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The Opelousas courier., 1864-07-23

& REBEL Loss or oFFIchRs. The following is
only partial list Of distinguished losses among
the the late battles, gathered
from Confederate dispatches: 5
Lieut. Gen Longstreet, wounded; Major Gan
JE p Stuart, killed; Major Gen Edward John.
son, captured; Major Gen Heth, of Virginia.
woundsd; Major Gen Picket, Of Virginia. wolln.
ded; Big Gen Walker, of Virginia, leg off; Brig
Gen Staford, Of Louisiana, killed; Big Gen
Hays, Of Louisiana, wounded Brig Gen JeI-
.nings, lof South Carolina. killed; Brig Gen j. NJ
.,oles. kIIIeu Drfg 6rn reg ram, seriously woun-
dsdi Col Nance, of South Carolina, killed; Col
daiilard, OF South Carolina, wounded Col Ken.
nedy, wounded; Col Herbert, of Alabama,
wounded; Col Ronlove, wounded; Col Jones. Of.
North Carolila, wounded Col Grice, killed; Col.
shetheld, of Geprgia wounded; Col Whitehead.
of Georgla, wounded; Col Board, of Virginia,
wounded; Col Winston, of North Carolina.
wounded; Col Lane, Of North Carolina, woun.
.dsd; Col Sanders. Of North Carolina. wounded:
.Cof f1ium. of Georgia, wounded; Col Carter. Of
Georgia, killed; Col Miller, Of South Carolina,
wounded; Col 6 Il Forney, Of Alabama, killed;
Col Avery, OF North Carolina, killed; Coi David.
son, Of North Carolina, captured: Col w w
Randolph. killed; Col Binney, of Nss;ssir,nii,
Killed Col L Lamar. of Florida, wounded;
Col W. y, Hartsfield, of Georgia, wounded; Col
'A Crott Of Georgia, wounded; Col w II Wilis,
OF Louisiana, wounded; Col w C: Hodge. Of
Geofgia, wounded: Col Il ID Willet, OF Louisiana.
wounded Aeac Orleans TfHe ,Dslta.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-07-23

Head Quarters conscript District La, I
SHREVEPORT, July 12, 1864.
GENERAL ORDERS No. IA.
l. The following special order is published tor
the Information OF all concerned:
The Opelousas courier., 1864-07-23
FROM VIRGINIA.

A reliable gentleman who came the other day
from Pointe Coupee, reports thata dispatch from
the other side of the Mississippi says that Grant
made an attack on Richmond on the 4th and 9th
of July, inst, and was repulsed with loss of
25,000 men, aad also made an attack on Peters
burg on the 6tl Ind was repulsed by Bsauregard,
with loss. VI 1900 men. The enemy was
driven of 90 miles and lost IS piecesof artillery.
It is said that when the attack was made. our
gallant Louisianian allowed the enemy s columns
to advance within 100 yards Of our eutreneb-
ments, when he opened the fire of 200 pieces of
artillery. moving down the poor deldaed fanatics.
g The N. 0. papers of the 14th says, Gen.
Ewell (Early) had taken Harper's Ferry, crossed
the Potomac and Mas driving Siegel before, him.
Our informant further says that the New York
Tribune has declared itself in favor of peace,
shus abandoning the exploded idea Of subju-
satiss sass eAss.tss. - -
The Confederate ironclad alabama, was sunk
by the. U. States iren-elaa Monitor Kearsey, in
the English channel, ia front Of Cherhourg.
Capt. Semmes, the commander Of the, Alabama.
and part of his crew were saved by French yes-
sels. Our loss is killed and 20 wounded.
Gold in N. j. on the 4th, was 244. In N. o.
on the 18th 05o
The Opelousas courier., 1864-07-23
opELoU S 4 S:

/. SATURDAY, -: V: july %, 1854.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-07-23

MoLAssES FOR SALE +
NHTFTY BARRELS good molasses, VIII bs
Il sold to families, by the barrel or half bard,
Apply at the Office Of the Opelousas Courier.
Opelousas 18th June 1864. 3--H
The Opelousas courier., 1864-07-23

Drour Board of Police is having the Town
tax of 1864 collected without having previously
passed or adopted the Ordinance Of Revenue in
conformity with the statutes Of the State. Yet
they have been made aware of the illegality and
nullity of their act. There is a design in that
which we do not well understand on the part Of
men of sense and judgment.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-07-23

- UEN. buiLER SURPRISE AND DEFEAT -
no substantial successes have been expected of
the James River expedition since it was an
nounced that Gen. Butler was in command For
whatever else may be the capacity Of that indi.'
y!daal i Is notorious that he is incompetent to
direct the movements Of a regiment, much less
On army His soul is that of a tyrant. not of a
warrior. The accounts just received from his
military operations ara by 30 means fattering; ia
TACT ms column has met with a decided reverse.
Ten. Beauregard. whom he ostentatiously an
bounced as cut of from Richmond. has played
=. zen. Butler seurvy trick. He brought his ar
my away froR Petersburg by route which it
OF ana as dexterous in attack as be is skilful in
defense, the willy Frenchman seized proper
The Opelousas courier., 1864-07-23

BY command of
s. 5. ANDERSON, A. 4. G.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

NAsnviLLE, Dec. 2.-Gen. Wood succeeds
Gen. Stanley in command of the 4th corps.
Stanley being unable to take the field. lis
desperate bravery at the Franklin fight was
mainly contributed to change what threat
ened to be disastrous repulse, into glo-
rious victory, when part of his command
gave way before the enemy, he rushed to
the front, had his horse shot from under
hims himself wounded, but still led on the
charge, waving his hat and calling on his
men to follow.
He rallided his faltering troops rapidly, and
made seven successive charges.
Colonel Opdyke of the l25th Ohio COM
manding brigade, especially distinguish
ed himself
Col. ScoReld brother to Gen. Chief Of
Artillery distinguished BY the Admirable
position in which he placed his artillery.
and the manner in which he fought the en-.
envy.
The great Importance of the victory at
Franklin cannot be overestimatcd a il
checked Hoods onward course, and gave
the Fcderals time to make due preparation.
Schoaeld and Stanley, are commanding the
corps in the field.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

BALTIMORE, Dec 3.-The party referred
to in the statement Of the parolled soldier
from Georgia, as connected with the incen.
diary plot to fire tho Northern cities, is un-
derstood here to be one Morris Montgomery.
prominent participation in the secession
movements in this city about the memora.
BILE 10Th Of April. He was ct that time an
officer in the Maryland Guard. and left Bal
t'more during the first year of the war to
join the rebel cause.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03
- - Lsss absst l,5ee.l
nnarman,s Army stlll march
ing on.
Comments Of the Richmond
Press up0n his move
ments, and his prObae
BILE Designs.
Destruction Of the Boston
typographical Union.

LoursvrrLs, Dec. 8, 1:2o p. M.-Yester-
dav the rolling stock of the Louisville d
Nsshvine Railroad was ordered hithcr, to-
dav the order countcrmanded.
Street rumors represent Federal repulsc
n Ciarksyille. Teni essee. The story grew
out Of q dash Of rebels into Galla;in, yesfer-
day, where they. captured about 200 head
Of beevcs. Our forces arc pursuing and will
probably capture the raiders.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 3D. The Journal says
that letters from Nashville say it was re-
ported that ON Wednesday evening, Ca
pron's Brigade Of cavalry, consisting Of 42d
Illinois, 9TH Ohio, 9th Iowa, and 9Th Mich
igan cavalry Regiments was surrounded by
the rcbels. and only escaped capture by
desperate fighting. They cut their way
through the rebel line and joined General
Thomas in rear Of Franklin. large number
Of men were made prisoners, and the loss in
killed and wounded was not light, the same
is true Of the enemy.
A train was captured at Brentwood nine
miles from Nashville. on the Tennessee and
Alat anna Railroad. All the citizens Of Nash
vile engaged in no ostensiblc business have
been ordered to leave the city. Gal rebel
prisoners, apart Of the number were captur-
ed by Gen. Thomas in the battle at Frank
lin. and lost eight on the train from Nash
vile.
They will be sent forward to camp Doug
lass * rapidly as possible; in order to make
room in the military prisons here for other
captures that may be made.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 3.-Thc Journal con-
tains the following special this morning
The enemy has been uneasy to-day. and
has demonstrated with great caution against
our outer line, which is carefully construc-
ed, and extends from the river, with ra-
dius Of q miles from the Capital, on the
road south Of the city.
The enemy's cavalry have been in plain
view Ill day on the Franklin pike.
Just before dusk our cavalry pushed out
toward the encmy's line. causing him to re
tire, and afterwards the rebels were rein
forced, took up their own line at once, and
threw out skirmishers, and some skirmish-
ing occurred, neither party sustaining any
loss.
No rebel infantry has been developed.
Some artillery firing occurred this P. NJ,
on the left, but few shots were fired.
TIE defences are being hourly strength
ened, and no apprchcnsions need be felt for
the safety Of the city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

NASHVILLE, Dec. 2.-Slight skirmishing
with the cavalry all day to-day. A complete
line Of entertainment encircles the city. and
. portion Of the cavalry force encountered
Forests rebel cavalry miles from town on
the Franklin Pike. The rebels could be
plainly seen advancing towards them. Our
troops then retired towards the city, night
coming on but few occas; oned shots were
exchanged.
Il Is rumorcd that Hood is cndcavoring to
cross the Cumbcland with large cavalry
force.
Many experienced officers predict an en-.
gagement to morrow. Our forces occupy all
the lines around the city, and arc in line Of
battle. Three soldiers were shot and killed
by the guards in the streets of the CITY this
evening, their names were Cheaney and Jno
1cCarty Of the 80th Ind, and Jas. Brunt OF
the It'll Ills.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

CmcNNAr1, Dec. 3.-The Gaxette's Nash.
vile correspondent gives some additional
particulars Of the battle Of franklin.
The battle was very simple. We had no
time to set up complete plan q the enemy
pressed Us and obliged US to fight OF hand.
Ine original plan was to withdraw the
force Of Gen. Schofield until meeting our
1einforcements and give battle in the vic;n.
ity Of Nashville, but the over sanguine rebels
pressed us too hard, and when SchoAeld
perceived he could not svoid contest. drew
up his little army ia line Of battle IN front
Of franklin. ''''
At half past three assault cc,nmenced-
Cheathon's corps on the right, Steward on
the left, and L. D. Lees corps ia reserve on
Che center. -
Chsathcm threw his corps on Waroner's
elvssson, with great inpetuosity, and after
1oIf - hours desperate fighting. pushed
Wagner back on the second line. vhers
they becams mingled with Cox's and Roeor,s
hon our let and center the rebel. .c.c.,-
egsd By success. driving Warouer beck "A.
voncod With loud cheers. on our st,nr. IL.
Iheir order Of advances va verv ns,t .;...s
hr-a Oemi-eirc1e two reeisnent. - 49, -
tendedsall around ourlines. ana h,h;r5 ~ ~
o11svnate roGiment W. placed fnrr ~eh 49,
. thnttns e16.iling columns vesr - ~, -s-:'
~ l;es,,,a sbes. ! ,. =. ...h, h..s
Il ~ oenns 0laeing towards ous lios
1~l 49, an1e lines toys end yoc
- y ~ ~ = Tsnneooes-bf.sf
- + eethpO y egposs yoor
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

WAsaiNerox Nov. z
The following dispatch he's bean received
It the. War Department
CRY Polsr, Dec. l.
Hon. E. N. SrAHroH, Ssc'y War:
The Redmond ESamiasr Of today ID.
nits thai Sherman Will succeed 10 reaching
he sea coast. Other papers admit that ht
bas crossed the Oconce.
Signed. u. $. 0RAnr. It. Gen.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

BosroS, Dec. 2.-The Boston papers ap
pear to day with their columns well filled a.
usual.
The strike Of the printers having failed,
the propiietors will continue to pay good
wages to competent hands, 0feservlng the
right TO employ whom they please al d gen.
orally manage their business in Their own
way.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

Orr Poln1, Eco. !.
Gen. 0rsee's cavalry wss sent south this
mvrni0g on > recoonoissance, more psfttcu.
srly 70 discover IL The enemy we're 0ovin-
troops south. The following dispatch !
,ust received 10 relation 20 H.:
HsApeuA1asls AaMY o. Tns
PuruMAc, Dec. LIS r \.
To Lieut.. Gen. Grant:
have Just heard from Gen. Gregg. HI
reports having esptufed Stoney Greek Sta
ton, which was defended By infantry sno
cavalry, 10 works. He captured two pieces
u artillery, bat had no means Of bringing
,t Oh, 20 hs spiked them and destroy cd the
carriages. He he'd 100 prisoners, 8 wagons
.od 30 mules. He burned the depot, With
5000 sacks Of corn, $40 bsles VI hay. nom.
DER Of cars and large amount Of bacon,
clothing. end other government stores, sno
te-troy cd oil the shops aud public build
ines.
lns I'd brigade, Gen. Gregg command
ipg had the advance, and carried the one.
my's position. Gen. Gregg 10 nov return.
ing to camp.
No information to be obtained Of any
troops being seen going Southwark, either
cavalry or infantry.
The bed Of the Branch Road from Stony
Greek WAS seen to BE- graded, bat no rails
we're laid ct Tuvall's Station, south u
Stony Creek. Much property was dee
troyed and large amount Of railroad iron
ound, and 90 Effort wss being wsde to de-
str0y Il BY Ore when the staff officer vho
brought the despatch left. The enemy
showed signs of having concentrated AND
we're following but the officer thinks Gen.
Gregg will encsmp BY midnight.
GEO. &. MRADE, Cal. Gen.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03
LATE NEWS.

Nsw YoRE, Dec. 3
Muller was executed in l. ,ndon on th.
A4sh, making . co.. tession on The scaffold.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03


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Htouo-Market 10e lover. oS.es6 l0. % extfa
slets l1.oo0ll.1S = II. o.
WiaAs-Market lO3 cents Lower. o2.9o chi.
eaes spsisg; es.44 good winter ~.
Co11-ol.e0 In store.
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Pohs-Dscidsdly lever. ossse0se.6o nsss /;
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SueAa-6ne 9l@2s
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6ssd bound; Sc free.
Stock Market.
Nsw YoRE, December ).
Stocks bettsr-0old. ta2s1<.
Chooaeo mashee,
beg. es. .v.. sss:s n =. =.
= soGle.oe. msaia.. " good ;sle0lssse. coed
Dsss UAssls-DuiL u soos.se, fair 70 eoed.
auvssi ~ Dali ana lower fslmo ness pork
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LAsD -DulL 3oxs prime steam snd kettle; IKE
io1.
wsmEr-3e higher. el1saf.lso. slosins qsiss
r. ~ - uli =! y coos - Tor spring sxt,e.
WnsAS 213 higher nstfa ND Il -; No.
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COHn Sole 10 New, 161 CO., Old, G6c.
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

ENANILY GROCER; KEEPS CONSTANTLY
y on hand the best quality Of Provisions
Hollow Ware, Kerosene Oil, etc.
export. mvIl-d Az
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

nssnsou, - ssseto = oasesesE $50 C1e.
N - kG1D1 = - llo1 q 49, ~
s !.:!'s s'1S's - ! . = : 49, Fl
49, bo(levo. II - So boeeoo = -
81 o1Vo1eoeo = hloeeo1 b lteee = -
Vile - s ~ esAss psaet. H. - olee
sooeo = nos1coeoeoso, - uheo eesoo4ee
- ~ ooeoD o o1oeeeooceo WuI -
eesooe eeooeh - eloee O nooa - - 81
~ feesoat. Ihe rebel 0sosral = peeeooo
slis1ly loewasd. TbeoAs ~ letd sssp
and tie Zoe y ~ .eogoe - nteele o ~
boit. Aleeedy ~ ltose sss elgsiees 80
saeh houe ~ thsood q eho oee 80 more
NAsnvilss, Uos. =
havs received fall soeosnts q ~ Iote
battle O. Rsasklia. e u one which 0ost
b chsuaieled - 60 Of the most brtltise
Il ths was. Hos three dsys sharp skis0ish
,ng US kept up dssing the resirsoeet Q
our army from Deek RIVER 70 Hrsnklio.-
During the tine 0ultsplicity Of exploit
sud suooesese gesslsed % eha National as0s.
Gen. Cox eeedseted The lnosemsne o.
the 10Th, achieving splendid victory over
tho rebels se 0psiog Hill, while Gen. VII.
sons cavalry gAiss1 series Of important
.sccesses over 4oseeet's advance.
lLiass Esse Of Chicago failed ae this
lOins.l
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

HARPkNTER AND BUILDER SnOp on
~ Commercial Alley, opposite Post OlRcs, d.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03
P6Y8lclAMS 8.

=. A. REID, NJ. D..
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
i residence No. %, corner Main and Third
streets, Davenport, Iowa iyl-69-d
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- 1( - -

oDo, = oDWnl6. Z. !. snvnnANco.
NEWELL = SEVERANCE.
OFFICE over Pest Once, in Dr.. NcCarn's
~ Rooms. Oct7dAf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

,or Yourselves and invite your friends 70 do 20.
Remember the old stand. south side Of 2d strset
near Perry @ GRiYT
Scp26 aaiss-.,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

# AND AGENT; Buys and sells Real E.t.t.
IL on commission, attends 10 renting Houses
Halls. etc: The best references given when re
quired. Office in Frank Plummer's Law Onics.
entrance lower end Of Post Office Block. IN
stairs. sep2s-d1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-03

r1etnzs - IA 40 ~ szun1rl
The sun., 1864-12-28

knew nj but THINK you could n. holm feeli,,, ~,
Us n 10 sorrow eod hau put upon US 20 iusi tp1a
90 my oOnnet- and came Cd unkn0wug y lsds
hvery one says you're very good. and tha the Lord
mas keepen you from falln@ frum his vays; birt
maybe you've never yet been tried aSi tcrnpsed a.
some ~ I'm perhaps speaking to- plan bu, NV
hent's weuy broken. and can't be ch ice In NV
words - hem who are happy can. wVipDwi I'h
RI just ten ii you. You mum Inoy' "-bu, bers
the poor womsn's words failed hes, and she conh
do nothing hut sit rocking herself tachwaris and
forwards, with sad eyes, straight gazing into sn.
ssn's lace As hthey tried To tell the tale of nguov
which the quivering lips refused 10 u,iar. Thoss
wre,ched stony eyes forced the tears down susan's
cheeks and, as II this sympathy gave the mother
strength, she went on In low voice, ~ had .
daughter once, my hearts darling. Her faihss
thought made toO much on her, aud at she'd
grow married stay!ny al home o. be said she nun
20 among strangers and learn to rough H. She
were young, and liked u e thought q seeing . biz
OF the world aod her fsther beard On q place in
Msncl ostor. Welt I'll not weary you. Tia pAor
girl were lei as,rsy and first thing we heard on 4,
was vi en- letter Of her iather's sent back BY
her miasus saying ahe'd len her place, or, to speak
right the mAs.er had turned hor into the street
soon IA he rad heard Of her condton-and she noe
sevepteeur'
sae now cried aloud and Susan wep, too Th,
ftlc child looked up into their faces and. catching
their aorrow, began to whiuper and wall aia,
took 1t sohy up, and hidin., her face IN its htus
neck, tried 10 restrain her tears, and think Of cum.
fort for the mother. At last she said:
"Where is she nowf"
"Lassl dunnot knew" said Mrs Laigh, check.
ing her sobs 70 communicate this ADDITION TO he,
distress. Mrs Lomax tellel me sue WENT
mrs Loma1-whst Mrs Lomaxt"
"Her as lives in Brabazon-strec;. She telled ma
my poor wench went 10 he workhouso fra ,bsro.
III not speak again the dead but II her father
would but hs' lctten ms,-but he were one who ha
no no,ion-uo nc, III no, say ths, bo-t say uous
He forgsve her on his desth.hed. dare say di
na go III right way 10 work"
"will you hold the child for me one instAnt,-
| srd Susan.
"Ay, Hh viii come n me. Childer used 70 ts
| fond on me I'll got the sad look my face thai
ecares them, think"
But the little girl cluug TO susan she carried
Il up stairs with her. Mrs. Leigh sAi by horself-ho~
| long she did not know.
Susan came down with bundle Of fsr.worn -
| by-cothes.
| Ito be cOnttnusdl
The sun., 1864-12-28
Too Late for Classification.
DEATHS.

CARROII.-On Dec. 9Th, Margaret Carroll, in the
4ith year Of her age.
The relatives and friends Of the family are respect
fully invited 10 attend the funeral, on Thursday
afternoon, Dec 10Th, at O'Clock precisely, ffom her
late Tesidence, 43T uTeenwich 81. 3T3
FORBES-Ou the 26lh inst Jane Maria, wife Of
John l.. Forbes Jr, aged 2s years II months and 4
DAYS.
The relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully requested TO attend the funeral, on WednC sday,
18th inst, at o'clock, T. NJ. from her late residence
lb5 West 3th st. Her remains will be taken 10
Newark on Thursday, at O'Clock, for intement. S7i
LOOAIS-On the 2Ith inst, Elizabeth, widow of
the late Thomas LOomia in the 6ith year Of her
Tho relatives and friends OF the auily are re- ,pect-
fully invited attend the funeral, to-day tWednes
dayl, at l!'g o'clock. from the residence Of her
son-in-aw, james Britt, lil West Slst At. 3I5
The sun., 1864-12-28
wILLIANsBURGH.

Foo ON THE RIyER.-The intense fog Of
yesterday and las. nigh, rendered ferry -bost
transportation difficult aud dangerous The boats
plying between South 7th street. wllliamsburgh
aud Roosevelt street Nev York, ran irregularly
during the day, and entirely suspended their ,rips
N5SPA. All the travel AFTER ths, hour was by
way Of Grand street, causing much annoyance and
delay. Fortunately no collisions occurred up TO =
l.te bnttr
The sun., 1864-12-28
A Good Rule.

certain man, who IS very rich now, was very
Toor when he was al boy. When asked how he got
his riches, lie replied "Ny father taught me ne
yer N play I'll my work was finished, md never 20
spend ms money until had earned It. II / had
hut AN hours work In a day, | must do that the
hrst thing, and in an hour And after this was
allowed 10 play; and then could play with much
moro pleasure than If hnd the thought Of an uu-
finished task before my mind carly forInel tho
habit of doing everything In time and II soon became
eusy to do 30. 1t ia 10 this owe my prosperity"
Let oyery who reads this do likewise.
The sun., 1864-12-28
MARINE NEWS.


CLEARED
sTEAhSHIPs-R knight, Philsdelpha; Chesa-
pcake Portland, Me.
BARKs- Maynard London; Marigo, Rio Janeiro
Susan & Jane, Aatamoras.
BRlGS Time, Monte Christie st Domingo, 5trom-
ness, Falmouth, jam; John shay, fortvrs Monroe.
sCHOOSERS-DN n Hawkins, Baltimore; Plymouth
Rock Boston; Jane Maria. Norwich: VIM Baylis
stamford; Abby RpcketL Phllsdelphia, Percy, Penn
broke. AmandA, Portsmouth.
ARRIVED.
HTFAMSHIPS- Saxon, Norfolk: City Of Bath, For
tres Monroe; Tnde Wind, Fortress Monroe.
BARK-ouichstep, Of st Kitr, from Cardsnas.
sCHOOSERs-A Amanda, NewburR Geo X Adams
Providence; 4 lockwood Camden; Edwards
GeorRetoSn Albert Phsro, Georgetown; Geo Edv ard,
Georgetown for Providence.
The sun., 1864-12-28

Fatally Sedidsd.-Duiing the momentsry al
seuce Il Mrs. Martin from her ai rttnenis at No
Al Hudson street, on SUNDAY, her child, JOHN Ii
ksri h, aged Is months pulled fron the stove q
kettle VI boiling water, and was iataly sesided
Coroner wildey held sn Inquest
The sun., 1864-12-28
FlrIfs.

A ATTENTION, LADIES-THE OLD e.
n Ablished \. Y. Fur Manufacturing Co 50 Chat
ham st. oppu.ito Crooks White Marble Hotel IL ssll-
ing single sets at their factory wholesale prices Call
early and get choice and great bargain setts a4Lo
NUTS and eolar q, 80 each and upwards; Syberisn
equireh, Pitrh Martin and Mink sable setu very
how. Altering and repairing to the latapt stykeA
equal TO receipt given to purchasers insurinS
against moths Look tor the mammoth S. fI.EM-
ING, Manager. s2
EURS-l WILL SELL A SINGLE SET OP
l. fur at 81 10. A muff and collar for a. 80 each
Mink set At saS. At FOSTERS Rocky Moantsia
Fur Co. lls Chatham 81 cor Mott at. 40