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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16
GROCERIES.
E. E. wHEELEE. AS. RIGGS. W. J. sUeG
WHEELER, RIGGS G. SUGG,
Whoia, Ii doaIors IN

E. E. wHEELrE. RIGGS. W. J. sUec
WHEELER. RIGGS & SUGG,
$50 whole le dealers in
O. r. O q Z r i f . /.
SALT, COTTON YARNS
Nails, window Glass, Sash, Doors, s c.
No. IL North First Street.
Corner of Sycamore.
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA.
COMPREHENSIVE
I'VE HAVE ASSOCIATED WITH US WIN J
w sugg, late of Uniontown, KY, in the
Wholesale Grocery business. The style of tho firm
WHEELER RIGGS.
, % IBIS xxx Bertrand syrup;
SO 10 gal kegs
70 bbis Excelsior "a
r. 10 u bbls g ~
10 bbIs Honey g."
% :. n. o. 8folasses
nOv2S WHEELER. RIGGS s sUGG.
NLAsSI GLASS
" 100 boxes sXlO Glass, .'City;''
IS g 10Xl2 a.
Is s sx "
% 9XI5
% IoXl5 &c
% g 10Xi6 st-
Is = luXIS s
25 Z" Pint Flasks;
p Quart Flasks;
y u :. gallon Jars;
On hand and for sale cheap by
wHEELER, RIGGS sUGG.
lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE CHEAP
a 80 boxes q sorted Candy:
81 assorted Gum Drops;
p Lozeng-s;
40 Fancy Candy 1900.
- t' Fire Crackers.
And variety of Christmas Fixins. By
WHEELER, RIGGS l. sUGG.
JNKUITs AND NUTS
IL 80 boxes Layer Rasins;
So 90 NJ. r. -
75T bx Layer Z"
lO01 bx -
500 lis Currants;
1000 lbs Fresh Figs;
l0trails S. s. Almonds;
llbbis Filberts;
'.sCream Nuts;
10 90 Uecans
- All fresh and for sale cheap by
WHEELER, RIGGS Il SUGG.
= % hhds choice N o. Sugar;
w 10 {. Porto Rico q
- blils A. Gofes e"
81 p y !. i E E.l. :. 5aa !"
Il.
- 20 " GRID
Is 10
Z Bought before the advance, and for sale by
u WHEELER, RIGGS & SUGG.
{sAILS AND PAINTS
" 8 bbls Linseed Oil;
~ bbs Coal ss
$50 cans Wagon Oil, new article;
- 300 kegs White Lead; an
1000 lbs Putty;
500 lbs Venitian r d. -l l
: All for sale at lowest cash prices, by
WHEELER, RIGGS SUGG.
CnFFEE-
~ 11Ohagslprin Rio Coffee;
so Fair s+@
p boxe> Ground 90
100 90 Essence 50 rftff
On hand and and to arrive by
WHEELER, RIGGS EUGG.
CUNDRIES-
- 100 boxes Soap, assorted;
40 {" Powhsltan. Pipes;
II 400 dozen assorted Brooms;
500 reams Paper;
100 boxes Washing Blue;
- 500 lbs Irvine, substitute for Cotton
800 lbs Hemp Irvine; iiitt
1000 boxes Sardines, n;
70 L ID can Oysters
50 Q ID can a.
And thousand things too numerous to mon:
tfon, for sale cheap the cheapest, by
nov23 WHEELER, RIGGS SUGG.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16

WASHINGTON, January l5.-Hon. John
Kenyon, of Maryland, has been nominal
ed by the President, and sent to the Sen
ate for confirmation, as Deputy Solicitor
of the United States Court of Claims, in
the place of Richard Bates, resigned 81
Col. Rufsellof, the Danish Minister,
returned to Washington yesterday, and
to-day had private interview with Pres
ldent Lincoln, in which expressions of
the kindest feeling on the part Of both
governments were interchanged. The
Minister has been absent to China, where
he negotiated treaty for his Govern
ment. re-,
Frank, of New York, today gave no.
tice of bill to provide a new classifca-
ton pension, according to the extent
and nature of disability, although it has
been decided that the amnesty of the
President does not extend to prisoners
of war as class, nevefthelessl he is pre-
pared to give such individuals among
them its benefit, when the exam nation
of their individual cases demonstrates th G
propriety in the act on his part.
1 n
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16
, ProfiahIe Search.

| PHILAbELPHIA, Jan. 15.-The sales O
h 5>20s today amounted to S.5O0OO.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16
Bounty for Discharged Soldiers.

By en- amendment to the Bounty Law, passed at
the last session of Congress, Z" All soldiers
other persons who hare been or shall hereafter be
discharged within two years from the date of their
enlistment, by OF wounds received in battle,
shall re GIVE the Bounty as though they
served two years"
Office coz Main Street over Keller's Gun Store.
opposite the Court House, Evansville, Indiana
Correspondents must enclose stamps.
san Good refarances given. if renuirad :. -rnh23
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16
NEW BOOKS.

WAS HE SUCCESSFUL By KembaI.
ROUND TIE BLOCK, or AMERICAN NOTES
ILLUSTRATED.
WENIFRED, or THE WORLD OF SCHOOL.
WHIP, HOE AND SWORD. ~
PECULIAR. f'ai s.e iiai-
THE CAMPAIGN FIRES OF THE REvoLU-
lion
QUEEN MABE. By Julia Kavanaugh
TALES OF A WAYSIDE INN. BY Longfellow.
LIGHT on sHADOwED PATHS. BY Arthur.
BREAKFAST IN BED. BY sala.
EDfTHS MINISTRY. i-
STARS AND BARS. By Kelso. -st-i - -
THE DAYS OF SHODDy.
PARL0R GHARADES.
HUSKS BY Marion Harland.
LOUIS LAST TERM By author Of Rutledge.
MY.FARM At EDaEWooD. By Ike Marvel.
At DOBELLsS.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16

re- DR.. FLEAGER still continues to be the only
lawful agent in this city for the Artificial Rubber
Teeth.
After furnishing nearly hundred sets in the
past five years, he has no hesitation in recon-
mending them as the best and cheapest material
in use, being worn in the most difficult mouths,
with comfort and efficiency. Persons suffering
with bad fitting mettle plates especially re-
quested to call at the Rooms next Bittrolfs, Main
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16

GROCERIES.
6O dozen PINE APPLES, in bottlos;
w Is doz Pine Apples, in tin cans;
- 100 dozen Peaches, %
100 g blackberry, -
100 /" Tomatoes, 90
Is " Strawberries, =
10 &c English Plums, in bottles;
90 Ounces, in bottles;
At ELLIoTT's Family Grocery.
CUGAR-1O hhds fair n. O. Sugar
- 20 bbIs extra brown N. o. Sugar;
10 bbls Clarified n. 0. Sugar;
- II bbls % N Sugar;
10 bbls Powdered do;
At ELLIoTT's Family Grocery.
DOWDER-5O0k kegs Blasting + Powder;
i 300 kegs Sporting Rifle Powder;
=. 100 cases assorted Canister Rifle Powder;
At ELLI0rF'S Family Grocery.
-L'LAvORING EXTRACTS
Il 10 dozen Essence Lemon;
10 Rose;
10 d" Pine Apples;
10 Peach;
At ELLT0TTs Family Grocery.
C1ALT--IOO bbls Pomroy Salt sr
- ct ELLIofT'S Family Grocery.
T AMPS--All in want of a Lamp call
IL At ELLIo It's Family Grocery.
HORSE AND cow FEED-2O tons Of rich
Il country Bran just received
At ELLIoTT'S Family Grocery.
DRIED FRUIT-l0O busbeld Dried Peaches,
~ pealed; 201 bushels Dried Apples;
At ELLI0TT'S Family Grocery.
CIYRUP-
- 5 bills Golden Syrup;
bbls Honey Syrup;
5 bills Beehive Syrup;
20 bbls Plantation Moasses;
10 bbls SOrgum;
At ELLIoTT's FamiIs Grocery.
I TISHR SECRET OF A CLEAN HOUSE Is y
good Broom. They can be hai at
deco ELLI0rT'S Family Grocarv.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16
U. S. Mail Steamer
81 r. Cincinnati and Memphis
PACKET COMPANY.

e--. For Evansville, Henderson, Mount
IsllEnt lAsvernon. shawneetown. smithlsnd.
- Paducah, Cairo, Columbus, Hickman
and Memphis, and all way-points on the Ohio
and Mississippi Rivers, comprising the following
new light-draught passenger packets:
NORMAN, IJEWEss.
Capt. Bachelor. 49, Captain Frazisr
PRINCESS, u W c. MANN
Captain Maratta- Captain Skunk.
One Of tie above Boats viii pass Evansville
Weekly for Cairo Columbus, Hickman, and Mem
phis. Also, weekly for Cincinnati
For freight or passage enquire of
cox 4 HUMPHREY,
sep9du '-oa -t- ---.. aa- Agents.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16
POSTS sneeiaff

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The House
will insist that the price of Communication,
under the Enrolment Act. shall be over
S30U s-ssf ltsg.s sssR Ssaos.
Fernando Wood was before the House
committee on Public Expendit this
morning, to make statement respect
ing the New York Custom-House.
The investigation will commence on
Thursday next ..9s..
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16
COMPREHENSIVE

I'VE HAVE ASSOCIATED WITH US WIN J
w Sugg, late of Uniontown, KY, in the
Wholesale Grocery business. The style of tho firm
will be Wheeler, Riggs & Sugg.
WHEELER RIGGS.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16
Bought before the advance, and for sale by
u WHEELER. RIGGS 4 SUGG.

fsAILS AND PAINTS
~ 8 bbs Linseed OIL;
81 bbls Coal %
$50 cans Wagon Oil, new article;
- 300 kegs White Lead; n
1000 lbs Putty;
500 lbs Venitsn r d. -.I ts
All for sale al lowest cash prices,
WUEELER. RIGGS & SIGG.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16
RAILR0AD REGISTER.
s-KsiyerNews.

We Gave no chem si o-notteg ii11 matters
relating to the river, as everything con
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16

DERFUMERY, SOAPS, TOILET ARTICLES,
J. Pomades, Cosmetiquos, Tooth, Nail, Flesh,
Hair aud Cloth Brushes; Combs in great variety
May be found at
VIM. +. HALSoCK's Drug Store.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-16

PLATFORM AND COUNTER SCALES.
PLATFORM AND COUNTER SCALES.
SCALE DEANS AND STEELYARDS.
SCALE BEAMS AND STEELYARDS.
GEO. =. sONNTAG 81 CO.,
No. 10 Main Street.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-11
DYSPEPSIA

And its attendant train of SIMPSONS, acts like
charm than medicine There is nothing in the whole
range Of maeeria medica that for moment bear
comparison with il in this disease.
full of this wonderful plant may be found in
the lth edition Of the u s. Dspensatoy pages 1857 and
1888
series Of experiments, which DIR Bull has been for
years engaged has just been brought successful ter
rninaon. and he is enabled offer the public
combination of cedrOn with other approved tonics the
whole preserved in the quality of copper distilled
Bourbon Whisky, which he Is confident has equal in
the world.
He might furnish a volume ofcrrtihcates but the pub
lie have long since learned estimate such things
their value The safest plan for To test
for himself the virtues of a new medicine. Give the
Cen rom nE Il tiers
One trial and yeu will any other.
II is not necessary to publish long list Of the diseases
for which the Cedron bitters are a specific.
In all diseases Of the stomach, Bow els, Liv-
er H idneys;
In all affections Of the Brain depending up.
ON arrangement OF the stomach or
Bowels,
In Govt, Rheumati SIN and Neuralgia;
And in Fever and Ague,
II destined supersede all other remedies IL not
only cures diseases, but IL prevents them
wineglass full Of the Bters taken an hour before
each meal will Qbviae the i'll effects of the most
heaey climate and the person taking it against
diseases under the most trying exposure.
nay@Dr JOHN BULLS Principal Office, Fifth street,
Louisville, KY
Sold wholesale and Retail by
j. r. SENOUR. Druggist,
West Washington Street,
marchl-dsm INDIANAPOLIS.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-11
DR.. 10 HIN q ULL'S
COMPOUND
CD DRON BITE RS,
Tho Tofac+ ond Moot Tnnortaut Dic-
The Latest and Most Important Dis
covery of the 10Th Century.

MO MANS NAME Is MORE INTIMATELY con-
neced with the history Of the Materia Medica OF the
United States favOraby known tie pioneer OF
medical discovery, than that Of DR. JOHN BULL, OF
Louisville, Ky His nmitable preparation OF sarsapa
rilla, has long stood the head Of the various
pounds of that valuable drug His Compound Pectoral
Of Wild Cherry has become household word throughout
the West and South and his Worm Lozenges In less than
year after their introduction, attained reputation as
wide spread the continent Of North America But the
GROWING glory Of his life remains TO be attained In his
latest discovery rather combination for he does not
claim have been the diScoverer of CEDkON which is
the basis Of the btters offered to the public That
honor belongs the native nh ibants OF Central Amer
ica whom its virtues have been known for than
two hundred years Armed with H. the Indian bids def
the most deadly malaria, and handles without
fear the most venomOus serpents IL Is belief with them
that while there breath left in the body the Cedron is
pot ent to cure no matter wha, the disease may be.
While DR. Bull is not prepared to endorse this exrava
giant pretenson he nevertheless satisfied from thor
ough examination Of the evidences relating ts virtues
that, remedy and preventive for all diseases arising
from exposure either To changes Of weather and climate,
or the masmatc influences IL stands without rival
and justly deserves the reputation it has long enjoyed in
Central America and the West Indies In
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-11
M EplcAL.

MEDICAL.
TO THE LADIES OF
AMERICA!
MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD
MORE vAIUABLE THAN GOLD
MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD
MORE VALUABLE THAN GOLD
DR.. JNO. L. LYONS
FRENCH PERIODICAL DROPS.
FRENCH PERIODICAL DROPS.
FRENCH PERIODICAL DROPS.
FRENCH PERIODICAL DROPS.
FOR FEMALES,
FOR FEMALES
FOR FEMALES,
Suffering from Irregaarsy Obstruction Of the Menses
from vhaiever cause.
1T Is SURE TO cURE
IT'S SURE TO CURE
MS SURE TO cUREi
1T Is SURE TO CURE
nIsImpcssIble to enjoy the bloom Of health and
vacty Of spirits unless the Nensss regular a. to III
time the quantity and quality. when they obstruct-
cd nature makes her effort obtain for II some other
outlet. and these efforts assisted the
usually experiences Dependency. Nervousness
and finally CONSUMPTION assumes IL, sway. and pre-
matursly terminates = miserable life
IT REMOVES ALL DISTRACTIONS
IT REMOVES ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1T REMOVES ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IT REMOVES ALL DISTRACTIONS
IT Is PERFECT REGULATOR
1T Is A PERFECT REGULATOR
IT Is A PERFECT REGULATOR
1T Is A PERFECT REGULATOR
BEAR IN MIND
BEAR IN MIND
BEAR II MIND
BEAR IN NIED
THAT GUARANTEE
THAT GUARANTEE
THAT GUARANTEE
THAT GUARANTEE
nv DROPS To CURE Suppression Of the Nenses from
whatever cause th.ugh should be taken that my
directions are carefully adhered TO.
BUY THE BEST
BUT THE BEST
BUY THE BEST
BUT THE BEST
BUY THE sAFEsTi
BUY THE SAFEST
BUY THE SAFEST
BUY THE sUREsT
BUY THE sUREST
BUY THE sUREsT
BUY THE sUREsT
WHICH IS LYONS DR0Ps
WHICH Is LYONS DRoPs
WHICH Is LYONS DROPS
WHICH Is LYONS DROPS
THEY ACT LIKE A CHARM
BY strengthening nvgorang and restoring the sys
TEN healthy condition. II moderates all and
removes all distractions and a speedy may be
lied on.
To Married Ladies'
They peculiarly adapted, as they bring on the month
yperiod with such perfect regularity.
BIZ WISE fS TIMEi
BE WISE IN TIMEi
BE WISE IN TIME
BE WISE IN TIMEl
ONE BOTTLE CURES
ONE BOtTLE CURES
ONE BOTTLE CURES
ONE BOTTLE CURES
In almost every case.
DO NOR BE IMPOSED UPON.
DO NOT BIZ IMPOSED UPON,
DO NOT BE IMPOSED UPON,
DO NOT BE IMPOSED UPON.
But this and send yonr Druggist and II
has got II make him buy for you IL may be OBJ
tanned Of the General Agent for the United States.
e.. q. CLARK & CO.,
Wholesale Druggists, New Haven, Conn.
For sale BY all responsible Druggists. Price 81 per
bottle.
wholesale Dealers and the Trade supplied at the Pro
prietors prices by LORD a. SMITH,
Chicago.
SURE ECKsTETN & co, Cincinnati.
BROWNING LOAN, indianapolis
u'ylo-dlveod
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-11
LAW BOOKS.
DAVIS INDIANA DIGEST.

4 DIGEST OF THE DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME
~ Court Of the State Of Indiana, comprising the
reported In the eight volumes Of blackfod and the first
sixteen volumes Of Indiana Reports; together with the
Revised Statutes of the State embodied In the edition
Of Gavin Hord BY Edwin A. Davis, L. l. II. vol
svo. 60 90.
The first edition Of this valuable work was completely
exhausted In less than three months from the time Of
publication new edition. printed fine white paper
ready. This Of the most complete and best
arranged diEests published and has received the
highest concentrations Of the legal profession.
The Hon. VI. ". RAY say.
The Digest Is rare In it, plan and execution II
l. useful the profession. This Is abridgement Of
the Reports but genuine digest Of them"
The Hon Dawn McDoSAiD says
cit Is small commentator Of the work that 10 l.
Digest only of all our Supreme Court decisions which
have been published, but also Of all the modern statutes
in force.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-31
WILMINGTON.


TELEGRANs TO THE RICHMOND PAPERS.
WILMINGTON, December 2t-The enemv,s
rect Grew up IN line Of battle in front of Fort
Fisher, and opened on the fort at half past one
o'clock, 2. NJ to-day.
The boaSideS came irst and fifty others fol-
l""ed, II Is reported. Several moLtors and other
IRON clads are among them. The dght is still
progressing at three O'clock
WlLhINoToN, December 26.-Our line of com
unicauon with Fort Fisher has been re opened
me two or three assaults have been made ON
the iort' and all were repulsed with loss 10 the
enemy.
The fight appears TO be still going on.
The enemy are believed to DC retreating.
There is no cause for excitement or appreben.
sion.
WHMNeToN, N. c., December 27.-General
Bragg telegraphs from below that he has re.
opened communication with Fort Fisher, and that
there is no occasion for alarm or excitement,
The enemy landed with only three days'
Taons. N''
Two feeble assaults by the enemy's vessels
were made last night.
There is but little firing on Fort Fisher to-day.
Ihe fleet is reported to have hauled of.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-31
CVFRTLT,A OUrRAcrs

LOUISVILLE, December 3O.-On Saturday last
Captain Samuel Tabcr, of the Home Guards, and
bis nephew lad Of fifteen years, were sur.
rounded at his residence by seven Of Capt lin
Prott's Rebel gang. Taber and his nephew fired
upon them from the house, killing Pratt and three
Of his comrades. The remainder escaped with the
loss Of their horses and guns.
hajor John L. Shirk Surgeon, and Captain r.
NJ Memberwick, Acting Briglde-Inspector Of the
7ih Pennsylvania Cavalry, were murdered in the
parlor of Mr. Grlbsys house. near Blrdstowp.
kentucky, by party Of sixteen Of Magrudcrs
gucrilas
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-31

The Boston Liberator contrad.cts the rspor
hat that parer and the Anti Sitpsyy STANDARD
are to be merged on the first Of January. Mr..
Garrison says "Such a union has, indeed, been
under friendly consideration; but no su Ii con-
clu'ion has been reached II possible il is de-
sirable and Citing hat both journals should cou-
tinue until the jubilee bell rung in the land, pro-
claiming freedom TO all the inh tbitsnts thereof"
The shoulder straps Of a Rsar-Admiral, by
the present regulations of she navy, are decorated
With an anchor in the centre, aud two stars at
either end The stripes upon he sleeves are
eight in number. The straps fos the Vice Admi-
raj will probably be decorated with an anchor
and star in the centre and star in each end, and
The sleeves with nine stripes. The cap front of a
Rear-Admiral is decorated with two silver starst
he Yice-Admiral will probably wear three,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-31
DOUBLE SHEET THREE CENTS.

WciizoPs negro division forms part Of the
enemy's force on the North Carolina cnast
-Four OF the en- INV s vessels have Certa "
bt en- dr ahlCd on the Roanoke rivce.
Prisoners admit a loss OF three gunboats on the
Roanoke
wumNeroN, December 27.--The situatio 4 is
uprb. uged
Communication open to For, Fisher by land
and water.
The enemy still hold their position on the
beach, uudcr cover of their fleet.
The attack on Fort Fisher has not been re-
newcd. The Z r Is uniniurcd.
Our loss Of men under fifty. The Feds-als
suffered much.
Every thing looks we'll
WuMtNGroN, December 27.-GcneraI Blrr
teeElaphs from below that the enemy have
abandoned their position above Fort Fisher and
re.Cmbarked.
Our troop, and officers behaved we'll through
out The enemy has been defeated at all points.
1iE ENCHANCR or PRISONERS TO HAVE ugry
RESUMED At WILMINGTON.
From Ne Richmond EIdHi ier Ds-fg5sr ls
All that IL known of affairs noar Wilmington Is
contained in our tolegrnphiC dospat hes from that
p"lus very false idea Of the geography OF the
coast appears 10 prevail with some COutemporary
Journals, and a great deal more importance has
been attached by them to the landing effected by
The enemy near Fort Fisher than the matter
deserved.
The exchange Of prisoners Is about to he re.
'nmcd a. Wilmington. 1t is singular that the
enemy has been allowed to choose every por. thcv
are about " attack aS the point OF exchange But
with the Commissioner of the Confederate States
'ncy nave always appeared to do as they pleased.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-31
LATEST FROM WILMINGTON
eto., Etc, Etc. Etc. Etc, Etc, Etc
More of Moseby.

PARTICULARS OF HIS MORTAL woUKnIRG.
FHEDERcKsBuHG, December 2j.-Tne gallant
Moseby received a dangerous, but not moral
wound last wednesday. lie is in our hands,
well cared for.
raiding party of the enemy landed in West
mOrelend on Monday committed a good m any
dcpredatOus, and then left.
THE NATURE OP HIS WOUND.
From mo Richmond Examiner, December %.
has been known in this city for several davs
Iast that Colonel iscby was wounded seriously
while en- route for his command In Fauaui.r, on
wednesday last The particulars, so far as Ie-
plHtu, represent that he was attacked hy marty
Of the enemy at private house, whittier he h al
repaired TO avoid them, where they discovered
him.
He supposing that they would know him. com.
menced shooting at them, and, after killing and
Woundng four OF the assailants, he fell seriously
Woun9ed, the enemy having Immediately re-
turned his fire. 1t appears, however, that they
uid not recognize him, and gupposng that he
was MORALLY wounded, they LEFT him. lie Is
now III a SAFE place, and IL is thought will soon
be ont Of danger from bis wound.
ARRIVAL OF UNITED STATES OFFICERS AT LIBBY
PRISON.
From NE Richmond Eran'Esr, DscemJsFgs
The following Yankee commissioned officers.
captured &c various points, have been registered
W me LibOY since Sunday last st:-ColoneI j. S
ilan,On, 3lih Kentucky Mounted Rifles;
Lieutenant Colonel b. g. Hatchins. Nav
York Cavalry; C'paiu G. N. D,genfsId
l2h Ohio Cavalry; Captain j ~ Wallace. ri
Delaware Regiment, LIST Lieutenant Z. II. Trin-
plinrI "a New York Mounted Rides; lsC Lieu.
ttnaut james Evans, 9th New York: l.. A
Gowlgk. SuIge0n-in Chief of the 4rh Cavalry
Division Sherldans Army Of the Valley.
In addition to the above, fifty Yankee priyates
were registered. '
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-31
THIRD EDITION
TO-DAY's WASHINGTON NEWS,
sDecIaI Despatches 70 Evenlng Telcgraph
WASHINGTON, December 81.

WAsmNorov. Decomber3l
Tho "FIoridR'' case.
ltis understood that the Brazilian Minister is
perfectly satisfied with the decision Of the GOV
ornment in the Fiorid1 case.
Letter Delivery system.
The letter delivery system is found 10 work
badly, and it will be gradually limited to the
large cities.
New Years nay.
New Years Day will be kept universally here
as q holiday.
Case Of Commodore wilkes.
The Prcsideuls remission OF a portion OF the
sentence Of Commodore Wilkes was m ldc in
concurrence and con.u'mtion with the Secretary
Of the Navy, and at the time Of its taking etT,5t
dcsigutcd by him.
HHncOck's Corps.
The first regiment i'm lIancock's lst Corps will
be armed with Sbarpc's rides.
Progress Of tecruitIng.
Returns received at the Provost Marshal. Gene
rails Bureau show the number Of men raised nv
recruitingis larger now than at any period during
the present year.
KumOrs About Richmond.
II is reported on the authority of deserters that
the Rebels are engaged in removing the heavy
machinery from the arsenals and other public
works at Richmond further South, preparatory
to an evacuation Of that city.