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The siege of Charleston.

Charleston, Dec. 9.
--No firing last night. All quiet this morning.

[Second Dispatch.]

Charleston, Dec. 9.
--Between 3 and 4 o'clock this afternoon the enemy opened fire on the city and threw eight shells. Fort Moultrie and the James Island batteries returned the fire, and silenced the enemy.--Five buildings were struck, but no person injured. Only six shots were fired at Sumter to day, one of which missed. No casualties.

The Daily Dispatch: December 10, 1863. Richmond Dispatch. 2 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. December 10, 1863. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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