Miss Davis severe fall Also. Moral: wear
Quakers! f....s ...
~Afew years ago Ewd. s. Terry was one
OF the first lawyers in New York, partner OF
Charles O'Conner. He was, however, given
to drink, descending 10 poverty step by step,
died last week in low rum shop, miserable
pauper.
~ horrible item is given in a Murfrees-
boro letter TO a Western paper, where the writer
processes 70 have seen near the surgical tent
nearly a cord of amputated legs, arms and feet,
interspersed with slices of human flesh, lacer-
ated and torn by shells and cannon balls.
~ On Tuesday morning, while some boys
were playing at the foot Of William street,
South Brooklyn, N. Y. they found the dea
body Of a woman lying In a pool OF stasna ant
water. There was a large wound in the FORE
head. No one could recognize the decreased.
~ Joe Colburn, the pugilst, lie in jsil IN
New York for nearly killing q woman oy beat
ing her with an IRON dumb bell. liz wouldn
he q bad idea 10 twist Joes neck In puolic
SThs amount Of postal currency seTr ID
Kentucky for distribution IN the yarioas conn
ties, exclusive of Louisville, Jefferson county,
is S9o.5O0.
~ Three hogs were recently sold in fau-
cinnati, which weighed respectively Sfs 76D
and T05 pounds.
- Firewood is selling in Nashville at go
per cord.
~ Horace Vernet, the celebrated Frsne"
painter, died recently in Paris, aged ~
~ Oil is on the rampage in New bHuiora,
| Mass Sperm is at Sis 70 $50.
s6Miss Charlotte Thompson has been play
ing .Fanchon," in Louisville, Ky. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-06

~ lieutenant 4 the 32d Illinois regiment,
falling in with charming rebel syren at Nash
willie, Tenn, became so infatuated that he some
weeks ago deserted, and with the young lady
escaped beyond the Federal lines. The young
lady was wealthy, and by the use of her money
the pair managed 70 run the blockade At
Charleston. and arrived at Havana last Christ
mas day, w hen they were married, and are no W
living, it is sand, in happiness and elegance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-06
The New York Chamber Of Commerce.

NEW York, Feb. SAT- a meeting Of the
Chamber of Commerce, to-day, a resolution
was adopted discountenaRcing the effsrts OF
secessionists and others to dspreciate United
States currency below par Of non-specie-pay
ing hanks
An address in behalf OF the North was read
from the operatives Of Preston. England, many
hundreds of whom, says the address, express
a wish to emigrate TO America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-06
Fire in New York.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5-A fire broke ont this
morning In the cap store OF Messrs. Rinsldo az
Lasky, on the third floor Of No. IGj Broad way
That fCor and the rear OF the entire building
was consumed. The total losses, including
the building, amounted TO s2sOOO The Other
sufferers we're Messrs. Perking, Stein & %,
Van Zant & LeGgerwood, Joseph Murphy,
pie6 iea4Es!d s. t&e s. eWfJ5faleii1 ~ sN}y aPd @a:
colts Express and others, was damaged by
water. Loss $500 TO $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-06

ZIG oldthw ait, the celebrated Boston player,
has issued a challenge, in which he offers 70
play a match game of billiards with any person
in the. United States (Phelan exceptedD for q
stake of e5c0 or $1,000 q side The game 70 be
the four ball American carom game, 70 be
l5(O 10 2OpN points up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-02-06
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIspArtu,rs,
CONFIRMATION OF THE eo.r
DONELsoK vIcroRY. foAr


Suses an Naehville Takea for
Hespitsls.
NASHVILLE, Feb. I.-Aboat ave thou,.na
cavalry, under the command OF the rebel C,e,.
erals Wheeler. Stearns, and Wharton. attae.ea
our fore. at Fort Done,son and were repuls.d-
utterly routed. -
Gen. Mitchell selects the hou.es Of prornrnen.
seeessionists Fer quarters for the wounded con.
federates. Fmty-hve are thus quarter,d
Gen. JET. Daris's' division, with q cavalry
brigade, occupy Franklin. 80 Il. -