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TIE WAR NEWS.

Since General Longstreet's reconnoiS-
ssnce of Saturday, and the driving back
of the Yankees across Hatcher's run on
the same morning, perfect quiet has pre-
vailed on the lines below Richmond and
in front Of Petersburg. The Yankees
south of the AppomattoX are said 10 be
pulling down their recently constructed
winter quarters and moving them further
to the rear their present position being
in uncomfortably easy range Of our ar
tillery.
WARREN's COLUMN.
Since the receipt of General Lees off
cial dispatch of last Saturday, detailing
the repulse of Warren's column at the
Meherrin river on Friday, and their sub
sequent retreat, nothing authentic has
been heard from this force of the enemy.
Report says that, on Saturday, they were
making their way back to their main
army at Petersburg, and were being much
worried by Hampton. We shall proba-
bly,, TO day, get later accounts. The
Yankee papers say the Second and Fifth
corps are engaged in this expedition
Like all the statements coming from this
source, this is incorrect. The column
consists of the whole of the Fifth corps,
two divisions of the Second corps, and
about fifteen hundred cavalry.
GALLANT FIGHT IN THE VALLEY
A very handsome affair took place in
the Valley last Tuesday. Captain Bay
lor's company, of the Twelfth Virginia
cavalry, has been on detached service
for two weeks, under Lieutenant. Baylor,
and on last Tuesday were to meet at
Kernstown. The Yankees got wind Of
it, and filty-six of the Twenty first New
York cavalry went up there to catch our
men as they came in squads to the rem
devious. 1t happened, however, that
before they arrived, Lieutenant Baylor
had thirty-fiye men together, and, hear
ing of their trip, caught them near Mill
wood. Only thirteen of the Yankees es-
caped-seven being killed, seven wound
ed, and the rest are now in the Libby
We did not lose a man. In the two
weeks Baylor's company, which MUM
bers thirty five men, hes been on de-
tached service it has captured eighty five
Yankees and one hundred and fifteen
horses-ayeraging six day.
FROM GEORGIA.
There is nothing new from Georgia.
Sherman is near Savannah, probably not
five miles distant; but he has not yet
made an attack, and it is still doubtful
whether he will do SO or make for the
coast south of the city. Yankee news
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DIED.

On Tuesday night, ths 7th Of November, Of con-
sumption, after painful illness OF four months, D..
T. WHirEFORD, in the thrty-seventh year OF his
age, Leaving devoted wife and two children 10
mourn their ilrerarable loss.
His funeral took place on FRIDAY from the
Oregon Hill Methodist Episcopal Church.
baltimore papers please copy.
On Monday evening, the 18th instant, KATE
HENRY, daughter of John NJ. and Kate C. Hig-
gins aged one yesr and eleven months.
The friends and acquaintance Of the family are
respectfully invited 20 attend the funeral At three
o'clock THIS AFTERNOON from the residence Of
her parents, Oh Franklin street.
On sundayeyenn9, the II th instant, at o'clock
JOSEPH II RA6LAND, IN the sixty third year Of
his age.
The friends Of the family requested 10 attend
his funeral THIS EVENING at half-past o'clock
1T the corner Of Thrty-f1rst and streets, Onion
Hin
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TRFAsuRY DEPARTMENT.
I
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA,
Rtahrrnpd Auo7lS4 X 1894


TERTIFICATESOF OF FINDEBTEDNES:
BEARING SIX PER CENT PER ANNUN
INTEREST AND FREE FROM TAXATION.-By
tie fourteenth section Of the act to reduce the cur
lrncy, approved February II, 1854 the Secretary OF
the rrea sGry authorized TO issue the above cer
hcates, psyRbl. two years after the ratification OF
treaty Of peace with the United States. They can
not lie sold, bl only 70 be issued to such credi
tors Of the Government willing to receive the
same IN payment Of their demands They must also
lie gwen at par, though free from taxation
The attention Of purchasing agents ana disburs-
ing officers Of the Government is called to this class
ipub!ic securities a Offering peculiar advantages
t. thoss from whom the supplies Of the Government
bought and to facilitate the Of theIn checks
drawn ty tshursing officers upon the depcsitaries
hllding tEz5a funds, snd marked across the face
"pavsble IN certificates OF Indebtedness" wlll bG
pSl1 IL conformity herewith.
pepolJalles are hereby authorized and required
q lonyly with this regulation, and to make appl-
oatcn 10 the Register tor supplies OF certificates as
required. SgEedl a A. TRENHOLM,
aU 2l-ts Secretary OF Treasury.
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NORTH CAROLINA SENATOR.

NORTH CAROLINA SENA TOR.
Colonel Thomas S. Ashe, formerly a
member Of the House Of Representatives
from the district now represented by Hon.
J. NJ. Leach, has been elected Senator for
the next term, to serve instead of Senator
Dortch, whose term expires next Feb
ruarv. Mr.. Ashe was elected in opposi-
ton to Hon. E. G. Reid, formerly Con-
federate Senator from that State. He is
understood to be in favor of the vigorous
prosecution of the war till independence
is gained while his competitor is said
to have been a strong adherent Of the
extreme peace policy.
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
EXTRA sEs SION. ]
SENATE.
MONDAY, December l2, 1864.

MONDAY, December l2, 1864.
The Senate was called to order at IL
o'clock. Prayer by Rev. DR.. Doggett.
A large number of resolutions were
offered and referred to appropriate com
mittees, among which were the following !:
Inquiring into the expediency Of so
amending the first section of the act for
the support of soldiers families as to au-
thorize the impressment of supplies at
rates greater than those fixed by the
commissioners of the Confederate States.
Inquiring into the expediency of so
amending the duelling law as to- relieve
persons who may have incurred disabili-
ties to hold Office by engaging in duels
since the 10th day of January last,
Also, so much Of the Governors mes
sage as relates to the subject of placing
negroes as soldiers into the army of the
Confederate States.
A recess of ten minutes was agreed
upon to allow the members to be intro
duced to General Joseph E. Johnston,
who appeared in the hall after which,
on motion of Mr.. Keen, the Senate ad-
journed.
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TREAsrRY DEPARTMENT,
CCEEFpERATv STATES oF AMERICA,

Il J
& EVENT II iRT Y 4 r EA S IT X 7
- NOTES pursuance Of an act Of Congress,
srls0ycl November 2s, 1864, entitled ''An act TO
lho0ze the Secretary Of the Treasury to exchange
csdp3n tonis for sevtnthirty treasury note" hold
of ~uch notes are hereby notified that after the
payment nf the annual interest due thereon the
frat day Of January 1865, upon presentation Of the
same, tho Treasurer, Assistant Treasurers and Pay
DepsitaIes las designated at FOOT will issue cert
fc4tes therefor which will entitle the holders to
coupon bonds payable thirty years after the first day
OF Janaarg, 1867 bearing six per cent interest from
the said first of.January, 1865, payable the first
days Of January and July in each year The TTea-
suTer, Assistant Treasurers ard Depositarles will
make weekly reports the Register of the Treasury
OF such certificates issued at their Offices, whereupon
binds sill be ent forward in satisfaction OF
The notes will be cancelled i'll the eusua manner and
forwarded TO the First Auditor.
@. A. TRENHOLM,
Secretary OF Treasury.
Treasurer at Richmond Virginia.
Assistant Trcasurcrs at Charleston and Mobile.
Depostaries al Raleigh and Wilmington, North Ca
rJlna,
Dero1taries at Charleston and Columbia, South Ca
ruIa.
D-Po~itaUas at savannah and Augusta, Georgia.
DopcsitIr1es ut Tallahassee, Florida, ami Montgo-
merry, Alabama.
Dspo,itsrirs at Columbus, Mississippi, and Houston
and II .rshall, Texas. de 3-ts
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LOC1L MA TIERS.

CITY CoUNCL. AT regular monthly
meeting Of the Council, held yesterday
afternoon, the following business was
transacted.
Mr. Scott, from the Committee en- the
Fire Department, to whom had been re-
ferred the recent action Of John I.
Rogers, in disposing fire engine for'his
own personal use, claimed as the pro-
perty of the city, made report, conclud-
ing by offering resolution adverse to
Rogers title, which was unanimously
adopted by the Council
Mr. Glazebrook, from the Committee
on the Aims house, reported that the
City Aims house had been rented to the
Board of Visitors Of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute at the rate of $4,000 per
annnm, payments to be made annually.
Mr.. Scott, from the committee to whom
had been referred the matter Of pur-
chasing clothing for the soldiers from
Richmond in the Confederate service,
made statement, in effect; that, after
giving the subject thorough investiga-
ton, and making an extended search
throughout the city, he thought it i'm
possible to obtain sufficient supply to
furnish all the troops with clothing, and
therefore thought the question should be
postponed for the present.
Mr.. Walker hoped that the Council
would, at least, order the purchase of
overcoats for our troops, as he had been
Informed that they were desperately in
need Of them.
. Itwas agreed by tho Council that the
committee should consider the matter
further.
William j. Eppes, John Talman, Lu-
ther Reins, w. Gill and r. II. Higgins,
were re elected to fill the various offices
which they have held for several years
past.
After some other unimportant business,
the Council adjourned.
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KENTUCKY AND. EAST TENNESSEE.

KENTUCKY AND EAST TENNESSEE.
A telegram from Louisville on the
9Th says that there vas considerable ex-
eitement there the day before from the
arrest OF gamblers and the impressment
of the horses. The street cars were
temporarily stopped for the want of mo.
tive power. 1t thus explains it:
A gang of Gentry's men took posses
sion Of Lagrange yesterday afternoon,
injuring the railroad so as to disarrange
the track for day CT two. The Jour
nal says it is our impression that Breck
inridge will turn up in new and unex
pected quarter before long.
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CONCERT. concert at the Molp-
mental Church on'Friday night last, not
withstanding the dreadful weather, was
well attended, and by an audience which
was we'll repaid for the disagreeablc walk
The programme was an excellent one,
and SO well executed that we hope to see
it soon repeated. The duet from Stabat
Mater, "Qais est homo was the gem Of
the evening, and was admirably sung
one Of the voices being contralto of re-
markable. power. The air of When
the Swallows Homcward Fly" given as
solo, duet and quartette, was excel
lently done, and discovered among the
performers very good tenor voice. The
chorusses particularly deserve praise for
their precision, which was much better
than many of those sung by professional
performers. Altogether, the affair was a
most agreeable ore. and no lover Of good
music regretted having faced hail storm
10 be present.
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0RITUARY.

Died at his residence in the couIFty of Goochland,
on tuesday, the 9th day of December, 1856 l.,
CHARLES f. POPE, Esq, in the seveatieth
year OF his age.
lie wss q native of Hanover, but for the last
foIty-seven years of his life had been resident Of
the county in which he died. In early manhood he
had been member Of the bar, at which his success
was fatteIipE long es he continued to practice.
But he left il long before he had reached the period
Of life when middle age is supposed to commence -
The disease of which he died was ashngerng and pain
fiIl. He bore it with heroic fortitude, evincng no
alarm at the approach of death, and betTaying
anxiety only for those who were nearest and dearest
10 him, and whom he saw overwhelmed with gllef
at the prospect
qualities which best adapted 20 win and retain
the attachment Of friends than Mr. PoPR He
one of the brsvest and most honorable OF men, and
ike all brave and honorable men, he entertained a
regard for truth which amounted sSrnost to pas
sion. That delicate consideration the feelings
and opinions OF others, which is ever the distinctive
mark of the thoroughbred gentleman, characterized
his whole intercourse with society in an eminent de-
gree. With a eanaor as rare as 1t is valuable when
found, he always placed upon the actions Of his
neighbors the best construction which they were
capable Of bearing. He never INDUCED. In harsh
structures upon the conduct of others, and hated
scandal with holy hatred. In the circle Of his
own family he the most amsble of men, all
testify who ever shared the hospitality OF his
ireside. Add to this that he was man Of warm
heart and unlimited benevolence; that his manners
easy and agreeable, and his temper cheerful
and hopeful that his information was large and
general, and his conversation sprightly and enter
tanning; that he was staunch friend and delight
full companion, and of the most generous and
unselGsh of human beings-and the great popu-
arty which he enjoyed within the wide circle of his
acquaintance will at once be accounted for. His
s0rT0win6 relatives and friends win long continue TO
lament their losS--an iFreparable loss to theH.-
Their only consolation must be slowly and gradually
derived from what augments their present sorrow
from remembering that unstaillsd purity and honor,
and TbfTn nd hpnpVDienPl
separahie attributes throughout the whole course,
and in every relation, of his life.
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MARRIED.

Al the Monumental Church, in this city, on The
Sth instant, BY tae Rev. Df. Woodbridge, MI.
WALLACE WASHINGTON, OF owepsboro'. Ken
tucby, 10 Miss LUCY G. MACON, Of this city.
At Edgewood Grove, by the Rev J. Lansing Cur
rovs. Colonel CHARLES W. HANSFORD. Con-
feiasate states Army, 10 Miss ESTHER A Nc
oRUDER, only daug ghter OF Lewis Mcdruder, Esq.
OF this city.
AG the same time and place. by the Rev. j. Lam
sing Burrows, Major GEORGE L. FoOIE, Coniede-
rate stetea Army. to Miss EMMA +. HAYNES,
only daughter OF Ni!lism Haynes, Esd, OF tins
city.
Raleigh, Fayetteville North Carolnal and Peters
burg papers please copy.
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MIsCELLANFoys

Gold was quoted in New York on the
9th at 239 l-2.
Major General Cadwaliader has been
assigned to the command Of the Depart
ment of Pennsylvania, formerly known
as the Department Of the Susquehanna,
vice General Couch, assigned to com
mand in General Thomas's army
Senator Wilson's only son, lieuten-
ant in the Thirty first colored infasry,
has been appointed an aid on General
Ferrero'S staff
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osFIcz surEFivrrSpEsr OF RicHnosD !
AND DASvILLE RAILROAD,
RIcMMoNp. Qeeembor 10, 1861.


NOTICE.-On and after MONDAY,
| y December 18th, 1861 the PASSENGER
TRAINS on this road will run MS follows:
WAY TRAIN leaves Richmond daily at O'clock
4. NJ. and arrives in Danyillc at 6il0 !. VI. Re
turning, leaves Danville at 10 A.. NJ. and arrives
at Richmond at 2 NJ. tTnis train will carry the
loe travel only, and through passengers for points
beyond Daavie viii not be allowed upon II. Pas
sengers for South-iie road, west oil junction, will
take this tram
THROUGH Train leaves Richmond daily az IL
A Nj, and arrives at Dmvie Gt II 7. NJ. Re
turning, leaves Ddnyile at u Y. NJ and arrives in
Richmond at 10 a NJ Through train viii not
stop at any vGy-sttion except for wood AMI water,
and local passengers will not be permitted 70 rideon
it II will connect at BaTkavils with trains on the
Southside road to and from Petersburg.
PASSENGER TRAINS on PIEDMONT RAIL-
ROAD viii leave DaAFilie AT 80 A. Il aud arrive
in Greensboro at G:3e A. NJ Estu'uing ieaves
Greensboro at 80 Z. NJ. and arrIvesin Dauvilsht
10: 80 z NJ. This train Will nlko olosa ecnnoc-
ton at Dsnyille with the through train on ths
Richmond and Danylie railroad, and at GrpeusbJfo'
with trains on the North Carolina railroad
JAMES II. LESTER,
do l0-6t Ticket AGENT. =
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~ EW CONCERN.

AUCTION, COMMISSION AND GENERAL AoEWY.
The Undersigned have this day associated therr-
selves for tho purpose OF carrying on the AUClloN
the style and firm OF BOUI5, s.ANpEI;SoN &
TABB; and having taken That large ami coinr,o-
dious house, William iIA Smiths old etahd, No ia
Main street, where they have full room for storage
and advantageous display Of Goods, Wares and
Merchandise OF eveIy do,cIiPtion, Furniture, &C.,
&c, &C., they solicit consiSniaepts. PedgMg their
strict attention 10 every matter entrusted TO them
TO be ere getie and prompt, they hope to merit and
receive the patronage OF their fGiendsnnd he public.
Sales of REAL AND PERSONAL LSl.AI'E will
be attended to in ths city and adjoining counties.
STEPHEN b0UIS, ia.
JOHN Z SAEDERSON,
THOMAS +. L. rABB
November Eth, 1894 no 22-eodlGts
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THE MOVEMENTS AROUND RICHMOND.
The Philadelphia Press has dispatch
from City Point stating that the Second
and Fifth corps massed, on Tuesday af-
ternoon and night, near Jerusalem plank
road, and on Wednesday morning
marched towards Stony Greek station.
1t adds
Our troops are very enthusiastic. Our
main army having been fully reinforced
recently, the advance Of the corps does
not weaken it.
A letter in the New York Tribune,
dated on the 9Th, says:
In dispatch. last evening mentioned
the crossing of detachment Of colored
troops, belonging to General Draper
brigade, to the west bank of the James
river, in the vicinity Of Dutch gap, and
their having set aboutentrenching them
selves in a position on the other side,
where they could defend the head of the
canal from rebel sharpshooters when
this work shall be opened, as it can be
no secret to say it now soon will be.
The rebel pickets along the vest side
of the river, who had, for the past few
days, been peremptorily ordered by their
officers to tire on all mounted men seen
riding along on our side OF the river,
were sent skedaddling in great haste by
a brigade of our colorei troops drawn up
on this bank OF the river, supported by
a few pieces of artillery. Under cover
of volley of musketry and two or three
shots with the field pieces our pontoon
boats were launched aud the men ferried
across the river without eliciling shot
from the demoralized Johannes, three
of whom were captured and the balance
became suddenly scarce.
The surprise which this movement has
caused the rebels is evidently very great,
and it is somewhat remarkable that they
have not undertaken TO dislodge us from
the position. They threw, during the
day, yesterday, few shells from NOR
tar battsSy, with which they have been
latterly Smelling Dutch gap, but with lit
tie spirit or effect. All their extensive
range OF batteries on the bluffs, from the
Howlett House up, we've silent, and ap-
parently saving their nssahief for the
next movement, which they are anxiously
awaiting for US to follow this up with. -
The Richmond papers all. concur in the
belief that Grant wahaa esagain this
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LATER FROM THE NORTH.
We have received New York papers ot
the 10th instant.
FROM TENNESSEE.

We have received New York papers Of
Saturday, the 10th instant.
FROM TENNESSEE.
General Hoods position around Nash
vile seems to be unchanged. The Yam
KEGS are making every efort to clear the
Cumberland river The gunboats went
down again on Friday to Try and whip
off the Confederate battery which OBJ
structs navigation. They engaged it
thirty minutes, but without success. The
St. Louis Democrat has a special dis
patch from Paducah, dated the 7th in
slant, which says;
All stories about disaster on the Cum
berland river are wholly untrue. The
river is entirely clear and unobstructed
to Clarksyille, to which point our trans
ports run without any convoy. From
Clarksvlle to Nashville no transports
are conveyed by gunboats.
Around Nashville, skirmishing goes on
daily. A brigade of Confederates was
seen to move off in the direction of Muir
freesboro' but whether to attack the
place orr forage was not known. Hood S
right is commanded by Cheatham centre
by Lee and the left by Stewart. On the
side of the Yankees, Wood commands
the Fourth corps, and Crouch The Twen-
ty-third corps. The water on the shoals
Of the Cumberland river on Friday was
only fortyfour inches deep. and still
falling. A later telegram, from Nashville
on the 9th, says:
The weather is very cold A heavy
storm of snow ard hail has prevailed ali
day. The rebel line IN our front appears
intact. There are no indications Of an
attack or of their running away. The
excitement in town has nearly subsidized.
No apprehensiens for the safety of the
city need be felt.
The gunboats went down the river
again to-day to point whero rebel bat.
teries are located, engaged them, drove
tue rebels back from the river, silenced
their guns and returned to the city.
Very little cannonading or skirmish-
ing has occ1rred to-day. The rebels are
still throwing up earthworks. A con-
siderable defence Of that character il be-
ing erected by them in front Of the Sc
venth corps.
Deserters who came in to day say that
Hoods forces are soon to attack the
Union troops.
The water on the shoals is four feet
deep, and is rising.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

gu .GURY NOTES OF THE OLD
ITO the end that every facility may be
~ . zoe holders of these notee in eitecting
L. >. ange for new, the Treasurer, Assistant
.e.lrs sIl Pay Depositar;es, and the Deposi-
tar @a5 - duty has been hitherto limited to fund
lr. ST. AfreOy authorized TO receive tie notes for
1. ukre Those not supplied with funds will re-
. a. OF the depostors receiving all notes
sr 4 s5r, and entitled TO, exchange until the lst
G,y - january, 1868, inclusive. The notes re-
ID aad registered must be forwarded by express
e.. the Treasurer Ut Richmond, with copy of the
gister, ana issues Tor the payment of the de-
pnstors vii! be immediately forwarded in return.
The Assistant Treasurers and Depo7itarIes are
hereby instructed to republish this notice
q A. TRENHOLM,
no ls-uJ Secretary OF the Treasury.
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THE NEW PRIVATEER.
The Times says:

The Times says
"The Chickamauga is probably the
blockade runner Edith, which ran into
Wilmington about the time the Talla-
hassce returned to that port after her
raid few months ago, 1t was an
nouDced not long since that the Edith
was preparing to come out under a new
name"
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4 PPEAL TO TIE puBLIC-TI

A PPEAL TO THE PUBLIC.-The
"A Relief Committee OF Richmond appeal TO ths
public for aid in behalf ot the families OF soldiers
and refugees in the city.
Richmond is filed with refugees from every ror-
ton Of the confederscy, many CT them the families
Of soldiers in the field.
Liberal and regular eontibutions Of money, food
and fuel are earnestly requested.
The Southern Express Company have kindly
agreed to ship all articles, contributed 70 the poor.
free of charge.
Contributions of money should be sent 10 II z. c.
Baskervil, Treasurer; aud all supp.ie- should be
consigned TO the " Relief Committee OF Richmond"
care Of Messrs. Martin u CaTdoL0.
RELIEF CoMNITTEg.-H. Il. G. BssksrviIl, TFea-
surer; William Bell, Dr.. W n. Gwathmey, J, l..
Msury, Directors; William III Peasants, Secretary
DR.. G. q. Barney, W. IL Ciemulit:. RobertJ Chf,S.
tian Lewis ID. Crenshaw, J. II. Chamberayre, W.
IL Denerson, DR.. j. H. Ellerson, Colonel Thomas
H. Ellis, George Gibson, Patrick II. Gibson, James
Gordon Blackburn Hushes. Abaer Il. Harvey,
Samuel J. Harrison, Judge William III. Lyons THIS.
W. MeCsnee, Z. Cary Nicholas. Samuel Il. Pricc,
J. ID. X. Sieight, John Tucker, Asa SNYDER, Da-
vid 1. Williams, Joel B. Watkins Wirm Wills, Jr.
WILLIAM L. AUEFoRD,
de 0-lu