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Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
Annaenasnta.

GRovER,s THBArRs.-To-nght, for the frat
time in this city, will be given the original play,
In three acts entitled "Waiting for the Verdict"
with the inlmitable setehell In the humorous
character Of Blinkey Brown. This remarkable
play has had run Of over three hundred eonseou-
tive nights Ia the city Of LONDON, and has be,D
promo unotd by the critics OF that city a. sensa-
tion.l drama to be far superior to the "Tlcket Of
Leave Man" 1t is still drawing crowded houses
In tic provincial cities OF Great Britain. "Wait-
ing for the Verdict" will be played this evening,
and will be withdrawn on Monday, as Mr.. Setehells
engagement cannot possibly be prolonged after
thAt date.
FoRD's THEATRB.-The charming and talent.
ed coincidence, Miss Maggie Mitchell, takes her
leave OF US tonight, for a short time Since her
advent thiI season she has succeeded In hIing
Ford's Theatre to rep elton with fashionable and
discriminating audiences. This evening, by spe-
siAl request, abe will repeat "Fanohop," and q
full house will await the rising OF the curtain.
On Monday evening next Mrs. D. P. Bowers, the
queen OF the tragic stage, will make her arst sp-
pesrance IN John Broughams dramatic ation Of
"Lsdy Audley's Secret"
Mr. Ford announces that he has purchased from
Madame Julie de Marguerites q new and brilliant
dramatic alton of Tennyson's "Enoeh Arden" and
IL will shortly be produced.
sEAToN HALL.-Mr. George Vanderho1, the
celebrated dramatic reader and author will give .
series Of reading, on Monday, Tuesday and Friday
OF next week, at the above named all. Mr.. Van
dsrhCfi's rcAdings have attracted brilliant au.
dieuces in all the principle cities, and cannot fail
to be appreciated here.
SETcHELL AT CAMPBELL HOSPITAL. On
Thursday evening the inmates OF Campbell Hospi-
tai were favored with rich entertsinmt mt by the
popular comedian, Dan setchsll, supported by the
company OF Growers theatre, Manager HeIs hay-
leg kindly allowed them to appear the occasion.
The hoBpitA! reading-room 10 provided with q
small stage, where entertainments Of a pleasing
and Innocent character are given under the aus
plceS OF Rev. Mr.. Gaylord, the chaplain, who be-.
liev'n relgiouily that oonvsleacents Improve most
Rapidly when the mind 10 kept cheerful by rational
and harmless amusements. seteheiI, too, approves
the plan. He says "tho two fs, fun and nsiek, are
indjspensAblein In our hospitals" Two iArces were
plr!Fed on Thursisy night to the delight OF the
brave soldiers, who will never forget Dan and the
9th er parties who furnished them with the rare
ent ,rtAinment.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
BY T Ell f G r A p Ii
The War In Tennessee,

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 9.-The Journals Nash
Vile special Of the 9Th says;
There 10 no change In the general situation.
There was skirmishing In front of the 4th corps
and the enemy was driven back to his old line.
But few casualties resulted.
Prisoners report Gen. Cheatham as COM
manding the rebel right, Stephen Lee the cen
tire, and Stewart the left. They say Lee has
four batteries of four guns each in position.
A rebel brigade has left In the direction of
Murfreesboroi 1t is not known whether for
forage or to attack Murfret sboro.
One OF our batteries on SteAdman's front
opened this morning, but elected no reply.
Gen. T. j. Wood retains command ur the
Nth corps. Gen. Couch takes command of a
division In the 23l corps.
A special dispatch to the Journal, dated the
9th, says; "No change In afiairs around the
city"
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 9.-Burbrdge and his
command were at Beams Station on the 9Th
Instant.
GEN. DURDRIDGB's MOVEMENTS.
LouIsvnLs, Dec. 9.-General Blrbrdge, Us
before reported, is at Beams Station, aud in
good spirits.
This movement OF Burbrdge on Brec'ain.
Ridges flank has compelled the latter 10 lth.
draw his entire force beyond Bnlps Gap, ex.
ceptipg a small cavalry detachment.
Vaughn was reported at Chucky Bend with
a cavalry command, and Bushrod Johnaon al
Jones6oro', but both reports are considered
doubtful
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
TT . Phiiadslphis Corn Exchange In .
Muddle,

We have always looked upon the Corn Er-
ch ange Association Of our city as rather q
pr ogressiye organization, and It has on several
oc casions been our pleasure TO chronicle for IL
ev licences Of disposition to promote the In
te rests OF our city In trade. We had supposed
th at this was the purpose OF the organi zation;
bit we find, on reference TO our own columns
o. yesterday, that It Is being fixed up as an
a djunct for the Mutual Admiration Society"
o this city.
The members OF the association, with a
prescience for which they certainly deserve
great credit, have come TO the conclusion that
tue President Is not quite satisfied with his
Cabinet, and that he designs to change IL, aud
with decided look toward the corn and
oats OF the Administration, they have with
great modesty rendered to the President their
advice as TO the selection Of a gentleman Of
this city for some post near him.
Mr.. Lincoln will doubtless feel very much
obliged 10 the Corn Exchange for their tender
care, but It would do his kind heart good II
he could see how heartily the people Of Phila-
delphia have laughed at the joke so gravely
perpetrated by the dealers In -four and grain.
We think our old friend GODDARD, who was ever
the active spirit Of mlrth and fun In the coun.
ell room of the Sons of Malta, must have ORR
ginated this last grand sell. IL is almost equal
TO Lowrys disposition Of Philips interest In
property Of the Maltese cAts.-PhAa. Daily
Nslts.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
BY ELEG G r p Ii .
An Expedition from the Army OF the
Potomac Against tho Rebel Railroad
Comm unto Ations.
Correspondence OF tie Associate

[Couespondones OF tie Associated PresGl
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
Dec. 8, p. m.-Yesterday morning, at daylight,
the Fifth corps, with the Sd division of the
Second, and two brigades Of Gregg's cavalry,
started south.
They were heard from yesterday afternoon,
and had crossed the Nottoway river, on the
Jerusalem road, without meeting any oppo-
siton Of consequence. They crossed on pom
toons, which they took up after doing so.
Deserters who came in this morning state
that Mahone's division was sent of yesterday
morning to meet them, but as no firing In
that direction has bean heard to-day, II is not
believed that any engagement has taken place.
DEC. 0, q. ma reconnoltering force OF
cavalry went out on the left yesterday after
noon, and striking the rebel pickets on the
Vaughn road, drove them to Watchers Run, a
distance Of two miles, where they had breast
works erected aud there they made stand.
Skrmlshing continued for some time, when,
the object Of the movement having been ac-
complished, the expedition returned.
Our loss has been seven men woundedj that
of the enemy is not known.
Some Of those who accompanied this party
report that hring was heard In the direction OF
Stony Greek, which would indicate that fight
ing was going on between Gen. Warren and
the enemy,
Reports are current that an early evacuation
OF Petersburg may be looked for. But very
little attention 10 paid TO these rumors.
Nv. D. AoGREaoR.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
Naval Intelligence.

The light-drsught monitor Casce arrived at
the Brooklyn Navy.yard on Wednesday eve.
ming. She left Boston on the 5th inst. She
put into Newport In fog, where she remained
seven hours.
The Dictator went into the lower bay on
Tuesday, aud fred some fifteen rounds Of shot
and shell, with view TO test the friction gear
attached 70 the gun-carrisges. The officers
report that the trial gave perfect satisfaction,
and that no difficulty Ia now experienced In
steering the ship. She will leave harbor this
week, weather permitting, for Hampton Roads.
By order Of the Navy Department, the name
OF the torpedo vessel heretofore known as the
btTompoll has been changed 10 Spuyten Tuyfel,
or. In good square English, sin spite OF the
Devil" or course this Ia a wicked name, but
a. she Is Intended for wicked work, 1t must be
all right.
Tbs Camauche, MoDItor n.clad, Is now
ready for service, having had steam on fol
some time. II is said she works TO the salts
faction OF all concerned.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
nEsIanATIoN OF HON. REUBEN "
FENTON.

The Hon. Reuben Z. Fenton, Governor elect
Of New York, has resigned his seat in the
United States House Of Representatives from
the slst Congressional district OF that State
70 take effect on the 2oth inst.
The Governor elect called upon the President
to-day, and leaves this city this evening en- rout
for Albany, preparatory to his inauguration
and assumption Of his new aud arduous Off
cisl duties as Governor ofthe State on the frs
day OF January next.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10

sAIl or Lord Lross' HoRsEs AND WINES
Tho horses, carriages, wines, brandIes, etc.,
belonging to the establishment In this city
were sold yesterday afternoon by Auctioneer
Fisher. His Lordshlp's coach and span were
purchased for the acting British minister.
Most the wines were bid OF by Col. Puleston
for tho Metropolitan Club. Mr.. wormley
secured some OF the best sherries. The wines
ranged from thirty to ffty dollars q dosen, and
the brandy sold at seven dollars and half per
bottle. The whole stock amounted to about
one thousand bottles. The sale OF these effects
would ssem to indicate that Lord Lyons does
not intend to return to this country.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
C.ptur. or . pIooL.d, Runn,r.

The Navy Department has received informa.
tlon from Lieut.. Commander James K. Jouett,
commanding the U. 8. steamer Metacomet. Of
the West Gulf blocksdlng squadron, Of the
capture, on the eth Of November, Of the cele-
brated blockade runner Susanna, loaded with
cotton. She was captured OF the Reefs Of Alta
Grams, Campeche Banks, and was from Calves
ton, Texas. The chase lasted four hours, dur
ing which many shots were fred at the blockade
runner. A large portion Of the cargo was
thrown overheard in the chase. She has been
sent to Philadelphia for adjudication.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
More PrivAtssrinE--sh p ArcOIs Cap-
tursd-Crsw Taken TO South Carolina

mere PFtvAtssFtnH-bhp ArGOlb Cap
tuFsd-Crsw Taken 10 south Carolina,
The ship Arcole, belonging to the firm of j.
Atkins q Co., Of New York, was captured by
the rebel pirate Olustee, about sixty miles from
sandy Hook, on the Sd November. She was
commanded by Captain BOrehsm, and was on
her passage from New Orleans, with an as
sorted cargo, consigned TO her owners. IL ap.
pears she started from New Orleans on the
10th October, was IS days ou,. and had come
within slTy miles Of New York, when she was
intercepted.
The news comes directly from the captain in
letter 10 his wife, which there can be no i'm.
propriety In publishing. It 10 as follows:
"rLOAEHcE, =. C., Nov. rs.
"DEAR EMMA / was captured by the Con-
foderste States steamer Olustee, about 90 miles
from New York, on the Sd Of this month, and
brought TO this place prisoner. Am well in
health, thank God. / earnestly entreAt you
win not worry yourself Go to Mr.. - and
Mr.. -, and ask them TO use their influence
70 get me released. think they can do It, as
am only citizen prisoner.
o.. "THos. BoREHAM."
The letter bears the post-mark Of Annapolis,
Nd. How h reached that place 10 uncertain
The number Of men on board the Arcole, In.
ending the captain and officers, was fifteen
and they were IL was thought, taken by tht
OluSteo Into Wilmington.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
A Great Mail Robbsry-A Mailbag Con-
tanning SIX Hundred Letters Stolen
The nag Bintd OF Drafts 20 the
Amount OF sI4,Oo0-Arrsst OF the
Iron the Chicago Journal, Dec. s. !

Robbers.
[From the Chicago Journal, Dec. 81
About the 1st Of November a through mail
from Galesburgh, Illinois, was dispatched for
Chicago on the regular night train from the
former to the latter place, on the Chicago,
Burlington aud Quincy railroad. This through
mail, comprising about six hundred letter and
the usual variety Of newspapers, circulars,
etc., in a single bag, failed 10 reach this city,
and the makers Of drafts contained therein,
falling to receive anything In the shape OF ac-
Acknowledgements, began to address letters OF In
quiry to the postmasters at Chicago and Gales
burgh.
on Saturday afternoon, Bowen Brothers, Of
this city, informed superintendent OF Police
Turtle Inat a man had presented S100 draft
TO them, which they were suspicious was not
all right. superintendent Turtle had heard Of
the missing mail affair, and learning that the
draft was drawn in Galesburgh, At once de-
clded upon his course. He procured the arrest
of the man who had offered the draft, and upon
searching him found seventeen letters, con-
taInlug as many drafts, upon his person, and
memoranda Of considerable value to the detec-
tlyes. Following the trail, his room at the
Hatch House was entered, and an eIamina-
ton of the trunk revealed twenty-five other
letters, each containing draft, making in ali
thirty. nine drafts, representing 1000.
superintendent Turtle then sent for Post
pSllPlpg ahA huS AushSA "eo eosohiphod
at the revelations which were then made to
| him. The postmaster at Galesburgh was
notified, and he arrived yesterday morning.
| The 10y OF the latter knew no bounds, as he
had been greatly annoyed by the complaints
and unjust reflections that had been directed
against him. He was prOfuse in his compli-
ments 10 the skill aud success which had
marked Superintendent Turtles action.
The name Of the robber Ia John B. thinner
man, young man about 25 or thereaoouts, OF
respt tctable appearance aud considerable intel
lIgence He Is well known about Galesburg.
Finding himself lost beyond all hope, he yield.
ed 10 the advice and made "clean breast OF
it," He got upon the train at Galesburg aud
stepped into the baggage car Seeing the mail
bag not very far from the side noor, he contin-
ued 10 push II neal er and nearer the door, un-
perceived by the baggage-master, who wss
slowing away the baggage.
Watching his opportunity, the thief kicked
the bag out OF the car and jumped after 1t. BY
this time the train had reached a short distance
this side Of Galesburgh, and was under sucl
rapid headWay that he was considerably bruised
by his daring leap. He secured the bag ant
concealed 1t.
week afterward he broke 1t open, took al
the letters and left II, together with the news
papers, &C., in place Of concealment, from
which Detective Officer Webb will shortly re
turn with II. Coming to this city and hiring 1
room in the Hatch House, the robber selected
the valuable letters and burned the Others.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10

Hroa Viehsburgs-sucesssful Raid by
Gen. Dana-Thirty Miles Of Railroad
and $500 Bales OF Rsbh Cotton De-
stroysd.
VIcksBuHs, Dec. 4, via CAIRO, Dec. 9.-Maj.
Gen. DANE, BY . successful expedition from
Vicksburg, destroyed the Mississippi Central
railroad for 80 miles above Big Black Crossing,
including the long bridge at that place, where
tho enemy were found in force, but the work
was thoroughly done. The troops returned to
Vicksburg with = loss Of killed and l4l
wounded and missing.
Twenty-Five hundred bales OF Confederat.
cotton and about 100000 worth OF othel
property was destroyed.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
AN ERRONEOUS REPORT.

We are requested by the Hon. WILLIAM
WHITING to state that the announcement in
the Chicago Journal, few days since, that 1t
had authority for stating that he was offered
the place OF Attorney General was not only not
authorized by him, but was erroneous; and Mr..
Whiting, upon being Informed of the publiea-
tion, Immediately notified the editor OF the
Journal by letter that he had been misinformed.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
Edition.
FIVE o'C LOOK, p. NJ.
THE REPORT FROM SHERMAN.

We arc satisfied that the report in our arst
edition, to-day, that Gen. sherman's cavalry
arrived before Savannah on the sth instant, Is
premature, II at all true.
The Government has no information on tho
subject whatever. There is every reason to
believe that Gen. Sherman has reached some
point on the coast ere this, although 1t Is much
earlier than he expected to resch salt water
when he LEFT Atlanta.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
Latest from Gen. Sherman
Sherman's Cavalry in the Rear
of Savannah.
YAMACRAW CAPTURED.

Itis reported that Gen. sherman's cavalry has
crossed the ogechee cana, A and appeared In
the rear Of Savannah at two points, on Thurs.
day. .....-. .s
It Ia reported that one portion of the force
dashed Into and captured Ysmscraw, while
the other swept around to the south as far as
Beulsh. Yamscrsw is Just north of Savannah.
Beulsh, We believe, Is on the Vernon river, a
tributary 10 Ossabay sound.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
JONES' CHANCES snIGHrEEISo

The Washington correspondent OF the New
York Triorns % personal friend Of Col. John
W. Jones) says the action of the Corncrackers
Of Hull, indicating him for Secretary Of the
Navy, or Secretary Of the Interior, or any other
place, has produced "strong impression" at
the National Capitol. He also says "the meet
Ing at Hull" (Jones posted him) sis known to
have been composed Of the leading and most
influential Corncrackers of that place." That
n 40.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
THE NOMINATION OF ATTORNEY
GENERAL.

The nomination Of Hon. JAMES SPEED to be
Attorney General of the United States, sent to
the Senate a few days since, was not acted
upon, from the fact that the Judiciary Com
mittee, to which It was referred, have not had
any meeting this session.
The Committee will meet on Monday, when
the nomination will be taken up and reported
upon
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
Naval nonors 10 tho President.

naval Honors 10 tho Presidtnt.
The following dispatch has been received at
the Navy Department:
U S. SUR NikaARA, I
ANTWERP, ed November, 1854.
SIR: kilograms yesterday announced the re-
election of His Excellency President Lincoln.
The Niagara was Immediately dressed with our
national flag flying at her mastheads. Con-
sldering this to be the greatest and most i'm
portant contest OF the war, and most glorious
In Its results, l have again dressed ship to-day,
and at noon fired q salnte of twenty-one guns.
It is, believe, the first time since our ma
tional existence, that such q demonstration
was made by any of our ships OF war, but the
occasion seems so momentous and all-glorious
to me, that could not resist the impulse to
thus manifest my JOY.
have the honor To be, sir, your obedient
servant, THOMAS 7. CRAVEN,
Commodore United States Navy.
The Eon. GIDEON WELLEs, Secretary of the
Navy, Washington, D. @.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10, 1864
TO MEMBERs OF CONGRESS-,

Senators and Representatives can have the
DAILY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN delivered regu.
larry and promptly ct their residences, IN wrop-
psvs, BY ordering 1t through the Secretary Of
the Senate, the Clerk OF the House OF Repre-
sentstives, or at the REPUBLICAN Office, 5l1
Ninth street, above Pennsylvania avenue.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
Gsntry's Men in Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. There was considerable
excitement here yesterday, from the arrest OF
gamblers and the impressment of horses. The
street cars were temporarily stopped for the
want OF motive power.
A gang Of Gentry's men took possession Of
Lagrange yesterday afternoon, injurlng the
railroad SO as 10 disarrange the trains for q
day or two.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
TIL, pr,.,a,n, ov,ry,h.lm,a.

There being no Congress to-day, Senators
and Representatives overwhelmed the Presi-
dent from carly morning with the multifarious
business naturally arising between their con-
stituents and the Government, but most Of which
belongs to the Departments and Bureaus to
settle, and not to the President.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
A PaImastsr Rsalgns.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 0.-In view OF the recent
charges made against him by the department
commander here, Col. James Dana, IT,, Assist
ant Paymaster OF the Department OF Missouri,
under date Of the 7Gh, tenders his reslg natIoA,
which has been accepted.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
Preparation. for Rebel Raid on pstro,,

DETROIT, Dec. 9.-Positive information is In
possession Of the authorities that rebel raid
on this city is contemplated.
The plot was to have eliminated last night,
but was frustrated by timely warning and vlgi-
lance.
Large numbers OF special policemen are on
duty, and the city military companies Are pa
trolling,
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10
new York Stock Last.
By the Peoples Telegraph Lines,
)f1ces-6li Ninth street and corner PeInlylyEnla d
LOCAL NEWS.

ANOTHER BLOCKADE RUNNER.-The case OF
Charles Il. Waters, hardware merchant Of Balti-
more doing business Charles street In that city,
charged with selling goods to Pardon Wors,ey, q
blockade-runner, to be conveyed BY him through
the rebel lines, was put on trial this morning oe-
fore the military commission OF which Mai Gen.
Doubleday 10 President, and COL Foster Judge
Advocate.
Charles Gwin and Archibald Sterling, IT,, OF Bal.
imore, ard Thos. @. Ford, OF this city, appeared
A. oouasel Tor The d fence.
plea WAS put In against the jurisdiction OF the
oourr, on the ground that an act OF Congress au-
thoriIsd cases not within the puTview Of = rebel
lious State to be tried by the civil courts possel
iBg the r. quisite jurisdiction.
The oou. was cleared for drei'ion, and upnn,
its reopening the decision was not announced I'LL
several Arguments beAriug on the law In the o'se
were heard. ItwAs then announced that the court
had decided that II had Jurisdiction.
The prisoner then plead not guilty.
Pardon MorBely was the witness for the prose-
BUTTONS. His testimony was similar to that given
In like cases, Upon cross examination his past
life was very closely seTutinized by Mr.. Gwin. he
testified that he was q baker, an nuetioNfer, a
q speculAtor at New Orleans, and livery stable
keeper at Saratoga Springs. His pace oil business
IN BoEtOn was the resort OF thieves and therefore
he was employed as q de Iechge.
To the question whether ho was roper TO gam
bling -house in Mobile, he replied that he was
never in = gambling house In that city.
Benz Heath and VIM, X. Jones, of Boston, OF the
poiics department, testified to the good character
OF WoTEely for veTaeity and truth.
John s. Hogg, OF Baltimore, testified TO the his
tory OF a cArdIng machine 10 the possession OF d,
iendAnt showing that II was not bought Ior Par
don WorAely, to be conveyed by him South.
The Court then adjourned til Monday.
Daily national Republican., 1864-12-10

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