Evening Star Newspaper, July 27, 1863, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR, | WASHINGTON OITY: MONDAY ...000....2......¢ JULY 27, 1863. | i SF READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE, | BER OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- | @EAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. EXTRA! GREAT NEWS FROM THE SOUTH- | WEST! The State of Mississippi Asks for | Peace and Restoration to the Union! —— Cairo, July 27.—Major Gen. Logan and Col. | Rawlings, of Grant's staff, arrived here to- day. They report that Sherman had returned | to Jackson and reports to Grant that the lead- ing citizens of Jackson and the surrounding country have implored him totake some action by which Mississippi may be restored to the Union. Both the army and people of that sec- tion are completely dispirited and ready for peace. ' General Logan was received here with many marks of respect. IMPORTANT FROM THE FRONT. | Lee’s Army Passes Through Ches- ter Gap and is now probably in Culpeper! Se aed Wasuinoron, July 27.—An important error | of fact occurs in adyices from Headquarters of Army of Potomac, published this morning. The correcfion which the correspondent de- sired to be made, though written yesterday, Was not received through a special messenger until to-day. He says on the 22d instant while Longstreet ‘was endeavoring to get into Eastern Virginia by way of Manassas Gap, A. P. Hill’s corps took possession of Chester Gap. Our cavalry made an attempt to drive him out, but he was too strongly fortified for suc- cess. They, however, kept him in check until re- inforced by Longstreet, when both these com- manders came through the Gap, and are now probably in Culpeper. ry It was Longstreet’s command which was seen near AmissyiNe. Ewell’s corps went to Strasburg. PARTICULAKS OF THE CAPTURE OF JACKSON, Se JOHNSTON'S ARMY DESERTING HIM. es eS VICKSBURG BEING CONVERTED INTO A FIRST-CLASS MILITARY FORTIFICA- TLON BY THE UNION TROOPS seine gg eee St. Lovis, July 27.—Special dispatches } from Memphis on the 23d, give the particulars of ihe cecupation of Jackson. On the 15th inst. a portion of our forces, | under General Parke, made an attack and | ‘were met by a legion of new recruits from South Carolina, who, atter an engagement of half an hour, retreated with a loss of 300. Our troops occupied their position until next Waorning, when they made asecond advance, and discovered that the rebels had evacuated the place, setting fire toa number of houses containing commissary stores, which were en- tirely eonsumed, in addition to some forty otuer houses ignited trom the houses fired by the | rebels. The city was at once occupied by Sherman, who sent cavalry to interrupt communication and prevent the :rmy of Johnston from joining Bragg, which was supposed he wouldendeavor todo. The rebelarmy lett little behind, taking all their sick with them. Deserters are continually coming in from | Johnston's army, and express themselves dis- satified with the shape of the campaign. They are willing to throw down their arms and tuke the oath of allegiance. The Federal lors in various skirmishes and assaults amount to men. Few people were found in the place, most of which were for- eigners. Pemberton was cursed liberally as a traitor and unworthy of their confidence. At Vicksburg the Federal works are beingley- elled and the Rebel fortificxtions are being put into @ more perfect condition. Numbers ofthe fluest guns are being mounted and the place will be a first class military fortification. IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO. gee THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON BUSY THERE. abl psa iets MEXICO DECLARED AN EMPIRE. gee New York, July 27.—The Roanoke, from Havana on the 22d inst, has just arrived. Au arrival from Vera Cruz on the 13th inst. at Havana, states that Mexico was declared an empire on the lvth inst. Maxamillian, of Austria, will be proclaimed emperor, if he will accept; if uot, Napoleon is to select one. A salute was fired at Vera Cruzin honor of the event. TRAIN OF TWO THOUSAND CONTRA. BANDS FALL INTUY THE HASDS UF THE ENEMY IN NOKTH CAROLINA. Newnery, July 23.—A train of 2,000 contra- bands, picked up by our cavalzy in the recent raid, tcok the wrong road, and tell tnto the hands of the enemy, with Lieuts. Mosher and Hubbard and 15 privates of the 12th New York cavalry. From Charleston. gee Dates to the 234 instant—The Battle Still im Progress—Gens. Strong and Seymour Among the Wounded—The Rebels Attack } James Island and are Repulsed. New York, July %.—The steamer Arago, trom Charleston bar on the afternoon of the 23d, has arrived here. Among her passengers are Gens. Strong and Seymour, wounded; Lt. Col. Jackson and Lt. Col. Rodman, wounded, | @nd others. The Arago, on the 24th, captured the steamer Emms. of London, from Wilmington for Ber- | muda, with @ cargo of turpen ine, rosin and | cotton, and towed her into this y ort. j New York, July 26.—The ste mer Pocghon- tas, from Port Royal on the 2 ., has arrived. She heard heavy fring when off Charlesten, S.O. The siege of Fort Wagner was favorably Progressing. Details of the Attack on Charlesten, Naw York, Jply 26.— Weare indebted tothe New York Herald for the following account of operations near Charleston, received per the Axage. On the 1pth the rebele attempted to <@rive our forces from James Island. Theattack ‘was sudden and unexpected, but Gen. Terry met apd repulsed them with great slaughter. ‘The gunboat Pawnee, which supported the left fiank, grounded, and the rebel battery opened upon her, firing aboat fifty shots, thirty- nineof which hither, Shesubsequently floated off, and opened upon the rebels, putting them to flight. Our casualties were small, and tke rebels were taught a lesson théy will not soon forget. The bombardment of Fort Warner was | Teme wed on the morning of the 224, the iron- ; surprised on Folly Island, and had to retreat | ner clads co-operating with the army. During the day, Fort Wagner was silenced for some time) and its @@fors shot away. The new Union b:t- teries were opened upon the rebels, doing great execution. ; f A charge was mage upon Fort Wagner, and our troops, afier a desperate struggle, were obliged to fall back, which they did in excel- lent order, and held their old positions. The loss on our side is quite severé, but our total loss in killed, wounded and missing, since the 10th instant, is only about one thou- sand. The 4Sth New York lost about two hundred and fifty men, and only three efficers remained unharmed. The Catskill was struck over fifty times, but is allright. She went to Hilton Head for sup- plies ana coul. THE RAID IN OHIO | Morgan Caught at Laxt_The Whole Com- mand Captured—They Nuntber Only Four Hundred Men—The Rebel Chieftain One of the Party. Crscinnatt, July 25, 9 p. m.—The latest up to this hour heard from Morgan is that he was eight miles from Steubenville, moving north. Morgan's Whole Force Captured. Cincinnati, July 26.—The following has been received at headquarters: HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD, THREE Mires Sovrn or New Lisnon, Oy1o, July 26.—To Col. Lewis Richmond, A, A.G.: By the blessing of Almighty God I have succeeded in capturing General John H. Morgan, Colonel Chike, and the balance of the command, amounting to about four hundred prisoners. I will start with Morgan and staff on the first train for Cincinnati, and I await the General's order for transportation of the balance. G. M. SHACKELForRD, Col. Commanding. Arrival of Rebel Prisoners at Cincinnati. CINCINNATI, July 96.—Nine hundred of Mor- gan’s men were lodged in Camp Chase prison to-day. They will be kept there until the officers of Straight’s expedition are released trom Libby prison. Further Particulars of Morgan. CLEVELAND, July 26.—Me jor Way, with two hundred and fifty of the 9th Michigan cayatry, forced Mgpgan to an engagement at three o’clock this morning, a mile from Salonsyille, Ohio, and routed him, capturing two hundred and iorty prisoners, Morgan, with three hun- the Deieat of | dred escaped, but they were all captured by | Shackelford at three p. m. to-day, near New Lisbon. Morgan and his staff are now prisoners at Wellsville, Obio. JOHNSTON STILL RETREATING. Menpuis, July 28—Chalmer'’s forces, who haye held the country south of Memphis, are Teported io be moving towards Grenada and Okaioona. A scout from Okaloona yesterday reports Johnston fallen back to Chunkey river. Brageg’s army is mostly at Chattanooga and Atlanta, None bas gone to Johnston. Atlanta Was being strongly fortified. The report thaf Pillow is in West Tennessee is untrue. Small bands of guerrillas are en- torcing the conscription, stealing horses, &c., but these are ail the forces leftto annoy the inhabitants. REBEL Barone ees CHARLES. ON. Mempurs, July 2i—Churleston dates, through Rebel sources, of the 18th state that Fort Wag- ner still holds out; that the Yankees had been to Morris Island, and that the iron-clads and other crafts continued to bombard Fort Wag- ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. Movements of the Armies—The Gaps of the Biue Kidge in our Possession—Lee Mov- ing Towards Staunton—Recapture of = Rear Guard i— Capture of Whipped at Front Rey: Rebet Guerrillas. [Associated Press Dispatch.] Wasnincton, July 26.—Advices from the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac re- ceived to-night, say that during the past week our troops have not been idle, but by a close scrutiny of Lee’s movements have, by rapid marches, succeeded in baffling his several at- tempts to eater Eastern Virginia, and fore- | stalled his attempted possession of the Gaps of | the Blue Ridge. It is generally believed that he is now moving rapidly towards Staunton by the Shenandoah yalley. He tried successively Snicker’s, Ashby’s and | Manassas Gaps, but found a strong Union force already there. At the two last named places he was driven back with loss. . At Chester Gap our cavalry recaptured 1,100 head of the cattle stolen by the enemy, and several hundred sheep. A large number of horses have also been recovered. Several brisk skirmishes have taken place. With the exception of cavalry engagements the principal fight occurred on Thursday eye- ning, between Linden and Front Royal, in which a brigade of rebel intantry—possibly Lee’s rear guard—were driven through the town. The cavalry have done excellent service, The several commands have performed arda- | ous duties and reconnoissances, and complete- ly foiled Stuart in all his attempts to raid on | our flank and rear. Moseby’s small but ener- | getic bang have alone given us trouble, prin- | cipally by cutting off foraging parties and messengers. A private of cavalry reports that on Friday, | as 4 division of cavalry was reconnoitering A the vicinity of Amesyille, a large column of rebel infantry was seen advancing in that di- rection, and our cavalry was compelled to fall back. This force he supposed to be Long- street's corps. Up to Saturday night, how- ever, this report had not been confirmed. It is impossible to conceive the poverty of the country through which our army has passed. The scanty resources left untouched by the rebels haye been appropriated by our men, and nothing but starvation stares the sparse population in the future. With the ex- cepticn of Loudoun county there is nothing to harvest, excepting a few acres of wheat and corn, and this must be done by manual labor, as ae country has been entirely stripped of stock. The railroad is now in running order to Warrenton. Our supplies which have been nearly exhausted, are flowing into the army, and mails, which have been entirely suspend- ed since the army crossed the Potomac, are anxiously awaited. Though the army bas had fatiguing marches and consequent privations, it would be a mis- take to say that it is to settle down in idleness. The mersenger who brought to Washington the above intelligence reporis that to-day torty ot Moseby’s guerillas were captured near Fair- fax Station. Dispatch from General Meade. The following dispatch was received on Sat- urday evening at the headquarters of the Mid- die Department, Eutaw House, from the Army of the Potemac : HEADQUALTERS ARMY OF THB PoToMAO, Front Roya, July 25, 1863.—To Major Gen’b R. C. Schenck : The Major General command- ing directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch, and to inform you that he en- gaged the enemy at this point yesterday. This morning the enemy appears to have with. drawn, and his whole army is undoubtedly en route to te and Orange Court House, and, probably, his rear has paseed the Shenan- doah at this place, and Strausburg. By order: A. A. Martunws, Colonel and Oniet ot Staff. Mevements of Lee’s Army. The following information was received at headquarters yesterday by Major General Schenck. It ie from Bri ww General Lock- ‘wood: «The enemy has disappeared from onr front entirely, and is nowhere north of Winchester. Our cavalry was in Charlestown yesterday ( Friday.) and scouted out to the distance of ten miles in every direction, without any signs of an enemy.” General Order of Brigadier General Lock- weod The following Goneral Order No. 9 was yee- terday issued wy General Lockwood: At being understood near this command, all labor and military ercise will be suspended, saveonly in theusnal inepecticns. and picket. The day will be rved as a Christian Sabbath, and service held in the several campe Basing papisias: tuaabagiring saa prayer fe. Aimights Ged Ae and prayer or his mercies, and particularly that he has vyouchsaied us many important victories, the giad Helse which has reached us within the it week. lost we™* . K. LookWoon, Brig'r General. Maryland Heights, Harper's Ferry. Gen. Ki lley’s Forces Reported Occupyiag Martinsburg. ‘From Baltimore San, July 27. Atathtehour last night we received intelli- gence trom the militery authorities that the en- |} guarantee uf two responsible | bidder isa manufacturer and is able te perform | day, tire line of the Baitimore and Ohio Railroad is now under the protection of the Federal forces Information had been received by Gen. Schenck (although notofficial,deemed perfectly reli inie) that Gen. Kelley's forces, or & part of:them, now occupy Maftinsburg and in diate points between that place and Cumberland. ‘We also have the important fact to@noounce that the repairing of the railroad and the re- building of the destroyed bridges will be com- menced at once, and (under the usmal energy 6f the officers of the Baltimore and Qhio gaii- resd Company, who superintend the recon- struction,) wiil be speedity completed, It is stated that, without doubt, the road ‘be in running order within twenty days, Nothing further was received last night from Gen. Lockwood. GEN. MEADE'S ARMY TO BE RECRUITED BY DrartED MEN.—The Boston Traveler of Fri- day, cays:—“It is understood that General Meade’s army will be at once recruited to the maximum from the drafted men. The com- manders of the various regiments will make requisitions for the numbers required to fill their ranks, and detachments will be forward- ed accordingly. Lieut. Col. Conner, of the Maine 7th, arrived in this city last evening, on his way to Portland, under orders to «receive and conduct” drafted men from the conscript camp in Maine to the seat of war.” VALLANDIGHAM.—A telegraphic dispatch in the Cincinnati Commercial of Thursday last, dated Toledo, July 22, says: “Itis reported here that Vallandigham passed through here last night on his way to Dayton" 87 The venerable Hon. Jobn J. Crittenden | died at Frankfort, early yesterday morning. He died from general debility and old age, without pain or struggle, and in full possession of his faculties. His age was seventy-seven. AN ADJOURNED MEBTING OF THE Board of Trustees of Publie Schools will be LelId on TURSDAY AFTERNOON. July 23th. at 5 o’clack, Uiyz7-2t] WM. B. DAYTON Ses. Acnual Commanic: ment D. of C. will 1m 0.0 F.—GRAND ENCAMPMENT.—The | ion of the R W. Grand ‘CAM, be held TO MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING, 2th instant, at 8 o'clock. | Officers are to be elected, and important business transacted [iy:7-2t*] J... WHALBY, G3, PIC-NIC. —Twentieth streetSabbath Seh rol INSEE TU 4 O'CLOOK P. M. The Fighting at Manassas Gap. INTERESTING PARTICULARS. SPLENDID CONDUCT OF THE UNION TROOPS THE REBELS DRIVEN FROM THEIR STRONG POSITION BY A BAYONET CHARGE, ‘ —— —~e REBEL 1,088 500 IN KILLED AND WOUNDED. ee eee THE ENEMY DISPIRITED AND FAGGED OUT. eee GENERAL SPINOLA WOUNDED. ee On Thursday last, (July 23d,) while the third were lying at themouthof Manassas Gap, (this side, ) information was received that Gen. Long- Street was sending a brigade of his corps for- ward in order to possess himself of the gap. Gen. F. B. Spinola, commanding the Excel- sior brigade (500 muskets) of that corps was at once ordered forward. The Commanding General supposed that the Rebels were only in small force, on and behind the crestofa i. will have a Pic-Nic 1m Pairos woods, next | EDNESDAY, the 29th inst. The groands are pleas: ntly situated about ene mile from theo rier of Pens. avenue ard 2ith streets, near the Missio . A good band will bein attendance. snd refresh- ments to be hadontheground Byorier, jy27 2t* (eS aeierarts corner atons of Galberth Inst. by Chape) will be laid on between the hours of 4 and 5 o’cloct, pasbasd 4th sud stb te peitee eever jurches are invited. Ny Breet R. H. DYSON, Pastor. on L st , be ICECREAM.—Best Philadelshia Ice Cream 1em served to families, parties, fairs, retailers, and sutlers, at lowest prices. | 3. FUSSELL'S Philadelphia Ice Cream Depot, 8, Je 25-1m* corner 12th aod Fstree' oO FOR SALE, NE Hundred barrels CLAR(FIED CHAM- PAGNE CiDER,2 superior article. Por sale ia quantities to suit purchasers, Aadress A. B.C, Alexandria Post Ofca it* H*™ HA ¥!! HA ¥!I! Second-class HAY, STRAW and GRAIN. Also, the best quality of Pino and Hemlock LUMBER for sale cheap for cash at the foot of sth street, by jy 27- Iw" WALTER NEWTON, Agect, Fo SALE—A fine black COLT, 4 about 16 hands high; round and aii im harness; can trot in 8%; and was nev trained; will be sold a bargain. a! Buggy and Saddle Horses, with a lot hand Bugelos apd light Wagons. yosaice at GLADMON’S Btable, cerner of Bridge and Market streets. Georgetown, D.C. dy 27-3t* OTIOB—TREASURY DEPARTMENT Fount Avpitor’s Orrivg, July 23, 1563. Persons baving claims against a balauce due fro: the United States to Benjamin FP Gardner, son- man, deceased, hegeby notited to vresent such claims, properly auth@nticated, to this office, with- in four menthe from the above date. jy27-3t_ STEPHEN J. W. TAGOR, Anditor, W 48HINGTon, JULY 1st. 1863. The undersigned respectfully acnounces that by @ mutual and satisfactory sgreement. he has dis- solved the partnership ating the firm of Grambusch & Co terest to his former partner, Mr. P. A. Wollmer, audto ¥erdinand Btosch. He will be glad ifthe public will ccofer upon the new firm the same | peironese which the old one has enioyed | generous to £0 great an extent. A. GRAMBUSCH. With reference to the above. we respectfully in- form our friends that we shall continue the abeve mentioned business under the firm of F. A. We'll- mer & Co pea to supply them with the est WEISS BEBR ever manufactured on this con- tinent. A. W(ELLMBR & CO. 4y 27-3" _ 169 7th wt, betwoon Oand Ps Peororats WILL BE RECEIVED UNTI2 12 o’clock m.,of August 3, for the construction of the Lattice Girders required for the roof of the Treasury Extension. _ Bidders must state price per pound delivered at the building, and must name the shortest time in which they will agree to complete the work. They will also be required to furnish a foreman to attend to putting the work in place, without extra charge. The plans and specifications may be seen at the Treasury Department, Office of Construction. Al bids must be accompanied by the written rsons, that the the work, and that he will execute the contract if j awarded to b jim, No ropo jal will be considered that does not con- form to requirements of this advertisement and the 8 and specifications. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all the bids, if it be considered for its interest to do so. All bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, and endorsed ** Proposals for Lattice Girders.”” Posaie STBATAH BOG ERS, dy 27-e04t Supervising Architect. S ¥OR NEW YORK. STEAMSHIP Jaws 8. Green will leave from foot of High street, Georgetown, on Wedne e 2th inst., at 1zm. For freight OF pase je apply to jy 25 st HORS AN & RHINEHART, Agents UGGY AND HARNESS FOR SaLB—Together or separate, or Buggy for exehango. bugey ba falltopacd moving seat. Little worn. Cost $25), price $125. Price of har- nees.9 0. DANIEL BRSED, Jy 25 3t* 359 I st. north, near 13th west. STZAMBHIP JAMES 8. GREEN HAS AR- \ rived from New York and is now dis- charging cargo at foot of Hig! Gur sstown Consignees will please st- tenc to the reception of their goocs at once, jy¥253t_ MORGAN & RHINEBABT, Agents. OR SALB—An excellent second-hand HACK COACH. with the license; it ia in first-rate rupping order; will be sold very cheap if immedi- ately applied for. MARSHALL & PAGR, Auctionecrs, Jy 25-3t 502 Seventh street. OR SALE—A fino leacher-top BUGGY, manu- fectured by McDonald, of Beekman street, New York, cost $175, will seli for $87, or with an excellent silver: piated Harness for 9100. Oall at 114 Bridge street, Georgetown, D. 0., on Mooday ¥ or Tuesday, July 27th and 2th. ILITARY LAWS OP THE UNITED STA M relating to the Army, Volunteers, Milisinned to Bounty Lands and ions, from the founds- tion of the Government arch 3, 1963. By John ¥. Callan, New edition, jy 25 FRANOK TAYLOR. OTIOB OF REMOVAL.—The Wood Yard of G. T. LANGLEY & SON h: the corner of K and oy 1a) . avenue. liberal patronage heretofore res) WOOD an ro ask a continuation at hand. no spring SUTLER WA ot yerwarrast Duo LIGHT CARR IAGab Tr eh ious. pom atte fy ‘OST "a 374 Daend TTR etss, Fo SALE CHBAP—A MILK ROUTB and Dairy of eighteen Cows, with the Good-will and Fixtures of a house and four acres of Jand. oF ical inquire of D. MILLEB, Kendall Green. iy 2-27 E, SIGN AND puss ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS. The undersigned would respectfully inform the public that they are now read tl above branches of Pain Be NB. PHILIP EOBkrox, No 300 D street, bet. 12th and OUSB, FANT & O6., ate jy. arth side. R* AMRPKERS, . NO, 858 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ” ‘Wil continue to furnion _U. 8S. FIVE-TWENTY BONDS Exchange on all parts of Buropa and the Northern Cities sold in sums to edit parchasers, * Btoeks and Gold bought in Now York exolusively Commission. on BITTSNHOUSE, PANT & CO. sv ' varesees ane ite corgo.of sasorted , Lathe. be sold cheep for |, at his Lumber Yard, corner Canal ang Ne Sar jy BH 3we qb. L 2 . The friends and Pastors of | heretofore under | aving sold hinin- | | hill, about one mile from the Gap, between it | and Front Royal, and therefore supposed this | brigade was sufficient to dislodge the enemy. | About a quarter of a mile from the crest 6f the hill referred to, there was a stone wall and behind that also there was a small rebel force. Gen. Spinola at once took an observation of the ground, and after pointing out to his regi- | mental commanders the work they would haye to perform, he ordered his gallant brigade for- ward, and with fixed bayonets and a yeil that betokened their determination to succeed, they rushed forward, and the rebels quickly fled from the hill and took refuge behind the stone | wall. Up to this the brigade rushed also, when from behind it rosea whole brigade ot Georgidlls and two regiments of North Carolina sharp- shooters, all under command of Gen. Ander- son. But our troops heeded them not, but amid a shower ot rifle bullets and artillery in front and on the flank pushed forward, and with the baydnet drove the rebels from tieir protection and sent them scampering oyer the field. The rebel loss was not less than 500 in killed, wounded, and missing, We had no artillery, while the rebels had at least seventeen pieces. That night our soldiers bivouacked upon the battle-ground, and the next morning mafched into Front Royal. In this fight, it is the opinion of military men, that the rebels outnumbered us at least six to one, but they appeared to be completely tagged out, and after being dislodged from the stone wall they could not move ipa hill MONDAY, July s7th | y the grand Masonic order of Washington, | | in their way in an upright position, but crawled upon their hands and knees, thus giving our men an opportunity to pour in an effective fire—an opportunity they fully availed them- selyes, and gave the Rebs, as one of, the oiti- cers expresses it, ‘sH—Il under the shirt tails.” In this fight Gen. Spinola received two very severe wounds, one inthe right foot, which tore open the heel for two of three inches, and another through the fleshy fart of the right side. The first mentioned wound is by far the most painful and serious; but is doing as well as could be expected. The General arrived at the Metropolitan Hotel, in this city, this morning, haying been in the meantime since he received his wound, inan ambulance. He purposes leaving to- morrow for his home in New York. Gen. Spinola is loud in his praise of the man- ner in which his whole command, officers, privates and all, behaved. His adjutant gen- eral was the first to cross the stone wall. General S. himself was wounded when bat a few feet from it, and the wounds came in quick succession, scarcely a moment elapsing between them. THE SITUATION, Some of our Northern cotemporaries seem greatly distressed with the idea that Meade’s army is acting enly as a sort of tender to Lee, moving along without plan in his rear, and only waiting till the rebels get decently out of the way en route to Richmond to abandon the pursuil, and end the campaign; the two armies to occupy their herctofore attitude confronting each other from opposite banks of the Rappa- hannock. A greater misiake could net be made; and the fact is already known in Richmond, that Meade is even now in occupation of points which will r2nder it impossible for Lee totake choice of positions on the stragetical line he occupied prior to his invasion of Maryland. Lee has probably succeeded in getting into Eastern Virginia by way ot Chester Gap, and is now it may be at Culpeper, but “there is no rest for the wicked,” and both Jeil Davis and Lee are aware that Meade’s army is in a position that threatens infinitely more danger to them than when scattered to watch the various Gaps of the mountains, and where as thus dispersed and divided it would amount to little more than an army of observation. Instead of affairs settling down to the old line ot quietude “along the line of the Rappa- hannock,” it would not be surprising if the next fortnight witnessed some of the most stirr ing events of the war. THE DRAFT HERE. The Provost Marshal under the conscription law, Capt. Sheete, this morning made his re- turns of the names enrolled for the first class to the Provost Marshal General’s office, aad ina few days he expects to receive his orders for making the draft. The total number of names gent in amounts to nearly 20,000, of which about one-fourth are of colored people. In the First Ward thore were about 4,000 en- rolled; Second Ward, 2,500; Third Ward, 2,000; Fourth Ward, 3,000; Fifth Ward, 1,700; Sixth Ward, 1,200; Seventh Ward, 2,400; eighth dis- trict, (| town, eastof High street,) 80): ninth district, (Georgetown, west of High st.,) 7C0; tenth district, (county, west of Rock Creek,) 400 ; eleventh district, (county, between Rock Creek and Eastern Branch,) 500; twelfth dis- trict; (the remaining part of the county,) 300. It is probable that the apportionment will be made at the time of the draft, and fifty per cent. will be added to turnish a margin for exemp- Mons. 5 D TRAIN ATTACKED BY BEBEL A UMEILLAS, BRT WEN WAEBENTON AND ALEXANDRIA—* NOBODY HUBT.” Information‘hss reached here that a train of ears, containing some 300 U.S. troops, while on its way from Warreaton to Alexaadria yester- dsy, Was fired into by rebel guerillas, when ‘within two miles of Manassas, Although the care were perforated by & nuniber of balls, no |. ene was injured. After the volley the train was stopped, and the troops forming themselves along the road, discharged their pieces into the woods, and then scoured the woods in qnest of the aseall- ants. They failed to discover the enemy, how- ever, and returned to the cars; which were, agein put in motion—proceeding slowly for Wether bad proceeded bat a shore didange and fifth army corps of Gen. Meade’s army j when they were again fired into. The woods Were again scoured, and the troops once more emtered the cars, and proceeded on their way swithout further interruption. ee DESTRUCTION OF A LARGE 81DE-WHEEL STEAMER OFP MORRIS ISLAND. ‘The tollowing was received by the Secretary of the Navy this morning: ~ELAG STEAMER Dineweorx, Of Morris Island, July 21, 1963-—Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Nary—Sir: I have to inform the Depart- ment that on the night of the 19th instant, a large side-wheel steamer, in trying to ran into Charleston, was chased by the Canandaigua and other outside blockaders, and finally head- | ed off and driyen upon the shoals by Com- mander George W. Rodgers, of the Katskill, then anchored abreast of Fort Wagner, on picket duty. The stcamer was fired by her crew, and is now a total wreck. The-chances of success to such enterprises are materially lessened by our occupation of the main ship channel. J. DAHLGREN, Rear Admiral Commanding S. A. B, Squadron. AWARD OF CONTRACT. The Navy Department has awarded the con- tract for building the 15 knot sloop-of-war, proposals for which were published some time since, to Cramp & Son. They are to build her with the understanding that she is to be completed in twelve months. The machinery is to be made by Merrick & Son, of Philadelphia, who are favorably known to the Department, haying executed for it a large amount of work of this character. AFTER DRAFTED MEN. Twelve mén of 6th Md.,. Lieut. Danuth; 40 of §th Md., Major Vachtz; 12 of 1434 and 150th Pa., Lieut. C. B. Stout; 36 from istarmy corps, Major Gould;and 5 from 33d Massachusetts have left the city to escort on the drafted men, the first of whom are expected here in a few days. The conscripts, by being placed in old regiments, are fit for active service at once. GOVERNMENT HORSES SEIZED. A horse, belonging to the Government, was found at the stable of Mr. Cooley, corner Tenth and G streets, this morning, and seized by order of Provost Marshal. Three others, equipped, were seized on Saturday on the Island, and turned over to Provost Marshal by Gapt. Johnston’s detective torce. ORDERED. Acting Second Assistant Engineer Arthur Clements has been ordered to New Orleags for duty on the sloop-of-war Seminole. Mr. Clements has been lately attached to the Poto- mac Flotilla, on the gunboat Yankee, and leaves a host of friends here, RETURBWING HOME. The 172d Pennsylania regiment, (nine months men,) numbering 700, and the Sth Massachu- setts, (two years men,) numbering 415, leave the city to-day for their homes, their terms of service having expired. eat oe BATTLE NEAR APISSVILLB. Heavy firing was heard for some hours, on Friday, above Amissyille, (between that place and Chester Gap, ) indicating some sharp fight- ing threabout between Fitzpatrick’s cavalry and the advance of Lee's army. NOT IN SESSION. The court-martial in the case of Sam‘! W hii, . a detective officer uncer Lieut. Col. Fish, of the Middle Department, charged with conduct prejudicial to good order and military discip- line, was not in Session to-day. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY FOUND. A lot of Government property was seized at the tin shops on East Capitol street, between Second and Third, by Capt. Johnson's forces on Saturday last, andalsoa lotin Georgetown. REPORTED CAPTURE. It is reported on the street that some forty of Moseby’s gang of guerrillas were captured last night, but we have no confirmation of the fact up to this time. NAVAL APPOINTMENT. Thomas Reese, Ordnance officer at the Navy Yard, Washington, has been appointed Acting Gunner and ordered to U.S. Fort Jackson, N- ¥. OUR WOUNDED AT CHESTER GAP. We learn that only some sixty of our men were wounded in the late engagement at Ches- ter Gap. FERSONAL.—Brig. Gen. S. A. Meredith has relieved Col. Wm. H. Ludlow, as commis- sioner for exchange of prisoners at Fortress Monree. Gen. M. was weunded in the second Bull Run fight. He was a member of the Military. Commission for the decision of ap- peals, and has also served on several court- martials—among them that in the case of Col. Belger. WaAsuIsGTon THBATER.—Those who would enjoy the peculiar life, dash, piquancy and sprightliness of French acting should witness the performances of the admirable St. Denis Company, at the Washington Theater. NationaL Loan.—Subscriptions to the 5.20 lcan, at the office of Jay Cooke & Co., amounted, for the week ending Saturday, 25th imstant, to $7,939,400. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. —_——_—_. LATE FROM MEXICO, a SS THE MBXICANS DESIRE AN EMPI THEIR FORM OF GOVERNMENT, pS AES MAXIMILLIAN SELECTED AS EMPEROR. 52 al 44 AS BRITISH NEUTRAL STEAMERS ARRIVE AT HAVANA WITH COTTON FROM MOBILE. ———_—.——-- New York, July 27.—By the Roanoke we have city of Mexico dates to the 10th inst. It ‘ppears that a council of Notabilities declared that the Mexican nation through them select an Empire as their form of Government, and proclaim Maximillian, of Austria, Emperor. Should he decline the throne, they implore the French Emperor to select a person in whom he has full confidence to occupy the throne. His proclamation was immediately made public, and a courier posted to Vera Cruz, where it was sent by a French steamer to Ha- vana. The British Consul at Havana had furniched the Diario with news, via New Orleans, that Leehad whipped Meade on the Bth, A large fire had occurred at St. Domingo -} early in the month, destroying half a million dollars worth of property The neutral English steamers Fanny, Alice, and Alabama, with cotton from Mobile, had arrived at Havana, and the Spanish steamer Isabel, from St. Marks, also arrived with cotton. THE DRAFT IN PHILADELPHIA: lO HE DRAFTED YERY SPIRITED AND IN GOOD HUMOR. parast Tien, PHiLapRLrala, July 27.—Drafting ia the lower wards of the Oity in the first district commenced to-day. Among those drafted were three telegraph operators :—Robert J. Black, formerly of New York, Jacob B. Woodraf; and Barnard Mo- "When the draft was concluded the spectators forming a large concourse and led by Mr. Par- vin, the blind man who drew thonames, joined fj and sang the Star Spangled Banner, and other National airs. Union and the flag. ‘The draft has every where been received with favor in this city, even among the victims. QNFLAGRATION aT HA- TERRIFIC CONTANA: B Baw Youk, July 27.—The steamer Roanoke reports that whea leaving the harbor of Ha- ‘yana on the 22¢ fhst., an immense con: on ‘ws faging among the warehouses of Ts. Fesser, on Regia wharf. Sixteen buildiags had been consumed when the Roanoke left, andthe prospect of subduing the flames was not very good. Itis estimated that the warehouses al- ready destroyed involved 8 loss of four mil- lions of dollars worth of sugar. SEIZURE BY THE COLLECTOR OF THE PORT UF BOSTON, .. Boston, July 27.—The yacht Gleason, be- longing to J. Wright, jr., of South Boston; bas been seized by the Collector, on the ground that the owner, in obtaining a register, represented that he was an American citizen, when he has recently obtained exemption from the draft by & certificate that he is an slien. “LOCAL NEWS. Tue TeRMs or THE Courts.—The commit- tee appointed by the Supreme Coart to report upon rules for the government of the procre«- ings in the courts have made a report, which has been submitted to the clerk for codification. Among otber things the rules provide for hold- ing the courts as follows: Supreme Court,—Third Mondays in January and October and first Monday in May. Circuit Court.—First Tnesdaysin February and November and third Monday in May. District Court—First Mondays in June and December. Criminal CourtFirst Mondays in March cae and December and third Monday in June. Special terms of the courts are to be held on the first Tuesgays of January, February, March, April, June, oly. October, November and December and third Monday in May. By this arrangement there will be bat one idle month, (August.) is LATEST QUOTATIONS— WASHINGTON MOn- EY Marxer.—Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co., Bankers. Buying. Selling. U. S, Conpan Bonds, 1881 ....2. 16% 107%; - S.5°20's ... —_ U.S. 7.30 Notes 06 34 107; 99 55 9935 — 26 = NEW YORE BATRS—3 0 CLOOK P. M, Coupon 6's, 1881, 106%; 7-30’s, 106%; New Ger- tificates of Indebtedness, 99%; Goid, 127%. iis eg Trocre St. DeNnis—Wasuinaton THE- ATER.—A change of programme is made every night at this fashionable and cool resort. The audiences are large and brilliant, and every one is apparently delighted. On Wednesday afternoon there will be a day entertainment for ladies, at three o'clock. Ma- rietta Ravel, the enrapturing prima Baliarina, niece to Gabriel and Francois Ravel, is engaged, and will appear in a few days. The great pantomime of the “Golden Egg” is being pre- pared. ee Orrnans’ Covrt—Judge Purcell.—_Ona Sat- urday, the will of Thomas Lumpkin was ad- mitted to probate, as far as regards personalty, and letters testamentary issued to Rob't G. Lumpkin, the executor appointed. The will of the late Wm. Thomas Carroll, Clerk of the Supreme Court, was fully proved, and letters testamentary were granted the widow, Sally Carroll, the sold heir under the will. The wills of Thomas Milstead and Mary G Dundas were proved and admitted to probate. The will of Elizabeth Howard was itled tor probate. ot gee FourTH WARD STATION CAsEs.—Robert Cole, assault and battery; dismissed; also, for disorderly conduct; $: larceny; dismissed. $1.58. James Douglass, di $ ner, drunk; $1.58. Jos. Wilkman, do; SL. Jas. Wolfenden, Wm. salar & Jos. Miles, d orderly; for trial, Roger Sullivan, do.; $2.59. Edward Herbert, drunk; military. Edmund Ganning, larceny of a coat. eS Eprtor or Tus Star:—In reply to thein- quiry in your last number, allow me to say, that the nty Collector is always to be found at his post on duty,on Tuesdays and ‘Satur- days, in the office of the County Surveyor, City Haill,and on other days in the county calling on the tax-payers. N.C. eS ate SzconD WarRD Station CAsEs.—William Scott, grand larceny: dismisse: Wim. Lead- ers, drunk; $155. John Dean, disorderly; Mi- chael Roach, do.; military. Rob’t Mild, as- sault and battery; dismissed. nese anes an Back AGAIN.—Several slaves, who about a month ago skedaddled from their masters in Montgomery county, have returned to their homes voluntarily within the last week. ss i Es Acting Mayor.—John H. Semmes, Esq., President of the Board of Aldermen, has been for some days acting as Mayor in the absence north of Mayor Wallach. —-—_ + s0e- AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. [Correspondence of the Star.] GEoRrGETOWN, July 27, 1963. It is to be hoped that the corporate zuthorities will take some immerviate action to remove or abate that most intolerable nuisance lately complained of by the citizens of our town, in a petition to the Town Councils. Since the war there have been put in opera- tion several bone mills, and other establish- ments for boiling and rending up offensive meats picked up Around the camps and other places; and being located in the immediate neighborhood of many private residences, and the stench arising from them being so very offensive, the citizens are making many loud complaints, having often to close their windows o shut out the offensive odor. Yesterday, I noticed some soldiers, headed by a detective officer, enter a heuse on the fa- mous Irish Hill, from which they soon returned with a considerable lot of army clothing, blan- kets, &c. Yesterday, while some of the soldiers sta- tioned at the aqueduct bridge was ctimbing out of their shanty on to the railway used by the Borden Mining Company for landing coal from. the canal, one of them, by the name ot John Hater, of the 157th Pennsylvania volunteers, caught hold of a brace, which, not being fas- tened, immediately gave way, precipitating him to the wharf below, @ distance of about forty feet. He was senseless when picked up, and his legs badly mangled, having struck upon his feet. One of the ankle bones was forced entirely through the foot. After re- covering his senses he held his hands upon his sides, but could not speak, showing that he was internally injured. Dr. Locke was called while passing, but thonghtit advisable to re- move him immediately to the hospital. He was then sent to the Armory Square Hospital. The arrivals to-day are:—Schrs. Marietta Smith, Matthews, Albany, lumber to E. Pick- rell; Palmyra, Dupahire, New York; hay to Government: J. H. Lenmans, Peterson, do., do.; M. E. Banks, Rockweil, do. do.; Eliza Matthews, Bradley, Vienna, wood to Bogue & Donnelly; Bucentaur, Matthews, Gardiner, Me., ice toGodey; barge John Wash- ington, hay to Government. usiness is quiet. Markets unchanged. UNikeet Board Also, 6 few atte Bostdecs }O 1 & we rs taken, af No. 313 @ at., bot. 1mth and 13th. bs WELL BDUCsaTED GERMAN LADY wishes to taki icsation as poneekegner end stress. le Pa avenue; det. I7th 18th sta. jy 27-2" WANTED-4 COOK who understands cooking oa pe ard steady ‘employment, Inquire at 179 Pa, avenue. jv 77 TEAYED.—Came to the Ss ave, between 3d and 43s st. on ‘emises, 429 Penn. Friday last.a small Bay MABB, without bridle, saadie, &c., is requested to call for her im- ala ee aa owner a er im — KOSHER MBAT—The Isrsalites NOx Washiagton and Wr can be furnished with oo ee ag Hb. 3% ity werecifully solicited by W. W. MOUNTHE, Butover. 19 37-33" MB COOLEST PLAOR IN THE OITY 13 AT Lee JORFIMLD's toe Cream Aaloon, 371, Pa. ite rent ational Hotel Water I Praite in season, Vanilla, Lemo: 1 . and ivase fami- iy @ iw* ¥ jcera and strangers wishes the ith a — be acoommodated. wil ms. To ist, B’w BOOES. ba iT Sl. Sere. iz N » 6 wend teense. pret ficceres from the South, By B. Fetvan. rice $1 Mode ef Motion. a Maereatrationss Price 900.7 ee Historical Khakspeare, conteining the nee