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General Lees O1lCisIACcOUnt Of
KaFren'S Expedition.
Yankee Raid in Louisiana,
Attempted EsCspe Of Union
Prisoners.
Re-AFreSt Of the CanadianIRaid-
eFS Ordered.
FROM COLUMBUS.
Especial to the Cleveland LEADEa.

Especial to the Cleveland LEADER
COLUMBUS, Dec. 10.
Owing to the patriotic exertions of the
citizens of several of the enrolment Dis
tricts, Ohio is now nearly four thousard d
men ahead, to be credited on any futu q
call, there are, however, many Sub-Districts
that are still deficient in quotas, which
must be furnished by draft or otherwise.
Justice to these Districts that Lave done
their duty, demands that the should be re-
quired to do so.
The Military Claim Commission com
pleted its labors to-day. The claims pre-
sented for examination amount to S63, 600,
of which about $50 600 were allowed.
Lieutenant Colonels Moses M. Granger,
lz2d Ohio, and q. B. Hunter, l23d Ohio,
have been honorably discharged.
The travel to the Coal Oil regions in
Muskingum and Morgan counties have be-
come so large, that an extra train has been
put on the Central Ohio Railroad, running
from here to GAINESVILLE, TO accommodate
those who desire to visit those localities.
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FROM NEW YORK.


The HsraIds Hilton Head correspon.
dent Of the 9Th, says; The LIST Of casualties
in the battle of Honey Hill have been re-
yised and reduced to $50.
1t Is only halfs mile from the Savsn-
nah and Charleston Railroad to our fro1t
and not only the Whistling Of the locomo-
tives but the rumbling of the trains can
be distinctly heards -
Further up the Tillifnny River, on the
right Of the road upon which General
Butler marched, we have taken possession
Of a landing, at Gregory's Plantation,
which was evacuated Ia q hurry when our
troops advanced. From thence the sup
plies are forwarded 70 the front.
A detachment was landed at Mackay's
Point on Wednesday morning, which pro
ceeded up the opposite shore from Gre
gory's Plantation, and entrenehed them
selves st point there for the protection Of
our flank.
The gunboats also cooperate fer the
protection Of our fsnks and landings, and
the naval brigade, under. Commodore
Preble, is doing efficient service on shore.
General Hatch went to the front, from
Boyes Neck, on Wednesday morning.
By rapid and successive movements
from the right to the left we have secured
position from which we can command,
as soon as our guns go up, two bridges
and some miles Of the Savannah Railroad,
even five do not occupy the road itself.
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Winslow and Lieutenant Cushing, the one
for destroying the Alabama, and the other
for destroying the AlbemRrle.
A bill was introduced TO require all per-
sons applying for the benefit of the pre-
emption and homestead laws, to make oath
that they had not deserted from the army
or resisted the draft, or secreted themselves
to avoid being enrolled or drafted, or dis
coursged enlistments, and providing that
whenever ofenses could be proved, the
land claimed should revert to the Govern
ment. The bill was referred to the Com
mittee on Public Lands.
Mr.. Davis, Of Maryland, reported reso.
luton from the Committee on Foreign AT
fairs, declaring that Congress has consti-
tuted right and authoritative voiee in de-
claring and prescribing the Foreign policy
OF the United States, as well as
Ia the recognition of any foreign power,
that while the matter is pending in Con-
gross it is not subject to diplomatic e1pls-
nation.
Mr.. Davis moved the previous question
on the adoption of this resolution, but on
motion of Mr.. Farnsworth, the resolution
was laid on the table by yeas 50 to nays SO,
from service on the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, as he found a majority In the
House against him. a.
Mr.. Davis took occasion TO severely AMI
madvert on the Secretary of State for his
explanation to the French Government OF
the resolution heretofore passed by the
House against French or other interferl
ence in. the affairs of this continent.
Mr.. Cox, also member OF the Commit
Zee on Foreign Affairs, repeated the views
of Mr.. Davis. He spoke of the conduct
of the Executive Department as indicative
of an attempt 10 bring the Legislature
under is feet.
Blair, Boutwell,, Spsulding and Dawes
sustained the action of the House in laying
the resolution on the table.
Mr.. Stevens maintained the right of
Congress TO declare its policy in respect to
the colonization of royalty on this conti-
nent, or upon any other question.
After furthor debate the House refused
10 excuse Mr.. Davis from service on the
Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The House passed the Senate resolution
to adjourn over from the 22d
Of December to the 9TH of January.
The House passed bill giving the true
construction of the clause Of the Internal
Revenue act concerning the tax on cigars
md tobacco.
The House also passed pension, consular
md diplomstic appointment bills, when
1t twenty minutes past three o'clock it
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Yesterdays evening Edition.
FROM REBEL PAPERS.

NEW YORK, Dec. Is.
The Richmond Sentinel, of the 18th,
says: General Longstreet, on Saturday
morning, made a reconnaissance on the
Darbytown and Williamsburg road, for the
purpose of discovering the strength and
position of the enemy. The reconnois-
sance was satisfactorily accomplished, and
General LOngstreet now occupies his old
position.
Our loss in this movement was only one
man killed and several woun ded. We lest
no prisoners.
A number of the enemys pickets were
captured, and some killed and wounded.
General Lee makes the following report
concerning Warren's expedition:
HEADQ'Rs ARMY NORTHERN Val
December 10, 1864.
To Hon. James a. Seldom, Secretary of
War:
About noon, yesterday, the First Divi-
sion of the Second Corps of the enemy,
supporting the cavalry, forced back our
cavalry pickets on the Vaughan road, south
of the Appomstox, and advanced towards
DinWiddie Court House. To-day our cav
airy, reinforced by infantry, drove them
back across Hatchers Run, capturing few
prisoners, and re-establishing our lines.
[Signed, r. E. LEE.
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SOUTHERN NEWs.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 10.
Augusta, Georgis, papers of the 7tb, re-
ceived at tie american Office, have thefol-
lowing:
Beauregsrd arrived st Augusta on the
morning Of the 9Th. The Con8titutionaList,
Of the 9TH, says; Yankee prisoners report
that Fitzpatrick was shot through the head
and mortslly wounded in the fight on Sun
day at Walkers Bridge.
The Chronicle, Of tho 7th, says: Passen-
gers by the Savannah train on Monday
evening report all quiet in the neighber-
hood of POcotsligo. Another report states
that the enemy were advancing their main
column TO Coosawatchee. 1t is also re-
ported that tho enemy captured two guns
on Fleetspur Greek on Sunday. Nothing
definite vas obtained,
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HEADQ'Rs ARMY NORTHERN Va
December 10.

OecemDeF lO.
To Hon. James 4. Seddon, Secretary of
War:
General Hampton, after driving the en-
emy's cavalry upon his infantry, on the
afternoon of the Sth, re-crossed the Motto
way and reached Bellefeld at daylight
yesterday. In the afternoon, the enemy
attacked the position, but were successfully
resisted. This morning the enemy is re-
ported retiring and General Hampton fol-
lowing.
The bridge ever the Meherrin was saved.
Our loss, as far as known, is small.
The garrison, under GArnett, and the
Reserves behaved well.
[Signed] r.a R. E. LEE.
A rebel dispatch, dated Osyka, Decem-
Der 1st, says: A Yankee raiding force of
at least 5000 cavalry, with two pieces of
artillery snd ninety wagons loaded with
pontoons, &c, and commanded by General
Davidson, reached the Angipshoe from
Baton Rouge at two o'clock yesterday
morning. Last evening, after burning the
oonscript camps and some outbuildings,
cutting the stores, pillaging the inhabit-
ants and burning bridges, they left in the
direction Of Franklinton, Ls., which is on
the direct road to Perle river. They car
ried with them Captain Murray, enrolling
officer; Mr. Williams, the Postmaster; the
hotel keeper, and all the citizens they could
catch, young and old. Their destination is
unknown, though they said they were go
ing TO Mobile.
A rebel dispatch, dated New Market,
Va, December 9th, says: Lieutenant Bay
lor, of the 18th Virginia cavalry, attacked
two companies Of the 2Ist New York cav
airy, near MillWood, Clark county, on the
l4th instant, and killed and captured forty
of the party, and about forty horses.
The Richmond Dispatch, of the 18th,
says: Yesterday morning the Yankee ofic-
ers in the prison at Dsnville, made an at
tempt to overpower the guard. They were
fired upon and Colonel ROssier, of New
York, was instantly killed, and others
wounded. This frightened the rest and the
attempt was given up.
The struggle lasted but few minutes
and all was quiet.
The Richmond Dispatch, of the 18th,
SAYS: The latest news from Sherman is that
on Saturday he was at BlOomingdale, on
the Central Railroad, fifteen miles West
of Savannah. 1t was not absolutely GER
tain whether it was in his programme to
attack the city, or to slide away down to
the COST or endeavor to force passage of
the Savannah River, G75rOasts for Port
Royal. -
Our position at Savannah is difficult as
involving the necessity Of protecting both
the city and some ten miles of the SsTan-
nah Railroad, which, leaving the city on
the West, curves to the North and crosses
the river.
Sherman, since he left Millen, has been
telling timber behind him and otherwise
obstructing the roads to protect his rear
from the remorseless Wheeler, who has
hunted and hung upon him like blood
hound.
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ToRoNTo. D.. b.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHnoToN, Dec. Is

WAsHNGFoS, Dec. Is. =
The following was received last night
from Port Royal Harbor, via Fortress
Monroe:
To Gideon Welles, Secretary fthe Nary
have Just just received q communica-
tion from Sherman's army. He is few
miles from Savannah, and in fine spirits.
1 shall bring all my available force into
connection with the army. A dispatch is
forwarded with this.
Very respectfully,
j. A. DAHLGREN,
Rear Admiral.
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FROM SHERMAN.

NEW YORK, Dec. Is.
The Commercials Washington special
says 1t is confidently believed here that
Sherman has occupied Savannah. It is
reported that another scout has arrived
from the Union army, reporting the cap
ture Of Savannah was effected on the 10th
inst
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DIsIINeUIsHEDPREsENFATIOS:-

NEW IUkhi DoC, To
The st. Petersburg court journal of Nov.
%, contains the following: On Saturday,
Nov. Ist, Count Puligo Charge dAfairs
of His Msjesty the King of Italy; Baron
DAriere, the Belgian Minister of State ;
Mr.. Sibley, President of the Western
Union Telegraph Company; and Mr.. Col
Inns, an American citizen, to-day had tho
honor to be presented to His Imperial
MsiestY.
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FROM CAIRO.

-.aa CAIRO, Dec. Is.
The steamer Olive Branch No. 8, ar
rived with fiity-three bales of cotton.
No news.
Cotton, sugar and molasses, nothing
doing.
The rebels are reported to occupy Eddy
vile, on the Cumberland.
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Associated Press ReDOrt.
GOLD IARKET.

NEW YORK, Dec Is.
The order of General Dix yesterday
caused gold TO open firm at 238. About
noon dispatches indicating the probable
taking of Savannah were received, ard
the price fell to 234i. The market is very
unsettled
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CONGREssiOEAL.
NAsHlNGros, Dec. 15.
nTHWwnwH



On motion of Mr.. Sumner, the Presi-
dent was requested to communicate to the
Senate what information is on file concern
ing the arrangement made with Great
Britain relating to the naval force TO be
maintained on the American Lakes.
Mr.. Lane, Of Kansas, moved that the
Committee on the Conduct of the War in
quire into the truth of the alleged en-
ployment of disioysl persons in different
Government Departments.
Mr.. Conness presented a petition from
the cigar makers of Philsdelphis asking
that the tax be taken off the manufactured
article and put On the raw material Re
ferred to Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Wilson presented petition from the
officers of the Army Of the James asking
for an increase of pay. Referred to Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Chandler asked leave to call up the
first resolution offered by him yesterday.
He wished it to be referred to the Military
Committee without debate
Mr.. Sumner suggested that it be referred
70 the Committee on Foreign Relations
If he took that direction he would have
nothing to say, otherwise he should speak
on it.
Mr.. Chandler was willing that it
should go 10 the Committee OF. Foreign
Relations, and it was so referred. =
Mr.. Chandler then called up he second
resolution offered by him yesterday, and
it was referred to the Committee on For
eign Relations.
Mr.. Brown offered the following which
was adopted.
Resol0ed, That the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs and the Militia be Instructed
to inquire into the expediency
of so amending the Act of
the Congress of March 5, 1892, entitled
an act to more efeetuslly provide for the
military defense, by establishing a uni
form militia throughout the United States
and the several acts alnendatory of the !
same, shall provide for the enlistment Of |
lll male citizens between the ages of |
eighteen and forty-fve, resident in the |
respective States, without respect to color,
md also, to submit such other provisi ons
IS may tend more efficiently to organize
he militia system of TIE United States,
md report it by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr.. Chandler, the House
ill to regulate commerce among the sew
raj Ststes was made the special order for
he first Wednesday in January.
On motion of Mr.. Summer, the bill to
ransfer gunboat to the Government OF
liberia was taken up.
Mr.. Powell was opposed to the bill. He
i'd not believe the Government of the
United States ought to sell gunboats to
ther Governments.
Mr.. Sumner said that the bill was drawn
p in accordance with the recommendation
t the President.
The yeas and nays being demanded by
Ir. Powell, the bill passed. Yeas 80, nays
Buckalew, Carlisle, Davis, Harding,
Dwell, Richardson, Riddle aad Wright
oted in the negative.
Mr.. Foote moved that when the Senate
djourn it be until Monday next. The
lotion carried.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson the several
lilitary bills which passed the House last
,ssion were taken up and referred to the
ilitary Committee. Among them was
ne to define the rank and pay of Chap
inns in the army. -
The Senate adjourned until NJ )ndsy.
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FROM SIBERIAN.

PHILGDELPHIy, Dec. Is.
The evening telegraph has just received
the following special;
WAsHINeToN, Dec. l5.-Another scout
has arrived from Sherman,s army with
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NO. q 294


IRAIE DELAYED.
No prisoners were taken down on Thurs
dsy-the train conveying them having
failed to arrive in time.
REPORTED ENGAGEMENT EITH sLoCux.
The Charleston Courier, of the sth, con-
tsius the following:
Areport prevailed in the city, yesterday,
that General Hardee had attacked the en-
emy. The portion of Sherman's force
engaged is reported to have been Slocum's
Corps. No results were given.
CAPrUREoF A BLoCKADERUSNER.
FORTRESS MoERoE, Dee. IA.
The blockade runner Emily Hardy ar
rived in Hampton Roads this morning.
having been captured on the Sth, while on
her way to Bermuda with cargo of cotton,
CLIO bales, and large quantity of spirits
turpentine directed to the Consul, whose
wife and three children were on board attbe
time Of her capture. She is a new boat,
aud had just made her first trip into vii.
1nington with cargo of English rifles and
blankets.
EXPLOSION.
WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. Is.
Dupont's powder mills near the city,
exploded this morning, killing ten men
and wounding several others. The explo-
sion was the most serious one that has oc-
CURED here for several years.
ST. ALBANs RAIDERS.
MONTREAL, Dec. Is.
The Attorney General decides that the
Magistrates decision was wrong in case of
the st. AlbanB raiders, and orders their re-
a-ress5 s1iTt the money 10 DC given up.
BATTLE BETWEEN THOMAS AND HOOD.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON
Dec. Is, 11-3O, P. n.
To Major General Dir:
The War Department has Just received
a special d spatch from Nashville, ,announc-
ing that General Thomas and the troops
under his command attacked Hoods army
on the front of Nashville, at two o'clock
this morning, and although the battle is
not yet decided, the whole action to day
was very successful. Our line advanced
on the right five miles. The enemy were
driven from the river, from their entreneh-
ments, and from the range of hills on
which their left rested, and forced back
upon his rights and centre, and was pushed
back from one to three miles, with the loss
of II guns and 1900 prisoners. Here the
whole of the extreme right Of his line
rested, from where no serious attempts were
made to dislOdge him.
Our casulties are reported to be light.
Hoods whole army, except cavalry and
a small force near MurfresbOrO, were en-
gagged.
E. NJ. STANTON.
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THE CANADIAN RAIDER.

QUEBEC5 Lee. 10 -
The discharge of the raiders surprised
the members of the Government, and the
ground Of discharge is pronounced ridicu.
lous. The magistrate is likely to be se-
verely dealt with. New warrants have
been Issued by the Superior Court Judge
for the re-arrest Of the raiders, and con-
stables are in pursuit.
An efficient military force will be sent
to tha bozda- towns Immediately to prevent
any further depredstions. ,-f--
MONTREAL, Dec. Is.
The conduct of Judge COurssl and Ssr-
moth, Chief of Police, is denounced and the
latter is accused Of completely.
There is an investigation going on in the
Council. 1t is thought that Sarnoth VIII
be dismissed.
TORONTO, Dec. Is,
There Is a profound sensation here, re-
gsrding Judge Courssls decision. The
best legal authorities condemn it and pro-
nounce it contrary to law. His course IS
generally condemned.
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REBEL ACCOUNTS.

The Savannah Net0s of the 7th says: We
learn that fight occurred yesterday at the
front in which the enemy were severely
punished.
1t it said that strong force of cavalry
and infantry attacked the column of Gem
ersl Fizer which was stationed on outposts,
and who had not more than quarter the
number opposed to them but handsomely
repulsed the assault. We learn, that on
Tuesday force of the enemy advanced
toward OoOsawatchie, burning Tillifanny
Bridge. They were attacked by General
GOrtroom's command and driven back.
On Wednesday morning a portion of our
forces was attacked by force Of the enemy
near Tilley Fsrrie Bridge, about five
miles from Pacotaligo. They advanced
toward the railroad and were driven back
one was killed and several wounded.
The enemy landed large force at Mack
ey's Point, and was repulsed in advancing to
Piscoleigh. They will be taken care of.
The force that landed at Boyd's Landing
has disappeared.
That forae which was fought on
Tuesday, was about a mile from the rail-
road and isTeported entrenching. Our con-
dition in that locality will be more salts
factory at next accounts.
The Savannah Negs.of the sth, says
Day before yesterday, the enemy again
made an attempt to take the Charleston
and Savannah railroad but were repulsed.
The hghting continued nearly all day, and
had not ceased at dark. Our force had
rePulsed every assault.
TIE SIEGE OF CHARLESTON. -
This is the i've hundred and eighteenth
day of the siege Of Charleston, All has
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Rear Admiral.

A bearer of dispatches from Dahlgren
arrived here this morning with the follow
ing important dispatches for the Secretary
of the Navy:
FLAG STEAMER PHILADELPHIA, I
PoET ROYAL, Dec. u.
To g. WeIles, Secretary Of the Mary:
SIR: It is my happiness to spprise the
Department that General Sherman, with
his army, is near Savannah, and I am in
communication with him. In view of his
probable arrival, I had stationed several
steamers at different points, and had come
down from the Telahinny yesterday
to be at hand. 1 had not to wait many hours.
This morning, about eight o'clock, the
Dandelion arrived with Captain Duncan
t-ro scouts, se-55az1ss 3. Oornaiek and Geo.
W. Quimby, bearing the following lines
from General Howard:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT ARNY1
OF THE TENNESSEE, NKAR l
SAVANNAH CANAL, GEORGIA.
To the Commander of the US. Naval
Forces near Savannah:
SIa-We have met with perfect success
thus far. The troops are in fine spirits al q
near by.
respectfully, U. q. HOWARD, q
Major General
Captain Duncan states that our forces
were in contact with the rebels few miles
outside of Savannah. He says Sherman's
army is not in want of anything. s- :.
Perhaps no event could give greater sat
to the country than that which I
announce, and I beg to congratulate the
Government on its occurrence.
I cannot refrain from expressing the
hope that the Department will commend
Captain Duncan and his companions to the
Secretary of War for some mark of ap-
probation for their success in establishing
Communication between Sherman and the
feet. twas an enterprise which required
both skill and courage.
[Signed, j. A. DAHLaREN,
Rear.AdmiraI.
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DIEDs

CMCINEATI, Dec. 10.
George Keck, prominent citizen OF
this city, died yesterday.
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The following extract from letter from
General Sherman, written before he start
ed upon his march, shows not only that he
reached the point which he aimed at,
but accomplished the difficult work some
twelve or fourteen days earlier than he
expected;
KINGSTON, Ga, Nov. 3.
To Captav5 P1Hnoek, o. S. ~, Mound
City:
In q few days I viii be of for salt
water, and hope to meet my old friend,
D. D. Porter, again. VIII you be kind
enough to write and tell him to look out
for me about Christmas, from Hilton Head
to Savannah
TSigned,1 W. T. SHERMAN,
Major General.
That Sherman had captured Savannah
before the steamer which brought the
above dispatch, had fairly got out of Port
Royal, is probable, from the fact that the
messenger who reached here this morning,
says when coming out of hArbor, but too late.
to communicate by signals The whole
fleet began to irea salute, and vessels Were
being gsily decorated with flags in honor
of some great victory. The opinion pre-
walls on board the steamer that since she
left the wharf news had reached the Ad-
miraI of tho fall of Savannah. --- ..-
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The Citizens Reform Association Of
New York, which had the cooperation Of eA
leading men Of both parties, and aimed 70 =
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TO WIVES.

Are you looking, Madam, for some little srticls
as 3 memsBto Of the Holiday season for your hus-
band or brother2 Suppose at breakfast on Christ
mas morning, you hand him his fAYorite Mocha IN
an elegant
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REBEL MANEuvERlNG.

The TTi6Hne's special says: The rebel
force which recently made demonstration
on our right has been withdrawn. Our
picket line has been considerably advanced
in that direction.