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The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
GENERAL. THOMAS.

Ndshrille Nov. 2s.-Nothlng has been heard from
Ii ode army on our front since yesterday evening,
the telegraph wires being down. Hood made an
assault on our works at Columbia, south o, Duck
rver ON Saturday, and was badly repulsod. A
sual portion OF the rebel cavalry Las succeeded IN
crossing the Duck river. Hood has mado other
developments of his plans but thus far be hss ac
compshei nothing further than conscripting some
Of his 'Ncar friends" There Ia no foundation for
the rumor OF the evacuation Of Johnsonville, ex-
copt proper preparation for possible contingen.
c,cs, Tie military situation Is satisfactory to the
authorities. The impression gains ground that
Hood will move cast across the Chattanooga, pos
sibly with the hope of accomplishing something
by cooperating with Breckiuridgo
columbia, Tenn, from which Hood ia said 70
have tocn rspulscd, ia post village, the capitS OF
Maury county, on the Duck river, and about forty
one miles southwest OF Nashville. 1t is the seat Of
Jackson College, and has two Summaries and sew
cral newspaper offices Columbia was the real
dence of President Polk previous to his election
in lsH lbs population, before the war, was about
A5U0.l
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
From Bermuda.
Pirates at Wilmineton, Etc

Hdlt,al, N. s., Eor. 2o.-The steamer Delta ar
rived here this morning with Bermuda dates Of the
26th instant. The blockAde-runnsrs Armstrong
and Talismsn had arrived, the former with seven
hundred and the latter with four hundred bales Of
cotton. They report that tho Cbicksmauga had ar
rived at Wilmington after slight brush with the
bloekaders, aud that the Tallahassee was safely in
port, and would leave in few dsys with cargo
Of cotton for Bermuda. The following Is hsi OF
the lockade. runners that were at Nassau on the
18Th instant
wll-o'-the wisp chased back; Colonel Lamb,
ditto Caroline, ditto Stormy Pctrel put back
leaky Wild Rover, chased back and Afterwards
sailed Owl, loading Bills, loading Geni pus
back in consequence OF heavy weather Star, IN
the dry dock Kate Gray, Druid, Coquete and
General Ctineh, from Charleston Little Hatte and
Beatrice from Wilmington Mars, laid up MAJ.
mora, Syren and Laura, loading Falcon, broke
down Psarmigan, machinery damaged.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
Raid On the Baltimore g. Ohio R.R
Destruction of New Crock.

Wheelidg, West Va, Nov 29.-The enemy VI.
der General Payne, surprised, captured and burned
New Greek, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
yesterday. They sent force Of about 300 to
Piedmont which was stubbornly opposed by Co.
OF the 9th West Virginia Volunteers and after
a figut Of three hours the rebels retreased on the
Elk Garden road. The damage inflicted on the
railroad at Piedmont very slight. Communi.
cations between this point and Cumberland have
been re-establlshed
sLO1Sp DIspAIcn.
baltimore, Nor 29.-The reported raid at New
Geek q very small affair. No detention Of the
regular ''through" passenger or freight traius,
eastward or westward bound. occurred Oh the Bal
timoro and Ohio Railroad. The raiders wero
promptly driven from the road, aud NO further
trouble is anticipated
THIRD DISPATCH.
Bal more, Nor. 29.-The following are the facts
as far as they can DO gathered Of the raid on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. About one O'Clock
ON Monday afternoon q rebel force estimated nj
from 1900 TO 1900 strong, appeared In front Of
New Creek Station. which was defended by Q small
body Of troops behind earthworks. The latter
were soon overcome and either surrendered or
fed. In short time tho enemy were in full DOS
session Of the post. They blew up the earth works
and destroyed all the temporary and other build
nSs, excepting the residence Of Colonel Armstrong,
who is either now has been in the rebel army.
The cutting of the telegraph wires gave the alarm
TO the railroad men at Piedmont whercupon all the
rolling stock of the company and other movable
property was sent OF. Soon after the enemy
reached Piedmont snd destroyed tho road -house Of
he company, also large workshop, aud con-
siderable quantity Of valuable stationary machin-
cry. So far as ia known No damage was done 70
the railroad track or bridges The enemy arc 70.
ported TO have lei, going in southerly direction.
There is reason to hope that the raiders will lie
overtaken by the force sent in pursuit.
[Picdmont and New Creek are small post Office
! towns a few miles apart from each other, On the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, about seventy milos
from Harper's Ferry and eighty miles from Pits.
burg. Thsy are situated in Hampshire county,
Va. on tho borders Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the
sources of the Potomac River. The country In this
section is broken and mountainous, and conft.
tutcs the eastern front ridge Of the Alleghary
hountains.-ED SUM-
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BY TELEGRAPH.


Wilmington, Nor. 29.-Tho latest information
rom the South Is probably that from ex-Genersl
Roger A. Pryor, who was brought hi;her to-day as
prisoner and lodged in the Old Capital. He was
captured last Sunday, near Petersburg. Several
gentlemen, who shortly after that occurrence were
present during 4 conversation with him, say he
admitted that Sherman had captured Macon and
Miledgeyille, and that there was little, If any,
doubt, from the progross he making, that he
had captured Augusta and that he would eneoun-
ter nothing serious to impede his march to the sea-
board that with Augusta IN his possession the
Southwest would be cut Oft from Richmond, and
that no troops could be sent from Leo 20 reinforce
Savannah. Gen Pryor talked freely, and appar-
entity with franlnosa, remarking that the South
now regarded Gen Sherman with more alarm than
any other officer in the service Of tho United
States aud that the press Of the south would not
re 50 communicative ss heretofore regarding sher-
mans movements lie further said II was reported
that sherman had liberated numl or Of Federal
prisoners and armed them, but this rumor needed
confirmation.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10

Saturday night and ls~i night, and placed on spc
cial patrol duty. The guards at the different gov
ernment warehouses aud shops were increased.
and every precatonary measure taken 70 bafne any
attempts 81 incendisrsm. Guards and patrols are
on duty at all The public buildings and workshops.
and every suspicious individual found lurking
around will he taken into custody. detail OF
military others has been made for the pa pose u
inspecting the guards daily, and reporting ON The
efficiency and vigilance OF the guards TO the COM
msnding officer Of this dcparvuent. At Ford's
theatre on Saturday, Mr.. II. y. Philips appeared
before the curtain and announced thai be was re-
qucsted I" state that u there wcro any War De-
partmcnt clerks In the budny, they should re-
port 10 hoadqusrtcrg without delay. number OF
The War Department R.fies who were present, Inn
mediately left the theatre and shortly Afterwards
they wore on patrol duty. We learn that procau-
uonary measures were aso taken In Alexandria
ami Bait more aud that strong guards were placed
all ,he government property.
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Correspondence Of the sun

Correspondence or the SUM-
NeWbern, ~ c., Nor. Sit Is reported that al,
the available rebel forces at Wilmington and other
points in this State moving to the assistance Of
Georgia.
General Bragg has hson assigned to the Depart
mems Of North Carolina, which constitutes his com-
mand.
The rebel papers Of this State report the aban-
donmept of the Wilmington expedition by the
Union forces, which appears to give them great
relief
Governor Vance is fighting for admission into
the rebel Senate, with prospects Of success.
Chaplain Horace James the Superintendent Of
Contrabands who inaugeratcd their educational
system, and who has bs.tled night and day against
the yellow fever rendering great assistance TO the
afflicted, s to-day very III, laborng under the
second relapse of this terrible malady. The color
Cd population offering up prayers for his de-
llvsrance, while they await with great anxiety tho
result Of the struggle.
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directs that tho following dispatch he made known
IN New York and Philadelphia by telegraph;
Hon. W II sEwATp;
"OGce Of the A ssOeid'ed Press, Baltimore
Dec. "A letter Just received nom Apuapol.., at
the ohce OF the Baltimore AMERICAN, from pago' "a
prisoner from Georgia, contains statement VII eh
appears TO be Important in connection with the
recent attempt 20 burn the city Of New York.
scud You the substance " the letter. II 10 signed
by John IL. Ripple, Thirty-rinth Illinois veteran
volunteers. He says, when be passed through
Savannah ON tho 10Th, he was informed by a pro-
icsci uou citizen that lie would car of The gre
est city burning record, II the rebels succeeded
IN tie North, aud that il was 10 come
of In very few days. The party
went W state that one Captain Montgomery,
formerly Of Baltimore, who, before the war was Ia
the livery business wRs t'e agent chaRed with
the duties If lrins the northern cities. Mont
gomery, he sRid intended to burn Now Yolk,
Washingt ton, Baltimore ana Philadelphia, He h,T-
ther said that the rebels in Savannah were high IN
expectation OF soon hearing Of MontPomery's sue
cess aud that he was to receive large sum Of
money II successful. The writer says he thought
little Of tho statement until after biz arrival. HI
saw the accounts in the papers whereupon he
deemed 1t his duty TO make this statement for pub
hcatiou. Deeming II proper that this Information
should be communicated 10 the Government
take the liberty OF sending you this dispatch.
Respectfully, ALRx. FpLToS'
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The Rebel Inceadiary Plot-Waxbuatou
Alarmed.

The Washington STAB OF Monday evening says 1:
There being reason to apprehsnd that tho rebel
emissaries who recently attempted 70 Are lhe City
Of Now York, might attempt similar game here.
the authorities very judicionsly took such preoau-
tonary measures on Saturday night, A. TO render
any such scheme impracticable. The various de-
partment military Nominations were called out on
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
GENERAL GRANT.
Heavy Fir M In the Vicinity of Dutch Gan.

Washington, Nor. 3O.-The Mail steamer from
City Point reports that heavy artillery and muske,
firing was heard early yesterday morning on the
north side Of the James River, in the vicinity =
Dutch Gap. Tho gunboats also su: posed 70
be at work. The firing had near'; ceased q, Il
o'clock No particulars had ueen received.
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
18Th instant
A Successful Scout

Colonel Osborne. commanding negro regiment
at vicksburg, writes;
have Just returned from tho longest Scout atncs
have been in tho brigade. left here twelw days
since. with one thousand two hundred rnu and
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
From Virginia,

NEpIHFp u hUEeF n PryOr, BIC,
Fdshington. Nou 29.-The rebel ex-General
Roger A. Pryor, now private soldier In the Con-
Tolerate army, was captured on Friday last by the
Fiah Corps picksts Of tho Army Of the Potomac,
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1864-12-10
Important erom North Carolina

Rebel Forces sent 10 Georgia- Bragg II
Command Of North Carolipa,-Re porte<
Abandonment Of the " ilmington Lxpe.
dinon by the Federals, Etc.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-01-07

OPENING THE COTTON TRADE WITH THE
sourH:-The money writer in the New
York World calls upon Secretary Chase to
open the cotton trade of the South: II
argues that the purchase of sso,ooo,ooo Of
cotton, to be paid for ia gresnbacks, would
decrease the circulation to that amount,
and enable the Northern States to obtain
slOO,OoO,ooo in gold, or its equivalent, and
thus the prices OF gold and exchange
would decline naturally. 1t would also
draw so much from the resources OF the
Confederacy, by giving the pl nters green
backs they would hoard, while by the op,
Grafton of the confscation act they would
naturally prefer to allow their cotton to be
destroyed rather than fall into Federal
hands. With a pocket full of greenbacks:
it is not likely the planters would be more
earnest in aiding the rebel cause.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-01-07

ANOTHER TRAGEDY.-The following par
ticulars of another tragedy is copied from
the Nashville Ga of Thursday; with
deep regret we add another bloody outrage
to the already too long list of such TRACE
dies On Friday night last, party of 7
soldiers went on mission of plumber to
the house of Mrs, Bell, at the narrows OF
Harpeth. James Bell, son Of the wild
ow, very worthy young man, remonstra
ted with the soldiers upon their conduct,
and this so exasperated one of them that
he fred pistol at the young man, infict-
ing a wound which resulted in death two
days afterward About the time Of the
shooting, one of the soldiers, who became
separated from the party, approached the
house, and installing him for citizen, one
of the marauders shot him, wounding him
so badly that he died in few hours. After
the occurrence. We have not learned the
names of the soldiers or the regiment to
which they belonged, but hear that they
have been arrested.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-01-07

GEN. MCCLELLAN was removed, 1T was
alleged as the excuse, because he did moi
advance rapidly ..enough towards Richmond
Three Generals have subsequently tried
during the more than year which has
since passed, who did advance rapidly to-
wards the recusant city; but who came
back as fast as they went. Whose plan we
ask, was the best? Was it that of the pru.
dent general who, by every step taken
meant to make all sure? or that of the
headlong officers who risked all on a hazard
rashly taken, and lost.
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A CARD.

ri,HE undersigned have entered into co-partnershp
i under the style of Campbell Caldwell Co., for
the purpose of conducting tbs manufacture and sale OF
STOVES, and the Foundry business generally; and
also the manufacture and sale Of TIN, COPPER AND
SHEET IRON WARE, wholesale and retail.
We have purchased the EAGLE IRON FOUNDRY
and are now operating it, and also have have on hand
an assortment of Stoves, Crates, Rolloware &C., COM
prising the best patterns in use We invite attention
especially to our COOKING STOVES, of which we
have patterns for both Wood and Coal that we can
recommend and warrant to give entire satisfaction
In the department of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron
ware we are amply prepared for the transaction of
large business Our facilities for the manufacture OF
work in this line such that wecan fill all orders with
dispatch $50,
Having the advantage of thorough practical skill
and long experience in the branches Of business and
manufacture above mentioned we shall endeavor to
merit and hope to receive liberal share of patronage
Warehouses at No. - Main street, near Baltimore
Depot and at No l61 Main street, above Union street
ROBT. CAMPBELL,
b. F. CALDWELL,
novsOtf JOSEPH BELL.
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We had the pleasure, yesterday, of meet
ing our good friend Major D. W. STAN
BAuGH, of New Philadelphia, in this city
The Major is one of the most uccossfdl
lawyers in Eastern Ohio and one Ct the
most eloquent orators of the State. We
suggest to the Major that he could doubt
less find it both agreeable and proG;aole to
move to this city and become one US, The
Capital of West Virginia presents fine
field for the employment of such brilliant
talents as those possessed by Mr.. s.
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STANTON tells the soldiers, in a speech
at christmas dinner-after dinner, all pre-
sumo that if they can abolish slavery IN
this war, they will have the satisfaction
of knowing that they have contributed to
the freedom of the country. All the Tree
dom in the country is negro freedom, &C.
cording to the philosophers.
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If ALL the officers should be withdrawn
from the armies on both sides, the soldiers


from the armies on both sides, the soldiers
would rush together. not for mutual car
mage, but to hail each other as countrymen
and brethren, and to exchange expressions
of mutual regard; and then each would re-
turn tohis home, there to enjoy in peace
the protection of the Constitution and laws
under which they have been so long happy.
By such disposition the soldiers truly re
present the people of the country.
If the civil leaders no longer existed, and
there should be no administration, either
Federal or Confederate, amicable relations
would Immediately ensue between all Sec
tons commerce and internal trade would
resume their accustomed channels, and uni
versal concord and tranquility would take
the place of the present turmoil, violence
and bloodshed. In this would be seen the
prevalence of those sentiments of Christian
humanity in the common heart, which IN
terest and ambition too often, and never
more than now, have banished from the
breasts of ofice-holders.
If all the legal voters from the whole
States could be assembled, as in town
meeting, where they could see and speak,
face to face, all matters in dispute would be
settled by few hours debate. In this the
people would honor their national history,
and be true to the traditions of the found
e-s OF the government.
Ifeyery man would bring intelligently
and distinctly home to his mind the exact
state Of the controversy, mark whence it
started; observe what, in its progress, has
been it's effect upon himself, whittier it is
tenoing, and how it threatens to degrade
him and all his countrymen, an end would
at once be put to the further efusion OF
blood. In such termination of this bloody
and unnecessary war, the American people
would vindicate their claims to no greater
degree of virtue or to any nobler justice and
civilization than has already been evinced
in more than one instance in the annals OF
the country.
If all trace of humanity has not been
eradicated from the hearts of the leaders on
both sides, it will not be long before some
honest and manly steps will be taken to-
wards peace. 1t will then be seen, by their
desire to prolong the war, who seek through
anarchy and blood to establish a military
despotism.
If the people of the North would in inl-
agination place themselves in the circum-
stances of those Of the South, they would
see that by regular steps, from an early pc
Rod of the war, every door of retreat has
been shut against them; and those, whom
it was once necessary to the full apprecia
ton of our national glory to hal las breth.
rem, have felt themselves under the abso-
Lutte necessity Of fighting on, upon every
motive, not excepting that dictated by con-
siderations of safety even, which would OPP
crate upon the minds of men in every part
of the country, and in any country or in
any age.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-01-07

The New York Times Republican, does
not seem to relish the late free convention
in Louisiana. The editor objects to negro
equality; says the people North are not pre-
pared for it. The faithful ought to read the
Times lecture. The editor can't be
friend of freedom.
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quota under the call, except in Cooke ooun-
ty, by volunteering, and that, therefore
there will be no draft in the State, unless IL
be in that county.
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NOTICE.

1EARY E. CRoZIER left her home without any
wi cause solar as her parents know. Any person
Knowing anything of her Whereabouts will please send
word to william Crozer, SEM, Bellair Ohio. She is
little over IA years of age has fair complexion, blue
eyes. middhng light hair, and had on blue CAMEO
dress and shaker bonnet with blue curtain.
Bellair. O. Jan b.-2t VIM. CROZIER, sr.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-01-07

NoDRArTIN ILLINo1s-A special disptach
to the st. Louis Republican, on the author.
ity of Adjutant General Fuller from Spring
fisld. announces that illinois has filed her
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-01-07
MUSICAL INSTRUCTIONS,

IN Monday evening Jan. 18th, at ~ o'clock, there
~ will be formed at my room class for instruction
in the rudiments of Vocal Music All those deslrous
of learning musical notation, especially in Church Mu-
sic are invited to attend. 1t is unnecessary to State
that pro pit attendance at the first meeting is all
important For terms and particulars enquire at my
room over j. s. Rhodes Store. Entrance on Monroe
street NJ. II. MORGAN.
lana lw
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NORTHWESTERN BANK OF VIRGINIA,
Wbeelinp. Jan, I'd, 1864.

TVHE annual meeting Of Stockholders and election
for Directors of the Parent Bank and Branches
will be held at the Banking House in Wheeling OF
Tuesday 18th inst between the hours OF eleven ocloci
A. NJ and three o'clock P. NJ
ian4-2w G. LAMB, Cashr pro tenn.
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ELECTION.

nIrr AunusI Meeting of tho Stockholders of the
i Franklin Insurance Company will be held at their
Office in Wheeling Monday, the llth inst, for the
nnrnose Of aectins nine Directors of said Company
In 80 n. C.ARTHUR, Sec'y.
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COUNTY ELI @ ZION

Mr.. EprroR:- You will please announce our worthy
Deputy U. 8 Marshal, VIM. J. HOUSTON, as an in
candidate for the Office of County treasurer
of ohio county THE MAJORITY.
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Centre Wheeling Market House

VyHE annual meeting of the stockholders IN tn e
"Centre Wheeling Market House Association,
for the election of Directors Treasurer ana
and for ether PURPOSES will be held at the Counting
Room of F, W. Bassett on Wednesday evening, ganu-
ary 9Th, 1854, at o'lock CHA'S B. OEC!L,
~ 80 80 5+S Secretary
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SEMI.ANNUAL STATEMENT.

DIVIDEND.
WHEELING SAVINGS INSTITUTION,
January I'd, 1864.
The Directors Of this Institution have this day de-
cared dividend of ten [10 per cent the Capital
Stock out of the earnings of the last six months free
of Federal and State tax, payable to the
or their legal representatives, on demand
ian5-St A. G. MCKEE, Treasurer.
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Mill Feed of Various Grades.

lust received 200 Tons of superior Bran, MidLngs
y and Spstu for sale at the lowest rates, in lots to
suit purchasers. PRYOR FROST,
sep2Stf q IL Main street.