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DAILY TIMES, ). H. WARREN A CO., Proprietors. published Dai y (Sundays excepted) at the rate of $5.00 per month, or sl6 for three months. No subscription received for a longer term than months, RATES OF ADVERTISING. CASUAL DAILY ADVSBTIBING I*ATHS. Advertisements inserted once —$4 per square. RSQOLAR DAILY ADVERTISING SATIS. First Week—s3 00 per square for each insertion. Second Week— s 2 00 per square for each insertion. Third Week—sl 50 per square for each insertion, fourth Week—sl 00 per square for each insertion. Second Month— s3o per square. Third Month—s2s per square. C-A-TLiIEnsriDYYIR, FOR 1865. JANUARY. S. M. T W. T. F. S. 1234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY. S. M. T. W. T. F. S. 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MARCH. S. M. T. W. T. F. S. 1 2 34! 5 6 7 8 9 10 111 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL. S. M. T. W. T. F. S. 1 2345 6 7 8 9. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1-8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY. S. M. T. W. T. F. S. 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE. S. M. T. W. T. F. S. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 New Daily Paper in Richmond. Prospectus. 'I'HE undersigned propose to publish a daily pa * per, under the title of ,f THE RICHMOND IIEHALD,’'on or about the 15th of January next. It will bo entirely independent in politics, but will nevertheless accord to the administration a just support in all measures whioh, in the opinion of its conductors, may be deemed promotive of the good of the cause in which we are engaged. A proper criticism of such acts as will be deemed adverse to this object, will be, of course, consistent with the in dependent character under which the paper is to be inaugurated.^ In the matter of General News it will be found to keep pace with the leading journals of the day, while it will have added to it in the matter of financial in telligence a feature such as we venture to say, no paper in the Confederacy can boast of. Editorials from the pm of one of the ablest financial writers in this or any other country will be presented in each number. For reasons not now proper to be mentioned, we forbear to give the names of those who shall com pose the regular editorial staff; but we flatter our selves that when they shall apper, they will be found to constitute such an arry of talent as cannot be ex eel ltd on this continent. The woll known character of the individual whose name appears below, as a stenographic reporter, furnishes, we presume, a guarantee that, in all that relates to important political speeches and debates, whether in legi. lative assemblies .or out of them. the“IIERALD” will present advantages eertainly not to be xcelled by any paper in the Confederacy. The farming interests will be faithfully vindica ted. and care taken to disseminate the earliest in telligence which a proper regard for the welfare of that great element of national wealth and power shall demand. . , In the matter <>f correct commercial intelligence, equal zeal shall bo manifested, our object being to assign to each of these departments an editor of known experience and ability. Arrangements are on foot by which to secure the earliest For. ign news, and the paper will contain such editorial talent as will fully elucidate the bearing of foreign diplomacy upon Southern inter nin'short, "THE RICHMOND HERALD” will be found to combine levory feature ot interest which the requirements of the present crisis de- The enterprise is respectfully commended to the favor and patronage of the citizens of the Southern Confederacy. „ . , All the papers of the Confederacy will copy till day and send hill to , n . P. KEAN & CO.. dec 29 td Richmond, Va. Change of Schetlule. irVICK EnGINKRR AND SCPBRINTENDKNT, j Charleston and Savannah Railroad, V Charleston, June 7,1864.) t N THURSDAY, June 9,1864, and until further > notice, the Schedule of the Passenger tram will be as follow, viz: Leave Charleston 9.45, a. in. Arrive in Savannah 5.46, p. m. Leave Savannah . *>.3o, a * m * Arrive in Charleston.... I*ls, P. m - This Train makes direct connections, going north and south, with the Northeastern Railroad at Char leston, and the Central Railroad at the Junotion. 11. S. IIAIJN Hibi June 14 ts Engineer and Superintendent. €liauge of Schedule. . \N and after Sunday, June 19th, the Trains on ’ / the •' useogeo Railroad will run as follows: PASSENGER TRAIN : Leave Columbus .0 45 P. M. Arrive at Macon « A. M. Leave Macon 8 10 P. M. Arrive at Columbus ........A 25 A. M. FREIGHT TRAIN : Leave Columbus.... -5 A. M, Arrive at Columbus wXCLARk"' mar 19 ts Supt, Muscogee R, K. Through to Montgomery. NEW SCHEDULE. MONTGOMERY & WEST POINT RAILROAD COMPANY. COLUMBUS, August 27,1864. AN and after August 27th. the Passenger Train on 0 the Montgomery and West Point Railroad will Leavo Montgomery at 8:00 a. m. Leave West Point »t <:10 a. m. Arrive at Columbus at 5:32 p. m. Leave Columbus at 5:o0 a. m. Arrivo at Montgomery at 3:00 p. m. Arrive at WestPotnt at 4.30 p. m. Freight Train leaves Columbus at 8:40 a m. r D. H. CRAM, Sup't & Eng: ag27 1864 —ts MOBILE & GIRARD RAIL ROAD. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Girard, Ala., Oct 7,1864. AN and after 10th inst. Trains on this Road will (J Run Daily (Sunday excepted,) as follows: Passenger Train. Leave Girard at 1 ?9 P *,P* Arrive in Union Springs o w Leave Union Springs " “".P* Arrive in Girard at 10 uu Freiglit Train. Leave Girard at....... t Arrive in Girard at B. E. WELLS, aglStf Eng. A Sup’t. LARGE COSSIGVJIEAT OF LETTER PAPER! AND MEMORANDUM BOOKS! For sale by J. K. REDD & CO. oo 12 ts JULY. S. M. T. W. T. F. S. 1 2345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 li 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST. S. M. T. W. T. F. S. 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER. S. M. T. VY. T. F. S. 1 2 3456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER. jS. M. T. W. T. F. S. 1234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER. S. M. T. W. T. F. S, 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER. S. M. T. W. T. F. S. 1 2 3456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 VOL. Xl.} COLUMBUS, GA., SATURDAY, DEC. 31, 1864. WANTS. Wanted. “Negro Laborers, Carpenters and Blacksmiths.” TOTE wish to hire for the ensuing year 25 Laborers and eight to ten Blacksmiths and Carpenters, to work in Government employ, which will exempt negroes from conscription. We will pay ~ood prices for smart and active fellows. For particu lars apply at our Government Works, near the New Bridge. JOHN D. GRAY dc CO. dec 20 20t Wanted, AT Lee Hospital, the Ist of January, ten able- H. bodied NEGROES, men and women. , A. D. BRIDGMAN, dec II ts Steward. WANTED. U 1 OR the ensuing year 10 or 12 DINING ROOM P SERVANTS and PORTERS, and one superior meat Cook. Also one white Chamber-maid. Par ties desiring to continue their servants at the Ho tel will please call on or before Saturday next to in sure their hire. SHIVERS, WYNNE & CO. Proprietors Cook’B Hotel. Columbus, Dec. 20—til Ist jan WANTED. *N OVERSEER. One without family, who has A lost an arm in the service, and thereby unfit for military service preferred. Apply to ROBERT R. HOWARD, Beynolds, Taylor County. MRS. CHAS. J. WILLIAMS, nov2l-tf Columbus, Ga. WANTED! £ Anil EBS. ofTALLOW.forwhichaliberal price will be paid. Apply to F. W. DILLARD, sp7 ts Major and Q. M. WANTED, A GOOD BUSINESS MAN, until the first of il January. The best wages paid. A disabled sol dier preferred, and it matters not how badly muti lated by wounds so he has firmness and judgment. Apply at the TIMES OFFICE. nov 30 ts Wanted mO HIRE—Four or Five able bodied Negroes.— I Good wages given. Apply at our Government Works. oo 28 ts JOHN D. GRAY k CO. OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRE S3. Columbus, Ga., Oct., 29,1864. lyrO Freight will be received at the Southern Ex- I v press Company’s Offioe after 3J4 o’clock p. it. o go East on that day, nor will any be received to go West after 4% o’clock p m. oo 29 ts S. H. Hlt.iL. Agent. LOST. IN the streets of Columbus on Tuesday, a child’s SEED CORAL NECKLACE, with small gold Clasp and a CORAL CROSS, set with pearls, at tached to the clasp. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it either at th s Office or Dr. Billing’*, dec 28 3t To Rent. A SiIfALL FARM, containing about 109 acres, 69 in the woods anforty oleared, about one mile above the Fountain Factory, on the river. On the place is a good dwelling with three rooms, a large apple and peach orchard and variety of other fruit trees, good wafer, &«. Fer terms apply to Mrs. J. A. JONES. dec near Colnmbua. Overseer Wanted, Tpoß the ensuing year, one without a family pre- T sered. Apply at my pla.ee in Summerville, two miles from the city, immediately. _ dee 28 ts Mrs. R. ECHOLLS. Lost or Mislaid. Four shares of the g. a a. s. s. Cos., n«. 160, in favor ol Mrs. J. L. Wilson, nov 30 ts D. Sc J. J. GRANT. Government Sheep for Exchange# OilA HEAD SHEEP will be exchanged for Bacon O'JU or Beef. The Sheep rated at $2 00, Bacon 10c., Beef 2c. gross per pound. The Beef to be de livered alive. Apply to j. A . TYLER. Columbus, Nov. 2,1364 —ts To Rent, \ BLACKSMITH SHOP with six er seven Forget. ouli ?f om|>tet °- Ap|ll? mt THIS wmi. A Plantation for Sale. THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale a Planta tion on the Apalachicola river, 25 miles belew Chattahoochee, containing 1,500 acres, more er less, embracing 1,200 acres of unsurpassed bottom land, the balance superior pine land. In a favorable season sixty bushels of corn or 2,000 pounds ol seed cotton, may be safelylrelied on. On the premises are first rate negro quarters, gin house, screw and sta bles. The dwelling is small but comfortable. There are two orange groves on the place, one on the river and in full bearing. A portion of the crop of 1863 sold for more than S9OOO. The pther grove is young but in good condition, embracing not only oranges but lemons and other tropical fruits. The place is finely watered and healthy. A rare opportunity is offered for the investment of Con federate money if application is made early. 'EX'S**' R. L. BASS. Columbus, oi VAN MARCUS. dec 6 ts Steamer Shamrock. NOTION. Omc* Grant Factory, \ Nor. 29, 1864.) 4LL persons having demands against the estate es Daniel Grant, deceased, are hereby requested te present them to the Grant Factory. •_ nov 30 ts JOHN J. GRANT. Sun copy and send bill to office Grant Factory. $25 Dollars Reward. STRAYED from my place in Wynnton, a dark bay mare MULE, about nine years old, hair rubbed off of both hips and a large scar on the right hindquarter. JOHN COOK. oc 13 ts For Sale. LINSEED OIL CAKE, for stock food, at 84 Broad street. N. P. NaILACO. deo 21 lm Dr. R, NOBLE, DEITTIST, AT Pemberton A Carter’s old stand, back room of Smith’s Jewelry Store, where he can be fonna all hoars, foe 18 6m STERLING EXCHANGE! 1 FEW Hundred Pounds of Sterling Exchange Ajo, sai. in sum, to "%ffi b^go£pMßHS. SSOO Reward. CTOLEN from my stable, the Bth inst., a small dap- O pie cream PONY, white mane and tail, a station, very fat* four years old. Will pay S2OO for tho f ony and S3OO for the theif, delivered to me in Americas, Ga., or E. J.Pinckard, in Columbus, Ga. deo 15 2w R. C. BLACK. SSO Reward. LEFT my lot on Monday last a RED COW, me dium size, heavy with calf, mark: slit and crop in one ear aud slit in the other, with white spot en her face, small horns turned ni-wards. dec 19 6t* JOHN McGO\ERN. To Hire, FOR next year, a first rate Cook, Washer aad Ironer. She is faithfuUud honest and.free from incumbrance. Apply at THLb UffiUS. dec 11 ts Notice to Debtors* and Creditors A LL persons having claims against the estate of \ Mrs L E. Cairnes, dec and, late of Museogee county.'are hereby notified to render them duly au thenticated within the time prescribed by law; and those indebted to said estate are requited to maM» immediate payment. F-U. dec 9 w4Qd Aoimr. Notice to Debtors and Creditors ALL persons having claims against the estate of Joseph W. Woolfolk, dec'd. late of Muscogee county, arc hereby notified to render them du y authenticated within the time preserved by law, ant' those indebted to said estate are requested to m* xe immediate Q wOOLFOLK % nov 23, 1864—w40d Adm ’ r SPECIAL NOTICES CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, 1 w ar Department. Bureau op Conscription, > Richmond. Va., Nov. 25, 1864. j Circular, No. 35. Generals commanding Reserves in their respec tive States, will proceed forthwith, and with the ut most vigor, to organize for ‘‘continuous local ser vice, to be mustered in for the war,” companies to consist ofall men r ouud fit for light duty and not otherwise assigned and actually employed; of men transferred to the Invalid Corps and found fit for the duties hereinafter indicated; and such men as are temporarily disabled for field service. The men of the latter class, when found ready for the field, to be forthwith returned to their proper commands. The companies to consist of not less than sixty men, and officers of the Reserve Corps will be as signed to the Generals commanding to thorough in spection of them, and the Muster Rolls forwarded to this Bureau. Upon their reception, the Secre tary of War will assign officers to the command of the companies. It is the purpose of the War Department to as sign these companies to duty as guards at pests, prisons, camps of instruction, on railroad trains, and such like service. Prompt action is required of officers charged with the duties herein prescribed. By command of the Secrecy of War. Official: [Signed] C. B. DUFFIELD, a. a. g. [Signed] R. J. Hallbtt, a. a. e. Headquarters Conscript Service, Ga., i Augusta, Dec. 19,1864. J General Orders, No. 52* I. In compliance with the above Circular and by order of Maj. Gen. Howell Cobb, commanding Geor gia Reserve and Military District of Georgia, all men found fit for light duty, and not otherwise as signed, those who may have been assigned, but who are not actually engaged in the performance of the duties to whioh they were assigned, will report at once to Maj. A. M. Rowland, commanding Camp of Instruction at Macon, Ga. 11. All soldiers of the Invalid Corps who have been for duty as guards at posts, prisons, camps of instructions, on railroads and such like duty,by the Board of Surgeons so transferring them, and all disabled soldiers pronounced by the proper Medical Examining Board as temporarily unfit for field service, but fit for the duties prescribed in the above Circular, from the Bureau of Conscription, will likewise report to Major Rowland at Macon Ga. 111. Inspectors of Conscription will report to these Headquarters the names of such Enrolling Officers, Assistant Enrolling Officers, men assigned to th* duty of collecting stragglers from the army, under General Order No. 96, A. &I. G. Office, 1862, and all others engaged in Cbnsoript Service, whe are inefficient or negligent in the discharge of their du ties, that their assignments may he revoked and they forwarded to Camp of Instruction at Macon, Ga.,for service in the companies specified in above Circular. IV. Inspectors of Conscription and local Enrolling Officers will arrest and forward under guard to Camp of Instruction at Macon, Ga., all persons em braced in this order who do not report voluntarily and immediately. V. Maj. A. M. Rowland, commanding Camp of Instruction, is charged with the execution of this order. He will organize those reporting to camp into companies, and forward the muster rolls as di rect*d in above circular. JNO. F. ANDREWS, Major and Acting Com’dt dec 28 5t ICbnscripts, Ga. » Notice. Headquarters Post, \ Columbus, Ga., December 23,1864, j Owners who have had negroes engaged on the for tifications about Columbus, and who have taken them away, or whose negroes have left the works and returned home, are hereby notified that strin gent orders have been received at these headquar ters to have all such negroes collected again. Planters are hereby notified to return all such negroes without delay, or subject themselves to have some sent Ufor by a force of cavalry, detailed hero for .that purpose. The hands are required to be returned on or before 29th inst„ from whioh date the cavalry will proceed t* collect all that have not been sent in. S. L. BISHOP, dee24 6t Maj. Com’dg Pest. Notice! Office Quartermaster’s Office, 1 Columbus. Ga. / I will HIRE TWO HUNDRED NEGRO SHOE MAKERS; will pay liberal wages, feed, clothe, and provide medical attendance. Early applica must be made. F. W. DILLARD. Major and Chief Quartermaster. December, 20,1864. tjanl Chief Q. M.’s Department, 1 Columbus, Ga., Dec. 20, 1864. J I request that all persons holding certified claims against the Quartermaster’s Department in this district, will present them to me, for the pur pose of facilitating speedy payment. F. W. DILLARD, deo 22 tljan * M. and Q. M. .Marshall Hospital, 1 Columbus, Ga., Dec. 14,1864. j Notice! Wanted to hire for the ensuing year, fifteen able bodied NE(?RO MEN and ten WOMEN. Negroes thus employed are.not subject to impressment. DANIEL R. BIZE, dee 13 till Ist jan. Steward. Negro Mechanics Wanted. Wanted at the Government Transportation Werks, negro Blacksmiths, Wheelwrights, Carpenters and Harness makers, for whieh liberal wages will be paid. They will be fed clothed and medical atten tion rendered in sickness. Apply to THOS. C. JOHNSON, dec 27 tjanl Special Agt. Q. M. Dep’t. Headquarters Got. Works, (Q*d.) I Columbus, Ga., Dec. 2b, 1864. j Wanted to Hire ! Twenty negro Blacksmiths and fifty-five able bodied men, for laborers, in the Ordnance Depart ment in this city. Rations and quarters will be furnished them; clothing at Government rates, and liberal wages paid. M. H. WRIGHT, dee 27 lGt Cel. Corn’d*. LeVert Female College. Talbotton, Ga. THE Spring Term begins on TUESDAY the 10th of January. 1865. Tuition the same sis the Fall Term of 1864, namely : Primary Department per month $lO 06 Preparatory " “ Collegiate „ $ Use of Instrument „ fOO i Incidental Expenses . 1 w Patrons are requested to pay in advance. Boarding Department (including fuel) per month, $l3O, strictly in nduance Board can be had for old prices for provisions at old prices. A number of young ladies can obtain board in private families.— The President, Rev. Thomas A. Brown, has associa ted with him four competent Teachers, with whose assistance he can impart a thorough knowledge or Music, the English branches, French, Latin and Greek. The unprecedented success ot this Institu tion during the session just closed warrent« the hope that it will receive a liberal patronage the ensuing Terr . For particulars address the President. Ae E. H. WORRELL, dec 27 4t 2aw Chairm an Board Trustees. Sun”and Enquirer eopv tw ice a *eek for two weeks and send bills. Friday Evening. HEADQUARTERS POST. 1 Columbus, Ga., Dec. 30,1864. J Orders, No. 20. I. I hereby resume command of the Military Post of Columbus. LEON VON ZINKEN, dec 30 3t Colonel Commanding Post. From Savannah.— The Telegraph and Confeder ate of the 29th, says: It is said that official informa tion has been received that upon the occupation of Savannah hy Sherman, that General issued an or der to his troops announcing that every Federal soldier caught plundering private property should be executed on one of the public squares of the city. % He also notified the people of Savannah that for twenty days free ingress and egress would be al lowed to all who chose to enter and depart. After that time the lines would be closed, and an oath of allegiance to the Federal government required of those who remained. Information has reached the Navy Depart ment at Washington that the United States gunboat Otsego, Commander Arnold, was sunk a few days ago by a torpedo in the Roanoke river, six miles above Plymouth, North Caro* lina. The torpedo was attached to a log and floated in the river, and as the Otsego was moving up the river on a reconnoisance she struck the torpedo, which exploded, caused her to sink. No person on board was injured. More Blockade Runners Captured. —The Yankee Navy Department has reoeived a dis patch from Rear Admiral Porter, dated Fort Monroe, in which ho reports the capture of the blockade runner steamer Emma Hendry, with a cargo of 700 bales of cotton, by the Cherokee, and the schooner Mary, with 80 bales of cotton, by the Mackinaw. From the Chronicle & Sentinel, 21st inst. Things at the North. We have conversed with a friend recently arrived in the Confederacy from the domains of Abraham Lincoln; and as we presume that our reasaers would like to know how sundry matters there impressed the mind of a true and trusty Confederate, we shall mention the substance of our conversation. The only difference between the New York of 1860 and that of November, 1864, is, that, if possible the streets are more thronged, the display of equipage more gorgeous, and the exhibition of fancy articles in the shop win dows more extensive and curious. The hotels are so crowded that it is extremely difficult for travelers to find the most meagre accommoda tions. The visitors are from different parte of the United States ; but the Confederate States are much more numerously represented than the natives. It is estimated that at least twen ty thousand persons from the Confederacy are domiciled at the hotels and principal boarding houses in New York city. Comparatively few of these persons are embraced within the con script age. The greater number are ladies and children, with some men who have passed tfie meridian of life. Election day was a remarkably tranquil one. The Government at Washington, in anticipa tion of disorder, had sent troops to every im portant point where the copperheads were at all numerous ; and it was understood that the military had orders to suppress any riotous exhibitions in the most summary manner. In the general conversation of the people, there was les3 of that bitterness of invective against the seceded States than was heard in the earlier stage of the war. On every side, however, there was expressed an unshaken determination to prosecute the contest until the United States Government was acknowl edged as supreme from the St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. Whenever any great battles were imminent or had been fought, the war topic rose into prominence, and was the prevalent theme of talk in all circles. But usually the subject was rarely mentioned, and the Yankee lovers of novelty seemed to have discarded the topic as altogether threadbare. In the churches visited by our friend, very little was heard of the war; and but for a prayer for the success of the Federal arms, one would hardly have supposed that the country was engaged in any conflict. In one particular, the city of New York con trasted very strongly with the city of other days, and that was in the item of improve ments. Very few, almost no buildings of any importance have been erected since the war. The limits of the city instead of being enlarged as formerly, by hundreds of acres every year, are comprised very nearly as they were at the commencement of hostilities. Though there has been the usual increase in the population, these have been crowded together in accom modations already existing. What we have mentioned as the report of a recent visitor, adds very little to what we have inferred from their journals. But these are so mendacious and venal that we can feel much more interest in the representations of eye witnesses personally known to us. Consolation.— Sherman has reached the sea.— Hood has recovered a country embracing over four degrees of latitude, every foot of which has been in the Federal possession. Sherman advanced until he reached Atlanta, and then commencd a forced retreat. Hood alter being defeated at Atlanta, as sumed the offensive, and now stands triumphant within four miles of the capital of Tennessee. — Sherman has swept through an undefended State, and made war on women and children. General Hoed has battled his way to the front against su perior odds. Sherman has achieved only a fame that, without substantial results, will, when ana lyzed, prove barren. Hood has received strong re inforcements, and obtained moral and strategic ad vantages which, viewed at home and abroad, show our gain. Sherman is where a fleet of vessels could have dropped him months ago. Hood has accom plished his end by pure military genius. Admit that Savannah may fall—a territory has been gamed; while Sherman will have secured aCfoothold in an hermetically sealed port, lon the outer line of de fence that has been threatened four years. Hood stands in the broad gate that opens upon our pos sessions in the West, and holds in his hands the fruits of his triumphant prowess. The contrast is a striking one. The civilized world will give us the benefit of the parallel above drawn. True, railroads have been severed, homes desolated, and much provision destroyed; but’these are not tne signs of subjugation. A few weeks of toil will restore the first; cabins will take the place of mansions, and the fields will teem again I with harvests. As grass grows greenest when trodden under foot, so we look to the recuperative energies of the Empire State, to give us evidence of her still giant resources and the unbending patriotism of her people. “He thatjdespairs, degrades the Deity.”— Columbia South Carolinian Manassas, pormerlt Cassvillb. —We learn by a gentleman from Gordon county, that the enemy destroyed almost entirely the county site of Bartow (old Cass) county. The church es and four houses are all that is left to mark the plaee where lately stood an interesting village. We suppose the name recently given to the town —Manassas—had something to do in inciting them to its destruction ! All the business houses in Calhoun, Gordon county, we are also informed, were destroyed. Thus the Vandal foe hopes to subdue the proud spirit of our people. Little does he know of our people, or he would see proud warriors spriugiug from the ashes of our ru ined homes, resolved to have satisfaction for the devastation he has so maliciously wrought. Intelligencer. TELEGRAPHIC. REPORTS OF THE PRESS ASSOCIATION. Entered according to act of Congress in the year f^ibyJ. S. Thrasher, in the Clerk’s office of the District Court of the Confederate States f© the Northern District of Georgia. FROM NORTH CAROLINA. Wilmington, Dec. 23.—-Official information received here states that there are twenty sail of the Yankee fleet off Masonboro’ Sound, and forty-five off Fort Fisher. The weather is clear and cold, but indica tions are that it will soon be warmer. No attempt has been made by the Federals to land yet. Wilmington, Dec. 24.—Seventy of the ene my’s fleet are reported off Fort Fisher this morning. No demonstration towards landing yet. The weather is mild, wind west by north west. A Yankee gunboat ran aground last night near Fort Fisher, and was blown up by the enemy. Wilmington, Dec. 24.—The gunboats were repulsed six miles below Fort Branch, on the Roanoke river, on Friday. Col. Whitford was seriously wounded. The fight is expected to be renewed this morning. The enemy’s fleet drew up in line of battle in front of Fort Fisher, and opened on the fort at 1J p. m., the Ironsides leading. Fifty-one others, it is reported, bnt not offi cially, and several monitors or other iron clads, are among them. The fight is still progressing at 3 p. m. Our people are quiet. WrLMiNGTON, Dec. 24—6 p. m.—The follow ing official dispatch has been received, dated Fort Fisher, 6 p. m. : The bombardment i3 rough. No attempt has been made to pass the bar. No details from casualties. The firing from the fort is slow and delibe rate. Men in good spirits. The fleet drew off. Could not see that they went west. Wilmington, Dec. 25th—9:30 p. The bombardment of Fort Fisher re-opened at 10 and continued furiously nearly all day. About 3 o’clock the enemy landed above, two and a half miles from Fort Fisher, and continued to send troops to land. The troops were under a heavy fire and op posed by our forces. About two brigades so far are on land. Wilmington, Dec. 27.—An official dispatch at 2 p. m. to-day says that the enemy have evacuated battery Anderson and re-embarked, Fort Fisher is uninjured. The immediate danger is at an end. Report says that Lieut. Pierce Butler is mortally wounded and captured. John Geod is reported captured. Both of Edgefield, South Carolina. Col. Reid, of Savannah, Bragg’s chief of artillery, is killed. EVACUATION OF SAVANNAH. Richmond, Dec. 24.—Reliable information has been received here of the evacuation of Savannah, an event which the military au thorities had decided upon some time since. The evacuation was effected without loss, except of such material as could not be trans ported. The last troops of the line crossed the river at 3a.m. on Tuesday. The engineer troops held the bridges until after 6 o’clock, when the latter were destroyed. At that time the enemy occupied the city, which had been surrendered by the Mayor about 5 o’clock under flag of truce. FROM TENNESSEE. Richmond, Deo. 27.—The New York papers of the 24th have been received. A telegraph from Franklin, on the 22d, says that the rebel retreat across Duck river beg gars all description. General Cheatham told his aunt, Miss Page, that Hood was ordered to Nashville against his wishes, and he blamed Hood for not at tacking the enemy, and for the repulse at Spring Hill. A Nashville telegram of the 23d says that Hood’s army was at Palaski on the 23d. Water at Harpeth Shoals fifteen feet deep. Deserters from the rebel army report that Lee’s is the only effective corps in Hood’s army. Richmond, Dec. 26.—The Baltimore Ameri can of the 23d contains nothing of interest. Nashville telegrams report that Hood con tinues to retreat, pressed by Thomas. Gold 222. A telegram from Hopkinsville says McCeok struck a part of Lyon’s command at that place at daylight on the 16th, capturing their ar tillery. Mobile, Dec. 28.—A special dispatch to the Advertiser Register from Senatobia 27th, says Northern dates of the 21st claim a great victory for Thomas over Hood. The battle commenced on the 15tb, Hood losiDg 18 guns and 1500 prisoners. Next day Hood lost 4,000 prisoners. Thomas telegraphs hi* cap turing of Franklin and aboat 5,000 prisoners and all the wounded on the 15th, and also four Generals, including Quarles and Ruckev. Thomas telegraphs from Spring Hill on the 20th, in which he says he captured nearly all of Hood’s artillery. Hood i3 trying to cress Duck river. The heavy rains check active pursuit. It was believed by the Yankees that Hood would be gobbled up. ,A Franklin dispatch to the New York Times of the 19th, says both side* lost about 3,500 killed and wounded, and that Thomas had captured 9,000 prisoners. Richmond, Dec. 27.—The Washington Chron icle of the 25th has been received. It contains no iws of interest. The Old Dominion, Wild Rover, Little Nellie, Banshee, HDd Agnes Froy had arrived at Nas sau from Wilmington, and the Syren from Charleston. The Mastheneon, Evelyn, and Kennilworth bad returned in distress ; the Virginia, Louisa, Ella Kate Gregg, Will’o the Wisp, Stormy Petrol, Little Hattie, Syren and Star had sailed to run the blockade. Richmond, Deo. 24.—Th* Baltimore American, evening edition, of the 22d, has been received. Three more of the St. Albans raider* have been re-arrested by th# Canadian authoritie*, and are undergoing examinatioa. Farragut hoe been appeinted Vice Admiral in the Yankee navy. The Mary, formerly the Alexandria, has been seized at Nassau for violation *f the neutrality laws in being an armed vessel. She will probably be released. Richmond, Dec. 26—In the House on Saturday, J. M. Leach, of North Carolina, submitted a reso lution declaring that the writ of habeas corpus ought not to be suspended, except ia extreme cases where the public safety imperatively de mands it; and that the people are united in the great struggle for liberty, and there is no exigency demanding its euspension. The resolution was rejected, by yeas, 31—nays, 41. The currency bill was taken up aud passed. Various resolutions #f inquiry were adopted, after which the House adjourned until Wednes day. Richmond, Dec. 22.—The Senate passed the bill increasing the allowance to the President. In the House, the amendment to the House bill to punish conspiracy against the Confederacy was considered. The currency bill was further considered also. Richmond, Dec. 22.—At a meeting of the com mittee to-night, it was decided to postpone the dinner to the soldiers in General Lee’s army until New Year’s day, in consequence of the interrup tion es communication. A oommittee was appointed to solicit further eontributions of money and supplies. Jno. Eddebs, Chairman. Richmond, Dec. 27—European advices to the 16th have been received. News unimportant. The London Times urges tho opening of nego tiations to close the American war, and says it must come to this at last. Cotton unchanged. Fredrricksbubg, Dec. 25th.—The gallant Mosby received a dangerous but not mortal wound last Wednesday. He is in our hands well oared for. A raiding party of the enemy landed in Westmoreland on Wednesday, and after com mitting many depredations, left. Richmond, Dec. 24.—The following official dispatches were received to-night: Headq’rs Army North. Va., l December 24th. j Hon James A. Seddon : Gen. Breckinridge reports that the enemy* after being roughly handled in tho engage ments of Saturday and Sunday, near Marion, many having been killed and wounded, gained possession of Saltville. During the night of the 20th the garrison retreated up Rice valley. His advance arrived at daylight on the 21st, and the enemy retired that night and the morning of the 22d towards Hector’s Gap. They are being pursued. Our troops are bearing the fatigue and ex posure with great cheerfulness. The damage to the works can soon be re paired. Many bridges and depots on the rail road have been burned. R. E. Leh, Gen. llbadq’rs, &c., Dec. 24. Hon. James A. Seddon : Gen. Fitz Lee reports that the force which attacked Lomax yesterday consisted of two divisions of the enemy's cavalry under Tom bert. Lomax was posted across Madison turnpike, two and a half miles from Gordonsville. The enemy was handsomely repulsed, and retired about 3 p. m., leaving some of his dead on the field. He traveled too rapidly last night to engage the rear, having passed Jack’s shop, twelve miles from Gordonsville, one hour after dark. Thirty-two prisoners were captured at Lib erty Mills, on the 22d, being unable to keep up on the retreat. They were liberated. Lomax’s loss is slight. By Ellis, Livingston & Cos. WE will sell on Saturday, December, 31« t, at 11 o’clock, in front of our Auction Room — One Garden or Eire Engine, 1 Lot Window Sash and Glass. dec 20 $6 By Ellis, Livingston & Cos, WE will sell on SATURDAY, 31st December, at 11 o’clock, in front of our store 1 Negro Man, 35 years old, No. 1 Field Hand, fair Shoemaker and Plantation Carpenter. dec 30 $6 To Hire. COOKS, WASHERS, IRONERS and PLOW BOYS. Apply to 4 Rev. A. WRIGHT, deo 29 5t at Gunby’g Store. EATHMMUUISUM, No. 62, Broad Street , Columbus , Ga. I HAVE just fitted up # the above establisment and am prepared to furnish MEALS AT ALL HOURS ! The very best the market affords, es eatables aßd drinkables, kept constantly on hand, and no effort will be spared te please and. accommodate custo mers: D. B. CALDWELL, dec 29 lw* Proprieter. FRESH DHULLS. Eng Morphine, A fine asst Eng Soap*, Powers s. Weightman’s Brown Windsor Soap, Jforphine, A fine agat Tooth Brushes, 150 oz. Eng Quinine, Childrens Round Combs, Gum Camphor, Nitric Acid, Ext Legwood, Mur Acid, Cochineal Garb Soda. Pow’d Ipecac, Cr Tartar, Dover's Powders, Eng Musttra, Sal Soda, Murate of Tin, Gum Opium, Fine Combs, Pow’d Opium, „ Dress Combs, Eng Note and Letter Pa- Pocket Combi, per, Eng and Confederate Envelopes, For sale by J. A. GREEN & CO., dec 28 lm Union Springs, Ala. SEVEN V ALU ABLE NEGROES For Sale. A MAN, 51 years old, good hostler and farmer. A Woman 32 ,f “ washer and field hand. Girl. 15 M “ No. 1 house servant and washer.. yean old first rate dining and body servant*. 7yegrg old> a gmart boy and waits in the houses 2 year3 o ld, likely child. Girl 19 “ “ cook and house servant. Ap p !y to carlisle p b MARTIN, dec 30 ts Columbus Female Academy. Plantation for Sale. /»oa ACRES, six miles from GlennviLle, near the uZU river. For particulars call on Maj. •. •. William-, who lives adjoining the plaee. dee *t HO FOR ATLANTA! The Southern Express Company will receive freight (under forty pounds each package and money parcels for Atlanta via Macon Jfc Western Railroad, from this date. S. H. HILL, dec 6 ts Agent.