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New Books.

"Mother Michel ant her Cat By Emile de
la Bedollierre. Translated from the French by
Fanny Fuller. Philadelphia: Frederick Ley.
poldt. Received from Franck Taylor A
quaint fantastical story, with graphically funny
Illustrations. Just the thing for the holi.
days.
From Philip Solomons we have the follow.
ing books appropriate for the holiday season:
4" The Hero Boy; or the Life and Deeds of
1t. Gen. Grant" By Rev. +. G. Hsadlev
New York VIM. H. Appleton spirited his.
tory OF the popular General Of the war pre-
"The Patriot Boy; or the Life and Career OF
Major Gen Ormsby M. Mitchell"
Another OF Headley's popular ssYoung Amer
leans Library Of Modern Heroes" published
1.-The American Hoyle, containing all the
Games played in the United States" Illus.
trated with diagrams and engravings Pub
Ilshed IL admirable style by Dick d FITZGERALD,
New York. The work is prepared with great
care, and must hereafter be the standard
authority for all American games.
From Vim. Ballantyne, 49s 9TH street, we
have the following publications by Crosby
Ainsworth, Boston, also appropriate to the
holiday season:
, ,Ro mi Mt BeinGa, pleasant story for
"Life in the Woods" by John c. Geikie. A
good story for the boys.
'sThe Adventures Of Rob Roy" by James
"The Merchant Mechanic" By Mary A.
Howe, New York: John Bradburn. Received
from Franck Taylor. A tpiritedly told story
sSufferings Endured for Free Govern
of the cruelties and atrocities of the rebellion
ss8ood Society" Mrs. Grey's last novel.
Published by Peterson & Bros, Philadelphia
IReceived from J. Shillineton.
"The Constable Of the Tower" An his tori
cal romance by Ainsworth. Published by the
PetersoDs. For sale by Shillington.
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FROM TIP RIVER

We learn from parties from Williamsport,
Md, that on Saturday evening last some fiji.
teen or twenty rebel guerriilas crossed the
river at a point between that place and Sharps.
burg. and gobbled up number of horses be.
longing to the farmers residing in the vicinity;
but a company Of Union cavalry promptly
pursued them, and the guerrillas were com.
PEELED to relinquish their booty. In their pre-.
cipitate retreat across the river one of the reb.
els was drowned and three taken prisoners
duerrlllas tnfest the south bank Of the up
per Potomac, but their movements are closely
watched, and but few opportunities are afford.
ed them to commit depred ations
Blockade running. which has been carried
on to a considerable extent at the Williams.
port ford, has at last been put a stop to, and
now no person Is allowed to cross the river
who is not directly connected with the army
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partic 0lars are given OF the death Of Mr. Day.
ton, our Minister to France:
He left his house in perfect health, after din.
ner, to call upon lady at the hotel de Louvre
He appeared cheerful upon entering her apart.
ment, but soon after tainted. Upon recover.
lug. he complained OF fatigue, and asked per-
mission TO recline upon q sofa Shortly the
LADY perceived that he was breathing heavily,
and thinking that he was asleep, she placed
Il shawl over him. She then summoned a
physician. When he arrived MT Dayton WAS
dead having evidently died about an hour
previous TO the physicians visit.
Mr.. Day ton as jurist, statesman and diplo-
matist, possessed abilities of high order, and
to his services in the latter capacity is perhaps
due the fact that the Emperor Napoleon failed
70 recognize the Southern Confederacy.
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The Latest from Sherman.
SAVANNAH STILL IN POSSESSION OF THE
REBELS ON THE 18TH.
ITS SURRENDER NOT YET DEMANDED BY
SHERMAN.
ALL THE RAILROADS OUT OF SAVANNAH
CUT, AND THE CITY SECURELY
INVESTED
ONLY oND FIGHT DURING sHERMANs
MARCH, RESULTING IN THE FLOG-
CLING OF WHEELER.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-The transport Fulton,
from Port Royal on the 18th, has arrived.
The Fulton touched at Fort Monroe to land
Lieut.. Babcock, bearer Of dispatches from
Gen. Sherman, and also Col. MARYLAND, Gen.
Sherman's mail agent
Savannah Is still in the possession OF the
rebels. Its surrendered had not been demand
ed by Gen. Sherman when the Fulton sailed.
Among the Fultonas passengers are twenty
ofncers, wounded in the battle OF Pocotaligo.
The Palmetto Herald says only one fight of
any moment has occurred On Sherman's
march, which resulted in flogging Wheeler.
All the railroads out of Savannah are cut,
and the city entirely and securely invested.
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o r FL g I Al.
BY the President Of the United States Of America
A PROCLAMATION. e

BY the President Of the United States Of America
A PROCLAMATION. -
Whereas by the act approved July q, 1864,
entitled can act further to regulate and pro.
vide for the enrolling and calling out OF the
nation al forces, and for other purposes" 1t is
provided that the President OF the United
States May, Sat his discretion, at any time
hereafter, call for any number of men, as vol.
unteers, for the respective terms of one, two,
and three years, for military service" and
"that in case the quota of, (or) any part there
OF, OF any town, township, ward OF city,
precinct or election district, or of q county not
so subdivided, shall not be filled within the
space of fifty days after such call, then the
President shall Immediately order draft for
one year, to I'LL such quota, or any part there
of, which may be untitled"
And whereas by the credits allowed in &C.
cordance with the act OF Congress, on the call
for five hundred thousand men made July
18th, 1864, the number of men to be obtained
under that call was reduced to two hundred
and eighty thousand; and whereas the opera.
tions Of the enemy in certain States have rem.
dered it Impracticable to procure from them
their full quotas OF troops under said call; and
whereas, from the foregoing causes, but two
hundred and fifty thousand men have been
put into the army, navy, and marine corps
under the said call OF July Is, 1861, leaving a
deficiency ON that call of two hundred ard
sixty thousand (26o,OOO):
Now, therefore, L, Abraham Lincoln, Presi.
dent of the United States of America, in order
to supply the aforesaid deficiency, and to pro
vide for casualties in the military and naval
service Of the United States, do issue this my
call for three hundred thousand 3OeOOO) vol
unteers, to serve for one, two, or three years.
The quotas OF the States, districts and SUBJ
districts, under this call, will be assigned by
the War Department through the bureau Of the
Provost Marshal General OF the United States,
and, Sin case the quota or any part thereof of
any town, township, ward Of a city, precinct
or election district or Of a county not so sub.
divided, shall not be filled" before the fifteenth
day Of February, eighteen hundred and sixty
five, then a draft shall be made to fill such
quota, or any part thereof under this cal,
which may be untitled on said fifteenth day
OF February, eighteen hundred and slxty.five
In testimony whereof, have hereunte set my
hand and caused the seal Of the United States to
be afixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this nineteenth
day OF December, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
r.. 81 sixty -four, and of the independence
of the United States q America the
eighty ninth.
BY the President:
WILLIAM H SEWARD, Secretary of Stata
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BOARDING.

DLEASAET AND COMFORTABLY FUR
L NISRED ROOMS, with Board, for gentlemen
and families. Also, Table Board at 81 street.
corner ~ st. de 81 3t'
NURNIsHED ROOMS TO RENT, WITH GOOD
Il Board at l.. KOBN'S, 3O5 D street, between
18th and 18th sts., opposite Pa, av. de 2O-2tF
TWO OR THREE GENTLEMEN can be accom-
i modatsd with BOARD at SIT 18th street ,op po-
site the Kirkwood House One dollar Per day.
de2D-3t"
DOOMS AND BOARD IN PRIVATE FAMILY.
IL Enquire at 39e L street. convenient to the
DEPARTING nts city cars pass the door. References
exchanged. dec pat
TWO OR THREE GENTLEMEN CAN BE AC
i cemmodated with comfortable ROOM and
BOARD, by i'm mediate application at 394 18th ST.,
between and Massachusetts, av. Also. few
Table Boarders. dec 29-3t'
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N6W UTK STUCK NIHTK6t-F1fSt BO6Fd.
by the Peoples Line-Ofice sill Ninth street I
NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-U. s. 1881, coupsn 6's,
edness, ok; Gold, 225 4; N. Y. Centrai, IA q;
Erie, 9Oa Hudson River, 1153; Reading, 1874 *:
Michigan Central, 127H; Michigan Southern,
53S; Illinois Central, 1865; Cleveland and
46x: Cleveland and Toledo, Ill: Chicago and
Rock Island, 1O64; Milwaukee aud Prairie du
CHEN, 81 y; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Uhica.
60, f02; Alton and Terra Haute. -; Chicago
and Northwestern, a01; Quicksilver, 50.
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CABINET OFFICERS TO HAVE SEATS IN THE
HOysR.-Mr. Pendleton 8 report from a select
committee, upon the subject of Cabinet officers
sitting In the House. recommends that all the
members OF the Cabinet shall at all times ha We
the right to occupy seats on the floor Of tho
House, with the right to participate in debate
upon matters relating to the business of their
especuye departments, and that il shall be
snelr DUTY to attend the House at the openings
OF us sIttirg-, on two days OF each week to
give information 10 reply to such questions as
nay n oe prcpounded TO them by leave OF the
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FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
AnAttack on our Pickets-They are quick
ly Driven Back-A Report that jeff.
Davis Poisoned Himself and Is Dead
Richmond Papers Of the 18th Contfa dic I
the Report.
Correspondence OF the Associated Press
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Dec. 19.--An attack was made last night on the
pickets on the extreme left OF the line, held by
Miles di Vision Of the I'd corps. They captured
six or eight men, killed one and wounded
another, all of the 5th New Hampshire regi-
ment.
The attacking party were quickly driven
ba ck and the line re. established
Two or three days ago two rebel scouts,
named Waterbury and Brown, claiming to be-
long to the I'd North Carolina regiment, were
captured and placed in the guard house They
managed, however, to escape shortly after by
cutting through the board fence surrounding
the prison, and getting out into the woods got
lost Waterbury then went TO seek informa
ton from camp near by, and saying that he
belonged to Pennsylvania cavalry regiment
got guard to conduct him toward the lines
held by the cavalry. After proceeding some
distance they Joined, and pretending great GU
riosity to examine the gun his companion was
carrying, asked to see it, and after getting it
/ into his possession, told the soldier he was
prisoner, and led him off into the woods, where
they camped for the night
The guard feigning to be asleep watched his
chance. and when he found the other sound
asleep he grasped the gun from underneath his
enemy and fired, wonnding him badly In the
side from which it is doubtful II he will re-
cover. He was taken to a house near by where
he was paroied by one Of our officers. Brown
succeeded in making his escape
A report is current to. day that JEFF Davis is
dead, hay wing poisoned himself. Scouts and de-
serters say it Is true, and the same story is cur
rent in Buffers department, but from what
source they get it, [ cannot say.
The Richmond papers of to morrow will I'M
doubleday inform us OF the truth or falsity of
the story.
December 2Oth.-Richmond papers OF yes
terday say the report Of Jefferson's death was
a canard, and that he was well and would be
IN his Office during the day.
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Balance on hand .

Balance ON hand ......., S259s q
MIR. +. w Mofatt inquired what action was
proposed by the club, as he wished to change
his place of enrolment to his home county in
New York State
Mr.. Semmes stated that the club could be
closed up in a few days II every member would
sign a paper authorizing him to divide the
money, and thereby relieve him Of all respon
sibility; but he did not think that the club
could properly be closed until the draft was
finished In the city, ana gave as an instance
that one OF the members, Mr.. Edward Quirk,
who was enrolled in the Seventh Ward, at
his place OF business in the First Ward, and
mentary draft: He would. however, be glad
IL he could divide the money, which would
amount to $l651 to each member.
Mr.. y. r. L. Grown asked if men drafted OF
the club were to receive pro rata with the
others. He thought that the money should be
given to those not drafted.
Mr.. Semmes read the agreement which the
members signed, and which states, "the object
OF this association is to procure substitutes for
those drafted and held to service, IL the fund is
sufficient; II not, to divide the amount equally
amongst them
Mr.. r. F. Bartle explained how he under.
stood the matter, and commended that the money
should be divided among all. At the. time Mr..
Semmes moved that the amount should be di.
vIded among the drafted men, he (the speaker)
urged that possibly but few would be drafted
and they would each would receive more than
tne amount necessary, when MT. Sem mes
among the subscribers, which motion was
carried.
MIR. W. H. McGinnis urged that the men
who had'been drafted could not, as honorable
men, ask for anything more than they had re.
ceived.
Mr. W. T. Ford remarked that he ndsrstood
the object OF the association was to furnish
substitutes, and il the subscription (8luO) was
not enough to furnish each drafted man sub
stitute that the members were to make up such
amount. II this was the case wes not each
man entitled to his share2 Many OF the Nom.
bers had 10 borrc " the amount OF subscrip.
ton. and In his opinion they all were entitled
to their share. 90
lMr. McGiunis denied that the club was or
ganizedoon such q basis; nothing was to be
paid except the 800 Subscription.
This debate was conunued oy 1essfe. MAI
at. Hayenner and others, and finally Mr.. Nc.
0innts moved vote BE- taken by yeas aud
NAYS on paying the pro rata to men who had
heen draftcd, which the CHAIR decided out OF
iorder-that the minority could not Iegssiate for
the majority, who were ahsent--from which de.
cision an appeal was taken; and the decision
was not sustained. stt -s,c .---.f set 5s &.
After an inefIectual motion to lay Mr.. Mocha.
pIs' motiou on the table, the Club, By q vote OF
10 yeas 20 B nays, decided not to divide with
the drafted men. as=ltEtt. RgEtse+ts AZ u.
Some further debate ensued ~ to the closing
up OF the association, and finally, on motioa OF
Mr.. McWilliams, the association Adionrued
sine die, with the understanding that the treas.
uyer would notify the members when the draft
Ia completed. and then ho may pay each their
pro rata.
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THE HOLIDAYS IN GRANTS ARMY

Judging from the large amount Of holiday
fxings being sent to Grants army, the boys
will spend merry Christmas and happy New
Years DAY in camp. Yesterday. Capt Allen,
A. q. M, and Superintendent Mattingly, OF
the river transportation Office, shipped to City
Point 6, 600 boxes, containing sweet meats, &c,
Il ON the felix's at home. consigned to Adams &
Co.'S express, and addressed to officers and
dependent of several thousand boxes shipped
on Monday. To Gay, $50 turkeys will be for.
warded for the use OF those in hospital at Oity
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Cost OF PAPRR--Tne Superintendent Of
Public Printing reports to the Ways and Means
Committee a deficit of S5OO, 600 in the appropri.
at1on for the purchase Of paper. When the
last appropriation was made, the contract price
for book paper was eighteen cents a pound
MT Defree's estimate was upon that basis.
Congress subsequently, imposed a heavy tariff
on paper. Paper makers rushed into comb.
ration and raised the price of paper to the
amount OF the duty. TIE Government is now
paying from 81 to 81 cents per pound for what
previously cost IS to 81 cents The Treasury
10 receiving no revenue from paper, because
none Is imported, the duty helm prohibitory
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ORGANIZING

Colonel Ineraham, lately appointed Provost
Marshal General OF the De lenses South of the
Potomac, is actively engaged in organizing his
for duty under him have reported. A portion
OF the officers ana all Of thu clerks OF Col rs
old ONCE have been retained, 4 = - |.
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LOCAL NEWS.

THE TRIAL OF DIR. ]. b. KEAsBY-In con-
sequence OF the illness of Brig Gen. H. S.
Briggs, president OF the court martial trying
the case OF Surgeon J. Il. Keasby, the court
this morning adjourned to tomorrow at IL
O'Clock.
The testimony Of the last witness in the case,
(that OF Charles A. Keasby,) was given in yes.
terday, and the Jude Advocate will make the
cross-eXamination to morrow.
The DRAFT IN THE SEVENTH WARD.-Last
evening, in pursuance to notice, a meeting
Of the Seventh Ward Exemption Club was
held at Island Hall. Mr.. Charles O. Ander-
son was called to the chair, and Mr.. w. J.
Murtagh acted as secretary.
Mr.. John H. Semmes, the treasurer, sub.
mitted his report, which was unanim ously
adopted, Mr.. Murtagh having stated that Mr..
Noyes and himself had examined the accounts
and although the period covered was months
and over, $4,000 (club and association monies)
had been expended, they came out with most
satisfactory exactness.
Cash from 157 subscribers. SIS, 10000
Casn 1or substitutes. ........S1},OO0 90
Cash for rent OF hall and ad-
Vertlslng... 107 IS
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OPERATIONS OF THU POTOMAC FLoTILLA-
REBEL RAID FRUSTRATED
The folio wing has been received at the NAVY

NHDnb NALL hhI6U.
The following has been received at the Navy
Department:
10, 1854 Hon. Gideon Vellss, Secretary of the
Nary :-Sir-Learning from the Provost Mar.
shall at Baltimore that the enemy were mass.
making a raid on the Bay, l sent the Cnur de
Lion and Mercury thither on the 18th instant
under the command of Acting Master Morris,
who found collected thirty. one large boats and
two scows, all of which he destroyed The
Home Guard, in large force, made show OF
resistance, but were quickly driven off
suit OF schocners sails were captured, which
shall use in the fiotilla
have the honor to be your obedient servant,
FOxHALL A PARKER
Comd'r COmdg Potomac FlottlIa.
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The Mails for General Sh erman's army de.
liyered

, my e.
1ivered.
dispatch from Special Agent, Markland.]
"FoETREss MONROE, Dec. 90, 1s6i.-Hon. ".
Dennison, Postmaster General: Just arrived
here. Lett General Sherman on the evening of
the 10th. The great mail was distributed to the
army on that day. The best health and spirits
prevail. A. H. MARYLAND.
Special Agent, p. Q, Dept"
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ORDRREp.

Lieut. Hiram L. Hunt OF the 9th regiment
. Veteran Reserve Corps, and late Of the head.
Z quarters Military Department or WashIn gton
has been ordered 70 report for duty at the once
o. Colonel lnErahhm. Provost Marshal GenI,
Defences South Of the Potomac. f4rl
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2 PRETTY OooL. The Designating % sSpe-
ctal Dispatch" to 1t BY city Contemporary the
regular Associated Press dispatcA from For.
tress Monroe
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SECOND EDITION.
4 O'CLOCK r. M.
" LATE FROM THE SOUTH.
Rebel News from Savannah.


Richmond papers Of Sunday have extracts
from the Charleston Mercury Of the 14th and
10th. --s
The Mercury, of the l4th, has the story of a
soldier, to which the Mercury evidently does
not give much credence, that Sherman had
been repulsed in an attack on the outer defenses
of Savannah.
The Mercury Of the 10th, alleges that trains
are running regularly again between Charles
ton ard Savannah, and that Sherman has
swung around more to his right, indicating an
indisposition to make direct assault upon Sa-
vannah.
The Mercury says that Sherman carried Fort
McAllister by his strongest storming column
and thinks that his next point of attack will be
Genesis Point.
: The rebel General Smith was stated to be on
the south side of the Ogeechee with 900 troops.
The tone of the Charleston and Richmond
papers indicate that they are puzzled to divine
what Sherman proposes to do next.
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CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Wylie-This morn
ing, the counsel for Col. Baker. indictad for
false imprisonment OF DR.. Gwynne. asked in.
them.
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5hfIENIIoS FIFTH wARDi-Thers will,
N>d .tI.,xis%1s 81 the citizsns OF the Fifth
east ard Pa .y on rA fRsDSY EV sSiSGs "se,
att O'Clock The enrolment List ~ ths eAs
6e oRs. for N"a and Let every
e0-s G1O. r. GULIcK, Cb.irm.,
nFF0URTH WARD DRAFr LIsT-rbs pa
W. vost Marshal having entru,tsd "a ne LIE re
ersl Draft Gem mittee of the Fourth WsSd - zen
rotneaf lists. the com mittee Will sit ever
IN the tire Com missios er's room, City An " ass
tog o'clock. TO revise the hss.
IL 10 I'm portrait. In antieipatio Of Q new draft
that every ciisen should port to said itess
H.xAcnlarly those Who have any cause fs. exemS.
tiop. that tbeir names mar be stricken from the
tists BY order Of the Committee
dee 9.st y. o. srITr. Secretary.
me- CB kisTMAe FAIR-rhs sunday School
Of e wsshisstos Methodist Protes ant
N Ns va so,a = asir 4 Odd Fellow Hall,
next. DecsD her Is, 70 continue two vssks Pro.
eeees for repair CT school ROOM
season stekess 80 cents; Siusis admissieu, n
oenn. so1Rer We ess. 20 cents. deli
~I.O o. r. LEVER. for beoeat R..co.
U3 Lodge, No. 10. on MON DAY, Jsnuarv Esh
NJ. Part,osiars In futsrs advertissmsnt. dsa-ins
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club, the Ward Association was called To or
der. Mr.. q. 8. Noyes, president, in the chair,
and Mr.. Murtagh secretary.
Mr.. Semmes, the treasurer, submitted the
following report Of the condition OF the ward
association fund, which report was adopted:
Cash from collectors. ................Sl0,0y 10
Proceeds of ball Observation-Disclosures. 4l5 SIS
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Open from ! to l0k p. m. A fine assortment OF
Christmas presents will be found there at reason
able prices. A celebrated band in attendance.
Admission Is cents season tickets 80 cts dec l6 st
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THE DRAFTED MRN.-The cases OF the fol.
lowing drafted men were disposed of by rhe
Board OF Enrolment to-day:
First Sub Disfrict.-Richard Edmouson over
age; James Ford, alien; James Holden, de-
ceased; james Limkins, over age; John
Thomas, physical disability; Joseph Anderson,
accepted; George Robey, physical disability.
Fourth Sub. Dis.rict.-John Shelton, under age;
George Ross, physical disability.
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FOR THE HOLIDAYS:

FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
THE LARGEST,
THE BEST.
THE CHEAPEST IN THE CITY
Many years experience in this line of trade by
exporting and i'm ins fure enable to sell Is
per cent less than any dealer ths District
n. MEYENBER9.
a. Market Space, between 7th and 9Th sts.,
de S0-lw under the Avenue House