Evening Star Newspaper, September 12, 1861, Page 3

“LOCAL NEWS. ‘Tex Sraz is printed on the fasten Tee Sctocr'Coumtres ano Kear’s Guam- MAn.— Edvtor Star : | am informed that theschool committee have this grammar te be in- troduced into the city publte sc! ; If 80, the iblic has some claim to know upon t ground is change Is made. E one who has to pay the constantly increasing “ ik bill,” will anite in saying that nothing less than an absolute de- mead can warrant achange of text books at any time—imuch more at the Ifthe jous text book AMUSEMENTS. er nna taranchdar Sessa te QD FELLOWS aati: SECOND, WEBK WORLD-RENOWNED CAMPBELL MINSTRELS! > ratronag 7 ‘ TWELVESTAR PERFORMER?! | ted. ‘The most Accomplished Migeiwel big Be PLFA VIEW SEMINARY.— duties World. comprising the very F lower of a pian Pasion: as, beater in School wil brn ea, end ACTS. AND BURLESQUES | Btn in the English ashes for r of ten NEW SONGS, ress Se Mise M KEKE VERY NIGHT. i Adminnon Twenty-hve C Hr. ne22w* Hyatteville, Ptinos ‘3.00 . Md. iw ta. DR. FORD, Agent, HE UNJON FEMALE ACADEMY, The Twelfth i September 2. For partionars inanire of the eee apa =. Z_RICHAKDS, Corner of Fourteenth and K sts. ‘esent was faulty, it was suf- fictent ground for setting it aside. If this fs in- trod) , it must be from its being more desirable b= the estimation of the committee on text books) in any now before the public. Let us look at the been’ f ‘work—a book for ——$$—.~—— beginners—for smal! boys and girls. The fourth Onz oF THE F. F. V's Guts a “Wuatine”— | sentence is as follows: ‘Always read the example celebrated of] carefully, reflecting upon each, so that you may learn clearly and fully what is meant by the defini- tion of description.” Now, will the fathers and mothers of these beginners read the following sentence from the ind, after ‘‘reflecting,” eee if can rm Pm OTe fally what is meant :” “In nearly all the little books we have noticed, pupils are required to memorize much extrinsic matter, and then to guess the principles from aed about 2 es Lad Lops clever ng to be very popu- lar, the pupil orizes—Or, No. No. Yes. Will go. John or James will go. A conjunction. it. No. Because no part of one sentence Is like thig other.” And, after “ 7 gome time, they may very likely come to the conclusion that, Sf the piagraph means anything, it is itself 2 tissue of errors; and if it is correct, it is atissue of Roneense. ‘On the 2d ewe find a “ familiar ra apes bi I might present to your mind—all | have ever seen. To do this I weuld have to use nouns,” which is not grammatical. On the same page are the following — ie fol Nortes.—District of Columbia Advertisements te be inserted in the BaLtimons Sun are received at and forwarded from Tux Star Office. - ieee WANTS. WANTED TO RENT—A aay 9 furnished | _8¥ 17 Im ace ith 8 Or 10 rooms. Address G. F. 8, se 12-2t* N . FPME HCL gp ARpINS, SCHOOL This Institation, whseh has beeg i fal is, netite tion xhe , iB seooees| its enive regular term on ist of . office, ANTED—A WOMAN co! thoro 0 next. For Ciroulsrs. conta:ning farther infor- mation in regard to the nehool, a to au S1-colm* W ~ (q50RGETOWN COLLEGE, D. Cc. se Ares. 1961, ercises of this os will be ong londay of Sep ‘Terms for tember. ‘wition per annum, $200, payable half- meron Beret ED—A HOUSE, with or without F af 8 LR on this office. sell 6t* ‘ARM OR SITUATION WANTED —A prac- tical farmer and gardener wants to rent or work @ farm by shares, or tak S place as ove < gardener. Best of recomm 10n8 5 A ress H. KOCH, No, 294 Seventh street west. sell 2t* T. FURNISH DWELLING- WANARRALE! ig all he one i ments, for the term of one year or more, ins ploas- ant neigh orhood and a Realty logality. be tween I and K and 12th and 18th streets would he Preferred Inquire (by letter) of F.G. MURRAY, View of the Filth Auditor, stating location, place and answer for my ee ro of further inquiry, and terms, se 11-3t* “Since the world furnishes thousan ou: = 4 sands of objects for us to consider, and since we \ rgd A agg mage WANTED. srhe auheor never 8 without having something in mind, ‘ what is essential to every thought or saying?’’ 7 ts Now, gentlemen of the book bocmngg pe a ~< fT, Fish that sim, uestion for beginners, if you cai QU ANTED—A GIRL from 12 to Ib years old. to am willing = give either or all of you twenty- VAN TED A CBE: fon aes Loh hep Sg “jast as if, poor thing, she could help it,’ as an | four hours to “ guess” or “‘ reflect ;” and then, I | apply but those thatean come ola lady remarked. One day last week the wife’s | undertake to say, not one of you will have accom- | for honesty, Such: s g111 can obtain a si entered Tommy’s domicile carrying in her | plished what you have here set children to do, on | &pplying at No. 32% Pa. avenue, or 542 stout cudgel—“W here’s Tommy?” said foeir second page. between 6th and 7th. And this is but a fair specimen of the whole WANT D—A good WOMAN HOU®SE-SER- work. 4, “A common noun generic VANT; also. 8 MAN-SERVANT. Both name ’’ Messrs Committee, please define generic so that a smal! boy can understand it. The explanations to adjectives and verbs are equally fealty: and in like manner throughout the book, the tions are entirely unsuited to the young min Moreover the style of the book shows that the author himself has a loose and inaccurate mode of thought. His sentences are so modified, and patched, and amended, 2s to indi- cate that iat gh his thoughts are very indefinite and uncertaif, or he knows not how to express them. Did space permit, a few examples would ay: settle the question of style—one must suffice: “To give the synopsis of a yerb, is to express it correctly, in a single nm and number, or in a particular form, through some or all of its moods and tenses.” To sum up the whole matter, the book is so wholly unsuited to beginners as to cause us to ask what could have induced a committee to throw out any respectable work and adopt this? Was it being fingered by some smart boo! ent, or to uf wy eg ES ot was it otter incom; cy to judge of the book? . Whatever it mer bes it seams eminently sug- | Sdvantage to give us aon I. Seative of the fitness of the committee for thelr} jo 13-tf No. 369 thee, Rote Tana Rots, Place. To prevent any misapprehension, I will add, LOST AND FOUND. that this criticism is made upon the merits of the book itself, not from interest in any other work, SARES SETS Lost-A pair of GOLD SPECTACLE: octagon giasaes, in a stiff leather, fof I have none, direct or indirect; not from per. name cut in i sonal motives, for I neither know the author, “4 Lelinger for Thaker ne ehidten a sella | Scalable veward. will he. cived iC ieft with the ‘Teller at Riggs & Co's office se 12 St* nex jenoe, No 31 Indiana Lt ni rece) as boarders. pig venue je ar- limited number of pupils employ 25 or Dg ood Bu 27-e0Sw bari deel rite reetown. 66 10-3" FOR SALE AND RENT. FSF RFNT.—A STORE and DRY CELLAR for rent, 20 by 61 on Ninth st., between dt sts. Apply to SAM’L DRVAUGHAN, 403 street se 12 3t* Imes, was very L asa downright tases ond par of bis bosom very harshly, Fok SALE, OR WILL EXCHANGE FOR © IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY—A food improved FARM, containing 170 acres, 12 miles Kom Washingt gad leis from the, saireed at ville, rice acre, - HOOD, 3438 Pa. avenue. 4 Tae 123." “OR RENT—A STORE on Pennsylvani: . nue, Poy yet for sale. ‘Apply at fs of- C8. ge l1-: answer. Goll my, who as! ber what she wanted with bim. “7 want to give you a good whaling,” sald she. “Whatfor?” asked 7. “Por abusing m sister;”’ sald she, ‘‘s0 come right along in here.” «You better not hit me with that stick,” said Tommy, “I was not born and riz in Old Virgin- ny to be licked bya — lem me alone.” <Avoure & pretty specimen of Old Virginny, ain’t you, to whipa woman. Why don’t you whip met’? said , catching Tommy by the collar and belaboring him with mightand main. Get- ting a chance te gut in another word be Pleaded, ““D—n it, don’t bit a fellow in the face, .? “I want to straighten your nose, Tommy,” said she, bringing down ber cudgel with such force on that an that it ing apnibilated. By th’ come in. and was The effect of this cudgeling has been miracu- lous. Assoon as Tommy's wounds were healed he went to work, and has not been on a drunk or abused his ‘‘old ooman” since.. In fact he has twice been seen to kiss the baby, and once heard to tell its ma be believed ‘‘it was some of the rale Old Virginay stock.” l recommended. Colored preferred. Fat. 509 a 0S Office. and purchase their FALL CLOTHING, TRUNKS, HATS and CAPS, at the very lowest prices. Give hima call. au 30-Im Wax TED—A well furmshed DWELLING- HOUSE, containing about six roome exolu itehen and servant’ i —$$ $< __ elev" F URNISHED ROOMS.—A Parlor and Cham- ber, or two Chambers, on the first or principal ry, very neatly furnished ; :ocation very demra~ O ear the President’s (oui 's—No.-460 New York ¥. nth st. £e 11-Steo having such premises to rent holga OR RENT—HOUSE 402 Pe: IVOnI& BV. written descriptions at the Office of So! over the bookstore of Franck Taylor—a place Court of Claims, with terms. au 30. 2w* for a professional man se 4-tf WASTED. FOR THE CASH—A!! kinds of Fo RENT—A bandsome FURNISHED LREEEING na FURNITURE AND HOUSE, with all the modern improvements, HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES. Persons leav- | ina pleasant location, at the Star Office, ing the city or having a surplus will tocall | su 30 tf immediately. R. Pe | : jes 42% Seventh. between G H ate, ing SECOND- VEsand BED DING, for which we are paying the highest (OR RENT—A very desirable S ing-house, on Pennsylvan' Row occupied by the M: has al had a ful: share of the patronage of the city, Possession given on ths ist of September next. Said hi ler. For further artiouiars apply to JAMES TOW LES, A ‘H stre rth; or Mra. JULIA eRe STe al 90 H street FE, RENT—A substantia! three story BRICK Thi iy ANTED.—We sre now bu: HAND FURNITURE, ST ‘Tas Merzopotitan Poxice.—After our paper ‘went to press yesterday. the swearing-in of the lice force continued—the oath being adminis- cate genet once, alternately by Justice John- son and Commissioner Bowen. All on the pub- Hahed list subscribed to the oath, except the fol- lowing persons, in addition to those named yes- terday: Meme. Harper, Walker, McQuillan, and W. F. Robinson, of the 3d precinct; Crump, of the 4th; Ellwood and Robertson, of the 5th; Curtis a: Sieffert, of the 6tb; Allen, Peaster, Frazier, How- litt, Handley, Ringgold, Drane, and Robey, of the 7th; Copela: the 8th; Nokes, Cook, and Lusby, of the 9th; and McGee, Lenoir, Pierce, Dulin, and Pumpbrey, of the ivth. Of these, some were absent, some declined the Romination, and some were not admissible into the force under the rules. After the oath bad been administered to the whole number, they were i ed by the board and Superintendent Webb; which they were dismissed, and ordered to report for duty last night which they did. There were 105 in line, Including the sergeants, and they would compare very favorably with any similar force in other cities. The appointments for the first and second dis- tricts (the county) will be made to.day, probably. and {t is understood tat the board have a reserved Ust, from which to fill vacancies. E street, USE, with large lot adjoining, situated on ‘eet east. two doors from C street north, ito! Hili—a very healthy location, and price see ait the present times. with v. Inquire 1 Mr. feclings, for 1 bave no children in the public schools. It is written solely because an examina- tion of the book satisfies me that the people are being served with a want of ability or of good faith. Senex. HARDsom ELY FURNISHED ROOMS,— ‘our handsomely Furnished Zoome, supped with pu and water, and convenient to the Patent ‘ost Office Departments, for rent. Apply at 490% Massachuretts avenue, north side, between Sth ats. ma23 5 REWARD—For the delivery to me ofa 22 large black Russian BILOOD- OUND, lost on Wednesday, the ite instant. A. COOK, 340 DP street, 86 12 2t* between Sth and 10th ats, $5 Rt WARD.—Strayed or stolen, on Saturday 3 evening last, from Louis: avecus etree Sth and 10th + & light red W. wit! ort horn: waite spe hind quarters. The above rewar: Fay be pai or her return to DAVIN) HARRINGTON, Lou- opposite the Gaard House. 1siAna a m4 REWARD —Strayed or stolen from the sub- 2 soriber, on Seventh st.. near the Park. 8 three-year-old CULT two white hind feet; white spot in hi head ; dark bay g into brown. I will give ve reward if returned to me. e* WM. M. McCHESNE}, th Caszs serors Justice Donn. —Dantel Quin who was arrested by the Pr Guard for se! ing liquor to soldiers, had a hearing this mor: ing, and was fined $25. esterday afternoon (wo boys, John Dacey and Daniel Buckley, were arrested by the metropol- itan police for fighting and general disorderly conduct. They were taken before Justice Donn, who committed them to jail for court. GEORGETOWN ADVERT'MTS persons having in of the old issu given, tha! ‘ontage Stam the same for Sta; Di fier tl HteNRa AVDISON Postmaster, ee se ASSEY, COLLINS & CO.’S M PHILADELPHIA DRAUGHT. Expected this day, jeamer J. Jerome— ba ¥ PAUGHT ALE, «0 . do, do, 500 hif.-bb! do. do, do,, Which on arrival will be for sale. Terms eash on delivery. ARNY & SHINN, m7 Union Depot, Georgetown. Us Srzatine Equirments.— Yesterday, Justice Walter jesued a warrant to search the premises of Wm. Robinson, col’d, for Government property stolen from the quarters of the New York cavalry. The search resuited in the recovery of a fine army revolver. Robinson gave security for a further hearing; and in the meantime efforts wi!l be made to recover other missing arms and equipments. "TAKEN UP, as an estray on Monda . as emall sized white and biack C with one horn crooked.braas knob on each OrDe 3 owner will plone. come for a : ward, prove property, charges and take her Bray. Apply 16 CEO PHILCIPSON, Gk ore lavy Yard. near the Garrison Gate, (formerly itz’s stable.) se 11-3t* 5 Rewapp.—Lost. 7-inch Na ‘ked ** Tux Anezst or Jas. Donnguty—Mr. Editor: be recollected that some weeks since Mr. ‘was arrested by barge Mr. McQuillan with giving the information which led to his — the following affidavit, be — illiams, of the Provost Guard, the arrest: A Nuisance —The attention of the proper au- thorities is called to a dead horse lying in the street at the corner of D street south Fourth street east. It has already tainted the atmosphe in that vicinity, and is very offensive to the sur- sounding residents ECEIVED— = grime Porto Rico SUGARS id Rye WHISKY, HERRING and ALEWT. Crushed and Re’ SUGA, and Java CO a » » 10 hhds. (low-priced) MOLASS. For sale by JO N J. BOGUE. jast evening. ats i a VOLVER. ir a reeg who mi pistol to MORTIMER THOMSON, between I3th and i4th ; orto Mr Chad- wiok, Willards’ Hotel. go 1L-tf 0 REWARD.—Strayed from the railroad “*Sold:era’ Rest, — MARE. by 3 on f'the forehead, and 1 hande high. Any person delivering mi the undersigned at |.t Col. Carter’s hea ‘quarters of the lst Regiment of Indiana Mounted Volunteers, situated about one mile northeast of the Capitol, Will receive the abov: med reward. sell 3.* Capt, JAS. D. IRVL OUND —A large bay HORSE, with white star in forehi and white hind leg; which the owne- can have by proving roperty and penser, 1 at Government: G st, above War Department. st* JOHN WAGNER. CAME TO THE STaBLES OF THE SUB- roriber, on th» 4! ni brown HORSE, about 15 owner of said horse 1s requ: property, pay charges, and ta! _8010-3t* Livery Stable, 19th st. First W. AN AWAY.—From the subscriber, inst., NEGRO. ant § ANTONE himse f “Toney Crawford.” abo nineteer 8 old, five feet two or thr inches in height, binck, slender, thin in fi and has a rough ‘kin: gram countenanc With a soar over one of Committep To-pay —Charles A. Nayle for stealing a revolver from a member of Capt. Sauers New York Cavalry Company was committed to jail by Justice Walter, and Robert Garela for stealing an overcoat from John G. Reisinger was committed by Justice Clark. District of Columbia, Washington county, to-wit: On this 10th day of September, in the year 1861, before me, the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for sajd coanty, personally ap- d@ Thomas E. Williams, and made oat! Ere" oly Evangely of Almighty God, that be never received any information from John J. McQuillan about James Doncaelly, or any otber tbat bas been arrested: and he hes not bed any conversation with said J. J. McQuillan on the present crisis of the country. All the informa- tion that be received about James Donnelly he received froma wholesale merchant in George- town. Tuos E. Wittiums. Subscribed and sworn before me. Justice of the Peace. WHtE MERCER POTATOES. PRIME, RIPE, AND MEALY, AT LOWEST MARKET PRICES. TO _QUARTERMASTERS OF REGI- MENTS. You waat to keep your msn healthy; you cannot do this without giving them good Po toes. These you can got at § & Co's, 56 yivania avenne, corner of Second street CERS.—You want to please your cus- tomers, and induce them to cali cain. and recom mend your k to ther friends Then call at Steel & Co’s, snd buy what Potatoes y. need, either for your own consumption or for sale. They are warranted to please. + TO HOTEL ann RESTAURANT KEEPERS, you want to please vour cuests,and uckle their alates? Theu buy Potatoes of Stoel & Co, By loing so three parties wi: be benefited—the seller, r, and the cor sumer. Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky money in good standing, taken At par, . _J. W. 8TEEL & CO., 536 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Second street— Old Sentinel Office ) sepd 8. MAIL STAGE LINE Between Wash- « ington and Rookville leaves Martin’s Hotel, oor. 8th and D sis. EVERY MORNING (Sundays ex Gonted) $27 o'elook andl. nod and Beall sts., Georgetown, at 8 o’c' daily. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri to Poo! ille; Tuesd: buradays Frederick; retur: next days. BENJ. COOLEY. Hanes Conrvs —Deputy marshal Phiflips bas a writ of habeas corpus to serve in the case of Daniel G. Armston a private in Sickle’s brigade, he being a minor and In delicate bealth. Whitest, 431 Pennsylvania avenue, fur- nishes superior Card Photographs, suitable for sending in letters. See ais likenesges of distin- gamnee men, views of camps, etc. Photographs ofland water colors and pastel, from minia- ture to life size. au 17-eolm ARREST OF SEcEssionists.— Yesterday, Deputy Marshal Phillips and detective officer A. R. Allen arrested two young men—Jobhn W. Burson, for- <i clerk in the [nterior Department. and Al- fred Nettleton, former! & messenger in the Navy Department uy, the late Administration—upon Sern eee ference " “4 rebels. airigpier gn 5 RxapeR. nave you Prof. Wood's advertise- at Dorxey’s Hotel, on Seventh street; and their | mentin our paper, oat it; it will interest you, bai nreneny 3 large number of letters, was au 2-coly a house 2 =, col fou: ‘the named Smith on Pans. Papees desi pean! ll always find them for change st the Star Ofhoe counter wu Is 1T Possisuy that any Soldier can be so foolish &- to leave the city without & supply of Holloway’s Ointment and Pills? Whoever does so will deeply regret it. These medicines are the only certain cures for Bowel Comp! Fevers, Sores and Sourvy. Only 25 cents per b x or pot.’ se 12-1w jim Away. THOS. SMIT. Eleventh street between Gand H. ‘The prisoners were taken before Justice Donn, who committed both to jail to awaita bearing. The opened let- is eprows. occasioned pom ‘C Teo 1 ise ange to rend the adver- - Twill fifty dol ars 1 R. GODFREY’S ANTIDOTE. used for the a y.czamined last night. Several wsoment a Lean’ (Lt Cordial and 1 get hi sixty dollars 1 Blood Purifier. in another column. tf An, last half century inthe Hospitals of For further desorption in- ones and ee the caret Fen 7 r eases. mi hadtet DER MAGRUDER, No. 310 Chesnut str-et, solo agent fo r Bladensburg, P.G.Co, | the United 8 it costains no mer. ra a cury or other minerals, and wi! not harm the most delicate constitution A cure guar anteed no« of diet requ: |, Price § Sent by express So'd in Washington by 8. CA. VERT FOR , Corner lith Stroot and Penney! vag sep DIED, ‘day morning, ilth inatant, after three ful illness, which he hore with ohris THOMAS E. BAKER, in the 6irt aad friecds of the family are re- atten! his funeral, to-morro # (Friday) 40 oelock from his laty sep 9-tf mi 320, EMILE, DUPRE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, IRON Importer and Wholesale FINE SINKS. BRANDIES. Buitptne, in SEGARS, - TORUS: PRESERVED ERULTS™ ENSE SORTE! UPS, and CAMP SUPPLIES, CEIVED— ASES OLD BOURBON (1855) aT EMILE DUPRE’S Iron Buitn: 320 Pa, AVENUE. E nia avenue. Seolv PHAM’S HAIR DVE!-TOCOLOR BLACK OR BROW :!—Only 38 cents a box. Three boxes for one dollar. Gray, be changed in a few eec brown, by using Uptam’s and cheapest in the world, ied, @ rich natural of CPHAN SHAIK DYE residence, J4' of Coiumb:an College val y sehr Rox- ana, Moore, coal for Keys; scbr William John, her. cos! for Frazer; schr. Joseph L. Cator, for Rochat; scbr. Charm, Starr, cor! for Sheriff. At Riley’s wharf, scbr. Memento Mori, Kirwan, coal for Sheriff; Fanny Stokes, coal for Warder & Stewart. At Harvey’s wharf, schr Motive, McNamara, coal for Harvey, and barge Owen Gormley, with coal for Castleman & Bro. Besides these, there are at the above wharves five or aix large schooners with wood, besides a great umber of small vessels. of 42004, cheap Hor: for su! an ons. Apply at the private stables 15th st., between Rand tell ne 486 INTERIOR DECORATIONS. 496 PAPERHANGINGS, all grades and f wiNpow shapes: PoFORE CORD and TASSELS, GILT OVAu PICTURE FRAMES, 0. e] warranted to contain a lek eas 1 for ome dollar! OR 310 Chesnut street, \'h la- F FREDERIC TUSTUS’ HAMBURG EXT FORD, corner 11th CELEBRATED SMOKING TOBACCO, — ha The Best Article Ever Imported, S SUGAR-COATED FE- Goto E REGULATING PILLS sre EMILK DUPRE, very best in use They operate speedi'y Inon Burvine, 320 Pa. Avenvn. ual Se S UST RECEIVED— -l of these Pilis will pate their 20 Caszs Importzp One <raly at CUR Hams. 310 Chesnut SELTERS WATER, on! 2 In Original Stone Bottles, t by mail to ai} parte Of the country in f a seal alone Sold fn Washington by & At CALVERT FURD, su 13-1m EMILE DUPRE’S. ave, corner llth street snd Pa. BIL ! of the id sep 5 col GAME OF BILLIARDS will find in &o., . se 11-10t*i Odd Se en 2 4, SURY NOTES OF ENOMINA- besiege) TANG SOD - We will deposit in the United States Treas ry pee or in New York, without charge, sums not es: than Fully Poilare for parties ing to invest in Three-year Treasury Notes, bearing 73-10 inter- & co. eat. SWEENY. ITTENHOUSE. FANT se ie ome B E = evens jankers, No. 352 WwW COAL AND WOOD. B Have tJ ities of CL is of Coal ng Ld loors above all. q at Lori poke Bod street. NOTICE. or “netantly reoeivi: 1 Ci receiving “ ADAMS’ EXPRESS COMPANY.’ This C offers to the public ** Unequalled a wiifaall’ 3 Sra einen EMRICH’S FINE HALL, atagea™ for the Bete and Quick Iepaten of direct from veasel. Cornero Pennsylvanis sveaue snd Lith street, ts Pookages Val jes, Money, &0, . . WARDER © STEWART.” raga arg y sud frour the. Note’ and West de- same offense, was fined $2 91, which being paid, beng “ph ee Ans two of the most admirable ri arrive in Wastin n twice daily, she was , after a night's lodging In the sate TABLES™ ae 98 are in charge of experienced and gvardhouse. . ‘Umited eee every comfort and AP: eee for "The Soldiers carriea at “one Tus Camppsie’s! Tux Camrseti’s! Tus ‘ venience ¥”' 0 ual Campaxit’s ous-tf for the *0-oalled “Confederate Statos’” Articles “ Contraban: War” wiil be SED. x i Ni rk at 1.5, and 6 P. iving im Washington at 8a. aad 530 ‘on! CS ig a to the undersig ke — for Fuel,” end may be eee ORG INGLY, PEONS RO cap UGH, 944 Penn’s av.,(noith side,) bet. 12th and 18th sts, A L aie BN OBI eee ns | Seniobte te Seat eas Radia ivsrice OF THE BEACH, ~—* epg | i eV. and requiring & Broregscapts ed leave Baltimore at SOIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL OPTICIAN, ing in Wastington at (From Philadelphia,) 80 10 colw* Ins: Dr. CHARLES BR. BOTELER, wD: straie wi the best Achromati. trement , BIwrisT, No, 336 PENNSYLVANIA ‘AVENUE, Between Ninth and Tenth Streets « : 2 oa bo ‘Joseph Morrow, of Sacramente. ELEGRAPHIC NEWS|SECOND EDITION. —————————— EO Re LATER FROM CALIFORNIA. Ovter Tetzexara Station, Sept. 11.—The Roney Express papeed here on the 6th instant, ‘With San Francisco dates to the 28th vit. _ The steamer J. A McClelland expluded her holler above Sacramento, killing fifteen paseen- gers, and scalding twelve otbers, some of them fatatly. Among the killed are Capt. Webster, O. Gardner, C. 8. Howell; Joseph Arceya, and z M t Mr. D. D. Colton has accepted a colonelcy ins cavalry regiment which bas been raised in Cali- fornia. The recruiting is going on favorably throughout the State. Senotor Nesmith has addressed the Unionists here, recommending the discouragement of Organizations, and for them to vote for the Union Democratic candidate for Governor. A considerable body of emigrants from Texas have taken the El Passo Route for the Purpose of set'ling on the Pacific coast, in consequence of the desperate condition of Texas. TT The War in Misseuri. Roza, Mo., Sept. 9 —Eight were sent to St. Louis this ene” syne coptpeed, in a skirmish between the Home Guards and the rebels at Dougias Prairie, in Gasconade county. Two of the rebels were killed, and nother skirmish the same day ten more of the rebels were Killed and thirty-two horses captured. At another Lang pert me scouts were taken with Pro- ve jars icKinstry’s in their 5 Teor near Lewineville reached town, and caused con- siderable excitement, being confounded in the populur mind with the battery practice already — mentioned, with which, of course, it had not the slightest connection. ‘THE WOUNDED IN THE SKIRMISH OF YESTERDAY. Var reporter has just returned from the George. town Hospital, and reports that the wounded in the skirmish of yesterday are: Moses A. Parker, 3d Vermont Regiment, Company C; Newell R. Kingsbury, do; John Hamilton, 19th Indians, Company D; James H. Van Ripper, 78h New York, Company A; James Elliot, 79th New York, Company B; and John Colgan, 79th New York, Advices from Spring fie Friday are tothe effect that no battle bad fought between Montgomery and Rains up to Tuesday last. Ben McCullough was reported to beat Fort Smith, and his troops were en route for Fort Walker, in Arkansas. sothion, ite was known of his future movements, but it was supposed that bis force would remain near the line, ready to act in goecut with the Missouri troops as jon might julre. en. Price bad gone to rehulllirce Gen. Reins. Their united forces were about 7,000 when last heard from. Gen. Price was about 15 miles from Fort Scott, Kansas, and a battle was expected to ee Gene pe of last week aib. Jac’ ogfield on Su: ht tojoin the State forces, ee Tea en. Fremont’s proclamation reached Spring- field on Wednesday last, and created considera! excitement. MILITARY APPOINTMENTS MADE TO DAY. To be Paymasters—Major Alvin Walker, of N, Y.; Major W.C.H. Sherman, of R.1,; James H. Phinney (reappointed). Captain Frederick Harvey to be Assistant Ad- jutant General for Gen. Baker's brigade. Frem Fortress Memree. Fortress Monrox, Sept. 10.—The steamer 8 R. Spaulding ie about leaving for Hatteras Inlet with reinforcements. The Baltimore is also on the way thither with naval and army stores. The sloop-of-war Jamestown has arrived from po blockade off Florida, but brings no news of m, ce. 2 ‘he appointment of General Reynolds to the chief command at Hatteras Inlet gives entire sat- isfaction at Old Point. Vigorous measures are being taken for fitting out expeditions from Old Point to points on the Southern const. Under General Wool’s command the ermy bere is obtaining a good degree of discipline, and the troops are all impatient for more active service. i LATE LOCAL NEWS. ——— A New Countzareit—ARnust oF a Snover — This morning, a man who claims to be an offered 2 newly-made counterfelt Mr. Wilson, butter dealer Upon Mr started and ra: bly ustomed to ba: bt $ca uLacc of gold coin mig! genuine, though It is a bed imitatiqn of 1551, poorly a ~ fe ¥ indentation is perceptible upon from the edge to the head, on the prisoner will be held for court. A Srrenxave.—We learn that it is to serenade the Hon. Joseph Holt, y., this evening, between the bours of eight and nine o'clock. The 3d Infantry’s band will make the music. The crowd will btless be immense. Engegement Between Federal and Rebel Guuboats on the Mississippi Catro, Sept. 11 —The U.S. gunboats p vemenay and Lexington, whilst reconsoltering down the Mississippi yesterday, encountered a battery of ixteen gunsat Lucas , on the Missouri shore, and two rebel gunboats. Theysilenced the shore batteries and disabled the rebel boat Yankee, and would bave captured her bad she not been sup- ted near Columbus by aid from the shore. ne of the Conestoga’s men was slightly injured. The loss of the rebels is not known. Twenty of our scouts were to-day driven into Col. Oglesby’s camp by 200 rebels. There are not less than: 15,000 rebels in camp at Solemn. They were largely reinforced yester- ay. ¥e 07 Hon. Joseph Holt, of Kentacky, and At- torney General Bates have returned to the city. New York Politics Syracuse, Sept. 10.—The People’s Convention for the nomination of candidates for State officers, on a decided war platform, assembled to-da The attendence was quite many political m: ocratic and know-n of the preliminar: ‘was marred by rowdyish a rye tees wn resulted in the expulsion of m. D. Murphy, a delegate from Albany, who wes charged with being & secession- ist, while ata later a the entire Albany dele- gation were sent adrift. {t is evident that the re- publicans have control of the convention. LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. eetistr AMS, LATER FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Bartimone, Sept. 12.—The Old Point boat ar- rived here this morning, bringing the following: Fortress Monrox, Sept. 11.—In view of the increasing importance of Fortress Monroe as & basis of offensive operations against the Confede- rates, there is to be = large increase in the mili- tary and naval forces. zs There was heavy firing this morning on Sew- alls Point. The Confederates were trying the range of new guns. A deserter states that the Confederate force there numbers about two thou- sand men. Quartermaster Tallmadge is making arrange- ments to Quarter the contraband stores at Old Point in comfortable wooden barracks outside of the Fortress. ing ings Hen. Gideen Welles Hartrorp, Conn , Sept. 10.—The Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, was to-day invited toa public dinner bya large number of the promi- nent citizens of Hartford, including men of all ake The invitation was b by Chief ustice Williams, Judge Ellsworth, and the Hon. H. C. Denning. The invitation bas not yet been responded to, but will probably be de- clined in consequence of an early return to Wash- —_ : FROM PHILADELPHIA Arrival ef the City ef Manchester. PUILADELPEIA, Sept. 12.—Wm. H. Winder, « St. Joun, N. F., Sept. 10.—The steamship City | brother of the Rebel General Winder, is in cus- of Manchester, from Liverpool 25th, via Queens- | tody here, charged with tressonable communica- town 30th, pesaed Cape Base “sm _ a tion with the enemy. He has a brother who te ternoon was me news yacht of! " the Associated Press. She’ reports having en. | Fesident at \Vashington and who is the owner of countered very strong head winds during the | Winder’s Bullding, in the occupancy of the Pen- whole passage. She has £87,800 in specie, 67 | sion Bureau. cabin and 175 steerage passengers. Her advices The prisoner bas been the Philadelphia corres- pave Seca euler: pondent for the New York Daily News. All of his papers taken are belng investigated by the authorities. ights Cenven' . Franxrort, Sept. 10—The Southern Rights Convention met,to-day, in the ball of the House of cal ge per Seventy counties were repre- sen! Resolutions were offered, and are now being acted u Their substance cannot be es- ceriained until to-morrow. Nothing was done to-day by the Legislature. REPORTED WRECK OF THE SUMTER. New Yor, Sept. 12 —Capt. Atkinson, of the bark Venus, reports that the Venezuclean Consul at Curacoa had received advices from Caracas, Impe. tant from Kentucky. Fraxxrort, Sept. 11 —The House has adopted Tesolutions directing the Confederate troops to evacuate the « il of Kentucky, by a vote of 71 to 26. The House, py the same vote, refused to sus- id the rulesto allow another resotution to be ntroduced, roa & proclamation to be issued against both the Federal and Confederate troops. of Spain, about the 2thof August, and bad been totally wrecked. This intelligence is considered FLOYD'S ARMY ROUTED. New York, Sept. 12.—A dispatch in the Herald says thet Government has received a dispatch from Gen. Rosecrans, that be had routed Floyd’s army, driving him to bis earthworks, and would give him bettle again to-day. (Dousrrut.—Ep. Stan.) Destructive Fire at Pittsburg. Pittspure, Sept. 10 —An extensive fire occurred here at half-past 2 o’clock this morning, destroy- in, perty to the amount of $60, ost of which te covered by insurance. A lot of contra- band goods seized here was stored in one of the buildings and consumed. These goods were in- sured for 810,000. Arrest ef Cel. Jas. W. Wall. Burutneron, N. J t 11.—Col. James W. Wall was arrested this by the United States Marshal, and taken towards New York. The arrest produced the most intense excitement among the people. *{EALED PROPOSALS, fill the 14th S it 12 m , are invited for furnishing ol ity. About 5.8 rte) ea ere ered in separate to be made of new wheat, and the deli the whole lot t0 bo lade bv the 2008 Se ber, LUUR be deliv- The of * my Of or such otngr inspection asthe Subsistence CONNOISSEURS to be the A fow bar the sa Flour wili be ¥ in grade to grate of Southern : a, provided t at it proves ae to ai the brand each above bi aie he. brand. aud f of barrels of i reeerves the right to pay in Treaau- to bo directed to Capt. U.S. An aud cotdreet “Proms: PLEasant VALLEY WINE COMPANY,| MADUF-CTURERS OF PURE WINES AND BRANDIES FROM NATIVE GRAPES, Hammonp-Port, Staussn Co., New You. ob cup ile, ¢ OS | SAUCE.” ry notes. EVERY hi Witt, oe. sais.” OF DISH.