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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
0FFIoE OF THE EVENING TRLHaRAPH,
Wednesday, DecembeF

wednesday, December T.
Under favorable Interpretation of the message,
the Stock Market is very strong. In New York,
the prices mall the Western shares are very much
up, say from 3 to per cent with wild excite
ment in the Gold Market.
Government bonds, as we have noticed for
several days past, continue in demand, and prices
have again advanced, with sales of 2Os at lOS50
1901, an advance of ]; 6s Of 1881 at ll63@ll7,
an advance Of l l0-40s at l0l and new 3Os az
99s; ll6 was bid for old 1905, and 12o asked.
Railroad shares are rather frmer, but there is
very little doing. Reading sold at 6saGSs, which
is an advance of Pennsylvania Railroad at 671
and Philadelphia and Erie at 30; 443 was bid for
Little Schuylkill, an advance of 80 for North
Pennsylvania; 81 for Elmira preferred; l6I for
Catawissa common, 81 for preferred 1852 was
asked for Camden and Amboy Railroad The
whole board feels the rising impulse. We pre-
dicted this rise in an article several days since
and now that the future course of the Government
is clearly known, we shall have lively times in
Stock circles.
In Canal shares there is not much doing, but
prices are rather better. Schuylkill Navigation
common sold at 324, an advance of 1, aud pre-
ferred at 80, an advance Of IA was bid for Sus-
quehanna Canal; and SO for Delaware Division.
Oil shares are inactive, and prices are irregular,
with sales of McClintock at 81 Densmore at So;
McElheny at So Caldwell at Walnut Island at
Sli and Dalzell at 9ii 800 was bid for Maple
Shade; a for Rock Oil; for Minerals for
Irving; and A for Egbert.
We call attention to the advertisement of the
New York and Philadelphia Petroleum Com
pany, In another column. This company has
some very valuable interests, and with the work
ing capital of 100000, will be able to develop
their property to the entire satisfaction of the |
shareholders. Messrs. ClarlSson & Co. are the
agents in Philadelphia, and will furnish the
prospectus and any additional information,
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THIRTY-BIGHTH CONGRESS,
wAsurNGroN, Dec. 7.

HOUSE.
Mr.. Blaine tMe.) said the House yesterday re-
ferred to the Committee of Ways and Means the
bills of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr.
Sicvens), to prevent gold and silver coin and bull
lion from being paid or accepted for greater
value than their real current value, and for pre-
venting any note or bill issued by the United
States from being received for smaller sum
than is therein specified.
He moved to reconsider the question of refer
ence. In the twenty-fOur hours since this bill
was introduced great mischief has been done, aud
every day and hour this bill remained where it
was still greater mischief will result in raising the
price of gold.
1t indicts three States of the Union, and makes
every man guilty of a misdemeanor, and every
clause of 1t tcommits the House to impossbiities
Gold rose yesterday twelve per cent. for no other
reason than this extraordinary bill.
Mr.. Cox (Oho) did not agree with the gentle
man that this bill put up the price Of gold. He
esther thought the President had played the bull
by his message.
Mr., Stevens (Pa.) in reply to Mr.. Blaine, said
the action he proposed had been exercised by the
II ost distinguished statesmen for several ages
Gnd is at least worthy of consideration. There
ought to be some check put to gambling when
lold was put to twice its value.
This could not be prevented unless by some
legislation in some way. IL was Just the legisla-
ton that England adopted during the wars with
Napoleon. He moved to lay on the table the
motion to reconsider the vote by which the bill
was referred to the Committee of Ways and
Means
tiye-yeas 81, nays 6S.
The vote by which the bill was reconsldered-
yeas 65, nays Al.
The question thus recurring on the question TO
refer the bill to the Committee on Ways and
Means, Mr.. Stevens moved to postpone les con-
sderation for ten days.
Nh. Blair moved to lay the bill on the table.
This was carried-yeas %, nays %.
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FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
HEADQUARTERS AHWy or THE POr0WNC,
December "a flag Of truce appeared yesterday
in front OF the ID Division Of the ID Corps, bear
ing despatch addressed to Generals Gregg,
Humphreys, and Foster. The flag was brought
by Captain, accompanied by first second, and
third lieutenants, and scrgcant-all staA
officers. The dispatches were received and for
warded. Their nature has not transpired, nor is
Il known what answer, If any, was returned.
Picket firing is still kept up in the vicinity OF
Fort Sedgwicll (better known as Fort HELD but
not so persstently as formerly.
A member OF the Seth New Jersey Regiment
was shot through the head yesterday, while
sitting in his tent situated half mile in the rear
Of our line. Casualties occur there almost daily.
The most positive orders have been issued
against any intercourse whatever with the enemy
on any pretext whatever, and particularly against
exchanging newspapers; and the men along the
line have orders to shoot any one who attempts
to pass outside the pickets
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FURTuER FROM NASHVILLE.

NASHVILLE, December GA captain of For
rests Cavalry Corps was recognized by some of
his former companions, dressed in citizens cloth
ing, taking observations of our works at or near
Fort Gillem. Another member Of the 10th Ten
nessee was captured while in the act of deserting
to the enemy.
The Rebel cavalry have possession of the resi-
dence of Benjamin A. Brown, and are intrench-
ing themselves on the hill near the Hyde Ferry
road. There has been heavy canOnadng since
o'clock to-day.
The guns Of Forts Negley and Cassin are shell
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TO-DAY'S WASHINGTON NEWS.
special Dispatches to Evening Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, December Z.

WASHINGTON december I.
National Finances In Congress.
The sudden rise in gold attracts the attention
of Congress. It is now proposed to pass a new
revenue bill before the holidays. The Ways and
Means Committee will not agree to Stevens Gold
Bill
ROsecrRns Relieved.
General Rosecrans was to-day relieved from
the command of the Department of Missouri
General Steele is also understood to be relieved
by General Reynolds.
No Late Rebel News from sherman.
Richmond papers are received here on the
third day Of publication, and as they have no
Sunday issues we are today without our usual
Rebel intelligence of General Shermau's where
abouts and movements. 1t is proper to infer chat
The Rebel papers of Monday contain nothing
more definite from Sherman than what we have
already received, or else General Grant would
have telegraphed their contents to-day to the
President, which he had not done up to late
hour this evening.
Tne Senate Standing Committee Changes
The Senate Committee to arrange standing
committees, reported their action this morning TO
the Senatorial caucus. Several changes were re-
ported by committee. They deposed Senator
Hale from the Craftsmanship of the Naval
Committee, and put Senator Grimes in his
place. This action of the committee was
the occasion of lively debate, which
came TO no definite conclusion before the
adjournment of the caucus, which meets again
tomorrow, when the subject will be finally dis
posed of. Senator Sherman has been placed at
the head Of the Finance Committee, and relieved
from the Chairmanship of the Committee on
giculture. Several other changes were made
by the committee, but beyond the above they
were unimportant.
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LATEST FROM NASHVILLE.

safety of the JOhnsOnviIIe GarrisOu-Ar.
rival of General COOper's Division at
CIRrKsViile.
LOUISVILLE, December 6.-Captain Alexander
Marshalls Battery G, late Ohio Light Artillery,
was injured in the late battle at Franklin.
The Louisville Journal learns that General
Cooper's Brigade of white troops and brigade of
colored troops, the latter of which garrisoned
Johnsonville prior to its evacuation, both of
which were cut off from the main army when
General Thomas reueated from Franklin, have
arrived at Clarksvle.
The Nashville train arrived here on time this
evening. The passengers leaving Nashville at 6
o'clock this morning report all quiet there, save
slight skirmishing the previous night
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Mrs Yelverton has sued the London Satur-
day Rerieto for libel laying her damages at $4,000
The young Prince, son of the Prince Royal
Of Prussia has been baptized at Berlin, the names
given to him being Francis Frederick Sigismund.
Great preparations are making in Sweden for
the reioicings that are to take place 10 celebrate
the fftieth anniversary of the union between
Sweden and Norway. In these the Queen DOwager
Of Sweden, the daughter of the late Eugene Beau
harnais, takes great interest, as she has always
been very popular in Norway
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Proposed State BiIIiard Tournament in
OHIO.

The arrangements for the State Billiard Tourna-
ment recently proposed by Phil. Teman, of this
city, are said TO be going on favOrably. He has
which is TO be gOld-mounted and of elegant design
and finish, costing two hundred dollars. Billiard
amateurs throughout the State, who would like
10 compete for the cue, are desired to send in
their names forthwith. It is hoped that the mat
ter will be so arranged that the tournament can
take place during the holidays. The affair will
come OFF in this CITY, and will attract distinguished
billiard professors and skilled amateurs from all
parts of the sporting world. Already State tour
naments have taken place in New York, Penn
sylyania and Connecticut aud it is high time that
Ohio, which possesses some Of the most famous
players in the United States, should move in the
natter Cincinnati Gasette.
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New YoRK, December Flour has advanced
lGgljc. 1880 bbls. sold State s)GOGlO25 Ohio Slis
or southern $40 76@lj Wheat advanced 2G3c. 7SUOO
bush. sold Milwaukee Club, $3.50; Western - lld2f2Is
Corn dull sa es unmportant, at Sl9O9lgl. Beef irn
PorE hrmi $500 bbs. Meas sold At S35GB 3d. Lard firm
at gl9q@251io. Whisky firm at Sl'gi6i 945S.
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SCATTERING VOTE.

In the vote given in the returns below, that of
Mr. Aaron Null is explained by the fact that hav-
ing been originally on the ticket as an Elector
for the Eighth District and dying before the cleo
ton, Mr. William Taylor was substituted. A
portion of the tickets in that district had been
already circulated with Mr.. Mull's name included
and many of these having been voted, fully eX-
plains the discrepancy in the vote for Mr.. Taylor.
Il is also well to observe that the scattering vote
below is almost wholly in favor Of Union issues, as
the men voted for are all radical Union men -
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ing the Rebel force in their front to prevent the
eI emy from erecting batteries.
Two Of our men were wounded to-day by Rebel
sharpshooers, near the residence Of Mrs. Aitkeu.
The river is fallingi six and half feet on the
shoals
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GOLD BILL TABLED.

Special Desrdich 10 The Ree1iH0 Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, December Mr.. Stevens cold
Bill has just been laid on the table in the House.
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"A Paris letter says that the banker Mires,
"who is never so little in difficulties as when he is
ruined, is now about to starta 'Banque des Etats,
capital 200 100000 francs, and already the shares
are In great request"
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ArrINnI Of The ..RnrnrIn,

NV YoRK, December The steamer B1raria
has arrived from southampton. Her advices are
anticipated.
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There is little or nothing doing in City Pas.
souger Railroad shares, and there is no material
change to notice in prices. 25 was bid for Thlr-
teenth and Fifteenth 81 for West Philadelphia;
l5I for Arch streetj and 25 for Green and Coates
90 was asked for Second and Third; 525 for Fifth
and Sixth As for Tenth and Eleventh aud 26
for Girard College
Bank shares are rather frmer with sales Of
Germantown Bank at p 60 was bid for Farmers
and Mechanics old stock 33 for Mechanics; 90
for Kcnsington; As for Penn Township; 81 for
Grard; 80 for Manufacturers' and Mechanics
81 for City; i6 for Consolidation, and 81 for
Union; lSj was askedfor North America; and
ljS for Philadelphia Bank.
The Money Market continues easy at about
former rates but there is very little doing loans
on call are freely offered at 5a6 per cent prime
paper is very scarce and quoted at 7I99 per
cent.
Gold is excited this moaning and prices have
advanced per cent. since last evening; opening
at 23S advanced and sold at 239 at 10 o'clock
1884 at II 2ll at Il; 2l2l at ia fell of and sold
at 2il5 at l p. NJ.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES, DEC 4.
Reported by Carkson Co.. Brokers' No. l2l g. Third st.
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The following is the vote by counties, as poled
by the electOr respectively, on each ticket, recev-
ing the highest yOtein the several counties OF the
Commonwealth. The majority for the Union
electOr thus receiving the highest vote over that
of his OnpOnenL is 20 OSl.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
Official Returns of Pennsylvania,

The following are the total votes OF the candi-
dates for Presidential Electors, received at the
election in Pennsylvania, Noycmbers, s, 1861
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LATEST MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
CLEARED THIS MORNING.

CLEARED THIS MORNING.
QuartermAster.
echr Statesman Eickerson, Boston Captain
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The following are the receipts of Flour and
Grain at this port to-day Flour, 1850 bbls
Wheat, G96O bushels; Corn, 1900 bushels; Oats
5l0O bushels.
The following is a statement OF coal trans
ported on the Delaware and Hudson Canal -
For I1e reet ending For The
Dec. 3, 1854. season,
Del and Hudson Canal Co. 1880 S3I ,3S6
Pennsyly lyania Coal Co....... 1915 492754
Total tons. s...'.''.....".270l l,32I090
For he Veek fer ms
Del. and Hudson Canal Co. .19l23 s2I31S
Pennsylvania Coal Co ......l3,9O9 652Oi7
Total TONS ..33,O32 l,476,395
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BELOW.
Barque Fannie, from New York, and four 0theTs,
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ballast TO j. n. Bagley Co.
j.. sehr Core. Spence day from Brandywlne Del with
flour TO X, NJ Lea.
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Reported by Clarkson Co, Brokers' No 12l s. Third
BEFORE BOARDS
FIRST BOARD.

Quotations of Gold at the Philadelphia Col
Exchange, No. "a S. Third street second story :.
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NASHVILLE, December 6.--Very little OF int.
rest transpired yesterday. Artillery skirmishing
continued throughout the day. The daily routine
was varied by the reception of flag Of truce sent
by General Hood, which was received by our
pickets on the Franklin pike at about II A. NJ.
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Wheeling Intelligencer.
Published Daily, Tri Weekly and Weekly.
Terms;

The lntelligencer has the largest circulation
OF any paper IN the State; its columns contain
a greater ntofTeading matter and embrace
regularly the proceedings of Congress aud the
West Virginia Legislature, when in session,
and all the late news and generalI telegraphic
dispatches up to the hour Of going to press.
1t is mailed at the above rates in time for
the early trains, aud their connections, to all
parts OF West Virginia and is also sold on the
cars, and generally by news dealers in the
towns and villages.
It's principles are, and always have been UNI
conditional Unionism. 1t gives the Govern.
ment no half way support.
u was the only daily paper in the State that
resisted Secession first, last, and all the time:
ana That called upon the people to rally at the
polls and in arms against it.
IL was the first paper to advocate the forma'
llon OF the new State. It's labors and services
before thepublic and before Congress in that
oehalt are as familiar as "household words"
TO all West Virginans who read.
d, IL connection with its newspaper department
The Intelligencer has one OF the largest and
most completely furnished Job Printing Estab-
Iisments west Of the mountains. 1t employs
three steam presses. All sorts ofblank work
bookbinding-circular-pamphlet-book and
card printing are done cieapiy and expedi-
liously. The printing for the State of West
Virginia is now done at this establishment.
Blanks and blank books for the use of Sher-
ifs, County Recorders, and County Treasurers
are done ut this Office in the most correct and
work manlike manner, cheaper than they can
be done elsewhere. For further particulars
address; CAMPBELL Il M'DERMOT,
june 3Otp Wheeling, West q.
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Fort Hell.

From the fact that this work is the
nearest point to the enemY's defenses its
name has probably boon mentioned Of,
tener than that Of any other fort on our
line. The original name of the work was
Fort Sedgwick, and many have doubt.
less wondered at its later and more
familiar appellotion. Tho origin OF the
name is this: Soon after the completion
ofthe work the garrison manning it was
placed under the command of an aspir-
ing acting Brigadier, who caused the
name of Sedgwick to be removed and
his own placarded at the entrance OF the
fort. One day, while on tour of in.
spection, certain distinguished atil'
lcryist visited Fort Sedgwick aud, on
entering, paused to read the name pro.
minen0y displayed at the drawbridgo
With a look Of surprise and disgust he
aoliloquized aloud. "Fort-Forl He'll"
and passed on A number of soldiers
being present and hearing the expires.
sion Immediately Chrislcned it "For,
He'll" and by that name it's now known
both among officers and mcu. The men
Of Gen. Do Trobriands brigade garrison,
ing thc fort assert that it isapProprioto.
jy named, from the iOCtt that at leas! half
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Paul Vollett.

HAVING bought hciLterest Of John Troeger
III in the store and Bakery establishment Of
the firm of Messrs. Troeger Il Co., will still
continue to carry on the Baking business at
the old stand on the corner, opposite the Vir,
ginia House Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, DC,
always on hand, Orders to furnish social par
ties promptly attended to,
In connexion with the aboveI have good
stock of CIR ceries, DC. also keep good
quality of ale on hands. ask for ashare Of
the public patronage.
MI keep on hand for sale the best quail.
ty OF flour [noy 3 ls64-lY.
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dozen " Johnnies" are sent TO perdi-
lion daily by the bullets Of our sharp
shooters, stationed in its front.
Failing In Love,

Because 10 laughed at as women's
reason for doing foolish thing, but
never was man or woman who could
give any other Tor falliugin love. Any
attempt to prove otherwise only proves
they did not fall in love at all. Some
people fall! in love with tho swiilneSs
and force of an electric shock, while
with others the process is not discovered
until some accident or emergency reveals
it to the interior perception, Second
love succeeds first love much more east
ly than is generally imagined. A sigh
or so; tear or two; sudden fondness
for Byron. a neglect, for once. of ones
favorle dish ct the dinner table; do
termination to inquire which is the easi-
est mode Of ending life, drowning or
Prussic acid; a love OF solitude and
moonlght;a feeling that nobody can
understand, or sympalhize, or appreci,
ate you. and then revival of spirits,
and conviction that it is wrong to
commit suicide; and then second, or
third, or fourth love even, as tho case
may be-perbaPs the unhappy individu-
al gets married, and the attachment re.
mains permanent; but if it be SO, is it
from the force of habit a sense of duty,
or because the subject has really and
truly fallen in love for the first time; the
rest being all illusions?- Jennie June.
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1t is said, that in forming his new
Cabinst, Mr., Lincoln vii pay especial
regard to the qualities Of business euer.
gy, quick perception, practical jndg.
ment, and high executive and admins.
trative ability. In short, his past four
years experience has taught him to pre-.
fer little stronger lincture Of the Young
American element.
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At WHOLESALE ONLYl
WATCHES AND JEWELRY
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AT THE

Lowest Prices for Cash !!
A RMY and Country Merchants, Pedlars,
n lraders, Suffers, and General Dealers can
make enormous profits upon small investment!
| Jewelry of any pattern or quality and in any
quantity made to order 1-FEstimates for any
class OF work furnished lj'Pmticular atten-
ton paidto supplying Auctionecrs, Country
Pcdars, Indian Traders and Army Dealers.
Any style Of Goods manufactured, such MS
Inventions, etc, at short notice. BjrGooD Can.
WASHING CLERKS, WITH SMALL CAPITAL, CAN
FIND CONSTANT EMPLOYMENT Illustrated Lists
and full particulars free,
The Profit to the Retailer is Very Large
! A Wholesale Supply can be carried in Q
knapsark. hand vaise or carpet bag, and viii
not be like books-bulky or inconvcnient TO
carry from place to place
REMEMBER ANOTHER THlNG-THIs BUSINESS
Is STRICTLY HONORABLE .rJ'Thtfe is no need Of
disappearing or erGggeratiRg. Our Gouns
Snow FOR THEMSELVES AND PROVE THEMSELVES!
It's business in which an ample and salts
factory equivalent is given for the money re-
ceiyed aud an encouraging profit is pockced at
the same tine. 1t is an occupation in which
no person need be afraid or ashamed to canvass
the same field again and again. for where once
our goods are introduced, permanent and con,
dHuous demand is created.
To Soldiers in the Army. or those ut home
disabled by the harlships of war to Clergy
men out Of health, Teachers, Postmasters, or
any person who wishes either local or an active
occupation and one that brings with il Great
Pccuniary Inducements, this presents mn OPP
portunity seldom met with. TRY TT AND
SEE FOR YOURSELVES !!
CAREFULLY SELECTED LOTS OF JEW.
ELRY, comprising our newest styles and most
saeable variety Of Goods, will be sent any.
where in the loyal States. We are constantly
filing orders from persons leaving the choice
fgoOds entirely to us. To such we promise
the best exercise OF our taste and judgment,
and from our long experience can ensure salts
faction. We ASK NO PAT IN ADvnNcE, state
what style ana quality of Goods are wanted,
and we will send the same and collect pay by
Express at the end of the Route.
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
Good movements and manufactured in the
best manner, Of pure material all warranted at
prices from $40 &c $3.50 each. Sent anywere
pay collected by Express. Satisfaction gu
aranteed! ALL WATCHES AT FIRST PRICES; THEY
BEING OUR OWN INFORMATION.
Circulars free by mail! Sendtorhem.
T. d II. GAUGHAN.
Manufacturers and Importers
TIC BRoADwAY, NEW .YoRK.
Nov. l0-m3.
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Ey"A bill has been introduced in the
Louisiana Senate declaring that all per.
sons in the State not having more than
one fourth Of negto blood shall be rec
ognized as whites.