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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
aCIncinnati market.

FL0DR-The market was even dnler to-day than +,
heretofore, and authentic quotations be given.
WHEAT-The sales were $3.50 bushels, at 81 O4@
% for prime to choice red, and " )5 for mixed hill
iCORN-Sales 100 bush new car at 81 10.
OATS-A steady market at s49s5c. t'' iiA " ~
RYE-A firm market at 81 4B(9l SO.
WHISKY-The demand was good, and prices ad-
PROyISIONS-M Pork sold in the morning al p
$4l co. but after the at $4,000 closing with no
buyers at this rate. 100 tierces country Lard sold
and 800 do at $40 90. '1"7t 'fp
H0GS-We did not hear of a sale. excepting one
Of 17O country dressed averaging ls0 lbs at si3 90
The receipts were 900. 10. ~. ..... - ...-s.- : 4,
GROCERIES-We quote prime to choice Rio cof-
fee at 4794Sc; raw sugar 22926hc; hard refined 3l@
Ike; and New Orleans molasses 81 2591 30 per gal
Ion. ---. t4itl - -. q
BuTTER-There is fair demand for prime to
choice Central Ohio, in half barrels and tubs at le
94sc. and 44@46c in barrels. lf aiTTff
EGGS-The market rules qniet and steady; at ls
@4sc per dozen, shippers count.
FRUlT-Green apples are IN fair demand at - 20
as 20 for Eastern, and 80 1904 90 for Western-
Dried Apples are in good demand at ll1k9I2kc
from store. Dried Peaches quiet, with fair in
quiry at 2692Sc per pound. tt ta.ra
BEANS There is good at 90 1902 80 per bush
for new, from store. fE e.li a' III 4
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

New PIANO SToRE.-The attention of
persons desiring first-rate Piano Forte, is
invited to the advertisement of J. S. Fas-
sett in another column. Mr.. Fassett has To-
Gated his new establishment at No. IL,
corner of High and Town streets, where
ladies and gentlemen, wishing to possess in
struments of the best construction and most
permanent value, can call, examine and see
and hear for themselves. Mr.. Fassetts
Pianos are of Lighte & Co.'S construction,
and are of superior quality in make, tone,
finish and durability. Call and test them.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
Hood I'm Full Refreat-RumOred
Engagement between ROusse nu
and Forrest.

NASHVILLE, Dec. ia courier who left
Franklin yesterday reports the rebel force
in full retreat. Hatche's cavalry attacked
the rear guard of the rebels on Saturday,
capturing large number of prisoners. The
4th corps crossed Harpeth riyerat Franklin
Sunday morning. Franklin is reported
full of rebel wounded, over 5000 being left
there on their retreat. Every church and
public building there has been taken for
hospitals. Nearly all the churches of the
city have been appropriated for the use Of
our wounded.
1t is rumored here that Rousseau's COM
mand attacked and routed part OF Forests
force near Murfreesboro on the 18th inst.
Heavy rains yesterday and last night.
River rising rapidly; twelve feet of water
reported on the shoals.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
THE CITY.

COUNCIL PRocEEDINGs.--Th City Coun-
Gil met last evening-President Reinhard in
the chair Eleven members answered to
Mr.. Gilmore introduced an ordinance to
prevent cutting and removing ice from the
Scioto river south of the Penitentiary. Read
the first time. Hle
Mr.. Gilmore also introduced an ordinance
to build a sewer on South street from Fourth
street to the first ally west of Sixth street.
Read the first time.
A note was read by the Clerk from Rev.
W. +. Lehman, rendering his resignation
as City School Examiner. which was ac-
cepted. The Council then went into an
election of School Examiner. Rev. e. d.
Morris and Hon. Otto Dresel we're nominat-
ed. On call of the house, Mr.. Dresel re-
ceived 10 votes, and Mr.. Morris 3. Mr..
Dresel was declared duly elected.
Mr.. Buttles offered resolution instruct
ing the committee on the Hare Charity
Fund to pay five hundred dollars to the or
der of the managers of the Orphans
Home. s.e' @
1t was proposed to amend the resolution
so as to appropriate a like sum to the Hos
pital of the Sisters of st. Francis. l q
Mr.. Donaldson objected to the, amend-
ment on the ground that the st. Francis
Hospital was an institution of particular
church, Mr.. Gilmore said that the Hospital
was open for the orphans, the sick and des-
titute of all denominations.
The resolution and amendment were laid
on the table.
Mr.. Thompson presented two petitions
for the removal of the Hay and Straw mar
ket on Friend street, owing to its having
become nuisance. Referred to the COM
mittee on Markets and Market House, with
instructions to report at the next meeting
of the Council.
Mr.. Douty presented a memorial of Peter
Murphy and John McCabe asking the City
to reimburse them for certain paving they
had contracted for and had performed, for
which they had been unable to collect any
pay from the owners of property adjoining
the Court of Common Pleas having de-
cided the ordinances and proceedings of the
Council relating to the subject void and of
no effect. Referred to the City Solicitor to
report at the next meeting of the Council.
Mr.. Thompson introduced an ordinance
extending the time for constructing, main
tanning and operating Street Passenger
Railroads on the Streets and Highways or
the City of Columbus. Read the first and
second times.
On motion of Mr.. Naghten, the pay of Da-
vid Sullivan for cleaning and repairing the
City Gas lamps, was increased to fifty dol
lars per month.
Mr.. Jaeger, from the committee to whom
the petition relating to the hay and straw
market was referred, reported an ordinance
amending the ordinances relating to Public
Markets. Read the first time.
The following places were designated for
holdingt the election on the 2Sth inst:
First Ward-Prosser & Douty's Coal OF
flee.
Second Ward-Wm. III. Young's Carpen-
ter Shop.
Third Ward-City Hall.
Fourth Ward-Zettler House.
Fifth Ward-South Engine House.
Sixth Ward-L. Schneider's. .r.
Seventh Ward-H. Trayne's. ....
Eighth Ward-North Engine House.
Ninth Ward-St. Paul's Hotel.
Adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

ARRESTED AND RELEAsED.-Officer Will
liams yesterday afternoon arrested at the
Boston Museum paroled soldier of an Hi
nois regiment for taking, without paying
for them, pair of boots from the boot and
shoe store in the Buckeye Block on Broad
street. The soldier when arrested, had the
boots on, unsoiled. The officer had him
take the boots off, and as he had thrown his
old shoes away, offered him another pair
These he refused to put on, and chose to
walk to the station house in bis stocking
feet. Soon after his incarceration, the boots
were paid for-the soldier borrowing money
for that purpose. He was then released
from prison, and lett last evening for
Springfield, Illinois, having transportation
to that place. He reported that lie had been
fifteen months prisoner of war in Dixie.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

See woman in another column picking
Samburg Grapes for SPEER's WINE. 1t is
an admirable article, used in hospitals, and
by the first class families in Paris, London,
and New York, in preference to old Port
Wine. L; is worth trial, and gives great
satisfaction. g. oct15-eodGm
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
Excitement at CaseyviIle, Ky.-The
Steamer Morning Star Burned
by Guerrillas.

CAIRO, Dec. 19-The steamer Alice Dean
brings 237 bales of cotton from Memphis for
Cincinnati.
Steamers from Ohio river report much
excitement at Caseyville, Ky, and vicinity.
Citizens fled across the river in consequence
of reported advance of the rebel Lyons
forces. Reinforcements have been sent
there. tlra.. ar4..s.
The steamer Morning Star was captured
and burned by guerrillas on the 18th, at
Island No. 40, Mississippi river. The boat
was small and without cargo. The crew of
the steamer were permitted to return to
Memphis in the gunboat Gig, furnished by
the guerrillas; but how the latter obtained
the Gig is unknown.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
Sherman WadinG Over Fort Me-
AIltster.

New York, Dec. ia letter was re-
ceived from Admiral Dahlgren by Secre-
tary Welles on the 18th, saying he was then
(the 14th) in the presence of Gen. Sherman,
he having came around to Ossabaw sound
with Gen. Foster to meet Dahlgren. The
Admiral was busy buoying the Savannah
hope of communicating with Sherman,
when that General, as the Admiral says,
waded over Fort McAllister and came
aboard the flag ship.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
The Gold Market.

New YORK, Dec. 19.-The gold market is
utterly demoralzed under the cheering as
pect of the military situation. The market
opened at 220 asked and 2l7 bid, but the
pressure to sell and the indisposition to
buy put down the price steadily to 2l114,
after which it rallied to 2l414.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
All Omcerw and BIen Ordered 10
the Front.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The following
order has just been issued:

inc 'FRONT.'.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-The following
order has just been issued
WAR DEPARTMENT,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE
December 10, 1864.
General Orders No. 301
Every officer and soldier capable of duty
is wanted in the field, and II not on duty
they are ordered to their respective organ
izations. AL Provost Marshals and Boards
of Enrolment are instructed to employ
most diligent exertions in forwarding SOL
diers to the front and In arrestlng deserters,
shirkers, and all fit for duty who are absent
without proper authority. Surgeons in
charge of hospitals are directed to send for
ward all who are fit for service, taking care,
however, not to expose those who are unfit.
Recruiting officers are enjoned to diligence,
and those who are found guilty of neglect,
or are useless, the Adjutant General is d.
rected to recall Immediately and send to
their commands. Every effort must be put
forth to fill up the ranks, strengthen our
armies and aid the patriotic and gallant
troops now shifting the reeling enemy with
victorious blows. ....
BY order of the Secretary of War.
[Signedl Il. d. TOWNSEND, A. A.G.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

SPECIAL ELECTION IN HAMILTON CouN-
Sheriff of Hamilton County has
issued his proclamation for special cleo
tion on Friday, Dec. Both, to fill the vacan-
cy in the House of Representatives of Ohio,
occasioned by the death of George Keck, of
that county.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
Richmond Papers COncede that
Savannah Must be Taken.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-The Commercials
Washington special says: Richmond papers
of Saturday coneede that Savannah must
be taken. Telegraphic communication with
that city is cut off, This indicates the conf
plete investment of the place.
1t is expected that Mr.. Stevens will in
troduce bill changing the time for impos-
ing two dollar tax on whisky, from Feb
ruary lst to January lst.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

FoUND-A SAFE KEY.-A brass safe key
was found at the Festival in Ambos' Hall,
on the night of the 9th inst. The owner
can have it by calling on Capt. Riches in
the johnson Building, and paying for this
notice. decS-dtf
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

ONO SoRGo AssooIATIoN.-Th regular
annual Convention Of this Association win
be held in this city at Gill's Agricultural
Hall, commencing at O'Clock A. M. on
Tuesday, Jan. Sd. Members Of the Board
are requested to meet at the Neil House in
this city on the evepingpreceding the meet
Of the Convention. 4s sp'l
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

ESCAPE OF BOUNTY JUMpERs.-The bounty
jumpers William Chapman alias t. j. COM
baugh, and Ralph Burger, escaped from
the Guard House at the Soldiers Home, In
dianapolis, before daylight Sunday MORN
ing. They went into the prison sink, built
platform in the vault out of some boards,
and with the tools which they had in some
way obtained, cut through two solid oak
planks, tunneled some twenty feet under
ground, and came into free daylight outside
the fence, when they proceeded to make
themselves scarce, and have not since been
heard of.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

New YORK, Dec. 19.-The Richmond
Sentinel has dispatch dated Kingston, Dec.
18th, stating that Union force was repuls-
ed ON Muse road, twenty-five miles from
Kingston, and driven across Southwest
bridge, which they destroyed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

WANTED.-Mrs. Emily Hughes, of Column
bus, Ohio, wants information of herdaugh-
ter, Mrs. Mary Field, of whom she has not
heard for about two years.
dec20-W3t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20

HATS, CAPS AND FURs, dressed and repair
ed, by e. Lauf, No. 30 East Town Street,
Columbus, Ohio.
sept20-3m
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
CITY. ITEMS.

WANrED.-Forone year $4,000, for which
reasonable interest will he paid and good
security given. Address Postofficc Box
Sl2 Columbus, Ohio. dec. 20-3t.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
Gen. Wood i'm Hood. Rear.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 19.-The Journal learns
that Gen. Wood has got into Hoods rear,
near Franklin, and it is thought Hoods ar
my will be speedily crushed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
MATRIMONIAL!
LADIES AND CENTLEmEN.

IL you wish to marry, address the undersigned o.
valuable Information atwill enable you to marry
happy and speedily irrespective of age, wealth or ,
beauty. This information will cost You moth ing
you. All letters strictly confidential. The desired
information sent by return mail. and no quest lns
asked. Addres e IGIf 0T i
SARAH B. LAMBERT,
Greenpoint, Kings Co, New York;
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
QUACKERKI

-, earnestly caution all young men suffering from
beab by s q tb
You can fully recover by the methods used BY the
Advertiser, and by hundreds of others, AND IN NO
OTHER WAY. Read letter which will send you Il
you will send me a postpaid envelope bearing your
address. Direct to -yE 7ltlN r'Esf
.. .,... EDWARD H. TRAVER
Lock Box, Boston. Mass.
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{ HEUMATiSM.

NO DISEASE Is so CERTAIN OF tURE
by BRANDRETHS PILLS as this. They soon /
take out of the blood the particular Virus upon
which all the pain depends, and the patient is
cured. .-a..- ...rgt edf
Mr.. L. NJ. Adams BOG Twelfth street. New York
suffered with Rheumatism for long period. He
was attended by able physicians but their irescrip-
tions were of avail; he was unable to move with
out assistance, and for four months was al nost en-
trely confined TO his bed. At this period Of his
sickness, when hope had aed and he expelled to , !
cripple for the remainder of his life. he was REQ
commended to use ....lt. ti ir To of1ifftt
BRANDRETHS PILLS. rr edi fo
The first box evidently made him better Tho i'm
provement was more decided from the seco ID box,
and by the time he had used eighteen boxes he was
entirely cured of Rheuma atsm and the trength
and suppleness of his limbs were restored. It
year that this euro has been effected ~
he has had no return, but continues in the enjoy a.
Of perfect health May 9th. 1861. Sold By 10 l1og
X. COOh, High street, Columbus, Ohio, an -,ryr
respectable dealers in medicines. "
oct28-d&wlm s.. r. . .r...- a. a 49,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICES

Remedy for the Piles.-lt is a blessing
to the suffering to know that we have an eiTectual
cure for this truly troublesome disease. Mr.. j. p.
Hazarde Of 164 Second street, Cincinnati, o. takes
great pleasure in informing all who arc suffering wit
piles that he used small quantity of DR.. Strick-
lands Pile Remedy, and it effected permanent cure
This seems to be the with all who make use Of
this splendid preparation. 1t is manufactured at
No. East Fourth street, Cincinnati, o.. and sold by
all Druggists. Ill --- mar5hAu. !. u
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

Money dull at ar per cent ttNft k7Nl
Sterling Exchange quietat lOoef gold, "a y ~ !. u
Gold excited and decidedly lower; opening at
at2l7h.
Government stocks active and firmer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-20
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

Showing the arrival and departure Of trains at CO.
INDUS, Ohio. On and after Oct. 3lst, 1884.
rains will run as follows:
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-19

RemRrkNbHe Eseape from ere RebeIa.
The following letter, descrbing briefly tho
escape Of two Federal officers from the Rebels.
has been kindly sent us by the gentleman 10
whom It Wa addressed, and will he read with
interest -
CuNnHRLAHD, August 9. lS6i.-Dear Cousin -
You will doubtless be somewhat surpFi ed 10 see
letter In my handwriting again, after being
reported dead, missing, etc.
! have been a prisoner, but, thanks to an ALI
wise and Good Providence, succeeded In making
my escape. was taken two weeks ago yester-
day, about hve miles from MArtinsburR and was
forced by the Rebels 70 give up my watch, money,
&c. was then taken to Winchester, and for
three days after WAS captured they did not Rlye
us thing 20 eat. and had II not been for the
Union ladies Of Winchester VIC would have
starved. They gave us all they could, but of
course could not supply enough for 20 many, as
We then numbered three hundred which, before
l came away, WAS increased TO six hundred and
twenty men and eleven officers.
Ibis night week ago, Captain Kelly, of the
20th Pennsylvania Cavalry, and myself broke
guard and succeeded ia getting away. Tho
guards fred at us, but fortunately missed us.
They then threw out men In every direction ari
sent their cavalry out on all the roads. We cue.
ceedcd In eluding them, although we made seye-
rnl haiI-bresdth escspes We Travelled around
them for three days and nights without ono
mouthful TO cat, and only two drinks of water.
On Friday we succeeded In getting intO the
mountans, and then Ventured into house and
got something 10 eat. We then kept In the
mountains, and that night got into settlement
called -, where We found Union, man who
kept us all night and then sent his son 10 pllo,
us 10 our lines which we reached in safety, but
the most fatgued and distressed looking creA-
tures you ever saw. We reached this place by
the railroad. have only given you q meagrc
outline Of my adventures will write again soon
Nouts, &c, CAPTAIN A, Z. DUNCAN,
Company L, l4th Penna. Cavalry.
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FRmAE. AUGUST u, lsot.


DELAYED dispatches from General GRANT
ehow that, while our operations on the north
bank Of the James river have been quite sue
cesshll thus Car, yet no decisive result has been
attained. Nor do we believe that We shall
witness such result there except after lapse
efmAny days Of desultOry lighting. We can
not hope to draw General LEE into general
engagement until we lay Richmond open to
attack By taking Fort Darling and Its corol-
larry Of defenses, or by turning all ofthem, and
rendering them useless for = time. The
enemies OF the Government have always main
lained that Richmond must be taken from the
east We have always doubted the practical
bfiity ofsuch movement, but few days win
Buf1ce 10 show what plan u the best.
General EARLY occupies the gaps Of the
Bive Ridge In considerable force, and intends
to dispute another invasion of the Valley oil
Virginis by our troops, General SHERIDAN
has advanced to Front Royal, at the lower
end OF the Shenandoah Valley, and defeated
the Rebels at that point day or two since
capturing number of prisoners and some
coiors, This was cavalry affair, and was
weIl managed
General SHEBMAN reports no extensive
Operations. General WHEELER has been
driven from Dalton. In several encounters
bis Losses have been heavy, and he has evl.
denHy Ieft the line Of General SHEBHAN'a
railroad cOmmunicatlonS.
Southern news indicates the tall Of Fort
Morgan9 A Onion feet has passed over Dog
eiveE, Ssr, and the Rebel papers think Our
gunboats are uncomfortsbly near the city.
Thirteen United States vessels of war have
sailed In pursuit of the pirate Tallahassee
She IA probably now b,ockaded at Halifax
By some of them She can easily make her
escape 10 sea unless some fast vessel Is near
her when she runs out.
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ELRC TRICITY Y.

Il l. Il q I II L Z Y
LOOK AND LIVE WORD TO THE WISE rs
SUFFICIENT
An diseased conditions. both acute and chronic. whero
there ls vitality enough left 70 react permanently
cured by wafTanee At No l210 WALNUT Street. Phila-
delpha and case failure IN obstlna maladles
no charge s made Electrical Institution, established
about Ave years ago BY Professor BoLLES. Read the
fellOwiBg;-,
class OF msadles prevails fearful extent IN COM
munes, dooning 100 900 youths OF both sexes annually
to early grave These diseases very mperfectly
understood Their external Manifestations symptoms
debility, relaxation and great exhaustion,
mRrasmus, wasting and consumption Of the bsuss Of
the whole body, shortnesS Of breathing too hurried
breathing ascending hill or flight OF stairs, pptato
OF the heart asthma bronchitis and dry, throat
trembling and shaking Of the arms and lower limbs
aversion to society business and 10 study sometimes
dnness OF tho eyeslsht, loss OF memory, dsnness Of
the head. rCuralgia, pain In various parts Of the
body Pains I'm the bsck and lower limbs, lumbago dys
pepsa constipation Of the bowels dersnged secrsons o
the kidneys, and other gland, Of the body,
duciDg Ven diseases In both males and females; Ike
wise Cpepsy, hy stea, and different forms Of
spssms. Now, then, ninety nine OF every hun
dred Of all the above named diseases and host oohers
not named consumption Of the lungs, Of the spinal
nerves. have their origin In the pelvic visoera hence ths
want of success by any Of the old medical systes OF
practice. -
Proiapsus Uter, LeucOuhUs, AmenorrhGa, aud Dys-
meDorrhea. All the above diseases and other Uterlns
complaints have their origin In loss OF the vital pswer
the body. brought by INJURIES exeesses, sedentary
habits personal abuses aborons and the powerful
medicines. Some Of the peculiar symptoms dragging
pains through the hip and back weakness Of the limbs
and extreme lsnguOr and debility throughout the onre
system. The effects produced from these Troublesome
mSladies almost muhtudlnous. Consumption, Dys-
pepsa, Neuralgia Paralysis. Deafness Kindness, Fits
I1raN aW,AE Of
No eectuhl reliable remedy has been found for
these alarming complaints till our late discovery In the
OF Electricity in strict accordhuoo with the positive and
negative polarization OF the Uterine Organs. We
failed curing all OF the above diseases except In ot
organic arrangement severe injuries Of the parts.
Mrs Fulton, AiAdy Of great experience and ability. viii
have entire charge OF treating In the ladies department
Consultation free.
Prof. BoLLES a Dr. BROWN,
auSfO' No. 1910 WALNUT Street. PhlsdeipAiA