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i. . ■ —— ' i THtTRSDAY .DECEMBER «, 1860, j - . ■ .. ■ . ..... ■ 3.: ■ i The fwisnfisilnn General Asscsasir. This body of distinguished divines and lay- j men, which had boon in Mssion at Macon, O*., j for soma days, adjourned on the 19th instant. The name of the body was changed to "The 1 Presbyterian General Assembly in the United 1 States," the Northern General Assembly al- 1 read y having the descriptive designation "of the united States." It was decided during the session to raise a eustentatlon fund for - existing exigencies of the church, a collection for which fund is to he taken up on the second , Sabbath of February next, or as soon after wards as practicable. The last Thursday of I February was appointed as a day of special prayer on behalf of the youth of the country, with a view to the increase of the ministry. 1 Rev. Dr. Brown presented the Pastoral address, which was adopted, and ordered to , be printed in pamphlet form, and also to be read in the churches on the second Sabbath in February. The next session of the Southern General Assembly will be held in Memphis, Term. . The Byrom Mnrder-preen Identified by Mrs. * Mrrom. The arrest of a man, supposed to be James Green, the murderer of Mr. Bvrom, has al- • ready been announced. About 12 o'clock yes terday. Mayor Brown, accompanied by Mrs. Byrom and several others, visited the jail for the purpose of identifying the prisoner. They were shown into the reception room, Mrs. Byrom seating herself with her back to the door. The prisoner was sent for, and had ad vanced into the middle of the room, when Mrs. Byrom turned round with a quick start and exclaimed, " That is the very man who ' shoved me against the bureau. " Green be came suddenly pale and sank into a chair Concealment was no longer possible; he felt that he was a doomed man. It appears that Mrs. Byrom's exclamation referred to the night of her husband's murder, when, seizing Green by the collar just as he was about to shoot, she was thrust by him rudely against the bureau. She states,'most unequivocally that the person now in custody is the ringleader in the assassination on the night of the 12th instant. After snch evidence, it was impossible to doubt the identity of the criminal, and he was accordingly indicted by the Grand Jury for the willful murder of Mr. Byrom.— Soshville Banner, 22d. 1 — — Indications op Coai Oil ir Georgia.—Evi- ! dences of petroleum in the northwest section of this State are so abundant that they are attracting capital from all parts of the coun try. The surface Indications of this wonderful oleaginous fluid are very striking to the eye of the experienced "oilhunter" throughout the t entire area of this coal region. The cliff of the I geological strata of Northern Alabama and Northwest Georgia—the formations of slate, sandstone and shale—and the discovery of oil, in many localities, floating on the surface of ' stagnant pools and streams of water—all tend to confirm the belief that these sections are i rich in this newly-discovered source of im- 1 mense wealth; and the fact that petroleum J has been recently found in Kentucky and Ten- J nessee in quantities that promise to surpass J even the famous wells of Venango county, Pa., j is another strong indication that this valuable 8 material exists tbroughont the entire chain of a the Cumberland Mountains, from Pennsyl vania to the Mississippi river. In all sections. I of these States preparations are making for J testing the existence of oil. Some of the most ', sagacious of our capitalists are interested in these enterprises, and should success attend - their operations, the whole of our people will ( be .benefited, and prosperity scatter her bless- t ings over the land.— Macon Telegraph. Cacses? of Scdden Death.—Very few of the j sudden deaths which are said to arise from di- 1 seases of the heart do really arise from that cause. To ascertain the real origin of sudden deaths, an experiment has been tried in Europe and reported to a scientific congress held at * Strasbourg. Sixty-six cases of sudden death were made the subject of a thorough post mor- r ttm. examination ; in these cjases only two were found who had died from disease of the heart. 1 Nine out of sixty-six had died from apoplexy, while there were forty-six cases of congestion ' of the lungs—that is, the lungs were so full of ] blood they could not work, there not being room enough for a sufficient quantity of air to , enter to support life. The causes that produce congestion of the lungs are : cold feet, tight clothing, costive bowels, sitting still until chilled after being warmed with labor or a ra pid walk, going too suddenly from a close, heated room into the cold air, especially after speaking, and sudden depressing news ope rating on the blood. These causes of sudden death being known, an avoidance of them may serve to lengthen many valuable lives, which would otherwise be lost under the verdict of heart complaint. That disease is supposed to be inevitable and incurable ; hence many may not take the pains they would to avoid sudden death if they knew it lay in their power. Trial of General Mercer for Shooting Union Soldiers.—The court martial t>f Briga dier-General Hugh W. Mercer, at Savannah, for the alleged murder of seven Union sol diers, which has been going on since the 16th instant, seems to excite very little local inter est. It appears that the soldiers General Mer cer is charged with shooting were originally prisoners of war, taken from the Union forces. They were released from the Southern pri sons upon condition of taking the oath of allegiance to the Confederacy and entering its military service. There were three battalions of them, averaging ten companies each. One of the battalions was stationed at Savannah under General Mercer. They were aU styled "Foreign Battalions" by the official promul gations of the Confederate authorities. The seven members of the Savannah organization were caught in the act of deserting back to the Federal side, and were shot while General Mercer was in command of the post. Evi dence for the prosecution is difficult to secure, and the trial has been delayed. General Mer cer put in his parole by Sherman in defence, claiming United States protection under the Johnston-Sherman agreement. Sherman and Joe Johnston at the Gatoso.— For the first time since his deposition by Jeffer son Davis, Joseph E. Johnston met General Sherman, evening before last, at the Gayoso House. It is needless to say that the greeting of these soldiers was kindly and cordial. Hundreds of citizens called on two Generals whose genius lends brightest lustre to the annals of fratri cidal war. General Sherman left last evening for St. Louis at the same honr with General Johnston, en route to St. Louis.—Memphis Bul- Utin. mm Killing in Montgomery.—A young man, named Garrett, was stabbed by young Dalton Yancey, son of the celebrated William L. Yancey, a few nights since, at a dancing acade my Da Montgomery, Ala. Garrett has since died. Yancey has delivered himself to the civil authorities The difficulty was of a.pri vate nature. A Physician Convicted of Murder.—The trial of Dr. John W. Hughes, charged with the murder of Tamzen Parsons, in the county of Cuyahoga, Ohio, on the 9th day of August, by shooting her in the back of the neck with a fdstol ball, has just been brought to a close in Cleveland. He was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Benefit at the Mobile Theatre for Mrs. Stonbwall Jackson.—General De Eussv hav ing given permission, the people of Mobile caused a performance at the theatre in that place, on Christmas night, for the benefit of the widow of " Stonewall Jackson.'' FoaT Delaware.— The engineer department has been directed by the Secretary of War to * I S m * n^*.i at once the ol «anetng and repairing of Fort Delaware, either by contract or other wise, aa may be most economical and consist ent with proper dispatch. The coat will be defrayed from the rebel prison fund. ana 'Alexandria Vessel Scnr—The schooner Buena Vista, from Alexandria, Va., for New York, laden with coal, sprang a leak and sank on Sunday morning last oft* Sandy Hook. All the parsons on hoard were rescued. ','] ' . ■sm (The Bon. Porcher Miles, formerly a distin guished member of Congress from Char lee ton, B. C, isinossrotty, and,we are pleased to learn, entertain* jh* Idea of permanently locating here. *Mr. Miles is a gentleman of great learn ing, a*tyty art accomplishments, and of high moral InT nesfOaal worth.— Sew Orlsant Pica ' g *f^weWj«Bßi **"• VMMaMt* <"** "8t l"" 1 ' on the 17th nattanXftfedooe hundred and six years, two months aad twenty days. As telegram has superseded the word tele graph, so, ia London, i*e word "Paranram*' qufsatwn to take the pines of parafraph.

GO TO LEVYH' AND Y«»UR DRY OOODS. They srssslHag OOOW rheap. and there la no mtrtake about v. They hay received another »?L LANES at H«*nte: rich FRInTBD at atS add*, at 48 cent*; CALICOBB at to. 28 and *o cents: Hiwbs, BREAn J FABj SHAWM and FANCY DRESS 'GOODS AT AND BELOW COST. Alm>, at very low prices. BALMORAL SKIRTS. SWISS* CAMBRIC, JACONET and CHECKED MUSLIN, CLOTHS. , CASSIMEREB, SATINETS, and lots of other articles at prices to suit the times. LEVY BROTHERS, 48If 15 Main street. B~ OOTS AND SHOES. SSj Having secured a small store and 111 cheap rent, I am determined f Ml NOT TO BE OUTDONE by any house In the city In the quality of my good*and the REASONABLENESS OF MY PRICES. I Intend to keep at all times a good assortment of all kinds of BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS ; and the public can rely upon everything I say, as I DO NOT MISREPRESENT. I have also for sale LADIES' AND GENTS' PAPER COLLARS AND CUFFS, of tho best manufacture, and can sell them CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY. I have a large stock and every style. JOHN POLLOCK, Seventh street, between Main and Franklin. de la—ts TTALL A HUTCHISON, IMPORTERS ARD JOBBERS Or NOTIONS AND WHITE GOODS, at the old stand of Thomas, Hcghrs k Cai.dwri.i-, No. 7 Fourteenth street, between Main and Cary, RICHMOND, VA. The subscribers have formed a co-partnership, as above, and are now prepared to exhibit A WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GOODS, purchased from FIRST HANDS, FOR CASn, and will be pleased to serve their old friends and the trade generally. JOHM W. HALL, formerly of Thomas, Hughes k Caldwell. EDGAR S. HUTCHISON, • formerly of McVeigh, Howard k Co., de 11—ts * Lynchburg, Va. DARBY A GENTRY (of the late firm of Darby, Read k Gentry), wholesale 'and re tail dealers in Boots. Shoes &c. Also agents for Weston* Metallic Artificial Legs and Wilcox 4 Gibbs's Sewing Machines, Main street, second door above Tenth, north side, Richmond, V a. JOHN C. PAGE, Jb., Denier in Boots, Shoes, Trunks, 4c, 217 Main street, doors from corner of Ninth, Richmond, >a. de 11—ts ; ; VlEiVV'cabinet establishment. ' II We most respectfully call the attention of our i 'rieuds and the public to our establishment, on , Broad street, third door from Trinljy Church. We i ire old cabinet-makers of Richmond, and have ; >een engaged at the business for the last twenty .'ears, In all its branches, and can assure our pa rous that all work done by us cannot be surpassed j n workmanship and style. No pains shall be < pared to give entire satisfaction. Give us a trial | md you will sanction what we say. | FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER. FURNITURE j REPAIRED strongly and neatly. BOXING care- < ullv done. UNDERTAKING promptly attended . o. "Do not forget the place—Broad street, third > loor from Trinity Church __ .. ' de2s-3tawts L. W. 4W. A. BILLUPS. ' 3TOVES, TINWARE, HOUSE-FUR -5 NISHINO ARTICLES, 4c. _J?^ GREGORY BROTHERS ■!$% iaye removed from the Odd Fellows' W Mggb ■lall. Franklin street, to their *Vt^—J« ' SPLENDID NEW STORE, No. 87 Main street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth, where they keep constantly on hand a large assort ment of PARLOR, OFFICE AND COOKING STOVES, rhe ARBITER, SHEPHERD, * MORNING AND EVENING STAR, IDA. MONITOR, QUICK BAKER, iua, , >* COMMODORE, RIP-PAP, and others too numerous to mention, which they pledge themselves to sell as. low as the same goods can he bought in New York or Baltimore. Also, HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS of every • icription. de 10—3 m M~ rrCHELL & TYLER, Dealers fn WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, PLATEDWARE, CLOCKS. FINE CUTLERY, SPECTACLES, FANCY GOODS, 4c, 4c. Our stock is entirely new, and embraces the most desirable goods in our line, Foreignand American. WATCH REPAIRING done in the best manner. ' Cash paid for old SILVER and GOLD. Call at the old stand, de 11-ts 108 MAIN STREET. C~HARLES D. YALE A CO., Iron Block, Governor street, manufacturers of TIN, SHEET-IRON and COPPERWARE, and dealer in COOKING, HALL and PARLOR STOVES ; HOT AIR FURNACES and KITCHEN RANGES.— PLUMBING, GAS and STEAM FITTING, In all their branches, done at the shortest notice. Have on hand a large assortment of GAS CHAN DELIEKS and GAS FIXTURES of all kinds; BRASS WORK, HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, PATENT STEP-LADDERS, WASHING MA CHINES, &c. A large assortment of superior GAS and KEROSINE STOVES, for cooking, heating and "Alsof Agents for the PORTABLE " EMPIRE GAS MACHINE," for supplying dwellings, stores, pub lic buildings, 4c, with gas. de 13—lm SPECIAL NOTICE.—E. B. COOK re snectfully notifies his friends and the public that he has REMOVED HIS OFFICE from No. 70 to No. 96 Main street, two doors above Fourteenth, adioininß the Times building, and renews the tender of his services as AUCTIONEER for the sale of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE at residences, STOCKS OF GOODS, he., 4c. He will also attend to the sale of REAL ESTATE, and promises to give his personal attention to all sales entrusted to his care. , ...... , He promises the same energy and assiduity to business which has secured to him so liberal a share of. patronage. de 11-^gm B. ROBINS. REAL ESTATE • AGENT, RICHMOND, VA., (office, iron front buildinir, Governor street,) offers for sale FORTY-TWO EXCELLENT FARMS AND PLAN TATIONS, large and small, lying in different sec tions of the State. Most of them are highly im proved, and convenient either to water navigation or to railroads. Prices low and terms reasonable. A call soli cited. W. B. ROBINS, de 14—ts Real Estate Agent, Box 415. HOUSE PAINTING. T L. L. MONTAGUE 4 SON, _ Maln.street, between Seventh and Eighth, are prepared to undertake HOUSE PAINTING in all its departments, in good style and on very reasonable terms. Our old customers, and the public generally, are invited to give us a call. L. L. MONTAGUE 4 SON, de 14—ts House and Sign Painters. THOMAS J. BAGBY, REAL ES TATE AGENT AND COMMISSION MER CHANT.—For Sale: Best RED and WHITE ASl* ANTHRACITE and BITUMINOUS COALS. Orders respectfully solicited and promptly filled. Thankful for past favors, he respectfully asks a continuance of the same. office No. 8 Wall (or Fifteenth) street, between Main and Franklin streets. de 11— 2 m JOHN DOOLEY, 239 Spotswood Ho tel, Richmond, Va., has on hand, and la con stantly receiving, the newest styles of HATS. CAPS, LADIES' FURS. HATTERS' GOODS, and every article connected with the HAT and FUR TRADE. His old friends from North Corolina, Tennessee and Virginia are invited to visit and ex amine his stock. They will find it equal to any North or South. de 11—»m JOHN OIRLIR, J. I. FRENCH MESSRS. FRENCH A CO.. HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS, PA PEB-HANGERS AND DECORATORS, are now prepared to attend to all orders ha their line of bu siness. Country orders promptly attended to. Sign writing done In the most approved style on mode rate terms. Paint shop and office on Wall street, second door from Main. de 11—lm T IQUORS.—LARGEST AND BEST XJ ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. whisky of every grade, some very fine and old; 2 L JL LONDO * »OCX BRANDY, 1M1; COGNAC BRANDY, dark and pals: S H J#£y** O aT A N D MADEIRA WINES. Ir^JSi^i^! o * AHD 8T CROIX Rlflf, C C H7£?A A oWßS , braSi. B ? Y ' CHERRY ANrf APPLE BRANDY FINE HAVANA CIGARS, ' awanvSr* qa * nmiM *° Mtt _* »-***•> _\ »•* de lUlni Wo. 44 Main a-ieef/snensaßanvfra. T7-EEP YOUR MONEY £ , sumr a Diipurg _\P___^_ Manufactured at FRSDBRICKBBURO VIRGINIA

■■"■■■■ ■" ■■-" "' ■■------sss----^ss---s-----! NHW MUBIO. DICHMOND MUSIC ALJEXCHANOE lit MAIN STREET, CORNER OF TENTH. JOHN W. DAVIBS k SONS. Masle Dealers and Publishers, respectfully submit the following as their SEMI-CATALOGUE , j NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC. SONGS. All Hall the Reign of Peace, (Pearson) ase. Annie's Reply to Enoch Arden, (Everest) *oc. As the Moon'"* Pals Image, (Frans) Me- Antony and Cleopatra, (Paster) 30c. awake ye Brave Sons of Erin, (Florence) *•*. At the Window, (Gabriel) fee. Angels Listen when She Speaks, (Hime) *oc. Assassin's Vision, The (Turner) J 0 *- Beautiful is the Sea, (Cherry ) 35c. Blighted Hopes, (Gosden).. JOc. Brook, (Dolores) c. joe. Boys are Coming Home, (Turner) **c- Be sure You say I'mont, (Bumot.) Jje Blue-Eyed Nelly, (Blampln) g_». Buttery Hatch. (Hatton,). ••«• Barcarole, (Reichardt) _*- Betrothal, (8. D. 8.)..... _*• Bradley Clay, (Adams) **• Balmy and Soft, (P0rter).......... «•»■ Dome Sing to me Again, (Hobson).... ;:'2» Come Where the Sunlight Sleepeth, (Campana) .*». Carena, (Everest) ••*■■• Come When Youw?ll?rve a W*elcome'for TheerT (Lansden) __ Carrie Lee, (C1iff0rd)........- _*• Darling Is Here, (Franz)...Jp gj* Day our Mother Died, (HartTT. ** Farewell, we Part Forever, (Ryder)............j0e. Fairy Nora Loves me Still. (Blumenseheim)....Mc Fairy Watcher, (Emanuel)... _*> Qreen Shenandoah, (Turner) **. itTollra^ How Sweet to Mnse'at Twilight Hour, (Gc«den).3oc. PwonlSwftn^ ffilnnßr?ihn?K%l^ In Forest Haunts, (Emanuel)..... 35c. I Build a Bridge of Fancies, (Fricknar) 30c. Judith, (Converse).... .-••• _*• Little Maggie May, (Blarophin) 30c. Leaf by Leaf the Roses Fall, (Bishop) 35c. Lullaby Little One, (Wood) »_»v.vv.«.;B"g t > Let my Care be no Man's Sorrow, (Wrighton)..3oc. Moon'is Shining Brightly, The (Turner) 30c. Maud and Sallie, (McNaughton.) 30c. Mary Mavourneen, (Balfe) 35c. Mountain Boy, The (5pencer)....................30c. Mother, Stars are Shining Bright, (St. C1air)....30c. Masonic Ode, (Thomas) 35c. Minnie Ball, (Batcheldor) 40c. Near Thee, (McNaughton) 30c. Nellie Ray, (Brockway) 30c. Sieht is Calm and Cloudless, The (Hatton)....3oc. Vight before the Battle, The (Louis) 30c. Noontide Dream, (Balfe) 35c. tfora, (Perry) 20c. Sotalle. (Bochsa) 40c. j ¥ma, (Everest) 30c. )h ! Sing to me that dear old song, (Bassford)..3sc. , Hd Don't Care, (Bassford) 40c. i ). Bright Pulse of my Heart, (Kappity) 30c. )h ! say not Woman's Heart is Bought, (Whita- < ker) 30c. J >rgan-Grinder, (Hunt) , 4oc. >,\Vhat a World This Might Be, (Barker) 30c. . >ilon the Brain, (Eastburn) 35c. . !»eace of the Valley is Fled, The (S. D. S. > 30c. ; Pa has Stuck lie, (Archer) 30c. j niches are Better than Love, (Long) 60c. . She Sang Among the Flowers, (Wrighton)....3oc. , Sing, Birdie, Sing, (Genz) 50c-. <ing me to Sleep, Father, (Root) 50c. i Hill Security, (Frenz) 30c. . Ship that Never Returned, The (Work) 30c. , Solemn Music Grandly Pealing, (Barbour) 30c. . Sleep Well thou Sweet Angel, (Abt) 30c. rhe Colonel from Constantinople, (Ke11er)....35c. rwllight, (Baresford) 30c. rhe Old Brown Bible, (Hatton) 30c. rhoughts of Home, (Ascher) 35c. - When the Qniat Moon is Beaming, (Schondorf) 50c. WiltThoulbe True, (Phillips) 30c. j Wearing o r the Green, (Kaphaelson) 40c. r i INSTRUMENTAL. ] Laßelledu Nord—Gallop, (Lemore) 35c. i Blue Bird Polka, (llassler) 35c. i Windmill Polka, (Birgfeld) 35c. Sweet Visions Polka, (Haesler) 3c. « Circassian Polka, (d' Albert) 50c. 1 rurkish Polka, (koingsberg) < Mabel—Waltz. (Godfrey) 75c. String of Pearls—Waltz. (Forbes) 50c,, c Song of the Wood-Waltz, (Tinney) 50c. Sweet Dreams—Waltz, (Clarke) "sc. * That—Waltz, (Vese) 4'> c. t Budding Leaves, (Muller) /sc. Rustling Leaves, (Hofl'inan) 75c. i Semiraihisde Rossini, (Ascher) AM i Solitude, (Hoffman) 'sc. i PraveratSea, (Jasienshi) 50c. t Murmuring Stream, (Moeiling) 50c. Triumphal March, (Hoffinan) 1.00 1 Beautiful Dreamer, Virginia, (Baumbauh)....soc. - LaTraviata, (Sanderson) ooc Midnight, (Patterson) 75c. Crispino c la Coinare, (Tradel) 'sc. A Midnight Barcarole, <Hopkins) 60c. Lalla Rouhk, (Ketterer) JSe* L'Africane, (Ketterer) Jie, Nocturne Pres De Toi, (Kuhe) 35c. < Graziella, (Kuhe) 50c. Les Amours dn Diable, (Ketterer) We. Sue Mare, (Kuhe) 40c. PIANOS. MELODEONS, CABINET ORGANS, GUITARS, 3 VIOLINS. J FLUTES, kc. ] MUSIC SENT BY MAIL TO ALL PARTS OF THE | J COUNTRY, de 18—2w I /TREAT BARGAINS tn I ■READY-MADE CLOTHING j ( • AT THR f RICHMOND CLOTHING BAZAAR, ] ■ NO. 119 MAIR STREET. "" I Messrs. LOEB BROTHERS, j grateful for the very eßtenslve patronage already i extended to them, beg leave to renew their assu- ■ ranees to the public of Richmond and vicinity that they are l DETERMINED NOT TO BE OUTDONE in the presentation of unprecedented bargains in all the goods In their line, of which they have con stantly on hand THE GREATEST VARIETY, THE NEWEST STYLES AND FASHIONS, THE MOST DESIRABLE FABRICS, which it will be their aim to sell at PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES, and affording golden opportunities to the public AND ONLY A LIVING PBOFIT to themselves. They are now receiving direct from the best houses OF EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS a very choice and well-selected assortment of FANCY BEAVER AND ENGLISH PILOT CLOTHS, suitable for OVERCOATB and WINTER CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS, to which particular attention is invited at the RICHMOND CLOTHING BAZAAB, No, 119 Mair strekt. de 11—to RE-OPENED AGAIN.—S. B. BAN CROFT, Aoert, respectfully announeea that he will be happy to meet bis customers at No. S4B Main street, opposite the Spotswood Hotel. WATCHES, JEWELRY, As., carefully repaired by experienced workmen. _,__•_______ . ____% B. B. BANCROFT. Agent. SHEET-IRON COAL SCUTTLES AT wholesale ; fourteen, to eighteen inches ; of aapsrunrquallty. foraalaby fJ g^ Basher's Hall, comer Ninth and Main streets. eeis-tw

RELIGIOUS HIHrfBPAFBia__ CO V A L METHC|I> IST-- Jb. VOLUME 11. FOR tsei.-The EPISCOPAL MOTHODIST ispahltsbee inthscltyof Ntahssond, Va., by Rev. JOHN B. BDWABDS, and thejtev. D. S DOGGBTt, D, D.. Editors and Proprietors, at TvTODOLLARB forsix MONTHS. It isan INDEPENDENT ftj,." the Interests of the Methoaist Cbn'eb, South, on the personal responsibility of the Editors will eommenee on ih. Ist of January, lies, and close on the Ist July foi- remitting TWO DOLLARS by mail, at the risk of the Editors, will be fernlshsd with the paper- for BIX MONTHS, commencing the first Week In January IMS. t . __ Ministers of the Gospel who will consent to re ceive subscriptions and forward be entitled to a copy for six months at ONE DOL- L 15y person sending the names of sub scribers; with the money, will be forol*hed with |»wr at the SAME POST-OFFIC* _ wUI fnp plfed with the paper at ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS each, for six months. No subscriptions taken for more than six montns, %Tmon n .s^rib , |n r g' AFTER the Ist ofJanuary, MM, will be furnished with back numbers . other mlin'dei'oTS? sixes',* at which time the subScrfpUons will areatly oblige us by sending In their names by theJrt of January. A latest Our terms are CABHIN ADVANCB, or, at laiesi, within ONE MONTH from the Ist of January. Alimited space will be __**___*____*_ Ouatorms for adverti«lng, from which +\«*Jf* depart, except by special contract, will be fonnd in a s?anJln« article ait the head of our first column. Address* EPISCOPAL METHODIST,' Box 4», Richmond, Va. JOHN _ EDWABDBf d eM-ts D. S. DOQGETT. SUPERIOR RELIGIOUS NEWSPA PER FOR THB FAMILY—NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.-Edlted by Rev. JAMES A. DUN CAN for the VIRGINIA 7 CONFERENCE, METHO DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH. Subscription for three months, one dollar ; subscription for six months, two dollars ; sub scription for twelve months, fottr dollars. The new volume begins January 1, 1866. The ADVOCATE is beautifully printed, on pure white paper, in the neatest style. Able writers end correspondents supply Us columns with excellent reading matter. The best selections from distin guished authors and from recent publications, and careful attention to the Youths' Department and Farmers' and Housekeepers' Column, give the most useful variety to the contents of the paper. It is specially commended to the public by the following resolution?, unanimously adopted by the Virginia Conference : 1. Resolved, That the interests of the Church, especially at this time, require that the RICHMOND CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE be supported by the hearty and unanimous co-operation of our preach ers and people. 2. Resolved, That the thanks of this Conference are due, and are hereby cordially tendered, to the editor for the judicious and able manner in which he has conducted the affairs of the paper; while we warmly appreciate his generosity in act ing as editor without remuneration. 3. Resolved, That the present editor be, and he j is hereby, affectionately requested to continue as | editor of the paper. Advertise in the ADVOCATE. City merchants, i mechanics and professional men wno desire to secure country patronage should advertise in this paper, which has an extensive and rapidly in creasing circulation in the country—every Metho dist preacher in the Virginia Conference being a special agent for Us circulation. Terms of advertising for one square of eight j lines or less: For first insertion, skvextv-five | cents ; for every subsequent insertion, fifty cents. Payments for subscriptions and advertise ments always strictly in advance. Address Rkv. JAMES A. DUNCAN, Editor Richmond Christian Advocate, de 19 ts Richmond, \a. RELIGIOUS HERALD—A FAMILY I NEWSPAPER, PUBLISHED EVERY THURS DAY, IN THIS CITY, WITH A LARGE CIRCULA- IN SEVERAL OF THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN STATES.—The only Baptist paper pub lished in Virginia. Rev. J. B. JETER, D. D., Rev. A. E. DICKIN SON, Editors and Proprietors; Rev. D. SHAVER, Associate Editor. A corps of able correspondents have been se cured. Every effort will be put forth to make the RELIGIOUS HERALD the greatest Baptist paper I of this country. >''• We wish to employ agents IbAovery State and county to canvass for the paper. Every one wishing to become a subscriber ought j at once to send on his name, so that he may have j the paper from the Ist of January, 1866. We are willing to insert a few more advertise ments. Hundreds read the RELIGIOUS HERALD who see no other paper, secular or religious. It goes into every neighborhood in Virginia. It is, therefore, an excellent medium for advertising. Office on Franklin street, nearly opposite the Bulletin and Whig offices. dc 15_u BA»TOATOBAKK]Ha& F ARMERS* NATIONAL BANK OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. ORGANIZED SEPTEMBER. 1865. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, *600,000. NATHANIEL AUGUST, President. JOEL A. FITHIAN, Vice-President. L. P. HULBURD, Cashier. BOARD of directors. NATHANIEL AUGUST, JOEL A. FITHIAN, JOHN W. HALL, J. L. APPERSON, L. W. GLAZEBROOK, JOHN DOOLEY. W. N. McVEIGH, WALTEK K. MARTIN, JOHN H. GREANOR, HUGH W. FRY, 11. B. DICKINSON. F TEMPORARY OFFICE : _^ 7 FOURTEENTH STREET, UNDER EX CHANGE HOTEL. Tills Bank will RECEIVE DEPOSITS, BUY AND SELL EXCHANGE on all tho PRINCIPAL CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND EUROPE. Its services are respectfully tendered to all BANKS, BANKERS and: OTHERS for the transac tion of business. Especial attention will be given to COLLEC TIONS on all available points in the South, and prompt returns made. Highest price paid for Government securities. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. With a view to encourage a spirit of economy, especially among the laboring and salaried classes, this Bank will receive deposits and grant certifi cates therefor, payable with interest and on de mand without notice. This system is in extensive operation in the Northern cities and in Europe, ana its advantages are so apparent that none having idle capital should fail to avail themselves of its benefits. dell—ts N. AUGUST, President. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. THOMAS J. EVANS, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND COMMISSIONER IN CHANCE RY, practices in the Courts of the City of Rich mond and the County of Henrico. Office on Franklin, second door from Sixth street. de 11—lm ESTABLISHED 1837.-JOHN MUR PHY k CO., PUBLISHERS, BOOKSELLERS. PRINTERS AND STATIONERS, WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALERS IN SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, PAPER, STATIONERY, &c, 182 BALTI MORE STREET, BALTIMORE. I LAIN AND ORNAMENTAL BOOK AND JOB INTING, in superior styles, at low priced, articular attention given to RAILROAD, and IMERCIAL PRINTING, FINE WORK FOR S'KING and INSURANCE COMPANIES, kc. kc. ensive facilities, combined with upwards of nty-five years' experience, enables tnem to of superlor advantages in the execution of this class of work. BLANK BOOKS of every description made to order in superior styles. Careful and prompt attention to all orders. de 25-lm» J P. BELL A CO., WHOLESALE • AND RETAIL DEALERS IN NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, MAGAZINES, SCHOOL-BOOKS, STATIONERY, kc, NOS. 17 AND 59 MARKET STREET, LYNCHBURG. de IS-lm SPECIAL NOTICE.—JAMES A. GENTRY, THE PIONEER NEWS AGENT AND MANCHESTER AGENT FOR ALL OF THE RICHMOND DAILIES, begs leave to Inform the citizens of Richmond that he is PREPARED TO FURNISH ALL THE NORTHERN DAILY AND WEEKLY PAPERS AND MAGAZINES AT THE CHEAPEST RATES IMMEDIATELY ON ARRI- The NEW YORK and BALTIMORE DAILIES de livered promptly in any part of the city or Man chester. The RICHMOND DAILY PAPERS deli veredtn any part of Manchester at Richmond prices. The LEDGER, MERCURY and all other literary papers and magasiaes, almanacs, song books, no vels, photographs of Confederate GeneralST aud every article in the news and book business, fur nished promptly at the shortest notice. Orders left at AN V STORE In Manchester: or at L. A. ROSE'S, Broad street: COLE * TURNER'S, Whig Building or with A. McAULBY. Main street, will receive prompt attention. JAMES A. GENTRY, Pioneer News Agent aud Manchester Agent for Richmond Dallies. de Si—lw VIRGINIA BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. 1,800 pounds superior BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, 80S pounds •uperlor FRESH ROLL BUTTER, MO pounds fresh FIGS, MS pounds fresh SOFT-SHELL ALMONDS, *' * * FAWIIPOIa ANDERSON,

npHB NATIONAL EXPRESS AND * TBANsTOKTATIOB COMPANY, | OFFICE ON MAIN STREET, BETWEEN THIB. | TEENTH AND FOURTEENTH STREETS, «j RICHMOND, VA., ABE NOW PREPARED TO FORWARD CURRENCY, COIN, VALUABLES 1 AND FREIGHT TO POINTB NORTH, 80UTH, BAST AND WEST. The tariff of charges is based upon fair business principles, without being oppressive to the public. GOODS SHIPPED FROM THE NORTH by steamships and marked to the cars of the Na tional Express and Transportation Company will be promptly forwarded to destination ( FREE OF CHABGE FOR COMMISSION OR DRATAGB. Goods called for without charge and promptly forwarded i All desired information in regard to the extent of the lines operated by this company furnished at any of the agencies on application. , J. E. JOHNSTON, President. J. D. Imroden, General Superintendent, de 13—ts i = INSURANCE COMPANIE& MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. Cash assets, July 1,1165 *ia,500,000 Annual Income, In cash • 3,500,000 The dividends of this company are larger in amount, for premiums paid, than in any company in the world. All of the profits arising from this immense fund and annual incpme ANNUALLY DIVIDED amongst the insured. Applications can be made to J. B. MACMrRDO, A. Bollino, Dr. J. B. MoCaw, John M. Otet, S. S. Nicholas, or B. B. Meade, with O. F. BREESEE, General Agent, office, Franklin street, de 13—ts between Seventh and Eighth. TJELIABIE SOUTHERN INSURANCE. ; FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE EFFECTED IN THE PETERSBURG SAVINGS AND INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ORLBANS, LOUISIANA, STEVENS & PEG RAM, Agents, Cary street, between Eleventh and Twelfth. _; aeH-as T3RA-NCH OFFICE OF THE * SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY NEW YORK. CAPITAL *1,000,000 00 «*LUS 600,000 00 UAL INCOME OVER 1,000,000 00 This Company takes FIRE AND MARINE RISKS ON THE MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, COUNTRY RISKS ALSO TAKEN. All losses paid at this office without delay of sending proof to home office. Application can be made to A. Rolling, John M. Otey, S. S. Nicholas, or E. B. Meade, with O. F. BREESEE, General Agent. Office, Franklin street, de 15—tf between Seventh and Eighth. MONTAGUE A WHIT ALL (Late of the Merchant*' Insurance Company tof Richmond,) RE PROPERTY OF ALL KINDS IN THE MOST RELIABLE COMPANIES. They also effect INE INSURANCE AND LIFE INSURANCE. cc, No. 231 Main street, just below die Spots wood Hotel. de 11—ts VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF RICHMOND. CHARTERED 1832.—This Company has passed through the ordeal of fire, and through financial crises, and Is still solvent. The Directors and offi cers are thankful for the liberal support it has re ceived from a discerning public, and pledge their best efforts to make the Company worthy of con tinued patronage. BUILDINGS.MERCHANDISE and OTHER PRO PERTY INSURED AT CURRENT ItATHS, and LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED AND PAID. The Interest of our community 1m identified with the largest success of our LOCAL INSTITUTIONS. Build up these, and our prosperity is sure. W. L. UOWARbIN, President. William Willis, Jr., Secretary. de 11—lm T ADIES\ MISSES' AND lj CHILDREN'S FURS. New arrival of FASHIONABLE HATS AND CAPS, JBj for gentleme: . youths and boys.*^^** GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICEB. _____ JOHN DOOLEY has reduced the prices of LADIES' FURS fully twenty-five per cent. Ladles are particularly requested to take notice of this reduction. The stock of HATS of all qualities, from the coarsest to tho finest fashionable Hat, is full, and will be found all that is desirable. Also, a large stock of low-priced NEGRO HATS. dett-»t No. U» SPOTSWOOD HOTEL. JUST RECEIVED, 30 BARBELS MOUNTAIN BUCKWHEAT FLQVft, (0 BAGS MOUNTAIN LUCK WHEAT FLOUR, SO BARBELS RICHMOND BUPBBFINB FLOUR, . 80 BARRELS RICHMOND EXTRA FLOUR, la FIRKINS MOUNTAIN BUTTER, 200 POUNDS DBIBD WHORTLEBERRIES. St BUSHELS CHESTNUTS, 108 POUNDS BEESWAX. * j on consignment, for sale by STEVENS * PEGRAM, j Cary street, hat ween EUvsuta and Twslfth. no IS—ts

BicnnoßU aro Darvills Railroad, ) SprsaißrsaaSßT's Orrtct, > Ruhmoxi),December If, ISSS. ) XrOTICE.—THE RUNNING OF THE F% Begalar Freight Trains on this road will be discontinued during the Christmas holidays. No freight will be received for transportation at the depot In Manchester, of st the depots on the line of the road, after Friday, the Bd of December, its*, until Tuesday, the Mjday of Jan nary, 1M«. THOMAS DODAMEAD, de is—lw Saperintendent. l«-a- W Bfftr WEjbr- M ' "PICHMOND AND DANVILLE XV RAILROAD—CHANGE OF SCHEDULE -On and after TUEBDAY, December Wth, the PASSEN GKR TRAIN on this road will ran as follow* • Leave Richmond dally, Sundays •excepted, at 7 in A. M. Arrive at Danville at.5.18 P. M. ,mijm Leave Danville dally, Sundays excepted at S is A.M. Arrive In Richmond st 3.1* P if. Trains connect at BnrkeVille with train* on the Sonthslde railroad for Lynchburg, aqd at Danville with the trains on the Piedmont railroad for Greeesboro',Charlotte, Ac. THOMAB DODAMEAD, deli—to Superintendent. V™ ; INIA CENTRAL RAILROAD. V The following regular trains will be run on this 1 road on and afterTHURSDAY, December 21- A MAIL TRAIN DAILY (except on Sundays), be tween Richmond and Staunton, leaning Richmond \ " at 7.45 A. M. and Staunton at 3 A. M. A TRIWEEKLY MAIL TRAIN, leaving Sbvtn ton at 7 A. M. for the West, on Tuesday*, Thurs days and Saturdays. THE MAIL TRAIN leaving Richmond connect with trains on the ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD. The DAY MAIL TRAIN connects with STAGE COACHES at Staunton, Lexington, Winchester, kc. The train west of Staunton connects with STAGE COACHES, for Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge Alum, Warm, Hot and Healing Sprhigs, and the White Sulphur and Lewlsburg. A FREIGHT TRAIN between Richmond and Staunton connects with Freight Trains on Orange and Alexandria railroad for Lynchburg and Alex andria. FREIGHT wilt be sent to any point on the Orange and Alexandria railroad without change of cars. Goods purchased In Northern cities can be sent direct to any station on this road where the com pany has an agent by consigning them to STE PHEN HUNTER, General Freight Agent, Rich mond. The charge for the transit through Rich mond, including wharfage, drayage, storage and commissions, will not exceed ten ceiits per one hundred pounds, and on heavy articles will be much less. Freights will be collected at destina tion. Through tickets can be purchased at this office to Lvnchbnrg, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Dalton. Tickets to Lexington, Va., at fll. Freight office at Richmond closed at 3-P-M. . 11. D. WHITCOMB, de 11—ts General Superintendent. STEAMERS. S~" t ECI AL ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC—NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA STEAMSHIP COM PA - NY.-ESTABLISHED IN \*S\.—Vh\*2_______ old ttnd long-established Company,BhßßSbbßbl in order to regain its former position, which was in terrupted by the late war, has, at considerable ex pense, just completed the building of two supe rior side-wheel Steamships, viz : the NIAGARA AND THE SARATOGA. in point of strength, speed and linish, the public will soon discover that they are unequall ed, and in command of experienced and skillful seamen, viz: Captains GEORGE W. COUCH and A. L. KING. The Parsers are well known to the community, viz : Messrs. WILLIAM ©. and J. M. SMITH. These Steamers will leave Pier No. 21 North river, New York, alternately every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY at 3 o'clock", P. M. Returning, they will leave Richmond every TUESDAY and SATURDAY on Hood-tide, touch ing at City Point and Norfolk each way to laud and receive passengers. As they will come directly to the wharf at Rock etts, the necessity for transhipment is avoided. For expedition and security, this route, as past experience has proven, will be found the best in every respect. Insurance, If stall deemed neces- can be effected on the most moderate terms. The frequent changes, too. Incident to the '! In land Sea" or Chesapeake Bay route, which is so injurious to cargo, is avoided ; independent of which, in the event of any claim for damages or for packages going astray, which may occasional ly occur, parties snipping their good's by this line will have but one carrier to look to for redress, as there is no connection with other lines or carriers. All goods consigned to the agents in New York, for any part of the United State*that can be reach ed by railroad or vessel, or, indeed, for any fo reign destination, will bo forwarded with prompt itude. In the construction of these Steamers, special at tention has been paid to the finish and comfort of the Saloons and State-Rooms, in order to induce travel by them. By this route the passenger avoids the many changes incident to all of the other routes in reaching New York or in returning home, inde pendent of the comforts by this safe and easy mode of travel. Its cheapness, over all others, is a mat ter of special attention and consideration. Passengers can secure their tickets and state rooms either on board or at my ofnce. Freight solicited each way, and by application I the rates will be found moderate. When ordering goods from New York, the pa trons of the line are requested to order by the i " Old Line, New York and Virginia Steamship Company." Pier 21, North river. i Remember that there Is no transhipment of good iby this line, and insurance, if deemed at ail ne : cessary, can be effected for a trifle. The agents are G. HEINEKEN & PALMORE, 1 New York ; J. M. SMITH k BR<>.. Norfolk; KE ! VAN k BRO., Petersburg : JOHN 11. PEMBER- Sr, Danville ; Mc DANIEL k IBBT. Lynchburg. GARRET F. WATSON, si—3m _ llshsnnsa. OR NE W YORK.—ATLANTKr MAIL STEAMSHIP COM- k . >V —The splendid- new wheel steamship HATTER AS. : Parki.-ji commander, ALBKMAIU.K,S___fI fg_ 'A. Bovrrk commander, leave Richmond every i TUESDAY and SATURDAY : leave New York . WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY. These SHIPS are entirely new, and were built expressly for the route. They have splendid SALOONS and STATE ! ROOMS, and the FARE, ACCOMMODATIONS and ) ATTENTION are unsurpassed. ru Passage, Meals and btatts-roonis Included, FIF ; TEEN DOLLARS. Goods shipped by this Line are landed regularly at New York, on the Company's covered pier, within forty-eight hours. Shippers are invited to notice that the great damage and loss by handling, and exposure from frequent re-shipping, as ou other lines, Is avoided by this route. Freights for points beyond New York will be for warded with dispatch, and no charge made except i actual expenses incurred. | These snips discharge cargo In New York at pier ; No. 3<J North river, and the Company's steamers ] for Wilmington, North Carolina ; Charleston, Sa > vannah. Mobile and New Orleans, leave from tho I same pier. Goods for these points can be trans ! ferred without expense or exposure. Insurance is very low by these ship*, and ta«r Imomy in time, insurance, and condition in ich goods are delivered, make* this the cheap route from Virginia. Insurance effected at rest rates, when ordered. AGENTS: LIVINGSTON. FOX k CO.. 141 Broadway, New York. SAMUEL AYRES It CO., Richmond, Virginia. CALDWELL k DUNN, City Point and Petonbur*. S. C. ELLIOTT; Norfolk, Virginia. Fet freight or passage, apply to SAMUEL AYRES k CO., Agents. >mcc Iron-front Buildings, Governor street, op »lte First National Bank. de 2V-3iu GARBER A CO.'S RICHMOND CITY OMNIBUS AND STAGE LINE. «_-'>/> i -__i | The proprietors would respectfully JPt___\rrlP W- Inform the traveling public IhitmmXSMkZMJL they have, at a heavy expense, established a On* of splendid FOUR-HORSE COACHES AND OMNI BUSES, for the purpose of transporting passengers and their baggage to and from the different railroad, depots and steamboat landings, to and from all parte of the city, and respectfully solicit their pa tronage. Charges less than by any other conveyance. ■ We have placed BOXES In the Ballard, Ex change, Knots wood, Powhatan aud St. Charle* Hotels where persona desiring tO leave by any of the railroads or steamers can leave their orders b) 7 o'clock. P. M., and will be called for next morn ing, at their residences, or St any hotel or board j ing-house in the city. In time for the train or boat ! they wish to goon. Orders can also be left at our am corner of Seventeenth and Marshall streets. Passengers going South dine at the Powhatan Hotel, our line of Coaches leaving there daily st ft.leaud 7 A. M. and a.esPTri., ana in !__._ connect with train* on the Richmond and Danville and Richmond and Petersburg railroads. de n-tm QAJtEtE a 00 2£_f_fi POUNDS NEW SUOAK •eJUU CURED HAMS, at SS eeata: „ , _ f.teo pounds NEW CURED SHOULDERS, at W cents'. ■___ 1,809 pounds NEW BREAST PIECES, BRIUIIT. at» cents; ____ , _ JO.OOO pounds OLD SHOULDERS, SWEBT. at W k cents. For sale by _ _...„„_. V. B. DAVIDSON, at George Watt It Cos, Franklin street; . de ttjl Richmond, Va. T INSEED OIL, WHITE LEAD ANl> JU EIRC la oil, of superior quality, will b* sol* low to close. J. F?. OEOROE. Bosher'a Hall, corner Ninth and Mala streets. de ta-tw . TfOWDER, FOWDKR.-We nw by .Ti •■? *_*_&*_£&_*s^nvniur A of AledMULAßrfilTw aad '^^ffjfffo^