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WAsusG1ox SEATING P4nK.-ThIs popular
resort will be open this eTentngg, when good Ice
and delightful time generally mar be expected.
On Christmas night there will be grand f<ts
tfhireT, when It is expected there will be large
and happy assernblage Of the cons and daughters
6f U1le1. The Washington Park Band will supply
come delicious mnRic,
, 1863-12-24

A NEW PEupN TOE THE HAEpKERcu1U EI
, 1863-12-24

To DE REPLAcKD.-The mammoth plate Of glass
to replace the one in the chow window Of the
Wheeler 5; Wilson Sewing Machine Rooms re-
Gently broken, regardless Of expense, by yellow
dog, left New York yestezdaJ, as M1. Chittenden
was informed By dispatch yesterday.
, 1863-12-24

ToYs.-The Finest, Cheapest and Best Assors,
nent is for Sale To-Day, ut TallmadSe d Co.'S
Periodical Store, Custom House Place, first door
north Of tie Post Once.
, 1863-12-24

JEFFERSON STREET. III. E. Cuunon.-The ftiends
OF the Sabbnth School of this Church. give their
December 81.
The Children meet in the Audience Room, where
they will Sing and Speak, and also, receive gifts
aftcr they arc dismissed. The friends will rotlre
10 the basement, where they will be provided With
good substantial Supper. A good time ia aurc
to be tho result.
& r ntcr Crpn+st
, 1863-12-24

LECTURE At METROPOLITAN HALL--A lee
was delivered last evening in Metropolitan Hall
by Me, D. johnson, in sid Of the Soldiers Home.
The lecturer wa4 greeted by fair audience. He
ekctched briefly the hirtorJ Of the American Rev
o,utioa, treating 1t chiefly as 1t presented parallels
to The events Of our oHn times. His comparisons
were well drawn aud fcvera1 rather novel deduc-
tiona were made In logical manner. Many Of
those prtaent expressed a desire 10 have the Ice
ture repeated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
CAIRO Tuesday.


A party Of Col Streets command made
another raid into Brownsville. Mo-. on the 10Th Instant
many stores and committing other outrages
Three prize steamers sold here yesterday by the
United States Marshal for Sl3l 600.
The marine railway at Mound City has been seized
by the Government for Navy Department purposes. 1t
Is expected that the Eavy-Yards will be removed
thither.
Gen Davidson and staff from Little Rock passed
through here last night, en- route for st. Louis.
The steamer Key West. heavily laden with Govern
ment freight struck a snag yesterday. rs miles above
Cane Grardeau and sunk her boiler deck The boat
and carg, are total loss. No lives were lost.
LEAvEswORTH. Wednesday, Oct. 20. 1852
Adyices from Fort Scott 10 Monday noon say the
Rebels under Cooper have been reinforced from Gen
PRICES army and threaten Forts Blunt and Smith.
Prices force is reported to be 1900 strong with IL
niece. of artillery. Quantrell is with him.
Gen. blunt goes to Fort Smith with TRIM where no
m hand the command Of the Army Of the Frontier over
N Gcn. Mcneil, and proceed to Leavenworth.
Mcneil and Ewing are in the vicinity OF Bentonvie'
Ark Brooks. with 1900 Rebels, is marching on n''e
pvey near Huntsville and has been joined by shclpy.
Bunts train was escorted by force OF infantry cav
airy, and artillery. sufficiently strong TO insure !"
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The Army not Rctrentins-It IL In q t'ssS
Position for a General Engagement
The Cavalry Fight on Tuesdny.

WASHINGTON Wednesday. Oct. o. 1863.
II is not true, as has been reported, that Gen.
cral Meades army is retreating. His headqnarten
have moved but not toward Washington.
Gentlemen in military circles here view our present
position as highly favorable H. the event that Genera
Lee should venture 10 make general attack
Information from the Army Of the Potomac says that
General Buford's Cavalry Division was attacked ny
Rebel infantry near Beaton Station on Tuesday al
noon and was forced 10 fall bach upon our infantry
within one mile Of Germantown.
There were but few casualties on either side.
TIE sarmisbing continued for several hours. .rr
WASHINGTON Wednesday. Oct. %. 1903
Several gentlemen who arrived from the Army
OF the Potomac tonight say the firing heard in the ID
rccton OF caon yesterday has not yet been accounted
for end express the belief that it invoked nothing o.
Importance.
The artillery wagons recently captured by the gnef
rllas near Warrcnton contained property Of value
This is tho second daring and successful raid dDrine
the present week almost in the heart Of our camp.
IL il believed the Rebels have Lot pushed any strong
force Oh this side OF the RappaaI mock since their CRANE
retreat Small bodies, however, remain at the vGr,ou
crossings They are c!rcumscrbed to these positions by
the proximity ofoar forces Tho encnys cavalry scon
tine neck as far as Stafford CouI. House and HartwooS
CMfoh
4 nnmhcr Of citizens along tie Orange and AleIan
dra Railroad, charged with har5orng guerrilla have
been arrested ard brought ~ Washington. Some have
been committed to the Old Capitol Prison and other
released On parole not TO leave tie city.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
Yours, respectful
TIE GENERALS REPLY.
WASHINGTON, Oct. %, 1863.

GENTLEMEN: Your invitation To meet a num-
Der Of my fellow citizens at public dinner in the Cts
Of New York which have had the honor b. receive %
day. expression II commentator and regard alike
precious to ms a soldier and citizen Among the
signatures recognize those who exert no inconsiLera
BILE influence upon the public action Of our State and II
have deserved their good opinion so gracefully con
veycd in the compliment now rendered have no rea
son regret any Of the consequences Of my decision II
the Government in Its efforts to put down the Ro
bellon.
The steady progress Of cause not only In the field
but in the great forum Of public opinion Is appropri-
ate theme for general fccitaiion. There IL doubt
the Rebels have relied very much upon foreign nterven
ton and our own discussions Recent events indicate
that the future policy Of Europe will be governed by
desire to remain on terms of amty and good will with
the United States These guarantees that the war.
vast as IL s will not be suffered to assume larger pro
portions, and involve other nations In the issue
II follows that our success depends entirely upon the
concentration Of all against the enemy.
Baaled in Europe and disappointed in all their anlici'
pstions founded upon the Of the North the Reb
els will for the first time comprehend that from
those sources they have remaining chance OF sue
cess The united power and unhinching purpose OF
20 0o coo Of people must preva-fghting in cause for
which the general voice Of civilization nyokes the sane
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ton Of religion, and commends the sacrifices which pa

ton of religion and commends the sacrifices which pa
triotism inspires.
1t is absurd in time Of war to maintain great armies
and nj the same moment withhold from the Government
the vital support Of public opinion TO array the mas
sea against the Government neutrazes the heroic SER
vices of our gallant battalions and by prolongng the
war costs thousands Of lives and countless millions OF
treasure.
Permit me to avail myself Of the occasion to appeal 10
my fellow citizens everywhere to reject the leadership
Of those who are obliged defend their patriotism
While the war lasts let us sustain the Government Win
the mind and heart and muscle Of the whole country
Reservng all incidental questions for the future ana us
cardng all other political objects let the people ut home
cooperate with the army in restoring peace py de-
stroying the power of oYr enemies. -
IL would afford the utmost pleasure TO meet you III
the agreeable way you propose and my regret in being
compelled account Of my health to decline your
courteous invitation is increased by the belief that the
occasion would have been loyal demonstration some
what conducive to the public good. trust. however
II viii not be long before may have opportunity to
meet my friends in New York in less formal way, and
thank them for their Kindness.
Very respectfully
d. T.. sICKLEs, Nej.-Gen. L. = Vol
IT, JAS T BRADY. sANI- II. Belts. y. y. MORGAN JOIN
DECKER II. +. AgDREws and others
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Ironors Ia unjor-Gcn. SicLIcs.

The following invitation was forwarded from
s city to MsorGcu. Siokles. on Monday Last By the
gentlemen whose names signed thereto:
MN YORK Oct. "a lrtJ.
MAJoaGES ID. l.. SicKlNs-SW The undersigned
citizens Of New York have watched with socitudc and
admiration your career In the Army Of the Potomac.
and desire TO have personal opportunity OF expressing
their high estimation u your services and merits
They ATE imp.llcd TO this that they may their
approval not merely Of your achievements soldier
but also your sicadiast patriotism u citizen.
They feel assured that the sentiment which moves
them that entertained 10y the great Of your el
citizens IN this State who constantly feeling per.
,ona pride in your exploits deeply touched by your
recent sirritcea
In accordance with the sentiment just referred TO-
and without any reference a. the principles practices
which affect political parties. request you 10 name
some day when will sui. your convenience TO meet
al public dinner in this city,
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FROM The ARMY or TIE POTOMAC.
THE REBELS NOT IN FORCE At THE FRONT.
The Recent Artillery and Cavalry
Demonstrations.
MORE REPORTS OF REBEL DESTITUTloN
Special Dispatch 10 The N. Y. Tribune.

Special Dispatch 10 The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, "Wednesday, Oct. n, is"3.
Your correspondent Beta" with the Army
Of the Potomac, sends the following:
OCTOBER 2a-There is nothing Indicating any con
siderable body Of Rebels in our 'front.' The recent ar
tlery and cavalry demonstrations, which have been ex
aggerated into formidable engagement are regarded
here as nothing than attempt on the part oi the
Rebels to discover our position On Monday night
dash was made upon pickets near Fairfax Cont
House, which resulted in nothing serious.
Lees boosted campaign has degenerated into raids
upon the railroad the purpose of nerruptng recon
struction picking up and then n struggling s"'er
or capturing wagon two. All accounts agree that
utter destution prevails at the South Two citizens
reached our lines from Richmond They assertthat the
great Of the people sick and tired Of TIE w"'
and its attendant suferings and famine. ..-s
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the quota required:
No. of Men
739I Totals. "a, 4s1

Thus 1t will be seen that the deficiency under the late
draft up to the 18th instant nineteen thousand
hundred ard thrtytwo in the districts and Of
this number NewYork must furnish between 1000 and
10000
The quota Of New York will be about % O00 less the
number enlisted or sent into service from the nth inst
to January l. 1884. 1t is possible however that the
above quotas may be varied in consequence Of the new
enrolmonts which have been ordered in Of the dis
trcts OF this city but the alteration will not materially
affect thu result
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
L ,sscs Of the Battle Of Chickamauga :
McCook, Crittenden and Rosecrnns-
Arrival Of the OHcial Notification Of
the Commanding Generals Supersed-
ure-Is Was Not nexpecsed-Rensons
for the Change.

From Our Special Correspondent
CHATTANOOGA Oct 20-6 "a IN.
Tn battles on the Chickamauga are not yet
fought out Victims still falling Last night their
most prominent was stricken down. Three MAJOR
Generalc-McCook Crttenden and Negley-lost, not
their bleed but. what more precious, their com
uands in them Nov fourth. and be the Commander
il Chief las been added TO the list Gen KoSecrahs Is
de1rived 8 commandment into retirement-Inhde 10
share the glorious ease ofaas 30 many OF our Gen
fra.s. c. O..
ION LATED Loqsyie Announcing the consolidation Of
lie t.ree DEPARTMENTS Of tire Mississippi Cumberland
and Ohio under the supreme command OF Maorben:
Gran. and the creation Of those subdepartmenta OF
he Nissssippi Cumberland and Tennessee. to be re.
spectjgely comm tnded by Major"Senerals Sherman,
Thomas and Burnside relieving Cen Kosecrans from
duty AID directing him 10 repair to CINCINNATI ana re-
porf by letter 10 the Adjutant- General -
Gen Rosccrans was not surprised by the blow thus
struck. Private a5vices from washington had ed
him 10 exDect it for come days Nor was the change Of
commanders unexpected by those that krew, IKE the
writer tie displeasuro felt at Washington and mani.
tested toward him for many months But TO his stan
Tho order appeared like a tbuDderbOt from clear SKY
The intelligence Of the removal Of the Commanding
General did not spread beyond the headquarters last
night In the course Of the next hour he VIII t1c ms
departure accompanied only by two members Of his
personal staff and without taxing formal iea'eo his
amy. :. ,,. H.. = 4, -
supreIne executive powers in decreeing tins mpoIta
hsngc All 1 can say at present is that although the
dcnosed General has been unfortunate, II not guilty OF
,nirtakes in his last campaign it seems hard punish
rent in view of the undenaby great services rendered
a. bis nrcyjous career The seal Of discretion being
now removed shall early opportunity TO dis
close series of weghty facts that have been familiar
IN me for some time and will throw full light upon all
The canses of failure In the closing acts Of Gen Rose
crans's administration Of the Department Of the Gum
berland They will show that the main IesponsiDiltyI
the original agency IN nauPurating thc uhhuccessiu
operations-yas NOT with him, although they 90 not
relieve him Of the onus Of certain mi'steps In their
guidance
satisfied that the bulk Of the army VIII not iook
with gratca alton upon the removal Of their leader
The popularity among the rank and file he gained at
Stone River and by has consderate care Tor the wants
Of the army somewhat lessened but not lost ny the
bloody days Of Chickamauga
General Grant and Secretary Stanton are expected 10
visit this army in a few DAYS Assistant Secretary
Dana left day before yesterday To Join the latter.
This morning the changes in the position OF the
troops along front necossated by the reorganiza
don OF the army viii be made
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
FATAL RAILROAD ACcrpEyr-An ;nouest WA

FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT. inquest was
tho body Of John cClenahan 40 wears OF ace and
born in Ireland. who died from the effects Of injuries re-
csived IN consequence of having been run over by one
OF the Secon,fayenne rail cars on the 18th inst The
casualty occurred Ninctyirst street while de-
ceased was endeavorng 10 mount the drivers seat
one'hoIse ear when he slipped and fell beneath the
jury rendered a verdict of Accidental DEATH"
FATAL JUMP FROM A WINDOW On the 10th
ult.. Nelly Mctiovern woman 30 years Of age while
partially derangcd from the efecth Of strong drink.
jumped from the third-stosy window Of premises No
oos East Twenty ninth street. and was so terribly in
lured that she died Yesterday Bellevue Hospital An
inquest was held on the body by Coroner Widely
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29

is attached TO the iron surface in Sheets as upon wooden
vessels and with almost the mechanical rapidly
while perfect insulation from contact 10 secured and
thus all galvanic action arrested. The discovery has
elected the grayest interest among all our scientific
savans and at the Navy Department. The Naval Sci
entifc Board have had it under carefel examination.
and express themselves highly grated with its FEAST
bty and perfection and recommends its adaptation BY
the Government. Thus has American genius again
triumphcd in the realm OF invention.
THE SALE OF MILITARY RESERVATION AT
PRAIRIE DU CHEN.
Under the recent order authorizing the sale
Of the Military Reservation Of Fort Crawford at Prairie
dn Chen. in Wisconsin contract has been made by
the General Land Office for the survey OF the Rescrva
ton consisting If Us acres IN the center Of the city OF
Prairie dl Chen. When the survey is completed the
land is to be disposed Of at public auction.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
safety and Gen Blunt will offer Cooper battle II the

safety, and Gen. Blunt will offer Cooper battle the
opportunity occurs.
CAIRO, Wednesday. Oct % 1863.
The steamer Julia, from NewOrleans 10Th, with 2oo
bales Of cotton and 35 hogsheads Of sugar. has arrived
There is no news.
The Memphis Bulletin Of the Goth says: Gen. McPher'
sons expedition returned to Vicksburg, having accom-
pshed its object viz to scatter the Rebel force on the
Big Black They met large force Of the enemy. but
the latter retreated without general engagement
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
Up TO tie Eth inst. the number obtained on these
f.il,

Total obtained 81, go leaving on present dram, as
made up to 18th inst. deficiency OF Il, 65s.
The total quota therefore. Of New York for the next
DRAFT Ia case draft should be rendered necessary by
filure 90 raise volunteers. IL appears from the
records up 10 the 18th inst would be- 37e the quota
o go 90 men herein as med and the deficiency up to
dny speciied-ihat is 4, 655. Total. lOc. OBS.
The deficiency a. go will of course BE- reduced Ivy all
held to service under tie present draft after the 18th
inst and by AL volunteers not heretofore credited
well rs BY all the State may raise in Of tO31s
her quota OF 10000 as called for by the Presidents
Proclamation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
Unconditional Union Meeting In BaIsi.
BALTIMORE, WednesdI

BALTIMORE. wednesday. Oct. 2s, 1863
An immense mass meeting of unconditional
Union men was held tonight on Monument square. 1t
the largest gathering held in many years There
was great turnout Of Ward Associations and Leagues
innumerable transparencies, fireworks. &c. At one
stand was a large Inscription, The Union and Eman-
cipatlon." Among the speakers Secretary Chase
and Judge Kelley. .l
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
IMPORTANT INVENTION.
Mcssrs. Henry S. Barnard and Saml. G. Be

Messrs. Henry S. Barnard and Saml. G. Beach
man, citizens Of Waterbury, Ct have devised mode OF
copper sheathng for iron vessels which, 1t Is thought cy
naval experts, will effect entire revolution In tn'
marine construction Of the civilized world Tbs great
superiority Of iron over wood for ships has been fully
appreciated by oil maritime nations. Bnt thus FIR no
perfect mode had been discovered by which tho foulng
Of iron bottoms and their rapid corrosion and conse
quent destruction could DO obvated although the IN
vsntve genius Of both Europe and America had seem
ingly exhausted itself upon the subject Hy tho simple
yet ,ery ingenious device " rcsc inventors tie copper
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29

Meetings In Syracure.

SYRACUSE. Wednesday. Oct. y, 1868,
Gov. Seymour addressed mass meeting in
this city this afternoon About 1900 people were pres
ent.
Gen. Sigel addressed the Germans at wictng Hall
this evening. The hall wss denseiy crowded After
the meeting Gen Sigel screnaded the whole Ger
man population erowding to DO him honor.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
Gen. Rosecrans in Cincinnati-XIis
Speeches.

At the reception given Gen. Rosecrans in
Cincinnati on Tuesday, he was welcomed by Judge
etorer and In response spoke as follows
Fellow CITIZENS: j cannot forbear To thank you
most heartily for this manifestation Of your sympathy
q your respect and Of your regard for my public ser
vices While accept The expression Of your kind feel
inG - Al evidence VI your pryate regard iQr Vle VI
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Obituary..

WASHINGTON Wednesday Oct. -, 1868.
John II. O'Neill, United States military tele.
graph operator Of Pittsburgh. Penn. gentleman de-
seryedly esteemed died this ening Ia Alexandria,
Va, of typhoid fever. aged % years.
CINCINNATI Wednesday. Oct 2s, 1888.
Andrew McAlpin, an old and respected citi-
san. died yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
Naval Movements.
OFFICIAL VISIT OF ADMIRAL PAuLDIsG TO I'M
FRENCH FLEET.

OFFICIAL VISIT OF ADMIRAL PArLDISG TO I'M
FRENCH FLEET.
Yesterday Rcar>idmiral Padding, command
ing the Naval Station in NcS-Ycrk. accompanied by
bis Aid and Capt Meade OF the North CaFolina, en-
bakcd on the steamer Vanderbilt: and proceeded dovr
the bay to the anchorage Of the French aagshii
Qneriierc, where the steamer stopped and the Aami
rails barge rowed the distinguished party to the gate
The Admiral was received board the vessel win The
courtesy characteristic OF Frenchmen and warmly
entertained while there. On leaving the ship sn Aui
rails salute fired by the Gurrier,, which sas re-
turued by the receiving slip at the Navy Yard AID
nra Pauldng was highly pleased VITA his yis,t ano
speaks In the highest terms Of the discipline and ctfac
ter OF the French officers and sailors.
LAUNCH TO-DAY.
The United States steamer Peoria, Gao funs
burden will be launched at the Brooklyn Navy ard to-
day a. l0i o'clock Persons desiring 10 see the oeDch
must procure passes FROM naval officer. they cannot
be admitted.
THE IRON-CLAD FLEET OFF CHARLESTON
As a great many important changes have
taken place in the composition Of the ironcd Bect oil
Chrisston We apperd correct LIST Of the vessels to
gethcr with the names OF the officers commanding;
ronsides Capt, Rowan; Monitors Patap-co,
Capt. T. stevens; Lchgh Capt. brysOn; We.l:N Ken.
Capt. Calhoun; Nantucket Capt j. Beaumont 4ssssc,
Capt 4. Simpsons Caa;sAil Lieut. O. siiey Nahan Lieut.
]. j. CornwelL
The Nan.hcke, is in Warsaw Sound: The passaie
and Montauk At Port Royal completing repairs.
MAILS FOR THE SOUTH ATLANTIC fLssf: s
The United States steamer Union will sail
from this port the lth Of November for the Snth
Atlantic biOckading fee and viii take mail Partiee
having friends on board Of the ships Of Admiral Dahl
grens squadron informed that letters papers and
parcels properly directed aud left Tree Of postage. at
the BROOKLYN Navy Yard. will 5c cLeerfny forwarded.
The united States steamer Newbern will snil also =
few days for the North Atlantic bockading iicet and
will take letters and papers tor the yessels II that
squadron.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
The DRAFT In Michigan.
DETROIT. We'd

DETROIT. Wednesday, Oct q. 1863.
The draft in the five Congressional Districts
Of this State commenced yesterday and progresses
quietly.
In the LIST District the draf has been postponed until
the 5th Of November.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29

Lieut.. Col. Hamlin, Medical Inspector, has
returned from the Department Of the South and resumes
his position in this Department. His duties at Hilton
Head have been very arduous in consequence OF the
want Of proper sanitary regulations which have ttery
been much improved.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-29
From LauiaXilic.

LOUIsVILLE. Tuesday. OCT u, 1861.
The Nashville train is reported seven hours
behind time caused by the falling Of rock into the tun
mel from the late heavy rains.
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This quota is the proportion Of the JOOO men which
New York should furnish according To the number Of
men Of the fret class enrolled In that State and without
any regard the quota assigned her for the present
draft or the number OF obtained under that draft
In several OF the Districts where rctnrolmcnt has
been ordered the quotas will be changed in accordance
with the results OF such reenrolment and the quota Of
tie State accordingly.
The quota OF NewYork FOR the present DRAFT Was as