Evening Star Newspaper, September 6, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, FUBLISHED KVERY AFTERNVOR, (EXCEPT 8UNDAY,) Taco mbar hy erg By W. D. WALLACE, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37% cents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THR BE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CBNTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months ; for less than three months at the rate of 12 cents a week. I> SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. e bening VOL. Vill. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1856. ‘WHOLESALE PAPER WAREHOUSE. HE ENDERSIGNKED RESPECTFULLY ay informs the public that he has taken the store room in Polkimhorn’s new Buildings, No 377 D street, between 6th and 7th. for irpose of commencing the WHOLESALE PAPER COM- MISSION BUSINESS. He bas now on hand, and through his arrange- ments with some of the largest firms at the North is constantly receiv: lots of Printing, writ pa plone PAPER, which he is selli man’ 4 ie “Those ing “inthe articles would do well to before pure! elsewhere. Sed 26-e06t mere EDWARD TOWERS. PIANOS! PIANOS! B HAVE NOW IN STORE THE LAR- Ww gest and most reliable stook of, ever offered in this city, con-' Tag ecovery size, style and finish, from Bos. ton and New York eelebrated manufactories, ranj in prices from $175 to $600. Old Pianos taken in part payment for new, lib- eral discounts for cash Also, — = rene, en Melodeons. itars, Violins, 4 ; Ot PIANOS FOR RENT? by the evening, warter, or year Ta Te eT onn ¥ ELLIS, aa 20 6 Pa. ave , near 10th street. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAEBEBR, and Residence No. 303 Penn’a avenue, south side, bstweea 9th and 10th sts. AVING@ PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences fot properly et his bushness. would respectfully inform the Public that he is fully ptepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortest notice, and in the best manner. ‘A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS ofall sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- nished on the most reasonable terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. N. B.—Residing on the premises, orders will be prom) ly attended to at all hours. feb?-ly J. CONNELLY, Undertaker, No. 423 Seventh street, west side, bet. G and H, OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the eltizens of Lime ong bg 2 adjoining coun! a to aitend to ali orders at the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms* He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction enalloccasions. He guarantees to preserve the dead in the warmest weather for any length of time. Alarge supply of ready-made COFFINS of all onl Taalities, always on hand. Shrouds, farriages, Hearses, and every other the best quality. article furnished blic patronage Is respectful! = = mar ?4-tf ! A share of the solicited. MRS. M. E. HARVEY, (8uccsssox To Jauzs F. HARVEY, DECEASED,) UNDERTAKER, No. 410 Seventh street, between G and H, EGS LEAVE TU INFORM THE PUBLIC that she has in her employ the same cee oe nae the establishment, whoare coupaane to conduct the Undertaking Business; and that every attention will be given to calls, day or night, as heretofore. PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY FROM LOSS BY FIRE! Subscribed Capital and Surplus...+.$1,358,151 13. FARMERS AND MECHANICS’ INSUR- ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA. ce) orthwest corner Pe: ivanta avenue and 17th ee prsahs Washington, City, D.C. TATEMENT OP BUSINESS FROM THE 1ST day of August to the 3ist day of December, 855: m 19 6m Am unt received in marine premiums. .¢68,242 31 Do fire premiums...... 39,908 82 + 108,151 13 + 1,250,000 00 1,358,151 13 Total premiums for five months. Capital ....60. s+ sseeee eeevees Invesied as follows: Bonds of Allegheny county, Pittsburg, and Philadelphia City 6’s Railroad bonds, cost....... Cash in bank and on hi Capital subscribed. Premium notes, m Due from agents (secured by Expenses and commissions 11,662 33 1,358,151 13 ‘Total amount of losses reported to Ist January, 1856: Fire... +91,666 66 Manne 3,000 00 4,666 66 DIRECTORS Charles Dingee, Thomas Manderfield, | E4ward R. Helmbold.; Hon. Thos. B. Fiorence, Georze H. Armstrong, Charles A Rubicam, George Helmbold, FP. Carrolt Brewster, James E. Neal!, Isaac Leech, Jr. THOMAS B. PLORENCE, President. EDWARD R. HELMBOLD, Secretary. LOCAL SURVEYORS. Charles Walter, No. 387 D street. ” Jno. M. Taorntou, corner Pirst street and Virginia avenue. . James Williams, No. 22 Four-and-a half street. MARINE SURVEYOR. Capt. J. P. Levy, No. 367 Pennsylvania avenue. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. Jobn Taomason. The businexs of this Company will compare fa- vorably with the most successful of similar institu- ons in the United States ‘ From the Ist day of August, 1855, in five months, up t» Ist January, 1856 the premiums received amounted to the large sum of owe hundred and eight thousand, one hundred aad fifiy-one >, wath only forty six hundred and sixty six dollass losses rm ed. With these evidences of success and good man. agement, the di 3 feel justified in soliciting a share of public patr 3c, Ving that the secu- rity offered is amle and thai all fair claims will be atjusted More according to equity (han legal techni- calitees. With a view of affording ample indemuity wo the public, the company have deposited with MESSRS DUNCAN, SHERMAN, & €0., OF NEW YORK, THEIR BANKERS, Cash and premium notes to provide an accruing Trast Pond of One Hundred Thousand Doliars, To be held by them asa tditional security to policy holders for the payment of losses, ‘The company 1 prepares to iene policier mst loss or damage by fireon DWELLINGS, PURNI TURE, MILLS, MANUPACTORIES, WARE HOUSES, all deseriptions of BUILDINGS, and their contents, or all kinds of MERCHANDISE, transported by VESSELS, STSAMBOATS, CA- NAL BJATS, SAILA0AD3, and the usual con- veyances to or from any portion of EOROPS and AMEKICA, and on the bulls of STEAMBOArS bavigating the weetern Waters Tae avs of premium will be as low as other companir-, and tu fixing Chem every improvement in consru o and aiaagement will be taken inw eonsidesaiun. All losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid. Office nerthwestc roer Pennsylvania avenue aod Seventeenth sweet, Washington enty, 1. C. Insurance may also be effected at the Home e, Northwest corner Walnut and Second Streets, Phila delphia. Also, at ihe Company’s offices: New York— a W. Tb mpson, No. 10 Wall street. Boston— Oliver Brewster, No 4 Siate street. Baltimore— B. U. Bicbardsou, No 72 Baltimore street. Cinetn- nati—Taytor & Anthony Charieston—J. H. Tay- lor, No. 121 B. Bay street New Orleans—Larmaa Doane. Montgomery—Albert Willams. Mobile— A. C. Waugh. Pit-burg—T. J Hunter, No, 90 Water street Savannah- A. Wilbur, No. 111 Bay street. Augueta—Girardey, Whyte @ Co, Avanta— Marcus A. Bet!l. Trentwou—Narr & Cocks. Fond du Lacs—Robert A Baker. Vicksburg—J. Putnam. Butfailo—A Barker. Memphis—W. Milton. Dewou—Thomas Palmer & Son. Mil ikie—A. Wellington Hart. Wellsbarg, Virginia—Danforth Brown, jr. Erir, Pennsytv: —Alien A. Craig. Wyoming, Pennsylvania — - Smith. Louis ville—il, 4. 'Vimaberlake. Nashville— Joseph Nash. Postiand—D. Kobinson, jr. © EB. P. Ward San F.aacisco—Wiliam Biggs. St. Louis—Thos, EB Courtenay, general agent tor the southern and western States. And tm otber principal cities of the Uared Sates by authorized officers of the com- pany. je 14-lyt ALL THE NEW BOOKS, MA- | ype a! &c., call at anz Pare GUSON *$, 456 Seventh st. Cyan 'OCK.. 000 sT canoe ose C! B BROTHERS Educational. ST. THOMAS LITERARY INSTITU- TION E EXERCISES OF THIS INSTITU- tion will be resumed on the 15th instant. For board and tuition in the English Depart- ment $125 per annum, to be paid semi-annually aif Classical Depa t an arrangement or irtment an ent may be made with the teacher, as an extra charge. Address Rev Mr. WOODLEY, of St. Thoreas Manor, Charles county, Maryland. 2e5-3t GEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY, D- C., REV. JNO. W. MAJOR, Principal. E NEXT SESSION OF THIS WELL- known Institution will commence on loth of - apace sol ane ag the a os be employed e Princ: spare pains fall to sustain the high position this Sem!- nary has hitherto enjoyed. ulars, containing more com} informa- tion, references, &c., may be d by appil- cation to the Principal, at the Seminary. au 30-2w* SCHOOL NOTICE. SELECT SCHOOL, THE NUMBER OF pupils limited, will be commenced at the house, now in course of erection, on the corner of 10th and G streets, on Monday, the 14th of Sep- tember Particular attention will be paid to Mathematics. Those who wish to study Survey- ing will have a good opportunity, as I have a fine instrament, and will give field practice weekly. ° For terms apply toSAMUEL KELLY, at Mr. Jobn Sessford’s, on Penn. avenue, between 11th 12th streets. au 80 MRS. G. H. SMITH, 420 D street north, between 6th and 7th, EGS LEAVE TO INFORM THE LADIES of Washington, & town, and vicinity that she is prepared to give inst-uction, in classes and ite lessons, in theart of MAKING WAX FLOWERS and VASES. Also, Wax Fruit and Omamental Leather work Ladies wishing to avail themselves of this op- portunity of acquiring a most beantiful accom lishment will please call as early as possible, as Mrs. S. does not contemplate remaining long in the city. TERMS: Wax Flowers in Classes, per term of 12 les- Wax Fruit in Classes, per ter 5 Leather W ork in Classes, per term of 8 lessons 33 Private Lessons $1 each—Vases $10. Boquets and Vases, Wreaths, Single Flowers, &c., for sale, or made to order. au 26-6m et Aesiborrs! tetdtacamtenthio dicts sae elie [8 pes ENGAGED THE SERVICES of a thoroughly competent female ‘leacher for the education of my own daughters, I am pre- pared to receive, as members of my family, four or eh pn 3 ladies. Every effort will be made for their moral and religious training, and liberal culture of thetr minds. Terms for the scholastic year of ten months, commencing on the 15th of September, 1956, as follows: For board and tuition in the usual branches of an English education $135—an additional charge of $10 for French, and $15 for music and use of instrument. Address MRS. apes or ceahelaalde ‘Springdale, near Potomac Furnace, . London county, Virginia. au 13—wiw* MISS HEWITT’S ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, No. 215 F street, betweem 14th and 15th. 4 be SCHOLASTIC YEAR COMMENCES the first Monday in September, and ends the last Friday in June, and is divided into two ses- sions. The Principe! will be assisted by the most com- petent English and French resident teachers, and every facility offered for pursuing Music and all the various branches of modein accomplish- ments. For farther particulars, terms, &c , see Circu- lars at bookstores, or at the residence of the Prin- cipel. an 26-3t&eott EMERSON INSTITUTE, Ai street, between 12th and 13th streets. SELECT CLASSICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL FOR BOYS. HE EXERCISES OF THIS INSTITUTE will be resumed on Monday, mber Ist. Thorough instruction will be given in the vari- ous branches of an English and Classical Educa- tion. The number of pupils a saens meager, tylenol College, a ose expecially who wish to qualify (hesecives for admission into advanced classes, will have the benefit of a Particular and careful training. Terms per quarter, for the English branches 312,50; for the fullcourse, $15. For further particulars address au lott CHARLES. B. YOUNG, Prin. ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOUL FOR BUYS. WPPHE SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS respectfully announce that they will open a School Boys of ages from four to ten years, on or about the 15th of Se; ber, at St. Joseph’s Male Orphan Asylum, 5S. W. corner of i3th and H streets Terms for tuition exceedingly moderate, the maximum charge being $3 per quarter. This school is for the support of the orphan boys who will be received and provided for in the Institution, for whose support also charitable donations of nines furniture, money, &c., will be gratefully accept Refer to Rev. Mr. O'Toole, pastor of St: Pat- rick’s church, Rev Mr. Byrne, pastor of St. Mathew’s, and the Catholic clergy generally. au 29 -eosw COLUMBIAN COLLEGE. E ANNUAL SESSION OF THIS INSTI- tution will commence on Wednesday, the 24th of September. Students will be examined for eatrance on the Monday and Tuesday previ- Application should made to the dent. ‘The Preparatory Department wiil open on the 10th of plea sais oelf Ay wh for admittance to Mr. Quinche, the princi 3. PRENTISS, au 29-2awiw Regis:rar. FAIR HILL BUARDING SCHOOL FOR GIK: EB SENTH TERM OF THIS INSTITU- Cage ape on the Sth of the ninth qmonth (September) next - ‘ore gen, paar information in re- gard to the Sebool be furnished to persons who desire them on application toR S KIRK, or WM H. FARQUHAR, at Olney Post Oftice, Montgomery county, Maryland au 7-8w YOUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY, Corner of Dumbarton and Montgomery streets, Georgetown, D.C. MRS. GEN’L WHEELER, Principal. £ DUTIES OF THIS INSTITUTION will be resumed on Monday, September Ist, with renewed exertions on the part of the Princj- pal for the intellectual, moral, and religious im- “provement of pupils committed to her care. Mrs. W. tenders her thanks to her friends and trons for the liberal amount of patronage she as received and respectfully solicits a continua- tion of the same. Circulars obtained on application pal. to the Sele au 7-tSep! See retie ce tee SILAS MERCHANT, REV. G_W. DORRANCE, ¢ PRINCIPALS. MIE NEXT ANNUAL S@S8ION OF THIS Academy will commence on Monday, tember Ist. . For terms see circulars at the Principal Book Stores au 1-tf " THE UNION ACADEMY. Z. Ricwarns Mrs. Z. RicuaR Priv. a. Priu. UR A. a NEXT ANNUAL SESSION OF THAIS Jnstitution, and of the UNION FEMALE ACADEMY , will commence on MONDAY , Sep- ¢ jy B-3m teuumer 1, 1856 THE LAKES: FANCY BAZAAR! 5a Fem yiceme avenue. OLD, SILVER, KARL, IVORY, PARI- an Marble, Tortoise Shell, Papier Mache, Rosewood, Leather, Moroc-o, China, Biscuit, Porcelain, Alzbaster, Bohemian Glass, Ebon Steet, Berlin Iron, and every kind of Fancy @ a Sud THE LAKES. ‘They have also— ‘The most choice American, French and German Perfamery and Cosmetics English pier et Rafe rae sp Instruments Drawing M Is and Stationery, and Combe and Brushes of every description. ‘ould yeu make a present, adorn your person. or embe’ vour home? Consult economy and and calf at THE LAKEs, au 6-tf MBRELLAS, PELRFUMERY, TOILET Artidles, &c off at ELLIE'S EVENING STAR. PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS General Orders, No. 10, issued from the Ad- jutant General’s office on the Ist of September, give the tollowing list of Promotions and Ap- pointments in the Army of the United States, made by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, since the 10th of November, 1855 : I—PROMOTIONS. Adjutant General's Department.—Brevet Captain George Deas, assistant adjutant gen- eral, to be assistant adjutant general, with the brevet rank of major, December 13, 1855, vice Winship deceased. Brevet Captain Irvin McDowell, assistant adjutant general, to be assistant adjutant gen- eral, with the brevet rank of major, March 31, 1856, vice Freeman resigned Quartermaster's Department —Lt. Col. C. Thomas, deputy quartermaster general, to be assistant quartermaster general, with che rank of colonel, Aug 1, 1856, vice Stanton deceased. Maj Thos. Swords, quartermaster, to be dep- itd quartermaster zeveral, with the rank of Jt. colonel, Aug 1, 1856, vice Thomas promoted. Capt. Michael M. Clark, assistant quarter- master, to be quartermaster, with the rank of major, Aug. 1, 1856, vice Swords promoted. Medi. Department —Assistant Surgeon Wm. J. Sloan, to be surgeon, Dec 20, 1395, vice Stinnecke deceased. Assistant Surgeon Wm. S. King, to be sur- geon, Aug. 29, 1856. Assistant Surgeon David C. DeLeon, to be surgeon, Avg. 29, 1856 Corps of Engineers.—Capt Henry Brewer: ton, to be major, Aug 23, 1856, vice Ogden de- ceased Ist Lt. John Newton, to be captain, July 1, 1356, paving served fourteen years continuous servicé as lieutenant. lst Lt. John D Kurtz, to be captain, July 1, 1856, having served fourteen years continu- cus service as lieutenant. Ist Lt Barton S. Alexander, to be captain, July 1, 1856. having served fourtcen years con- tinuons service as lieutenant. 2d Lt Quincey A. Gillmore, to be Ist lieu- tenant, July 1, 1856, vice Newton promoted. 2d Lt Frederick E. Prime, to be Ist lieuten- ant, July 1, 1856, vice Kurtz promoted. 2d Lt. James St. C. Morton, to be Ist lieu- tenant, July 1, 1856, vice Alexander promoted Brevet 2d Lt. Godfrey Weitzel, to be 2d lieutenant, July 27, 1856, the date of Capt. Fraser’s death. Brevet 2d Lt. George W. Snyder, to be 2d lieutenant, Aug. 23, 1556, the date of Maj. Og- den’s death Corps of Topographical Engineers.—Ist Lt George G. Meade, to be captain, May 19, 1856, having served fourteen years continuous service as lieutenant. ist Lt. Martin L Smith, to be captain, July 1, 1856, having served fourteen years continu. ous service as lieutenant ist Lt. John Pope, to be captain, July 1, 1836, having served fourteen years continuous service as leutenant. Ist Lt. James W. Abert, to be captain, July 1, 1856, having served fourteen years continu- ous service as lieutenant. 2d Lt. Robert S. Williamson, to be Ist lieu- tenant, Apel 30, 1856, vice Hardcastle resigned. 2d Lt. Nathaniel Michler, to be Ist lieuten- ant, May 19, 1856, vice Meade promoted. 2d Lt. John G. Parke, to be Ist lieutenant, July 1, 1856, vice Smith promoted. 2d Lt. Governeur K Warren, tv be Ist lieu- tenant, July 1, 1856, vice Foe promoted. 2d Lt. Geo. H. Mendell, to be Ist lieutenant, July 1, 1856, vice Abert promoted. Brevet 24 Lt. Charles N Turnbull, to be 2d lieutenant, April 30, 1856, vice V'illiamson promoted. Ordnance Department—ist Lt Theodore T. S. Laidley, to be captain, July 1, 1856, having served fourteen years continuous ser- vice as lieutenant. Ist Lt. James (. Benton, to be captain, July 1, 1856, having served fourteen years continu- ous service as lieutenant. 2d Lt. Joshua W. Sill, to be Ist lieutenant, July 1, 1556, viee Laidley, promoted. 2d Lt Francis J. Shunk, to be Ist lieuten- ant, July 1, 1856, vice Benton promoted. Second Regiment of Dragoons—lst lieu- tenant James M. Hawes, to be captain, Dec. 13, 1855, vice Winship deceased; company C. 2d Lt. George B Anderson, to be Ist lieu- tenant, Dec. 13, 1855, vice Hawes promoted; company C Brevet 2d Lt. Lewis Merrill, of the Ist dra- goons, to be 2d lieutenant, Dec. 13, 1855, vice @. B Andereon promoted: company F First Regement of Cavatry.—ist Lt. Geo. H. Steuart, to be captain, December 20, 1855, vice Coffee resigned ; company K. 2d Lt. JamesE B. Stuart, to be Ist lieuten- ant, December 20. 1555, vice Steuart pre- moted ; ers G. 2d Lt. Elmer Otis, to be Ist lieutenant, Feb- ruary 28, 1856, vice Love resigned; com- pany F. Second Regiment of Cavairy —Ist Lt. Nathan WG. Evans, to be captain, May 1, 1856, vice Travis dismissed ; company H 2d Lt. John T. Shaaff, to be Ist lieutenant, May 1, 1856, vice Evans promoted ; comp. F. 2d Lt. Geo. B. Cosby, to be Ist lieutenant, May 1, 1856, vice Cross, whose commission ex- pires ; company A. Legiment of Mounted Riflemen.—Brevet 2d Lt. Wm. A. Averell, to be 24 lieutenant, May 1, 1866, vice Bowen resigned; comp. B. Hirst Regiment of Artillery —24 Lt Rich- ard C. Duryea, to be Ist lieutenant, Dec 6, 1855, vice Beltzhoover resigned ; company A. 2d Lt. Walworth Jenkins, to be Ist lieuten- ant, Feb. 16, 1896, vice Boynton resigned ; company D. Brevet 2d Lt. John W. Turner, of the third artillery, to be 2d lieutenant, Nov. 18, 1855, vice Palmer deceased ; company H. Brevet 2d Lt. Francis A Shoup, to be 2d lieutenant, Dee 6, 1855, vice Duryea pro- moted; company @. Second hegiment of Artillery —2d Lt. Henry C. Symonds, to be Ist lieutenant, Jan 31, 1856, vice Thomas resigned ; com any I. 2d Lt Judson D. Bingham, to be Ist Heu- tenant, March 12, 1856, vice Nones resigned ; copy L. trd Regiment of Artullery.—lst Lt. Jos. Stewart, to be captain, January 3, 1856, vice Bragg resigned ; company H 2d Lt. La Rhett L Livingston, to 1st lieu- tenant, Jan 3, 1853, vice Stewart promoted ; sompaty K. Lt. John G. Chandler, to be Ist lieuten- ant, sre 31, 1856, vice French resigned ; com- any I. ‘ fourth Regiment of Artillery —1st Lt. George W. Ruins, to be captain, Feb 14, 1856, vice Wooster deceased ; company M. ist Lt. John H. Grelaud, to be eaptaii 4 Lay 1856, vice Freeman resigned ; com- any K. ¥ 2d Lt. Jos. H. Wheelock, to be 1st lieuten- ant, Jan. 13, 1856, vice Smith resigned ; com- any L. , 2a Lt. Jacob Culbertson, to be Ist lieuten- ant, Feb. 14, 1856, vice Garesche, who vacates his mental commission ; company K. 2d Lit, Usear A. Mack, to be Ist lieutenant, Bob, 14, 1856, vice Rains promoted; comp. I. 2d Lt. John Mendenhall, to be Ist lieuten- ant, March 12, 1856, vice Nimmo deceased ; company D. 2d Lt Wm. R. Terrill, to be Ist lieutenant, March 31, 1856, vice Grelaud promoted ; com- pany L 2d Lt. Louis H. Pelouze, to be Ist lieuten - ant, May 1, 1856, vice Booth resigned ; com- pany —, por Regiment of Infantry.—1st Lt. Chas, C. Gilbert, to be captain, Dec 8. 1855, vice Burbank promoted to 2d infantry ; comp. B. ist Lt. Andrew G. Miller, to be captain, Feb. 11, 1856, vice Arthur deceased ; comp F. Star. - NO. 1,117. THE WEEELY sia... ‘This excellent Family and News Journal—ocon aintng a greater variety of interesting reading than ean be found in any other—is published on Satur- 17” Case, tnvantascy im advan Single (in wraj be a Sear Tamed 2 rare paper. P THREE Cents PosTMAsTERs Who act as agents will beallowed a commission of twenty per cent 2d Lt. Thornton A. Washington, to be Ist lieutenant, Dec. 8, 1855, vice McLean, who vacates his regimental commission ; comp. D 2d Lt. Samuel H. Reynolds, to be Ist lieu- tenant, Dec. 8, 1855, vice Gilbert promoted ; company F. . Lt. Jas. B. Greene, to be Ist lieutenant, Feb. 11. 1856, vice Turnley, who vacates his regimental commission ; company K. 2d Lt @ A, Williams, to be Ist lieutenant, Feb. 11, 1856, vice Miller promoted ; comp B Brevet 2d Lt. Geo McG Dick, of the Sth infantry, to be 2d lieutenant, Oct. 26, 1855, vice McCall deceazed ; company A Second Regiment of Infantry.—Capt. Sid- dey Burbank, of the Ist infantry, to be major, Dee 8, 1855. vice Montgomery dismissed Fourth Regiment of Infantry —\st Lt. Edmund Underwood, to be captain, March LI, 1856, vice McConnell resigned ; company B. 2d Lt. August V. Kautz, to be Ist lien- tenant, Dec. 4, 1855, vice Slaughter, «killed in action; company A. 2d Lt. George Crook, to be Ist lieutenant. March 11. 1856, vice Underwood, promoted ; company D Seventh Reviment of Infantry —Ist Lt. Joseph H. Potter, to be captain, Jan. 9, 185 vice Henshaw dismissed ; company G. 2d Lt. Edward A. Palfrey, to 1st lieutenant, January 9, 1856, vice Potter promoted ; com- pany F. Evghth Regiment of Infantry—2a Lt. Wm. McE. Dye, to be Ist lieutenant, Feb. 1, 1856, vice Haldeman resigned; company F Ninth Regiment of Infantry—2d Lt. Hugh L. Fleming, to be Ist lieutenant, June 7, 1856, vice Sargent resigned; company E Tenth Regiment of Infantry—Iist Lt Al- fred Cumming, to be captain, July 20, 1856, vice, Webb resigned; company @ af Lt. Lawrence A Williams, to be first lieutenant, July 20, 1856, vice Cumming pro- moted; company G. Brevet 2d Lt. Franck S. Armistead, of the Ist infantry. to be second lieutenant, July 20, 1356, vice Williams promoted; company @. 11—APPOINTMENTS. Adjutant General's Department—Brevet Major Fitz-John Porter, lst Lt. in the 4th artillery, to be assistant adjutant general, with the brevet rank of captain, June 27, 1856, vice Deas promoted. Ist Lt. John Withers, of the 4th infantry, to be assistant adjutant general, with the brevet rank of captain, June 27, 1856, vice McDow- ell promoted Quartermaster's Department—1st Lt. Jobn U. Dickerson, of the 1st artiliery, to be assist- ant quartermaster, with the rank of captain, June 18, 1856, vice French resigned. lst Lt Frederick Myers, of the fifth infan- try, to be assistant quartermaster, with the rank of captain, August 29, 1856, vice Clark promoted. Medical Department—John F. Randolph, of Louisiana, to be assistant surgeon, vice Sloan promoted, to date from Dee 24, 1355 James C, Herndon, of Virginia, to be assist- ant surgeon, vice Simons dismissed, to date from February 22, 1856 George Taylor, of Maryland, to be assistant surgeon, vice Southgate resigned, to date from April 1, 1856. John J Gaensien, of Virginia, to be assist- ant surgeon, vice Steiner dropped, to date from June 26, 1856 George Hammond, of Maryland, to be as- sistant surgeon, vice Sorrel resigned, to date from June 28, 1556. Wm. J L’Engle, of South Carolina, to be assistant surgeon, August 28, 1856. Bb. J. D Irwin, of New York, to be assist- ant surgeon, August 28, 1856. Anthony Heger, of Pennsylvania, to be as- sistant surgeon, August 29, 1856 Asa Wall, of Virginia, to be assistant sur- | geon, August 29, 1896 | Charles Brewer, of Maryland, to be assist- ; ant surgeon, August 29, 1356. William I. Babcock, of New York, to be assistant surgeon, August 29, 1856. Edward N. Covey, of Maryland, to be assist- ant surgeon. August 29, 1556 = Richard D. Lynge, of Maryland, to be as- sistant surgeon, August 29. 1896. | Robert Orr Craig, of New York, to be assist- ” ant surgeon, August 29, 1856 Ordnance Depariment—Daniel Chase, of California, to be military storekeeper, vice Newman diswissed, to date from April 16, 1856. First Regiment of Cavalry—13, Edward Ingraham, of Mississ:ppi, to be second lieuten- ant, June 27, 1556; company L. 16, Eli Long, of Kentucky, to be second lieutenant, June 27, 1856; company H. 10, Cadet Francis L. Vinton, to be second lieutenant, July 1, 1356; company D. 11, Cadet George D Bayard, to be second lieutenant, July 1, 1856; company G. Second Regument cf Cavalry—5, James E. Harrison, of the District of Columbia, to be s.cond lieutenant, June 27, 1556; company H. 9, Cadet A. Parker Porter, to be second lieutenant, July 1, 1856; company A 16, Cadet Wesley Owens, to be second lieu- tenant, July 1, 1856; company I. First Regiment of Artiliry 12) Cadet Thomas C. Sullivan, to be second lieutenant, July 1, 1856; company C. Second Regument of Artillery—9, P. Jones, of North Carolina, to be lieutenant, June 27, 1856; company F. 13, Cadet John W. Barriger, to be lieutenant, July 1, 1856; company B. 17, Cadet Guilford D. Bailey, to be lieutenant, July 1, 1856; com any E Third Regiment of Artillery—3, Lyman L. Kellogg, of Ohio, tu be secon lieutenant, June 27, 1856; company F 12, Thomas M. Saunders, of Virginia, to be second lieutenant, June 27, 1856; company H. 9, Cadet Henry V DeHart, to be second lieutenant, July i, 1856; company I. 7, Cadet John Tipton, to be second lieuten- aut, July 1, 1856; company K 14, Cadet Lorenzo Lorain, to be second lieu- tenant, July 1, 1856; sompany, L, Fourth Regiment of Artillery.—1, Edward Joseph second second second F. Bagley, ot Alabama, to be second lieuten- | ant, June 27, 1856; company L 2, Frederick M. Follett, of New York, to be second lieutenant, June 27, 1896 ; comp. A. 7, George S James, of South Carolina, to be second lieutenant, June 27, 1856 ; company E. 15, Charles D- Anderson, of Texas, to be second lieutenant, June 27, 1356 ; company M. 8, Cadet Herbert A. Hascall, to be second lieutenant, July 1, 1856; company C. 15, Cadet John Bennett, to be second lieu- tenant, July 1, 1856; company —. First Regiment of Infantry.—A, William i. Snyder, of Illinois, to be second lieutgnant, June 27, 1856; company C. 14, Alexander M. Haskell, of Indiana, to be second lieutenant, June 27, 1856; company K. 17, John P. Sherburne, of New Hampshire, to be second lieutenant, June 27, 1856 ; com- pany H. 19, Henry Clay Wood, of Maine, to be sec- ond lieutenant, June 27, 1856; company D. Second Regiment of Infantry —1i, Ed- ward C. Moore, of Llinois, to be second lieu- tenant, June 27, 1856; company C. Third Regument of Infantry.—29, Cadet Thomas W. Walker, to be second lieutenant, July 1, 1856 company @. Fourth Regiment of Infantry.—Charles A. Leake, of California, to be second lieuten- ant. June 27, 1856 ; company I. 10, Mervin E. Cully, of Ohio, to be second lieutenant, June 27, 1856 ; company G, 21, Francis Mallory, of Virginia, to be sec- ond lieutenant, June 27, 1856 ; company H. 22, James K. McCall, of Tennessee, to be second lieutenant, June 27, 1856 ; company EK. Fifth Regiment of Infantry.—32, Cadet John F. Ritter, to be second lieutenant, July 1, 1856 ; company E. Scxth Regiment of Infantry.—18, Orlando H., Moore, of Michigan, to be second lieuten- ant, June 27, 1856 ; company @. Seventh Regiment of Infantry. —26, Cadet Charles B. Stivers, to be 2d lieutenant, July 1, 1856 ; company 1. Eighth Regiment of Infantry.—8, Edwin W. H. Read, of Indiana, to be 2d lieutenant, June 27, 1856 ; company C. Ninth Regiment of Infantry.—28, Cadet James W. Forsyth to be 2d lieutenant, July 1, 1856 ; eompany D. Lenth Regiment of Infantry.—20, James L. Thompson, of Michigan, to be 2d lieuten- ant, June 27, 1856; company H. The following named Cadets, graduates of the Military Academy, are attached to the army with the Brevet of second lieutenant, in conformity with the fourth section of the act approved April 29, 1812, toj take rank from July 1, 1856 : Corps of Engineers.—1, Cadet George W> Snyder, promoted. 2, Cadet David C. Houston. 3, Cadet Miles D. McAlester. Corps of Topographical Engineers.—6, Cadet Orlando ‘oe Ordnance Department.—4, Cadet Charles C. Lee. Dragoon Arm —27, Cadet William Gaston; company F, 2d regiment. 30, Cadet George Jackson ; company D, reg- iment Ist. 33, Cadet John K. Mizner; company H, reg- iment 2d 41, Cadet William P. Sanders ; company F, regiment Ist. Cavalry Arm.—21 Cadet Lunsford L. Lo- max ; company A, regiment 2d. 23, Cadet James P. Major; company B, reg- iment Ist 4 31, Cadet Joseph A Taylor; company G, regiment Ist 45, Cadet Fitzhugh Lee ; company C, regi- ment 24 Regiment of Mounted Riflemen —33, Ca- det William H. Jackson; company D. 48, Cadet Herbert M. Enos; company I Artillery Arm.—18, Cadet John B. Shinn; company G, 3d regiment. 19, Cadet Hylan B. Lyon: comp’y C, 24 reg. 20, Cadet Edmund C. Bainbridge; comp’y L, 3d reg. 22, Cadet Richard Lodor; comp. B, 4th reg. 24, CadetJere. H. Gilman; comp. L, ist reg 25, Cadet Thos. E Miller; comp L. 2d reg. Infantry Arm.—34, Cadet Frank S. Armis- tead, promoted; ay rd H, Ist regiment. 39, Cadet Herman Biggs; comp. H, 10th reg 36, Cadet Wm. T Gentry; comp. C, 4th reg. 37, Cadet Jumes B. S. Alexander; company B, 5th regiment. 39, Cadet Owen K. McLemore; company F, 8th regiment 40, Cadet Richard S. C. Lord; company C, 7th regiment. 42, Cadet James McMillan; comp. D, 2d reg. 43. Cadet Wm B. Hughes; comp. H, 4th reg. 44, Cadet Samuel S. Carrol!; company A, 9th regiment. 46, Cadet J. McLean Hildt; company G, 6th regiment. 47, Cadet Brayton U. Ives; comp. I, 3d reg. 11I—TRANSFERS. Major Edgar S. Hawkins, the 24 infantry, July 2d, 1556 Major Sidney Burbank, 2d infantry, to the Ist infantry, July 2. 1856. Captain John F. Keynolds, 3d artillery, from comp H, to light comp C, May 26, 1556. 31 Lt. Junius B. Wheeler, 24 cavalry, to the corps of topographical engineers, to take place on the army register. next below 2d Lt. Charles N. Turnbull, June 27, 1856. IV—CASUALTIES. Restguatious, (28.)—Brevet Lt. Col C. Freeman, assistant adjutant gi captain 4th artillery, March 31, 1556 Brevet Lt. Col. Braxton Bragg, captain 34 artillery, January -j, 1856. Captain Sam’l G. French, assistant quarter- master, and Ist Lt 3d artillery, May 31, 1356. Nas arp Thomas K. McConnell, 4th infantry, March 11, 1556. Captain Nathaniel S. Webb, 10th infantry, July 20, 1856 Captain John T. Coffee, Ist cavalry, De- cember 20, 1855. Ist Lt Riehard 5. Smith, 4th artillery, Jan- uary 13, 1856. Brevet Captain Edward C. Boynton, Ist Lt. ist artillery, February 16, 1856. ist Lt. Jefferson H. Nones, 2d artillery March 12, 1856. Ist Lt. Daniel M. Beltzhoover, Ist December 6, 1855 Ist infantry, to artillery, Ist Lt. Horace Haldeman, 8th infantry, Feb- j tuary 1, 1856 Brevet Ciptain Edmund L. F. Hardcastle, first lieutenant corps of topographical engi neers, April 30, i858 . sack Ist ee John C. Booth, 4th artillery, May 1, 18 $56. 1st Lt. Robert B Thomas, 2d artillery, Jan- uary 31, 1856. Ist Lt. Alden Sargent, 9th infantry, June 7, 1836. | Ist Lt. Harry Love, 1st cavalry, February 28, 1856 Ist Lt. George K. Bissell, 34 artillery, Sep- tember 1, 1856. i 2d Lt. Marshali T. Polk, 2a infantry, } 10, 1856. | 2d Lt. John S. Bowen, regiment of mounted riflemen, May 1, 1596 | 2d Lt. Edwin T. Townsend, 3d artillery, | March 11, 1556. { 2d Lt. Archibald Gracie, jr, Sth infantry, | May 31, 1856 | 2d Lt. Malcolm H. | January 31, 1856. | 2d Le William A. B. Jones, Ist cavalry, | April 30, 1856. | 2d Lt. Francis b Schaffer, 34 artillery, Feb- + ruary 6, 1856 { 24 Lt Witham K Lear, 3 artillery, April ; 1, 1856. | 2d Lt Raymond Fairfax, 2d artillery, De- | cember 6, 1855. | Asst. Sur. Francis Sorrel, June 27, 1856. Asst. Sur. Rob’t Southgate, March 31, 1856, Commissions vacated under the Tth sewtion | Of the act of June 18, 1846, (3)—1st Lt. Julius | P. Garesche, 4th arullery, assistant adjutant general—his regimental commission, (only,) , February 14, 1856. j ist Lt. Rugene E McLean, Ist infantry, as- ‘sistant quartermaster—his regimental com- } mission, (only,) December 8, 1595 | Ist Lt Parmenas T Turaly, Ist infantry, | assistant quartermaster—his regimental com- mission, (only,) February 11, 1806 Commissions which have expired under section 2d of the act of Marck 3, 1855, (2)— Ist Lt. Alexander H. Crozs,-24 cavalry, May 1, 1856. 2d Lt. Hartford T. Clarke, Ist cavalry, May 1, 1356. Cancelled, (2)—2d Lt Murray W. Ran- dolph, 4th infantry, May 17, 1856 2d Lt. Beall C. Compton, 4th infantry, May 17, 1556. Deaths, (12)—Brevet Brig. Gen. Henry Stanton, colonel and assistant quartermaster general, at Ft. Hamilton, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1856 Major Cornelius A. Ogden, corps of engi- neers, at Brandon. Vt , August 23, 1856 Brevet Major Oscar F. Winship, assistant adjutant — and captain 2d dragoons, at Troy, N. Y., December 13, 1855. Brevet Major Wm. D. Fraser, captain in the at Key West, Fla » July corps of engineers, 27, 1896 Captain Benj. H Arthur, Ist in Fort Chadbourne, Texas, Feb il, Capt. Charles F. Wooster, 4th Fort Brown, Texas, Feb. 14, 1856 _ ist Lt. William A. Slaughter, killed in ac. tion with Indians, at Brannan’s Prairie, near fork of White and Green rivers, Washington Territory, Dec. 4, 1855. lst Lt. William A. Nimmo, 4th artillery, at Robertson City, Tenn , March 12, 1856. 2d Lt. Waterman Palmer, jr., Ist artillery, at Fort Mouitrie, S. C., Nov. 15, 1856. 24 Lt. John D McCall, Ist infantry, at Fort McKavett, Texas, Oct. 26, 1856. i 24 Lt. George Me@ Dick, Ist infantry, at Camp Cooper, Texas, July 31, 1856. Surgeon Henry A Stiunecke, at Baltimore, Md., Dec. 20, 1855. April Nichols, 10th infantry, artillery, at ty tain, one hour before and be in attendaace upon the ariival train wlil leave Georgetown at 5, 7h, 2, 25 cents. Dropped (i.)—Assistant Surgeon Josephus M. Steiner, May 9, 1554, Dissmissed (6.)-Brevet Lt. Col. William RK. Montgomery, msjor 24 infantry, Dec. +, 1895 Brevet Major John C. Henshaw. captain 7th infantry, Jan. 9, 1856. Capt Eliakem P. Scammon, corps of topo- grahical engineers,!June 4, 1856. 4 oe Charles E, Travis, 24 cavalry, May » 1306 — Surgeon James Simons, Jan. 16, Military Storekeeper William A. Newman, ordnance department, April 2, 1856. Cashiered (2.)—Second Lt. William B. Rey- nolds, 6th infantry, May 9, 1856. Second Lt. Edwin A. Morrison, 34 infantry, June 4, 1856. V.—Officers have in the foregoing order® been arranged to the companies to which they succeeded, in the natural course of promotion or appointment Should a different assign- ment, however, have since been made by com- petent authority, it will take precedence of the former Vi.—The number, prefixed to the name of each of the second Lieutenants, and Brevet Second Lieutenants, in the above list of ap- pointments, indicates his rank among those of same date. VIL.—Acceptance, or Ron-acceptance, of ap- intments, and, in case of acceptance, the irth-place of the officer appointed, his age, and residence, when appointed, will, in every case, be promptly reported to the Adjutant General VIII.—The cfficers appointed, and those whose stations are changed by promotion, or otherwise, will join their Proper stations and companies without delay ; unless on detached service, acting under special instruction, or on leave of absence, when they will report, by letter, to their respective chiefs, or regimental cemmanders. The officers appointed, however, will in every case, immediately report, by letter. to the Headquarters of the Army, at New York city, and to their respective chiefs, or regimental commanders IX —The usual leave of absence (see para- graph 239, General Regulations,) is granted to the graduates of this year. Upon its expi- ration on the 30th of September nert, unless hereafter otherwise directed, they will report in person for duty each at his proper station. X —In virtue of “Special Orders,” No. 61, from the Headquarters of the Army, dated August 4, 1556, officers belonging to stations in the departments of Texas and Florida, are authorized to delay proceeding to join them, until the first of November next The troo; serving in the department of Texas, are, the zi Regiment of Sovak: companies C, F; and I, ist Artillery ; compani , K, and M. 4th Artillery; the Ist an Regiments of infantry; companies A and I, 7th Infantry; and companies A, C, D, F, G, aad H, Sth In- fantry. The companies serving in the depart- ment of Florida, are A, D, L, and M, Ist Ar- tillery, and C. E, G, I, K, and L, 24 Artillery X1.—Fort Chadbourne. Texas, is, by diree- tion of the Seeretary of War, pli on the list of Chaplain By order of the >vcretary of War 5S Cooper, Adjutant General. UFFICIAL, TREasvRY DePaRtMENT, May 28, 1956, Notice is hereby given to the holders of the stock fssued pursuant to the act of Congress of 22d July, 1846, that such stock is redeemable by its terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the surrender of the certificates thereof, on the 12th of November next, when Interest thereon will cease. ‘This department will continueto purchasesuch stock prior to said day of redemption, and will pey therefor the following premium, in addition to the interest accrued to the day of purchase, with one day's interest for the money to reach the vendor: On such stock recelved at the Treasury between the Ist day of June and the 3ist day of Jaly,in lusive, one-half of one per cent. on the amounts specified in the certificates; On such stock rece!ved between the Ist and 31st days of Angust, one-fourth of one per cent; And cn such stock received after the 3ist day of Angust, the interest ecerued thereon, and one day’s additional interest only, will be paid. 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