Evening Star Newspaper, August 19, 1862, Page 3

= Fo-wiek?. . TER’ L.—The new comic tric! Lr mange Laigolden Axe”? ‘was performed last night with much effect at the Canterbury. There is now upon the boards of this resort an jmmense array of talent and beauty, and the per formances are, as usual, very attractive. ‘Ile Marietta Ravel is most graceful in the dance, and Mise Clara Batler sings very sweetly. Garerizs.—This place of amusement opened last night under very favorable auspices. A new Zantretin int ee mente ea Se eat witt 7 , late of is, pe at this establishmentonly. ENT wee wor 1a therefore witness her artistic and graceful per- formances rmust resort te Tem) nce Hall. Sam Sharpley will appear, and in happiest The orchestra je an excellent one, wert under the leadersh!p of Prof. Goodall. AroLto Conczrt HaLt.—Free concerts dally at4 p.m. Refreshments dispensed by attentive waiters. Enruvsiastic RecePtion oF Grn. Corcoran AND OTHER ReLzasey Paitoners.—Last night ‘was a gaia night in W . A comp:iment- ary serenade was announce: pollster of as now General) Corcoran Sue have just been released from the prisons the South. Before 7 o’cloek, crowds of citizens degen to move towards Willard’s, and by $ o'clock the Avenue, from Fourteenth street to ‘was one dense mass of human beings. At 8 o’clock the balcony for the speakers blazed ‘with gas, the jets of flame being so arranged as toform the word “Union.” (By way of thesis, we would here return our thanks to the courteous proprietors of the Hotel for their fore- thought in making suitable arrangements for the accommodation of the reporters for the press ) The lighting of the gas revealed an immense ithering of ie, who continuall, to bm eoree s0ncea jens to the crowd pf nd still they came, until they were wedged together as though in solid mass. The street cars, which continued running, hed great difficuity ingetting through. Every window of the hotel was occu- pied, and the balcony and parlors Were th: ‘with Indies, military officers and distingu civilians. At 8} o’clock the New York 69th— Col. Corcoran’s oid ‘iment. proached, and, after some dificulty, obtained a position imme- diately In front of the balcony. A number of en- terprising men and boys obtained positions in the trees, whence they were quickly brought down by the efforts of the soldiers and the police. One man, when compelled to come down, leaped squarely into the crowd on the pavement, alight- Ing on the heads of two or three. A slight row ensued, but it was soon quelled. It is estimated that there were eight and ten thousand people on the ground. It was certainly the larg- est public meeting held here for many years. Gen_Corcoran’s appesrance on the bilcony was greeted with loud and [prey oe cheering He ‘was welcomed by Hon. Alfied Ely, of New Yorx, who, addressing his fellow-citiz-ns, sald: A thrill of joy went through the country a day or twosince when it was kn6Wn (hat Colonel, now Generai, Corcoran and his gallant companions in suffering bad at iast been released from their rebel dungeons, an@ once more stood beneath the stars and stripes. [Applause ] These brave officers now stand by my side. ‘True heroes, whose — courage has endured the Mrongest test to which it could be put. Brave soldiers, whose patriotism has not faltered under the most dishearten! ng trials, and the most griev- ous disappointments. Manly, caduring suff-rers for the oid flag, now doubly eadeared to them and to us, ibe Union ean afford to do honor to euch men. No weisome can be too cordial. It is perbaps the grandest feature of the uprising of the North, from the insult at Port Sumter to the present hour, that the Government has called to arms men ofeverycli'meand nation. [Applause } W here all have done so well a comparison ma’ be invidious, but it 1s due to Corcoran, and to his fighting countrymen, to say that they have been among the foremost in the greatetra, ule in which we are ctgaged Ube Larose ] Manassas, Lex- ingtoa, and the bi: fleids of tus Peninsula teatify to their deeds o! oe As Shiel reminded Wellinuton (himself an Iriebmao) that from Assaye to the battic flelds«f Waterloo the Irish soldiers were the inseparable suxiliaries of the giory with which bis uaparalled successes were crowned. so let {t be remembered that tn all our victories for the Union, the daunt- less bearing of the Irish volunteer has added lustre te ihe telamph of our arms. Sr gp b it is meet that here, to-night—that every- where throughout the loyal States—the reccg- nized chseftatn of our adopted citizens from toe Emeraid isie—the brave, courteous and patient Corcoran, the honored leader of the ever-memor- able 69tb, which now stand in arms before you, {appiause) who has, by his novle bearing, digni- FT like the field and the dungeon, should re- cordial and welcome greeting. A for these, who were companiour of the Colonel tu bis tedious confinement, now happily [ pahenes of bis liberty—Colonels Wilcox and owiman and Major Vodges—iet our cheers be ven with a will. Their services to the country ave also been Their claims upon our gratitude are of the strongest character. So lon: as liberty, Union and constitutional governmen end repuolican institutions are known and de- fended, will the deeds, the sacrifi-es and the suf- eer: of these worthy patriots and soldiers be Kept in grateful remembrance, and thelr names bon and treasured as housezoid words In the name of the gallant Corcoran and his gallant iment I thrice welcome you back to the capi- of yourcountry. I preesntto you Col. Michael Corcoran a As the Colonel advanced to the front he was again greeted with deafening and prolonged cheering. When quiet vas restored and the enthusiasm of the people had subsided, he addressed bimse!f to every officer and raember of the 69th Regiment of New York militi:, and his fellow-citizens, re- turned bis most grtteful and heartfelt thanks for the cordial greeting which they had given him and his tellow-prisoners on their retura. He re- turned bis thanks the more sincerely as this demonstration marked their devdiien to the glo- rious Constitution under which we have the biessing to live. [Applause ] It would be impossible for him to say a single word Roepe add enthusiasm pe le at the present moment, for he seen the pa ms yesterday and to-day. The people rush- ing from the St.tes again to advance to drive back, far into Dixie’s land, those traitors who would destroy our Government und tread uader foot the flay of our Union. | Applause.) He had never been among those who ¢! ‘ht lightly of the matter from the "Ee ‘he geatieman who had addressed assemblage (Mr. Ely) knew, when he was in prison with him, he bad hoped thata mililen of men would spring to the defense of the country, because be believed it was the shortest and means of crushing the rebellioa at once [Applause } The country is at last alive to the struggle, and will give two millions of men and every dollar = ———— to fovin's — tebel- on, @ preserve lous institutions as handed down by our foreiathers, (Appiause.) You have not seen any of the horrors of war. You are not ruled by e mil: despotism as those smog whom we have traveled, seen and con- ve with. ‘They are suffering the worst des- potism upon the earth, and we owe it to them to 0 to their rescue. Me bad come from North Carolina. Although that State had 30,000 men in the eld, one of them if free to speak, would speak in faver of re- tu: to the Union, [applause] but their State pride and blind love for State institutions will cause them to fight cer i rejoiced tosee them here again. He was rejoiced to near they were a in the fletd, (applause.} He was rejoiced ia to see that old green flag, saved from the field of Masepey [oneors mingted sgain with the Stars and pes, the members of the regiment willing, be to lay down their lives to uphold the fag country. Your term of service has, he nesriy expired. You will be York, but not! to remain there. “No, never—we’ll go with you sgain from — nse of "te ty, cathe, a solemn se uty, considerations, will it Be f spess RS | ae 4 8 i E ing, and im the worst and: dirtiest city in the UBion, witbout blanket, or refused cup, of plate, or kaife, or fork, and Suopacermalls pur- chase the com and meanest necessari to es of pr epee of the humanity, of the chivalry whith claims to be the flower of tbe world, and who would trample under foot our free and beloved ment, the mildest gov- Paetarta at ay See gt tte & rr, t highest crime known to the law, they would hesitate t it lesser crimes. It was time we should pet forth the of the nation, to contro!, concentrate, and grasp all the resources of the Government in such manner as to crush out those men, and drive them into the Gulf of Mexico, unless they lay down their arms. [Ap- PiThe Government must all its resources tn waited defense, and pret be main artery hich has risen to swallow up our es. [ use, and voices, ‘‘ Give us views.”’] ithout casting refiectionon any aot man, it appeared to bim that this has beena niess war. [‘‘ That’s so,”’ and laugh- ter.) He said it with diffidence, but the means pS » country have been wasted in isolated pleces. The contractors have carried on this war. [Ap- -] The blood of our men—the groans of ho wounded—the tears of the orphan and wall of the widow have been coined into money. [Voices, “Give them hell.”"] These men have urged plans which seemed plausible, but which could ong pope nothing. Expeditions have oo sent out to wipe the outside of the pla' tle the main arteries were neglected. Th' of this monster, is common sense. [Applause, and a yoice, “That's so. e have now at the head of the army a man who has not only distinguished himself as a sol- dier, but who isalso a great statesman, and of broad and comprehensive views. Everything willnow pee from one brain, and it re- sults will be accomplished. Little resu , little iticiansand contractors will beletgo [Laugh- and applause.) Do not be deceived that this ee great repellion. It is greater now than it months ago. The resources of the rebels are greater now than they were when the rebel- lien commenced. The Southern people are gen- erally a shiftless race, and they have permitted things to lay around loose. Their wants, how- ever, have made them souigetc and industrious and they are now so organized and tematized as to have more power and influence than hereto- fore. He would like to see every min, woman and child interested in this war. (Applause. } He would know every man fora certainty whether he was a Unionist or atraitor. [Applause] He would follow every conttactor until his contract ‘was filled, and see who bribes him and who he bribes. [Applause } The people should be argus- eyett to put down this system of defrauding. The South ts completely organized, and no one can ‘waik two squares without finding out who he is. These are greattimes. Everything is changed. A cloud of debt hangé o¥er the Government. The Goddess of Liberty is robed in fiames, and we muSt tse and put down this rebellion, or it will certainly put us down. Los tens eA Lieut. Col. Bowman, of Pennsylvania, who ‘Was captured at Williamsport, Maryland,in June, 1961, and has been a prisoner ever since, was next introduced He felt it his duty to saya word, and wished he had language adequate to fully efpreza his acknowledgments for this compli- Mmeutary call. He wat once more on the free soil of the North, (applause) and would rather take a rudderless boat and c st bis fortunes on the waves than remain in the loathsome, vermin, rat-infest- ed rebel prisons. [Applause] He was gid to get away, and was ready to step forth again in the cause of his country. [Applause.) Those with him were also ly to dtaw their swords from their rusty scabbards and wreak vengeance on these whoso outraged the ene {applause} and endeavored to tear down that flag which pro- tects on every water and in every land and clime. (Applause.] Col. Bowman then paid a glowing tribute to the flag, and said the :ebels had torn the Stars and Stripes from its pinnacle to make lace for their vile and dirty rag, flag of the Southern chivalry. [Applause] Every jet and tittie you have heard of the treatment of prisoners is Literally true He desired to say, however that while he was in Raleigh he was treate kind!y and courteously, and was well fed and liqaored up by one and all. [Laughter] But that was because he was alone) When he was removed to another prison he was fed on bacon from which if you would scrape the maggots there would be nothing left to cook Chang ter.) The water and bread was on a par with the ba- con. He thanked the government for reecuing him and his friends from the halter, and again expressed his determination to re-enter the ser- vice. [Apptause.] Major Vodges was then loudly called for.— Whea he ieft this prt of the country twenty months ago, it was inthe darkest period of our country’s ‘history. He was sent to Fort Pickens; and had seen as much suffering as human nature could possibly endure. He was ready, however, to take the fleld agzin, and uphold the honor of the Fiag and the Government. The Rebels were terribly strong and in earnest. Patriotic speeches will not quell the rebeilioa. We must have trained bands of disciplined troops. The organi- zation of the South ts — and they bave a strong central position. They can assemble at Richmond 400,000 men, who will Sight with ter- rible desperation. Whatever errors and mistakes have Cr pape in the past, he hope! all would be rectified in the future. The speaker paid a glow- ing eulogy to Gen. Halleck’# abilities, and ar- ued that no war was ever successful unless con- jucted on strategetical principles. But the Union will be preserved. Hecoula not believe that liberty was destined to perish here. It could not be that the land of Washington and his fellow patriots would sink into a vile despotism. Put the proper men in the prooer places, and let merit be rewarded. and there was no question of our success. [Applause } William E. Kobinson, a personal friend of Colonel Corcoran’s, was the next speaker. As he ‘wae only an Irishman, he said, they would pardon him for adding his voice of welcome to this dis- tinguished son of Erin. Corcoran is. [Applizuse ] He bis done as much as any other man to keep up a hatred of the Eng- lsh Government. [Applause ] He (the speaker) did not hate Engilsnmen, but he hated their Government. [4pplause.) All appeared here to- = as Americans, and had no particular nation- ality. There was a time whea a nincompoop outh—not as intelligent as two boys then beside im, the sons of the lamented Judge Douyias, [applause]—came over to this country. Corcoran ‘was one of the men who refused to receive the nincompoop Prince. [Applause.] -Mea at that time forgot they were Americans, and became monkeys. [Applause] Colonel Corcoran refused to bow the knee, and he shamed those who wor- shipped that Prince. [Applause ] That stubbora knee which refused to bend to royalty was now | here, [applause,} and he would receive a glorious Teception when he arrived at the little village of New York The speaker pledged himself that in three days Corcoran would raise a brigade in New York, [applaure,] and in three more days one in Philadel pola. [Renewed applause ] The natives this country must look te their iaurels, or the rece caunele wenia take them all. [Applause } | He paid a tribute to the Germans in the army, and argued thatthe rebellion ‘‘d'd not amount to a fles-bite.” (Laughter.} We could raise 2,000,000 men, [applause.} 150,000 should be de- tal to whip the South, same number to whip Canada, and 500,000 to whip Eng land whenever and wherever she may desire to the contest. {Applause} No stripe would cver be takenfrom eur flag except to fart temporarily on the backs of the rebels. [Applause] This nation did not know its own strength. We have plenty men and plenty money, and 600,000 had arisen at the call ofarail-splitter. (Laughter) If Salmon P. Chase has not strengtn enough to ii backs, hecan decline, and she , Which are United 5 [Applaues J England once took a to Mason and Siideli, and since then have fallen in love with certain New Orleens women. ], The speaker ridiculed the idea of “= interference. She dared not do it. [A voice, ‘‘ What will you do with the green flag’) After France and England are second rate powers, then this country becomes emperor of the worl , and Ireland shall be our prime minister. [Applause] He there would be no draft, for [rishmen would fill up the ranks and not permit it. The rebellion must and shall be put down. [Applause] England would be let us have money, but sne has none to Loud and prolonged cheering.j rom Alabama, was next of secession there, and Roprenle were stilidevoted Gol. Coreo- back to Washington. Mr. & P 3-4 Wax vron bis eueetiiere ee parent sulme’ e need not tell who | Counct, ProceRpINes, 18.—Board of Aldermen —In the absence of the President and Vice” President, Mr. Sargent was called to the of Col. 5 ant associates in battle, misfor- will attend the reception councils these ots and soldiers, at 8 , at the Willard Hotel. that the board was again without a quorum, and he would now call for the strict enforcement of the law against absen- tees. He insisted upon the Secretary noting the absentees since the commencement of the coun- cil, in order to the enforcement of the law. until this evening, at 7 o’clock. Common Cowncil.—Mr. Raub offered a resolu- ir le ing street, between the ‘Avenue and canal. Passed. Mr. moved that tke tax bill be tak: “Fadia reas pee es rr. t that ps e Board to take waste insist on ite amendment cad ask for a commitiee of conference. Mr. Barr did not think that the Board would insist on an amendment that was known to be unlawful. However much he favored that por- tion of the bill providing for the payment of bounties to volun! he could not vote to in- sist on such amendment. Mr. Thompson then withdrew his motion to reconsider and moved to insist on the amend- ment, and asked the appointment of a commit- tee of conference. Carried. A petition was received and referred soko the Ersding of Fifteenth street between M and N. The folio ‘were : Bill to grade and travel Thirteenth from the avenue to canal; ill authorizing the Trustees of Public Schools to fit up additional school rooms at the corner of Tenth and E streets; bill for the relief of J. M. Biddle; bill for the relief of A. A. Sloan; resolu- tion requesting the Water Registrar to advertise for material to out the acts already passed authorizing the laying of water mains. The following bills from the Board of Alder- men were referred: For the relief of 8. Fulton; to repair Second street east; for the improvement of Sixth street east from Pennsylvania avenue to G street; to construct a sewer on Seventh street from Hi street to Massachusetts avenue; for the tellef of M. Carrigan. The appropriation bill was received from the Aldermen with amendments, and on motion of Mr. Thompson the Board refused to concur, and & committee of conference was asked for. The Joint resolution of welcome to Col. Corco- ran and associates was unanimously adopted - The joint resolution authorizing the appoint- ment of a special committee to wait on General Wadsworth and request such aid as he may have at his disposal to clean tue streets, was laid on the table. The billto je ard classify the publicechools was referred to the Committee on Schools, and made the order for Monday next. The bill to supply a Seneieeey So an appropri- ation for furnish: medi-ine to the poor, was The amendments to the bill authorizing the re- pair of sewer in square 379, were concurred in. uh bill to reorganize the fire department was taken up. Mr. Lioya Proposed to amend the bill so that the firemen shall not act as police, but ‘ shall act in concert with the police force ia taking care of property and preserving order during a fire of an alarm of fire.” Pending the consideration of this amendment, the Chair announced that the Boards of the City Council would meet at eight o’clock, to attend in a body on the occasion of the reception of Col/| Corcoran and associates. On motion of Mr. Barr, the Board adjourned to this evening, at seven o’clock. “Comine, FatHer ABranam.’’ — Yesterday afternoon the 128th Regiment Pennsylvania Vo!l- unteers, numbering 900 men—recruited in Berks, Bucks and Lebigh counties—arrived in the city, and were marched immediately to the sacred srl. The field officers are—Col. H. Andrews, Lieut. Col. Hammersley and Major Warner. The 130th Pennsylvania Regiment arrived at 1 o’clock this morning, and went into quarters at Soldiers’ Rest. The regiment numbers about men, and was recruited in York and Cumberland counties—the former furnishing four companies and the latter six. The field and staff, with the exception of Col. Zinn, have not yet beon ap- pointed. The York companies are commanded by Captains Asb, Small, Glesener and Jenkins, and those from Cumberland by Porter, Loughlin, Lee, Kelso, Zinn and Hoffacker. The regiment j is composed of fine material and 1s fally equipped for service. A full complement of ficld musio is | with them. A company of engineers from Pennsylvania, numbering 85 men, under command of Captain Wrighley, arrived this morning The President at an early hour this mornin; id a visit to the ‘* Retreat,”’ and evinced muc: nterest in the arriving soldiers. Seconp Warp Station Cases—Before Justice Clark.—John Kennedy, Patrick Timmons, M. | Madden, drunk and dlsorderly; turned over to Albert Sullivan, turowing stones in the streel ined $2. $:1m’l Brown (col) fight- ing; do. 1 F Sis.tery, drunk and disorder- ly; do. $2. J. F. Mentz, disorderly; do. $3. G. | W. Hobbs, theft; beld for trial. Josepn Wil- liame, do, do. Wm. Hil), (col.) disorderly; fined $3. A Wasuinetonian Cartunsp —On Tuesday last, Mr. David M Sylvester, of this city, was captured by the rebels, near Sperryville,Va. Mr. Sylvester has for some time past nm serving as hospital steward of the 9th New York cavairy. and being left near Sperryville in charge of a few sick men, it became necessary to forage in the ; neighborhood. While thus engaged, it is said, | be was captured by a band of guerillas and taken off. ‘Tue Farr anv Festiva. at Odd Fellows’ Hall, for the benefit of sick and wounded soldiers, con- , tinues to be a point of attraction, and is resorted to nightly. It will be continued every night during the week. The charitable object in view, the fine music, the variety and abundance of lux- urious edibles, together with the presence of so much wit and beauty, should ensure crowded houses nightly. the militar } eee { SteaLine Papzr —Benj. Marlow, Henry Wat- son, Geo. Noler, William Coates, Henry Taylor, Samuel Rollins and Wm. Brown, colored, were arrested by officer King for stealing paper be- longing toW. J Murtagh & Co. from ‘lowers’ | printing office, corner of Sixth street and Louisi- anaavenue. After a hearing before Justice Donn, Marlow and Watson were committed to jail for trial, and the others were dismissed. TutaD Warp Station Caszs—Before Justice Walter —Jno. Hogan, drunk and disorderly; fined @2. Lawrence Reilly, Wm. Dunahan and Senry } Smith, disorderly; turned over to the military. E.izabeth Johnson, do; fined 3 94 Jerry Hen- derson, sleeping in the market; do. 81. Mr. Evitox: James O’Connor, who was ar- rested Sunday for picking the pocket of a lady in the Center Market Saturday night, is not James O’Connor, son of Eugene and Margaict oie nor. Eyz anp Ear.—Dr. Von Moschzisker, Oculist and Aurist, 227 Pa. avenue, gives his entire at- tention to the treatment ot all maladies of the eye and ear. Deafness and nojsrs in the bead re- moved and hearing restored. Testimonials from some of the very best known citizens, who have been restored to sight or hearing, can be exam- ined at his office. auls 5t* Great Punnsiivamia Route, via Baltimore and Harrisburg to she North and West —Two trains leave Washington daily and one on Sun- day—quick time—low fare and sure connections. Soldiers? tickets sold through at government rates. For tickets and further 2g Pera apply at the office of Great Pennsylvania Route, no:th- east corner of Pennsylvania avenue and sixth st., 7 Office open from 5 a. m. until 9p. mj; on ane ees Se au lt-ly E. O. Norton, Agent. icgp WATERMELONS.—Cool, delicious Water- melons, out of Wilso cele! ice house, (thermometer always at 40 degrees,) at 119 Penn. avenue, between 19th and 20th sts. Ice for sale at eae of the day. Try the watermelons. au 12- Tue Miasma and Foul V: generated b: the hot sun will be far more deaaiy to our Vol- ts. In the Indian teers than the enemy’s bayonet ana Crimean Campaigns, Hollows: ‘s Pills were used in enormous kept the per cate beallh Only $6 c nts per Box * el . seapply yourselves, ¥ 217 Dotan! Ons Dontan!! Onz Dotan!!! Luas! Loss! Locs!—On hands uantl- ty of my own manufacture, in ota fo suit purchasers, at W. H.Godey’s lime kilns. ‘f Cunzp op Prurizs on tus Face —The best to-cure me of pimp os and bolls, with to cure me nF ape A . Tum eee (For other “Lost and Found” advertisements, see first page.) a + oom! (of nO use to Bny ore but ag be iven gE RS La e i fe Mr. CHADWICK, Willard's Hotel, Mos. (Rept au !9 2° O-T—From the residence of the subscriber, M4 24 Conisiana aveane.on the morn ing ef the }. it, * me: bigex aed ian FRARIER PUP, care © P owrer,) tatishlo tra sett hair rubbed «if ia two or three ad rowill be sur aby reward-d ty ag ar ge ary or Mtb) se Stoddard, +S. Tressury, or wish the subsori ber aa tgngge STF OF Et ee eG STODDARD 0 REWARD—Sto'ep from Bickers Stable, al eat eae dare broek, HORSE fi i end waner ore, Srigsby, out tend, Sr ity 8 no questi Oly aut 1p gre nnd PS. Bve sand no ane TeSuy, [PSE ick OF COLUMBIA, County oF Wasuineron, To wit -—1 hereby cer- tify tba: iency Long, ot the said county. prong it before me, the subscriber, one of: tue Justioxs of the in and for the raid coun- ty, thie 13:h cay of August, A.D, 1962, a oath indus form of iaw,) ae & ant upon h & enelosure: bieek Abu four or fi shod re, N. is req = hum away, sated to prove property psy oe en, Ne Corner Nth ano F, Capitol Hill. Ls OR STOLEN—A brass KEY. about 3 sponse lone. stich = = an ren bere Staroficg oars Wil De Paid if ou ie L$ —On the ‘4h instant, a red COW, with peed en pormas with beck dark; brown ; ® young oa'f ex e day." G5 rowed for deivericg to tie Owner, corner 6ta gad I street PETER SCHAFER, 8218 Sit No, 337 corner 6th and | street. $5 REWARD —Lost, from my place, on the J hights of Georgetown, @ liver o: cred and white pointer DOG. He hi white slip in his face; a etng.e due c' on h ht hind ieg. and the ent of his tail ont. Alto. a vigek and white Beagie Slut. yo suckling pup this time; she is vory liberal rewar: (be enid for her if leftat W, BA ZLEP’S St on Boa'! street $5 id REWAR D—strayed fr: th deo! a 536 Marviand syeuue betweeu 6th rit and 7th rtreets,on the lith metant. er hight ret COW, outS or 6 years old; 3; White hind legs; white ring '. iuxt ahove the hootr; lo: dusky white heart i outtwo inche: «ff her right Any po ret ing her or fivine infor- mation so that she oan be gotten, will reserve the sbove reward, with thanks. &u 18 St* SAMUEL LINTON. OST—On ths 6th instant, a red COW 4 four years oi¢; orancei *R in each horn. A libersi reward wii! be forthe return of the same or en tion pertsining thero'o, at 290 F a". STRAV.—Cams to premises of subzoriber, & black COW. sith ight he and orop and slitin rightear, anda piece cut ™ her out of her lett actin ®ho owner. requost- edcocume lorwartd, prove pio} y. PSY oxpensce Bnd take beraway. " TAMES: EVANS Bu 6 St siidge st., across * astern isranch. STRAYED FROM TSE PREMISES OF WO andrew Luary. on Wednesda; even int, Augostl$, 2 while HOKSE, with yh wry ion ta:i,and fall mane. fhe S:der wil be liberally rewarded by losving .1m atthe corner of 19:hand L street. : au 16 3t* +s A. SCHTARZ, S$ 10 REWARD--Strayed or etolen, on Friday % evening, @ dark rean HOSE, with light color about neck; white spook in fore- heed, three st of; tail swiiched off b: a trap etick; y mower uuder eeddie; wi each corner of the mouth from a bit, T. reser. wil be given if returaedts J tie Ninth street, betwoen m& aad e Navy an l4 6." Yor § 10 REWARD-—*trayed or stolen, on Friday evening, cark rusn HORSE easy move’ vnder aadd i was cut at cach ooraet SSR ene eae h eg a cow ied race Eingins. ri iLL be giv returned to 4. Me on %h, between & and & Navy Yara. gul4-6t* “FOR SALE AND RENT. uz RENW—at 450 12th street. between @ and -» comfortab'e MUNS, chambers single and with sitting rooms ned; recently furnished. No chvidren in the Fhe cesuon ix ono of the most cemrabie hingten. je 27-3 Rd eee i. OUSE WANTED-—A Ronse containing 6 or 8 rooms, within three squares of the Avenue, between 6:n acd I6th sts, Apely at = FRUIFSe’3 Billiard Laioon, co.ner of 15th 6 abore T. PER- No. He g east side, APART. ani Ps ay. an 19 St OR SALE OR “T—A very nics and cheap io: of bed room, parior, ani sitchen FURNI BUCH, nosis rex. House for re: A good bar- £80, if quickly epplied 3c et, beiween 44% and 6ih.—up a an 19 3t* RARE CHANCE-FOR SALE—The Good Wil, Leass, Fixtures. and Furniture of a Rostawantana Boarding House in @ good loca- tion; now doing @ gocd business. Satisfactory roseous givea for se'llng out Enquire at 217 F street. i the Office of FLURENCE & CONANT, au ¥ POR SALK—A nest thee story FRAME F'fouserdt fest trom ootthiune micros, esliar, br & plesesnt gar- ience of ede and back y FRAM OUsE, 2) feet front, ooutaining six rooms, c: and pas ease, rimilariy situated, Aso, a corner LOT, suitab’e for & firet clses hous: ! located in the immediate vio: he no Pp Bh, or short Departments. ‘Tito perioct. ‘Tf notes. Apply tothe Agent, No. Seve: teenth st. an 19 6-* A Wk: iSHED HOUSE FUR RED contains between al Patent Offices. Fuay SHED RUOMS FOR RENT at No 617 Seventeenth street, about uaif north of tho War Department and Penni avenue, OR RENP—Neatly furnished ROO) Brenue. Apply at Star Office. au lé-Im* ARGE, AIRY APARTMENTS, Handsome ly furnished, snd communicating, me: on ressorable terms, by appl 341 1 atreet, between |: ai a Franklin Square. Batss—cold, hot, and s! Im the house, Bu l4 lw* reeeay eo AND UNIMPROVED PRUOP- ERTY xa IVATE SAL. assachusetia avenus, between éth ang ts. sa le>, & Ver} valsable corner Lot, near the Rail- Toad Depot, fronting 40 fect on New Jersey avenze and 100 fest on the jine of norts & et, For ierms, &¢., 2 Diy 256 Pa. av, between [2th ana 13th ats. au le cott OK SALE—My handsome BRICK DW ELt.- ING, on the heights of Georgetown, immedi- Bioly opposite Budor Place, and one of the most pleassut and salubrious locations on thes justly oeievrated Heights. The house isnew and was buiit for my own use, having all the modern con ud0B gas, besides stabling and Srei and Afty fost The. provects? will © property wil barcain with or without fae furniture, which is new and modern. au '2 iw JOHN E. CARTER. OUSE FOR RENT, AND FURNITURE FOR SALE—A gentioman desirous of dis- continuing housekee} fos offers K ir itects complete at jouse- hold Furniture and fair = fuily and comfortably furn- iehed: hap aiaesoon large neat vaox yard 8 * re od & Bm filed with apple and peach ‘ ituated h Tooatioa i not ee rt in ¥ on. minutes’ walk {rom the interior of ‘Sreasury be Sonthe Keray cock, Hos tevther wertonare aes tus 5 iy to S.C. ‘Mocuing %& CO., or address. Post hace. Box 129. aué Fel wadktagion, b. Gn aout Os ors milse rom al oil ‘esterly direoti ta 6 scree of excellent land: ‘Lhe imp monts of a new frame dwellivg, servants” house, carriage house, stabie.d0 Phe ly tly wi nd lies tothe ‘or with good Boarding, can de had ou Penneyivania be had i —i nave foreaie ie Briok Dwelling House acd to EDWARD C, DYER, is part- 's whole tent on a public road which communicates with Rehr ‘Employment Agency Ufice, 311 inth at. a Las jy 28 eclm SECOND EBITION. LATEST FROM THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI. THE LOWER THE BATTLE OF BATON ROUGE DEFEAT OF THE REBELS, —-. FEDERAL GENERAL TOM WILLIAMS KILLED. Pech cotati CAPT. RICHARD WAINWRIGHT, U.8.N. DEAD. ——$e=— THE DESTRUCTION OF THE REBEL RAM ARKANSAS. ——$——— OPERATIONS OF COMMODORE FARRA- GUT’S PLEET, &c. —_o—— The Navy Department this forenoon rece!ved the following interesting official dispatehes - Fiae Sure Hartrorn, Baton Rover, August 7, isa. Sin :—It is one of the happiest moments of my life that I am enabled to in: tbe Department of the destruction of the ram Arkansas, not be- cause I held the fron-clad in such terror, but be- — rong Freer yenh did. in th inst , I sent the Tennessee up to Ba- ton Ri with pr>visions for Com. Porter and the guoboats stationed at that On the night of the Sth she returned with information that the enemy had made a combined attack upon Baton Ro’ the ram and two gunboats, the Webb and Music, and calling for assistance. At daylight the Hartford was under weigh for this place, with orders for the other vessels to follow me as fast as ready. LT arrived here to-day at 12 m.,!n company with the Brooklyn, Westficid, Clinton, Jeckson and Sciota. I sent the Cayuga up before me, agreeable toa request of Gen. Butler, in conse- quence of the guerillas firing Into some of his transports. On my arrival { was informed 44 Com. W. D. Porter that yesterday morning at o’clock the enemy’s forces, unéer Gen. Breckin- ridge, attacked Gen Williams, drove in bis pick- ets, &c. Gen Williams, baving bad ample warn- ing, was all a forhim. The fight was continued with great energy on both sides until 10a. m., wd which time the enemy had been driven back two or three miles, but, unforta- nately, the galiant Gen. Williams, while cheer- ing on his men, received a Minie ball through the heart 5 General Williams had informed Lieut. Com’ Ransom the evening before of his plans, and re- quested bim not to fire a gun until he notified | him; and when be did so, our guobosts—the Kineo and Katahdin—opened with fine effect, | throwing their shells directly in the midst of the enemy, producing great dismay and confusion among them. Lieut. Ransom had an officer on | the State House, which overlooks the adjacent | country, and could direct the fire of every shell. As soon as the enemy was repulsed, Com. Por- fer, with the gunboats, went up stream after the ram Arkansas, which was lying about five miles above, apparently afraid to take her share in the conflict, according tothe preconcerted plan. As he came within gunshot i opened on her, and probably soon disabled some of her machinery or steering ~pparatus, for she became unmanage- } pa continuing, however, to fire her guns at the sBex. Com. Porter says he took advantage of her pre- senting ® weak point towards him, and loaded with incendiary shells. After bis first discharge of this projectile a gush of fire came ont of her side, and {rom that moment it was discovered that she was on fire, which he continued bis ex- ertions to prevent from being extinguished. They backed ber asbore and made a line fest, which soon burnt, and she swung off into the river, where she continued to burn until she blew up with a tremendous explosion, thus ending the career of the last iron-cind ram of the Mississippi There were many persons on the banks of river witnessing the fight, in which they antict- pated a triumph for ‘ Secessia,”” but on the re- tara of the *« Essex” not a soul was to beseen. 1 will leave a sufficient force of gunboats here to support the army, and will return to-morrow to New Orleans, and depart immediately for Sbip Island, witha light heort that { have left no bng- bear to torment tue communities of the Mississipp! ln my absence. Very respectfally, your obedient servant, D. G. Parracur, Flag Officer Comm’g WG. Block’g Sq. Hon. Gipzon WxELLs, Secretary of the Navy, Wasbington, D.C. On Gunpoart Estex Of Baton Rouge, August 6, 1562 Rear Admiral D.G. Farragut —Sir: This morn- ing, at8a.n,I up the rivi ind at 10 &.m attacked the rebel ram Arkansas blew her up—there is not now a fragment of her left. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, W. D. Poxrs Com’g Division of Flotilla in Western Waters. U. 8. Guwsoat Kinzo, Off Baton Rouge, La., August 6, 1562. } Bir: 1 have to report thi vigorous attack was made upon our forces at this place yesterday morn- ing, atabout5 o’clock, by a strong rebel force, said to be commanded b’ Gen. Breckinridge The Kineo and Katahdin were placed imme- diately ina position previously indicated to me we By ec Wiiliams, to protect bis right flank, but his lines were so much extended, so com- pletely covered the enemy’s approach, that our guns could not be made available with safety to our troops at any time during the morning. In the afternoon, however, we were notified of such changes in the relative positions of the two forces that we were enabied to open (with tremendous effect we are informed) upon the enemy’s left wing, which caused him to withdraw in much baste, and fall back several miles. Early in the morning soon after the attack had been commenced, the smoke of a steamer, sup- posed, from information received the previous evening to betheram “ Arkansas,’’ was observed seetige Selene J down the river towards the bend just above th{s place toe ge about a mile above the bend, and remai there, sometimes appatently moving up 8 little, thea down again, during the day and night. Late in the afternoon she was joined, apparent- ly, by two other steamers, (judging smoke) which se from her this mor! moving up the river. The Essex, accompanied by the Cayuga and Sumter then moved up to- wards the bend, finally a general was made by the former, y to which the Kineo and Katahdin followed. Upon drawing near to the bend, however, some lines of white smoke having been observed in the rear of the city, it was deemed advisable for the two latter io retura to their station for the protection of the troops. By this time it had been discovered that the Arkansas was on fire—subsequently it had been ascertained, { believe, that she had n- ly become helpless there by some failure of her engines, and seeing our ge so formidable, to her in her crippled condition, doubtless eet her on fire and abandoned her. About 1 o’clock her magazine exploded, and the ram Arkansas ‘was extinct. I have tke honor to be, sir, Very respectfully your ob’t serv’t, go. M. Ransom, Lieut. Com’g. Plag Officer D. G. Faxracur, Commanding G. Blockading Squadron. U. 8. Gunsoat KaTauvin, } Orr Baton Rover, La , August 6, 1£62. Sir: The anticipated attack the enemy on this place, of which | made mention in my letter of the 4th instant, took place on the morning of the Sth. In consequence of the line of our troops so extended, the Ketabdin could render no to the piace until afternoon Z yesterday afternoon the Kineo and Katahdin shelled the enemy, fring clean over the town into his verycamps. This we were enabled to do by means of a system of signals established by Lieut Commanding Ransom, on the tower of the State House, which corrected our aim. Our shells did fine execution, and drove the enemy from his position and-determined him to a retrea‘, he having been repulsed by our troops under General Williams in the eariier part of the day. The only way we can operate is by firing at extreme elevation, clean over the town of Baton Rouge. THis moraing, Commodore Porter in the Essex, accompanied pas Cayuga and Sumter, started up to attack Arkensas. The Katabdin and Kineo remained at their stations, near the State House, but were subsequently sigaalled to follow up and close in with the other vessels, but when sae aoe atthe cies Coe we Fo cous: new frst class thres-story | eng: r a hi » |, andatl p. m. blew CREE a ene eel |e eet rae ar to ey eyeing and ad EXUURBSIONS, PIO N108, ac. | SURAT taken of their absence to eogage the ees i "(HS YOUNG CATHOLICS’ FRIEND SO- | "S;. nave thus had s bloodless victory; but the Lie secre beiiagien gine tenant ce etren them @t their jast Pio Nie, and ie | foree no doubt had a good moral effect. us the ram eee ‘ay that the encoursgement wish ‘was badly managed and made a poor fight. iar soteecnarin eer: The enemy are still hovering in the rear of this will (axe placeoa MUNDA Ssth AD oe Information is that to the six pipsian jgiend—s suited, on socount of [Secea Sean andl in vicinity, four iw it attapiion aps aang Cen thousand are from Manchac, and Cin tected teens soon the others from V: Cheap tn auaaept oon pe hepa FATT anil ‘cents. iis eo be may desire. lass sit, very your serv't, ah MOE Waes, Lieut. Comag. Flag Oficer D. @. Pannsours com'ag W. Squadron, New Orieans, La. ; sé Ronee, ane ie ; on ‘was informed Gen. Will! one ee considera- nnabee Rebel ram ie, ane the Rebel army. I made such « disposition ef the naval force under my command es I thought SRoald give the mont aid we our amall force om ore On the morning of the Sth tnet., at 1a. m.,the enemy made an attack on our land forces and drove tn the left wing of our army, killing Gen. Williams. Our men retreating, | opened fre ‘with shot and shell over (hem on the advancing enemy. and turned them back It was the intention of the enemy to stmultansous attack by land and water, fire from the Essex and other gunboats the enemy back evidently disconcerted dnongh not making her « » formation of the vicinity of the ram Al and this morning 1 detrrmined to steam a river and attack ber, and if ible, rendering further assistance to the hi ‘was co-operating with. Atl a. m { sight of ber, at about tbe distance of god immediately opened fire After an about twenty minutes | succeeded in to ber, and at meridian she biew up mendons explosion Toe Arksases bed 8 crew of one hundred eighty, and mounted ten guns, (six 6-inch four 50 pound rifies) This vessel, the Besex, mounts seven guns, and bed only forty men on g : fi i j 3 bE. E i | é ik G3 duty at the time of our going inte action. My aot neater, Mr. RR. Riley, was in sick hoe ital, and bis place was suplied by Second Master vid Porter Rosensmith, whe conducted bim- self to my entire satisfaction. i bave the honor to be, very . obedient servant, W. OD. Portes, Com'g Div. of Flotilla in Western Waters. REBEL REPORTS OF THE ARKANSAS. Fiase Suir — {yo i New OsLeans, August 10, 5 ir: Since forwarding the reports of Lieuts. Fairfax, Ransom and Roe, we have picked up « number of prisoners from the ram Arkansas, all whom I have cetechized yn gy agree very well respecting her exit the Yazoo, and her passing the fleets; nace byes agree as to the number of killed and wow on each of these occxsiont, making in all eighteen killed and a large number of wounded. At Vicksburg ae the deck with iron, and fortified ber with cotton inside She then came down in command of Lieut H.K Stevens, (Brown baviag been taken sick at Vicksburg.) with the intention of making 2 combined attack with General Breck- inridge upon Baton Rouge; but ber port engine broke down. They repaired it in the course of the day, and went out te meet the Essex, the next morning, when they saw her coming up, but the starboard engine gave way, and (hey ran ber ashore. she being perfectly unmanageable. They say that when the gunboste were seen coming up, and the Essex commenced firing, the captain set the ram on five and told the crew to run ashore. They also stete that the gunboats Webb and Music were sent for to tow her up the tiver, but they did not arrive, and neither of them had been seen. This is the statement; all of which is respectfully submitted by your obe- dient servant, D. G. Farrascvrt, Flag Officer, Com’d’g W. G. Bi'g squad'n. Hon. Gipson WELLES, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D C. BOMBARDMENT OF THE TOWN OF DONALDSORVILLE. J. 8. Fiae Suir Harrrorp, New 5, August 10, 1362 Sir: I regret to tnt the De; t Chat, at the town of Donaldsonville, on the Mississippi, they bave pursued a uniform practice of Gri upon our steamers passing up sud down the river. leenta message to the lnbabitants that if they did not discontinue this practice | would destroy their town. The last time I passed up te Baton Rouge to the support of the army, I about six miles above Donaldsonvilie, and heard them firing upon the vessels coming up, &rst upon the Sallie Robinson and next upon the Brooklyn. Ia the latter case they made a mistake, and .t wes so quickly returned that they ran awa! Tue next night they fred agaln—upon the St. Charles. 1 therefore ordered (bem to send thelr women and children out of town, as | certainly intended to destroy it oa my way down the river> and J fuliilied my prowise to a certain extent. I burnt down the hotels and wharf bull 5 also the dwelling house and other bulldings Mr. Philippe Landry, who is sald to be 2 captain of guerilias. He fired upon our men, but they chased him of. We also ‘bt off some ten or twelve of bis negroes, and supplied ourselves with cattle and sheep from his place Very respectfully, your obedi-at servant, D.G. Faznasvr, y.@. Biock’y >quaa-a. of tue Nevy, i Flag-Officer Com Hon. Ginson Wr Washington, D.C. DEATH OF COMMANDER WAINWRIGHT. U.S. Fiae-snir Hartromp, New Orleans, Aug. 10, 1862. Sir: It becomes my painful ducy to report whe death of Commander Richard Walawright Commander Wainwright wes taken sick with ® slight fever, sometwo weeks ago. The fleet surgeon conaldered bis case & slight one, and that he would soon be enabled to resume bis duties 5 but he continued to fail in strengtn; which cir- cumstance, however, gave no aiarm to the Beet surgeon untill three days ago, when Dr. Foltz in- formed me that the disease of Capt. W alawright bad takena very sudden turn for the worse, and that he toought bim to be in great danger The next day, bowever, be rallied, and ‘were again entertained of bis life; but this morning he ‘was evideatly worse, and at 3 p. m. he expired. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, D.G. Farsacrr, Flag Officer Com’g W. 6. Block’g Squad’n. Hon.Gripgon Waues, Secretary of the Navy. Washington, D.C Snail AN IMPORTANT ORDER BY GEN. CASEY- Headguarters Provisional Brigades, Washington, Aug. 18, i562. General Order No.2.—1. The attention of the troops of this command Is calied to the following article of war: No. 54. All officers and soldiers are to bebave themarives orderly in quarters and on cheit marc, and whoever shail commit any waste or elther in walks of trees, parks, warrene, - ponds, houses or gardens, cora- fields, enclosures of meadows, or shall maliciously destroy any property whatsoever belonging to the Inhabitants of the United States, uniess by order of the then Commander-in-Chief of the armies of the United States, shall (besides such penalties as ere lable to by law) be puaished according to the nature and of tue offence by the judgment of a regimental or general court-martial 2. The recent presidential order directing the seizure of the enemy’s property in an orderly man~- ner in no degree modifies the meaning of the foregoing article of war, but is directiy in accord- ance therewith. Marauding, indiscriminate pil- lage and acts of violence towards unarmed men, ‘women and children are as unworthy (he char- acter of the Union soldier as injurious to the noble cause he defends. Such practices, alike de- structive of personal bonor and military discip- ne, are strictly forbidden 3. The enforcement of the foregoing article of war is particularly enjoined on regimental com- manders. By order of Brig. Gen. Silas Onsey. E. Waites Waser, A. A. Adj't Gen Perconal.—D.T. Carna, (Parsee) and P. Pes- tongi, of Bombay; Major Wallace, U.8.A.; Col. J Higgins, Pa; Col. C. H.T. Collis, Pa; Dr. . 8. A; Dr.G.M. Bowmen, USA; Ex-Gov. Newell, N.J.; and L. Zouvin, of Paris, are ot Willards. Maj. Wm. Newby, U.S.A.j Lieut. Colonel Rush Vandyke, Pa; Col R.B Van Valken- burgh, and Lieut. Colonel A. J. Diven of N. Y., and J. Ferguson and wife of Cel., are at the Me- tropolitan. 107" The Secretary of the Treasury bas decided that debenture certificates are receivable in pey- meant of duties. eee LATEST BY TSLEGRAPH. ee NEW YORK STOCK MARKET. Naw Yors, Aug. 19—12 a. m, — First Board. Long bonds, 101%; gol@, 115; seven and three tenths, 105. The Government is paying tts inter~ eet to-dey in coin. ——__—_- <= LATE LOCAL NEWS. ——e- Tux Inisumen anv THE Darr —It wee men- tioned in yesterday's Star that the number of Irish residents of Swam been given to the Fourth Ward patrol es being of those endeavoring to leave the go 23 # r : iS Swine Ss. oes solag C the county la squadr, as move fa: ther away, bulag well satiated wi the s ; “_