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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-16

Neither House OF Congress is in session to-day,
both branches having adjourned over till Monday.
Unemployed General Officers.
The House Military Committee few days ago
reported a bill, which passed the House by a
nearly unanimous vote, dsmissing all general
officers who have been unemployed for the last
three months. That bill is now before the Senate
Military Commiuee. The following named officers
viii be affected by the operations of this bill,
according TO the report Of the Adjutant- Generals
Office Major Generals David Hunter, Ambrose
T.. Burnside, Franz Sigel, Samuel P. Heintzel-
man, Daniel T.. Sickles, james 3. Negley, John
NJ. Palmer, julius IL. Slahel, Carl Schurz Breyet
Major Generals William w. Averiu, George j.
Slsnnard; Brigadier- Generals George w. Nor
rel, Samuel i. Sturgis, Elcazer A. Paine, Adoph
Won SteinwChr, Jacob q. Lanman, Speed S. Fry
Mahlon y. Manseu, Fitz Henry Warren, Francis
i. Spihola, Alfred W. Elicit, Thomas w. Sweeny,
Robert o. Tyler, Alexander Schimmelfennig,
Frank S. Nickerson, Gabriel II. Paul, Walter o.
Gresham, James j. Ledlie, A. b. Underwood,
Cyrus Bussey, William +. Bartlett, John 3. McIn-
tosh, George II. Chapman, Eli Long, seden
COlnor.
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TO-DAY'S WASHINGTON NEWS,
special Dispatches to Evening Telegraph.
WAsluNGroN, December 10.
No News from sherman.

Richmond papers received this morning con-
tain no later news from Sherman. Hardee was
in Savannah defending it. No Important inau-
clal legislation can be expected till after the
holiday rNcess.
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
O.UI"G or Tur ryrNy. Trrrgr,ru. ,
lrt.g. U0safnb4r d. [


The Stock Market is dull and heavy thi, morn
ing, with thc exception OF Coal OH stocks. which
are more active, bat prices are irregular. Gov
oumont bonds are in fair dlmmd nc about
former rates, with large sales Of 5.2Os to notiee
at lU00lugi and IO-30s ut l02i ll6} was hid
for Is OF 1881, and III asked Pennsylvania IS
are selling a. g33.
In Railroad shares there is very little doing
Reading sold at 59lW6O, dividend Off; and Little
Schuylkll Railroad at AZ 67 was bid for Penn.
sylvania Railroad; 5s for Philadelphia aud
Germantown; SO for Lehigh Valley; ia for
Catawissa common, 37l for preferred; aud 2sI
for Philadelphia and Erie; 1919 was asked for
Camden aud Amboy: 50 for Mnehin; 81 for
North Pennsylvania and 81 for EImira preferred.
City Passenger Railroad shares continues
quiet, but prices are wi,houtany material change.
Chesrut and Walnut sold at As; 81 was bid for
Second and Third Is for Arch street; and %
for Green and Coates; 80 was asked for Fifth
and Sixth; 474 for Tenth and Eleventh; 80 for
Spruce and Pine; ll5 for Race and Vine; and
26 for Grard College.
Canal shares are unchanged, with tho cxcop-
ton Of Susquehauna which has advanced l.
with sales at lj@l5s; Schuylkiu Nlvi ,atiop
preferred sold at 895 80 was paid for Schuylkiu
Navigation common; and 1876 for Morris Cana
preferred; 36l was asked for Delaware Division:
and % for Lehigh Navigation.
There Is very little doing in Bank shares. and
prices are without change. Farmers and Me.
chanics' (old stock) sold at 60; 338 was bid for
Mechanics; 30 for Kensingtou; 43I for Penn
Township and 81 for Girard 1856 was asked for
North America Bank.
Coal Oil shares are more active, but prices are
unsettled. Corn Planter sold at 7; Caldwell at
G@65; Densmore at 8. Dalzell at 81; Fgbert
33i McClintock 81 Noble and Dolamater o.:
Oil Creek Gs@7; st. Nicholas AZ, and Walnut
Island at 2 "a; 81 was bid for Maple Shade; "a
for Perry for Irwin and 3 for Rock Oil.
Money continues plenty, and there is very little
demand outside the Banks. Loans on call are
freely offered at sac per cent. per anuum.
Prime commercial papcris scarce, and discounted
at ia 9 per cent
Under the glorious news from General Thomas
this morning, gold is very dull, and prices lava
declined about per cent. since last even mn.
Opening at 23ji; fell of and sold at 23i AT IL
o'clock 233l nj y; rallied and sold at 23ls at
lP.M.
Quotations OF Gold at the PHILADELPHIA Gold
Exchange, No. "a S. Third street, second story -
10 A. M.....,..., .23ji II M..............2 a1
IL A. M...........23t / p. .M...........2.45
MuIketyery dun.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE sALEsspEo. le.
Reported by Clarkson Co., Brokers, III S. Third st,
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iHir pblt Nui lh6 AAAH l'aol hIeh
CRUDE. DDls,' ,'''.s.s....s'''' '''''''ss's.. 3lb0
Refined, bblS.. ...''''....'.'...-... 1885
- The returns of the Bank Of England for the
week ending Noyember23 compsre with the state
ment of the previous week as follows
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
saturday AftrnOOn's Report.
rROM NEW ORLEANS.

Special to the Herald, New Orleans, Au-
gust 30: ,.rf.. afIs. -as.... fa1
Information was received at the head
quarters Of the Department of the Gulf,
Thursday, that Admiral Farragut had
passed Forts Morgan and Gaines which
had been supposed to command the en-
trance to Mobile bay, and IS bombarding
the upper detences. -. -a.
If the information be correct the forts
must speedily surrender.
The Admiral has now six iron-clads off
Mobile, and two more left this city to-
day; .l. r
The bombardment has continued for
three days, and it is expected that the
city will surrender before the close of next
week. .a.- 4ra3 .--
General Granger will command the
land forces, winch will occupy Mobile,
and garrison the forts, if perfect success
crowns the movements OF Admiral Farra-
gut, as every one here expects. .s.fa te
On the l0sH Of July, General Ashnth.
commanding at Pensacola, left that post
with small force, and the next day came
upon body of the enemys cavalry, about
400 strong, entrenched ut Fort Hudson.
After a sharp fight the enemy retreated
leaving all their ammunition, their flag,
official papers, stores, II horses, DC. Cen
eral Ashboth then returned to Pensacola.
Our forces have evacuated Brownsville,
Texas, and all stores have been sent to
BraZOs and New Orleans.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
rROM ST. AOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6.
A dispatch, dated Fl. Smith, Ark Aug
ust lst, says that the rebels under Cooper,
Gano and Standard, 500 strong, with
twelve pieces of artillery, moved up yester-
day with the intention of attacking Fort
Smith. General Thayer moved out and
met the enemy short distance from the
Fort, completely routing them. Our cav
airy is still pursuing them. Our loss WAS
very small; that of the rebels not known.
Gen. Fisk telegraphs to Gen. Resecrans
from st. Joe, that recruiting is lively IN
his district; that when the militia were
called out to hunt the guerrillas they acted
nobly; that the reports of insubo: dnation
and lawlessness are false.
The General says that the demCpstra-
tion Of loyalty and power has been OF IN
calculable value to the district, ia con-
vincing the rebels that their recruiting
officers in Northern Missouri are hereat-
ter to be governed by loyal men.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
Rebels Moving on Wheeling,
Large Haul of Counterfeit
erS,
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special to the Cleveland Leador.)

.....a Especial 20 the Cleveland LEADER
WAsHNGToN, Aug. Z.
For some time past it has been well
known that the rebels were mining oppo-
site Warrens Corps. Shafts were sunk
by our forces which the enemy had dis
covered. The discovery was made known
to the rebels, and they were permitted to
continue their operations toa successful
ISSUE meantime being closely watched
On Friday, the 9th, it became evident that
the enemy were ready to spring the mine,
and preparations were made TO Ihwart
them.
That night cur siege guns and batteries
were quietly removed from the fortlica-
tons mined, wooden cannon were placed
instead, and everything got ready for the
expected operations. Batteries were post
ed to the right of our works, and troops
properly disposed TO ir-vyS, sl-~ >--,>...t.l
attack. On Saturday the mine exploded
up the abandoned fort and valuable qua
kers. The rebels Immediately charged
and few of them, some 90 or 80 i'll num-
Der who succeed in escaping the water,
were captured. EnfIaded as it was by
fire it became too uncomfortable for the
rebels and they quickly retreated leaving a
large number of dead and wounded on the
field. Our casualties were few, among
them is Colonel Stehdman 1lth Oonneeti-
cut. wounded.
The War Department has issued an or
der in the case of coiored soldiers which
directs that all Unlisted men freed on or
before April 10th, 1861, shall be mustered
for pay. Accordingly paid the differ
ence between tho account heretofore
received, and the full pay allowed white
soldiers during the same period. The
question of freedom is to be aseertainedby
the oath of the soldier, taken in connec.
tion with such other information as can b,
obtained. This order is issued under al
act of Congress approved July 4th, 1864
Colonel H. o. Kent, Post Mas ter of tn
Senate, has been removed by the Sergean
at-Arns, aud a German assistant Pos
Master appointed to fill the vacancy.
The order assigning General Wright
the command of the troops sout
cf the Potomac river has beer revoked
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
FROM ST. LOUIS.
Sr. LOUIS. August. Z.

ST LOUIS, August, Z.
A Fort Leavenwoeth dispatch to the
Democrat says:
An express from Fort Riley gives ac-
counts of the late Indiana raid.
General Blunt arrived at Fort Riley
and assumed command of the new district
embracing the troubled region.
The movements Of the Indians appear to
have been preconcerted, and it is believed
that rebel emissaries incited them to action,
at all events, white men have been among
them.
The indiscriminate issuing of rations by
the ecommandant of Fort Larned, made the
Indians very inselent.
Government ordnance for Fort Union
was eorroled at Cora Creek and saved.
Four companies of the First Colorado
cavalry arrived at Fort Larned on the
9th ult.
Colonels Price and Scott Of the l4th
Kansas militia, requested General Curtis
to muster 500 mounted men into their
regiments at Smoky Hill, and saved the
frontier settlements from attack. 81
The Indians are now scattered, a part
of them going south and the remainder
towards Platte river. -....
General Curtis has about 500 militia and
cavalry in pursuit, and is making every
exertion to meet future movements of the
/ Indians
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
FROM NEW YNRK.

NEW ORk3 aug. Z.
The Herald's Washing special says:
The rebels exploded mine under one
of our works on Friday afternoon. No
particulars are known, but that little
damage was eiUrIo.
1t Is generally believed that Sheridan
is assigned to duty on the upper Potomac.
The Herald's 5th corps correspondent Of
the 4th says Both armies are active in
their works, each evidently strengthening
them
The Baltimore American of the 9th has
the following about the invasion:
The best tnat we can hope is that the
rebels will attempt to make u serious lnya-
sion of Maryland and Pennsylvania. We
have competent force in proper position
to force from them on this side of the Po-
tomac a fair open field fight. All we
need IS competent generalship to make
our force available, and, if we may be-
live the reports reaching us, 1t is want
that has at last been supplied.
According to the Petersburg papers the
rebels brought into action only Two bri-
gades in repulsing our force before Peters
burg.
One brigade repulsed charge by our
troops and the other followed up the re-
pulse with charge and drove what Of
our men could get away back over the
breastworks and made prisoners of all left
-behind--about 1000, besides the killed and
wounded. Al s
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHINoToN, Aug {.

w NASalNH1oS1 AuS'O-
A gentleman who arrived here to night
and who has been in Hagerstown for the
past week, says: -.I
Tho rebel force of cavalry which drove
Coles cavalry and a portion of Hunters
infantry out of that town on Friday last
were, for the greater part dressed in fed
eral uniform.
Information has reached here that the
Union officers, placed by the rebels under
fire at Charleston, have all been eXchang-
ed. They were saluted by our fleet, and
Admiral Dahlgren entertained them on
board his ship. They have been sent
North.
4 number of families from Montgomery
coIr4v MARYLAND, came to Washington
manic stricken and reported that the rebels
yvpre approaching in that direction. The
forner were evidently frightened by see
ing cavalry force of our own militia
an3 took them to be rebels. There were
certainly, no indications of the approach
of the enemy. f
Advices from the army OF the Potomac
ranort the situation at the front unchang-
Il is generally believed that General
Sheridan has been assigned to duty on the
| upper Potomac. --.--ll l.5- lt
< dispatch was received at the Navy
Danartment to day from Admiral Farra-
ont dated the 26th of July, in which he
ssvs he was all ready for an attack on
Mobile. and for the land forces to get into
Major General Sickies and staff arrived
in Washington to day.
Some Of the southern refugees, from
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
Associated Press Report.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHINGToN, Aug.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. !.
Colonel G. l.. Baker returned to Wash
ingtdn from the West bringing with him
and lodging in the Old Capital prison, lG
persaas whom he arrested for manuiae-
turing and circulating counterfeit notes Of
the denomination OF S50's, SECS and Sl00,
and of 80 cents. He also brough thither
the plaSes, IL presses, paper, ink, &c, and
dyes for forging 25 cent metallic pieees.--
The latter to be circulated in Mexico and
other foreign countries.
The manufactory near Indianapolis, was
most extensive. An entire family Of six
or seven persons were engaged in the
printing and trimming of the notes, which
are sll good limitations of the genuine
BTahches existed at St. Louis, Coyington,
and havoc, Illinois, which are now sup
pressed, and their principals and eluploy-
1 ees are in prison.
While travelling hither, when between
AIteDna and Harrishurgh, one of the guilty
PARTIES, although his legs were fas tened
with irons, made his escape from 1t car
while in motion, and was killed by the
fall.
1t is said very large quantity of the
spurious paper has been secured.
] Much of the Manufacture has found its
way into the hands of the soldiers in the
! West. Agents ftT its sale and circulation
had been established in various localities.
The precise ex tent of the fraud is not
yet ltnown, but it is, believed millions are
in circulation.
This is by far the most important arrest
OF forgers and capt are of instruments ever
taken place in the United States or any
other country.
After careful investigation of rumor:
and and inquiry at the Military Headquarters
it has been aseert. lined, beyond doubt
that there has bee n no considerable con
test fought an the neighborhood of tn,
old Antietam b. atle-e1ound up to 81,
o'clock this even ing. This is made Ger
tain by the fact kat we have telegraph
communication NTH Hagerstown, and tina
the military ope eEtor there has sent in hi
usual dispatches addressed to these Head
quarters during She day, and has not evel
referred to RI gglor of a battle.
1t is difficult TO ascertain where the reh
els are posted, but the impression anon
military men here, is, that co Lision Wi
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
FROM NEW YORK.

81 VIEW 1ORh1 aug D.
The Commercials Washington special
says; i'e-F'
. The National Intelligencer, in an ex-
tended criticism, prOnounees General
GTanJ's campaign the most unsuccessful
thus TAR undertaken.
EfBsctual measures have been talzen by
Grant TO drive the rebels from the Cum
berlaRd Valley. ..l, W. '1 1., y
The Posts Washington special says that
orders have been Issued to correct exces-
sive enrollments, and persons exempt from
the draft are called upon to come forward
and have their names taken off the lists.
Official dispatches announce the safety
Of General McCook and at least 500 of his
men. ,i
Albert NJ. Palmer gave bonds this morn
ing, and has been released from Fort La
fayette.
Judge Russell, of this city, has decided
that the case of General DIX and his off
GERS in suppressing the World and Jour
mai Of Commerce must 60 before a grand
jury.
The steamship Havana brings the fol
lowing:
HAVANA, July Little news of i'm
pOrtAnce has transpired here since my last
communication.
The government has granted permission
to coatinue the publication of the Union
paper here, the Siegle.
Sickness seems to be decreasing. The
crisis has no doubt passed. .
NEW YORK, July 6.
Gold opened at 2.59. and gradually adj
vanced to 2.6I2; afterwards declining to
2.599, but closing quiet at 2.6O4. There is
very little regular demand. The price is
kept down blythe continual large shipment
of government bonds to Europe. In ad-
dition to the S3,OOO,OOO sent out by the
steaIadr to-day, large orders are on hand
to be executed. -...
The Posts Washington special says:
The rebel report of the capture Of Stoue,
man is discredited in military circles.
No news from Sherman's army has beer
received to day. - .
The report IN reference to Farraguti
operations at Mobile believed to be correct
as such movement was expected at thl
time stated.
Special to the Chronicle:
The rebels in Maryland have raised thu
black flag, and announce that they COM
to burn and destroy.
Advices from Petersburgh represen
ev Hrything as quiet there.
| The Commercials Washington specia
Government has received no report 0
the attack on Mobile.
Admiral Farragut informed the nav
department on the 26th, that he woul
make the attack as soon as the land force
were ready, which would be on the 29t
or 3oth, ult.
Two of his iron clads could pass Do
! River Bar up to the city.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
Saturday Nights Report.
FROM HARRIsBURG-
HARRIsRURa. Pa. Aus

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 6.
There are numerous rumOrs aflout re-
garding tn e rebel invasion, but very few
can be traced TO any TrITsUw0Ttf, source
We still have communication with Green
Castle, and dispatches from there indicate
no excitement, and refer to no forces of
rebels in such close proximity as rumors
place them.
1t is still certain, however, that the rebels
hold Hagerstown.
Yesterday they advanced Il small force
to Middleburg, a point north Of the State
line, and between which and Hagerstown
their toraging parties are reported to have
conducted themselves with tine greatest
brutality.
From rumors this morning it is evident
that this force has been Withdrawn from
Middleburg and once more posted at Ha-
gerstown, where the rebels evidently pause
Tor reintorecments.
The fact that they were signalling by
rockets last night at Hagerstown is an in
dication that there Is either force in close
proximity to that place, or that those in
possession of the town desire 10 advise ap-
preaching parties Of their Whereabouts
There is no doubt that rebels are on our
border.
HARRISBURG, Aug. &C p. NJ.
A dispatch received here to-day by the
Cashier of the Harrisburg Bank from the
Cashier of the Bank Of Chambersburg,
states that the rebels evacuated Hagers-
town this morning.
This was subsequently, confirmed by dis
patches to Headquarters, which add that
the rebels are now retiring along the Po-
tomac river in the direction OF Shepards-
town.
The last dispatch from the operator at
Green Castle stated that he was about To
proceed TO the State line and from thence
20 Hagerstown to open telegraphic COM
nluuication.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
FRON PHILADELPHIA.

EHILADELFHTA, mug y.
Forney's Press says it has received the
following dispatch from a high official
source, and is assured the details are per-
fectly reliable: l
H4RRIsBURGH, Aug. 5.-Advices from
Allegheny county, Nd, of the I'd, state
that heavy firing was heard in the neigh-
borhood of Cumberland all day. g.
A rebel deserter says rebel cavalry un-
der johnson, McClsuslahd and jackson is
advancing on Cumberland, in this State,
and that they will be joined by Early and
Imboden. The whole force is to center at
Cumberland and march on Pittsburgh and
Wheeling.
Their whole strength is about $4,000 or
10000. If successful they will march on
Cincinnati and cross into Kentucky.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
Free Tulsion for soldier.

BY resolution of the Board Of Tras-
tees of the Ohio u University, at Athens, o. -
and by subsequent joint resolution Of
the General Assembly, any honorably Dis q
charged Q. S. volunteer. a citizen of Ohio.
who has been disabled in She service
is entitled to admission into any Of the
departments Of the University, tuitien
free. ..igi- 9 s--.s - 'ap1 ~
aAlso each county of the state is enti-
tied at all times to free tuition for one
student, a citizen of the country. - 4sra
There are many educational institutions
that might follow the example Of the
Ohio University, with both profit and
credit, by at least a partial reduction in
the rates of tuition. Ifthere be any such
in Northorn Ohio lst US know it and we
will herald it abroad. a al
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
FROM SAN

SAN Francisco, Aug. 6.
Two hundred barrels of molasses, from
Honolulu for the Sanitary Commission,
sold for Sl1, 200.
Gold mining stocks are falling again.
Gold Curry $3.50 to 81 900.
The schooner Haze was seized to-day,
loaded with arms for the Liberals in
Mexico. lL
Arrived-Ships Mary L. Sutton, New
York; Black Prince and Bethspan, Hong
Kong and Shanghai; Storm, Hong Kong
A fire at Hong Kong early in Jnne de-
stroyed half a million Of property and
large number of lives.
A waterspout at Whampoa drowned 200
Chinese. M
Some progress was making by the In
perialists against the rebels.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08
FROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, August 6.
An officer of the steamer Olive Branch,
states that while thatsteamer was aground
at Island No. "a, on the Sd inst, stragglers
along the shore reported fight going on
at Oseola, Ark, between 500 rel els under
Bowen and Federal force, commander un-
known, resulting in defeat of the rebels,
with heavy loss in killed, wounded, pris-
oners, arms and equipage. Bowen is
among the killed. .-
Capt. Fuller, Superintendent of Tele-
graph in this Department, has been ap-
pointed to similar position in the De-
partment of the Gulf ard will hereafter
have supervision of both Departments,
ueaQquErUUrs iyys..es .At A-asaI nll144lr,a-
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08

Fredericksburg, report that the town is
not personally held by either side, but
that rebel and union scouts make their ap-
pearance occasionally.
Recently a conscripting force of cavalry
appeared in Fredericksburg and impressed
into their service all persons capable of
bearing arms.
Small detachments are still lnrking in
the vicinity, looking for those who have
escaped to the woods.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-08

TO

The rebels have burned all the bridges
on Cumberland turnpike and felled trees
across the road.
1t was the Sth Virginia that burned
Chambersburg.
General Averill will be compelled to
move towards Bedford to operate against
the rebels. he will do all he can to arrest
their progress.
AUGUST 6.-Riehmond papers state that
some traitor has informed the New York
Herald of the fact that Joe Johnston has
been assigned to the command of the rebel
army in Northern Virginia, and is now
invading the North
The papers say this fact was unknown
in Richmond beyond the War Depart
ment and yet the whole plan of the cam
paign is laid before the world through .he
Herald. @