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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

New York city since 1t was city was never
before 50 crowded as II is at present. The
places Of amusement are literally thronged
night after night, and the highest and most
costly, as well rs the lowest and cheapest. The
amount of shopping done amazcs strangers.
and the Jams and purchases on Broadway and
elsewhere in the city, exceed any and every
thing in times of peace. No wonder that gold
zoe, mp when gold has TO 90 abroad to
make such purchases. The more costly
things are, the more numerous the buy
ers, though generally of a class unknown for
extravaganza, before the war The warehouses
are rapidly being empticd ortheir contents, and
large and fresh orders 20 abroad by every
steamer.
The Government gains something In duties
on imports wherewith TO paw interest on the
public debt, but 1t is only a drop in the great
ocean of national expenditure. What is true
of amusements, dresses. and equipagcs, is true
of everything else. Pomp and parade arc seen
everywhere with the hustle and excitement in
cidcnt to all this show. The city has become
more than ever the focus of the most excessive
indulgence. and whether you sec New York by
g,slight or sunlight, at noon of day or night,
II j. New York striving 10 excel the town and
country of home, and the gay life of Paris and
London. There are no signs of war in the city,
except here and there in the presence Of plain
uniforms and shoulder straps.-N !. Express.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

little use made of cavalry, and too great reck.
lessness In attempting to execute movements
while tho men were under fire. There was,
also, too much hesitation. Aside from these
faults, which proceed from defects Of instruc-
tion in the Generals, the Americana have once
more given proof Of the most brilliant vslor'
and of real progress In other particulars.
But of the sure and rapid movements Of "a
grands 0aerss they are still ignVrant, and that
70 the reason why the American victories re-
main so sterile of results.
The Paris correspondent Of the New York
Times very pertly observes: .aa..
The military critic Of the Monite,r forgets
that the American armies arp fighting In I'm
mense virgin forests, where each others move.
ments cannot be seen and Appreciated as they
are on the naked bnttle-nelds Of Europe; and,
also, that the American soldier 10 an educated
and thinking machine, which docs NO: run
away because 1t 10 obliged at times to give
away to superior numbers or superior tactics.
These two reasons will account for the TACT
which has 80 much struck foreigners, that
there are none Of those great and crushing de-
feats which 40 often compromise cause In
Europe.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17
PEN son Al.

Miss Lander, the sculptor, Of whose genius
America hns 20 much reason to be proud, - about
to exhibit In Ter native city, (saiem, Mass her
statue OF virginia Asrs, the Brst child Of English
paren age born in America. Miss Lander 10 . Sic
ter OF the late Gen. Fred. W. Lander. ,y.
COL F. W. PALraEY, Let! Let. Of the Massachusetts
eo'h regiment, has been chosen by the committee
OF citizens Of Boston, interested 10 the Ambulance
question, to proceed 10 to present their
views.
MISS susIs DENIM, who has recently played
a highly successful engagement at Hosfolk, Va,
will appear At Growers theatre tomorrow (Fri-
day. evening. This charni actress will be vel.
coined by hosts Of friends. xxi
VIM. W. CLAPP, Jr., the accomplished and
popular editor of the Boston Saturday Epsning Cd
seite, was elected an alderman In the Boston city
election LAST Monday. Brother Olspp will sdorn
his new Office but we hal always considered his
assistant editor. saillaher, MIRA Partinston) the
most aldermanic person OF the twain. e .4...
ApJ'r GEN. THOMAS Is lying dangerously Ill
In the Mississippi Valley, ami vii! return here IS
~ he Is able 10 travel. . .n
Gov. ToDD has addressed Il letter to Mr..
Merton, warden Of the pcnitentiary, generating
the civil and military authorities In custody Of the
penitehtiary in relation to the escape Of Morgan,
but states that the escape IL attrbutabe to mis-
understanding between Gen Mason md Mr.. Meri
on, touching responsibility for the sHfs custody Of
the prisoners MIR. Merton l. Ia hc responsible
hereafter. r'' .
Miss JANE CooMR- IL at the Nashville Thea
tire. Miss Emily Thorne Is at the New Theatre In
the same city. .r..gr,,
LAURA KsESE aud company are nj ihe St.
Louis Theatre. Gottschalk and B. ignon are to
awe three concerts this week at St Loals, closing
on saturday night. -
MATILDA HERoN Is at Woods Theatre, Gin
ciunati On MONDAY she produced tfor the first
time) Stella, or the Particulars Feud.
Mr.. FRANK DREw Is announced to appear al
the Arch-street Theatre. Philsdslphis, next Mon
day mig a. The Davenport and wallack Alliance
are there this geek. .. "A
Mr.. FoRassT is at the New Chestnut Stree,
Theatre Philadelphia.
Mrs. ID. p. BOWERS has concluded most
successful engagement at the Arch Street, Phila.
! ,leiphin, and will soon Y" to WashingtVn.
Mr.. J. W. LANERGAS has closed o fiji
season at Milwaukee.
CARLo PATTI. who appears In Gottschslk',
concerts, was for two years an officer 10 the rebe
army, and was captured liy our forces. He Is nov
parole and is cmploy ng his leisure In procuring
money from the people whom he has been fighting
| TO destroy. We are n very patient, magnnninot
people, and our like is found nowhere else F.. Dc
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17
IRON NEW ORLEANS.

= PHLADELrHIA, Dec. 10.--Pspers Of the 7th
have been received. They contain little news
The 2. s, steamer BerRuds, with cargo, and
the Schooner Antonia, arrived on the 9th. The
cargo, consisting Of cotton, was handed over
to the United States Fslse Commit siouers. !
One thousand three hundred and q ftyiseven
bales Of cotton, from shipwith's Landing,
some distance abote yicksburg, WIS fSceltcd
on the 14th. It is understood to be for New
York, aud not offered ut New Orleans.
During the psst week stlll uote restricted
measures have been Put In operatiop,y The
bangs have been ordered to pay out no gold to
depositors,' or on checks, = ~. .'H
The Total sales Of cotton during the week
was 625 bales. .o'!.a .s.r,.s. ~ ~
Tho, undergraduates are seizing all horses
and mules IN Memphis for army use, that arc
not, exempted by permit by the eamma ndiug
general ~ necessary for lawful purposes. They
arc paying owRers fair price for them. The
CONSUMPTION is being rigidly enforced, IN &C.
cordancc With recent orders Xxx.
A destructive fire occurred on the night OF
the 18th. Loss not learned. ...
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17
THE COURTS.
Criminal Court.
JUDGE OLTN.

Dsctmbcr l1.-John Carroll and James Kelly, who
were Araigned yesterday on the charge Of assault
and battery with latent to kill, were acquitted by
y he jury.
VIM. H. Jones, Indie ed on the charge of grand
larceny, was convicted.
II nry c. Smith wss also convicted Of the charge
OF grand larceny.
The cases Of VIZ. Beckett, charged with ASSAULT
Ing ard resisting an officer on two occasions, were
submitted, and he was sentenced to pay a fine Of
one cent for each offence.
VIM. Burnley was convicted OF the charge Of petit
larceny, and sentenced to be imprisoned for the
period of ten days.
The case Of Henry Scott, charged with assault
and battery with intent to XIII. was submitted by
consent. as to the assault and battery, and he was
sentenced to be imprisoned for twenty days.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17
Letter from Gen. Ro.errans.

The lecture committee of the Mercantile Ii
brary Association Of Boston hay" received the
following letter from Major General Rosccrans:
" LLpw SPR,SGS. ONO Dee. &, 1853
My DEAR Sin; ! regret that duty compels
me TO decline accepting the invitation, con-
yeyed by you in such warm and friendly terms,
10 lecture before your most houorud and honor,
able Association. BE assured my heart warns
toward Boston, her people and her institu-
tons, no less from the events of the national
struggle IN which we are now engaged, than
from old and happy associations in past and
peaceful years. Wishing youT Association an
uninterrupted and prosperous continuance,
am, very trnly, yours,
W. 5. RpsEcRASs, Major General.
SETH A. FowLE, Esq, Cha rmun Lecture Com
mttee, Mercantile Library \ $500 ia,ion. Bos
ton, Mas.
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Naval Orders.

Captain J. @. Grsyssu, Of the Marine corps,
has been ordered to command tho Marine
guard Of the United States steam sloop Brook
Ign. .wtr .-..
Lieutenant Wallace, United States Marine
corps, has reported for duty at the navy yard
in this city.
Lieutenant Pagan has been detached from
company c. Marine battalion, and ordered to
the Tag ship Wabash. The following officer Is
dismissed
Second Lieutenant T.. p. Sturgeon, OF The
United States Marine Corps, has been tried by
a naval general court-martlal, In session at
New Orleans, for " absence without leave, and
drunkenssss,i' sns sentenced to be dismissed
the service of the United States, te dste from
December {.
The proceedings have been approved.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

New YORK, Dec. 16.-The capture of the
British steamer Ceres, built for rebel cruiser,
10 reported, of Wilmington, on the 9Th inst.
The rebels ran her ashore and set her on fire.
The flames were extlngulshed, after they had
done considerable damage, by our men. The
engine and part Of the cargo will be saved.
The cargo of'the Ceres contested OF clothing,
arms and ammunition, part'of which will be
saved. .r.r
The Ceres was new vessel, built In England
under the direction Of Col. Lamar, for a rebel
cruiser. '.-..
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17
BY TELEGRAPH.
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS.
Banks Troops In Posse ssion Of the Entire
Coast - General steele near the State
Line ON the horth-strOng Union ssnti-
mcnt PrevaiiinE-Thes State Fssil OF the
Slaves Of Rebels-Quantreli In Texas

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-The New York
Tribune poftcript at O'Clock a. m., has a 81.
Louis dispatch containing advices from Fort
Smith to the 18TH 1t says W. Taylor arrived
to-day, having leit Denton, Texas, one hundred
miles south of Red river on the LIST inst;
II was understood when he left that the
Unionists had possession of the entire coast
including Sabine Gulf, Galveston and browns
Vile, and that a Union force was ascending
the Red river, and marching on Alexandria,
where the rebel Gen. Taylor awaited an attack.
Magruder has ordered the circulation of Il
pledge throughout the State deyoting the life,
liberty, and property of the citizens TO the sup
port OF the coutudrracy.
Those remsingto sign Il were to be considered
as traitors, and treated as such. All negroes
had been conscripted and promised their
freedom. The State was fairly flied with slaves
they having been taken there by their rebel
owners, from States further East and North.
The rebel army In TEXAS was generally AT
posts In the outskirts of ths Sta
Kirby Smith commanded the troops In Texas.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

Rebels con,ing In Under the Presidenps
Proclamation,


Proclamation
NASHVILLE, Dec. l5.-Col. Misener reports
from Columbia that the rebel descrters and cit
liens are nocking to that post In great num-
bcrs, asking TO be allowed to take the oath
under the Presidents proclamation.
Col. NJ. says, IN regard to the. numbers ar
irving, that he has never seen the like. A few
days sgo'a Capt. Perkins, of the Eleventh Ten.
pessee cavalry, applied TO General Rosecrans
for permission 70 take the oath Of allegiance
under the amnesty proclamation. lie says In
letter the actual position Of Tennessee Il mt
understood or appreciated by Tennesseeans In
the rebpl army, and thor eyes have been
opened only aimee his capture. .or ID r5.r
The trial Of Frank Gurley, the guerrilla who
killed Gen. AcCook year ago, IL now being
concluded. He Will undoubtedly he htN1.
Horace Maynard, Attorney lqepefel IA eeate,
declares In q puhlished ls(tas ~ flkTsas
coanty elections are 10 b hsa6 ID Aast6 'nsxt
In the State. 81 "' No 'nNeissi0lO 2! '.i.
Railroad improvements In ltlddlS Tennessee
and Alabama Are rapidly SppraschlDg compile
ton. 20 ..-... 80 NJ ~. ~ FI iNV 'h9a ,si
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

NEW York, Dec. ld.-The steamer Cham
plon, from Aspinwall on the It'll, arrived to.
night with about $500, 900 in treasure and
large number of passengers, among whom Is
Hon. i. s Muckie, American Commissioner
To Peru
All questions pending between the United
STATES i'd Peru have been satisfactorily ADJUST
ed, and Mr.. Matkie proceeds to Washingt N
to lay tn; results before our Government. Mr..
Sqmor's colleague, Mr.. MacEie, remains In
feru TO pursue scientific explorations.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

Gen. Steele 10 at Dakinvllle, seven miles
north Of Red river, near the State line, with a
small force. , al. .ssss.f
Price Is eighteen miles sorth Of Darlington
with but 1000 men. "
y Tn entils forse b the snemy unasr Marin
AdulcA Shelby, md Caddle are nesf him.
J QuAntr( has Neen in Texas four wseks. His
eomi bndof 1000 uen arc distributed In de-
1rchuentsin vhrious counties ID Northwestern
Texas. The Union sentiment In the State is
latrong and would be expressed In immediate
political action II the people could be protect
DaeeyteDNevH srS1Y =. $50! gsls'-.... - -
Four or five thousand young men are in the
brush, awaiting the approach of the Union
forces.
!. The pnpple are held In affection only by sush
parties as Quautrell In each comfy.
Provisions md fosage arc plenty in the VAL
ley of the Red river and In Eastern Texas.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Tue GKIswoLD CAvALRY.-The twenty'nrsi
New York VOLUNTEER (Griswo,d Cavalry Rssi-
nent which has been raising In that 81 - for some
dime past, is now complete, and Co onel VIM. p,
Tibbltts will aume command In the oourse OF
few ds, .. This regiment 10 wholly composed OF
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Cotton Secured In Texas.

New, YORK, Dec. 16.--The Now Orleans Era,
Of the 9th. has accounts Of the capture Of the
rebel works at Pass Cavallo, already reported.
Report says a large quantity Of cotton is at
Victoria, one of the towns on Mstagorda hay,
aud within our reach by the capture Of the
above works. II had accumulated there on its
way to Brownsville, but conld not he got to
that place owing TO the scarcity Of teams.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

Ben Woods AcWs denounces the Hon. Messrs.
Ward, SAMSON and Grswold as apostates to
the Democracy for having voted in the House
against Fernando Woods peace resolution.
The Ncms thinks Mr.. Wards recrcanry" is
particularly deplorahle, as h" represents dis
trct in New York city.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17
Admiralty Court.

tHIEF JUSTICE CARTIER.
December 1.-THE cause of the United States yer.
sus the schooner =. W. Johnson, was heard In this
court this morning. On the evidence taken, the
answer Of the claimants, and the report OF the
prize com nissionerr, n 10 so decreed that the
schooner, her tseke and cargo be rest. red to the
claimants, and there being probable cause for
seizure 1t was further ordered that the cos, to he
taxed by the court be paid by the elnimanta as the
condition Of said restitution.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

RAuaoAps.-ARRrvAL AND DHPAhIVh. U
rxAus-Tho sdvertisensnts on eur nr1t psse
ars inssrssd by suthsrtty Of fsufoeo eomp.ms'
shsnses Are nsds, hsass BE- relied upon ~ cor
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

The undersigned having been restored TO health
in a few weeks, by . very simple remedy, after
having Suffered several years with = severe lung
affection, and that dread disease, Consumption--is
.nxious to make known to his fellow-suiferers the
means Of cure.
To all who desire It, he will send a copy Of tho
prescription used tfree OF chsrgel with the dirss
tons for preparing sud using the same, which they
will Ind a sure cure for CONSUMPTION, AsrnMA,
BRONCHITIS, tou0Hs, COLDS, &c. The only object
Of the advertiser In sending the Prescription IL to
benefit the afflicted, and spread Information which
he ooneeives to be Invaluable and he hopes syery
sufferer will try his remedy, as 1t will cost them
nothing, and uusy prove blesuing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please sd.
ircss REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
sea6-'iSwsn Willisushurgh, Kings Co., NY.
Ts.-T.-ls0U-x.-Dr Plantation
BIrTERs.
They purify, strengthen and invigotAte.
They create healthy appetite.
The are an antidote to change OF water and diet
They overcome effects OF dissipation aud late
hours :,
They strengthen the systsm and enliven the
They prevent miasmatic and Intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and acdity Of The s'om-
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipat.sni
They cure Disrrhea, Cholera and Cholera MoIbus
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head.
They are the best Bitters In the world. They make
great restoreT They are composed OF the Cele-
brsted Calisaya Bark, Csscarilia Bark, Dandelion,
Chsmomile Flowers, Lavender Flowers, Winter.
green, Anise, Ciover-buds, Orange Peel, Snake
root, Caraway, Cortsnder, Burdook, s.-T-lssc-
X. 10.
The following Is a sample OF the Testimony daily
soLDIras HOME supEnIsrEnpEsT'so rrIcE,l
CiScinrArL o. Jan u 1855
Ihaye nyen your Plantation Dtters 10 hundreds
of our noble Soldiers who stop here, more or less
disabled from various causes and the effect 10 most
marvellous aud gratifying.
Such preparation as this Is heartily wish IN
every family, in every hospital, and at hand on
every battlefield. g. W. d. AsDhEwS,
jyI-iy suref'htrhhcht.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

FIRST PACE To-DAI.--On our FIRST page to-
day will be found Z" Inklings Of Idleness," an
interesting letter fromthe chaplain Of the First
U. 8. colored troops, and other Interesting
mi ttsT.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

FoRp's NEW TBEATRs.--Mr. Hackett played
last night to an immense house, and will this even
ing fepeat his performance Of Falststf, in the
+" Merry Wives OF Windsor" His heneAt 10 to take
place on Friday. The Politcianj or the Man Of
the World" together with the excellent dramatic
sketch by Mr.. Hsckett entitled Mons Mallet,"
VIII aooa b produced.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17
MEXICO.
M,natitian Bs.eig.d by the French.

NEW YoRK, Dec. lG.--Minatitlan dates of the
10th ut. state that the place is closely beseiged
by the French guerrlias. All supplies from
the interior are cut OIL, consequently the people
are suffering from the want Of provisions. A
French gunboat was also guarding the town,
besides number Of French,Egyptian troops.
The natives are very bitter against the French
despotism; and hope for intervention by the
United States,
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+ RON. R OP E,
NEWS jUN1MPoRrAiN,T

I 81, J6ns's, N. F., Dec. The steamer
Hibernia from Galway on the eth, has arrived
with news nine dayslater. The political news
IL not,important. % traw4 ~
The, Danish German question ren,siss In
sssts quo. NJ --... ui map ltiH lr.
The " 9. corvette Kearsrge wss OF Queens.
town on the 7th, and relanded 10 men, recently
SHIPPED there. h ar.'a ...... 70
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Boston Sanitary Fair.

BosroS, December l6,--The receipts of tho
Sanitary Commissions Fair during yesterday
and to-day arc estimated st 100000. Those
most sanguine Of success IN getting up the ex-
hibition had no conception of tito Immense
throngs Of people from all parts Of New Eng
land now bang attracted to II. .a 'Hl
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

A dispatch from Boston states that Colonel
llhrrt \. BarnweIl and his wife were killed by
railroad train smashing their carriage at a
crossing near Chelsea, Mass, yesterday.
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uOTICE.

THIS PAPER Is ROW FURNISHED BY CAR
.ras TO SUBSCRIBERS IN THIS CITY AND
m oroRorrowN AT THIRTY CENTS PER
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

srlrInE.-Wc lcarn thata few days since
John sherman, who was well known by many
ctizons Of Wheeling, committed suicide at the
village Of Winchester, In Guernsey cOlnty,
ohio, BY blowing his brains out with pistol.
rhc DECEASED was formerly the travelling agent
for some mercantile honsr In Baltimore bnt
latterly he has been keeping small store in
Winchester Wheeling hdctiwntr.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17
DIED,

In Baltiunrs. on the lsth Of December, JESSIE
SHELDON, aged 10 months, the infant daughter OF
J. Bavard H. and Henrietta Smith.
NOR sAl.E---THE GOOD WILL AND
hxtur3s6f store In desirable location,
suitable for any husipesA,
Apply at this Once. ... deci7-sts
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

6trRelixious Notice Rev. J. V. HINES will
preach In the baptist Chapel, corner Nineteenth
and streets, REV. Mr.. Maddens, y ON THURSDAY
slumber OF Christssdop On the Second Advent Of
Christ-MAtt. XIV: FLO.
Al Ore respectfully invited. g,. decl6-2ts
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

FINANCES OF PESNsYLvAHIA---The annual
report of the Auditor General Of Pennsylyani
Just made, shows that during the year ending
the 3Oth nlt., the receipts Of the State treasury
amounted to ~, PSI, 45l, making with pre-.
vioms balance of s2,2l3,sI6,) sn aggregate OF
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

The advocacy OF Gen. Grant for the Presi'
dency, by the New York Herald, Immediately
after the publication Of that distinguished SOL
dier's radica, anti slavery platform, is consid
cred one of the most cheering signs Of the
times
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-12-17

GfThe ,"Ortginal" PegPstus, Market
IL At ais II street, two dsors fFomJTwelfth street,
(next door to the Howard Dining Hoonsi c--aud sil
Others Of the sane name springing up around the
city Are-imil1ii0Ds. N deei2-iws 8
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BTIl;E

WAN DEPAIEmEEr
WAsuIHaTOs CITY, D, e., Jan. 70, 1868
In consequence OF the pressure OF business az
he War apartment, passes Tor eltlzens 70 WRIT
the Army OF the Putoniac will he given ~ the office
II lieut. Col. CONRAD, isa Peunbylvnnia ~ eIus,
ahnve MIN, teenth street. AM