Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1864, Page 2

.».. Freveh forcea, sod a probable advance (on | THE EVENING STAR. | WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY....o...500.. JANUARY 11, 1554. So” READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. BEB OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- | @BAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. Washingten Mency Market. : Quotations for stocks, coin and uncurrent money, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Us. | Bankers: = Buying. UGE U.S. Coupon Bonds, 19: 21 Y 5%, 6. Bt oe on 63 7-3 cates of Indebtedness, $7; Gold, 152%. ee WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE that there will be a pubiic reception at the Ex- ecutive Mansion, on Tuesday evening, Jan- uary 12, from halt past eight to eleven o'clock p.m. OUR MILITARY BUDGET. THE PROSPEC?!, It is po longer to be doubted that the army, cr rather armies, with which the United States ‘will - ext spring resume ac‘ive operations will le the largest and best the world will have seen in modern times, while those with which they will haye to contend will be vastly less nu- merovs and less effective than the armies with wh'ch the rebel conspirators have operated up to this time. These important facts are now so patent that all well-informed persons here re- Gtize them in their full force. IMPORTANT FACTS. | The total number of colored troops now in | the service of the United States is 60,000, with quite as many n gio s—2o0t armed—in the ser- vice cf the Quariermaster’s, Com missaries, and Engineer's departments’ The total number of nerrce of all ages and conditions, which the Tebels have so far lost by the war, is estimated here to be at least half a million. BXAMINING SURGEONS APPOINTED. ‘The Commicsioner of Pensions has made the following appointments of Examining Sur- geous: Dr. Benjamin F. Fowler, at Galena, 1il.: Dr.; John McCullough, at Petersburg, Pa. COMMITTED TO THE OLD CAPITOL. William Ferguson, a supposed rebel spy, | W8s arrested on Saturday and committed to the | Old Capitol by Capt. Todd. Tne NATIONAL FINANCES —No More Legat Tender Currency to be Issued—Mr. Chase is firmly resolved not to issne any more legal tender currency in any contingency. This pur- pose he openly ayows. The One-Year Certificates are depressed» owing tothe popular impression that an un- usual amount is upon the market. The fact is that the redemptions exceed the issues, and the mount afloat is rapidly growing less. It is considered that no more Five-Twenty bonds will be issued after the present series is exhausted, FRAUDS INTHE NAVY YARD AT NEW York. On Friday last, Mr. Steele, the Master Carpen- | ter, and three others in the carpenter depart- ment of the New York Navy Yard, were ar- | rested on a variety of charges of a serious | character. One of the men is charged with having transported large quantities of material | from the Navy Yard to vessels in different parts of New York, and of haying repaired the vessels of private parties by the workmen | of this department. while they were at the same | time receiving their salaries from the Govern- ment. | Hon. J. W. Fornsy lectures this evening at | Odd Fellows’ Hall—subject: «« Union Leagues” | —being the sixth lecture of the course given | under the auspices of the Washington Literary | and Dramatic Association. As the gentleman's | ability is undoubted, and the theme at this par- | ticular time interesting, we have no doubt there ‘will be an overflowing house. We wish them | every success. A Farsz Rerort.—The statement that S. M. | Clark, the Chief of the Note Bureau in the | Tieasury Department, has been suspended from , duty, is totally without foundation, and thera | is authority for this denial. There will prob. | ably be a rigorous examination as to the motives ofthe author of the report. S During the recent debate on tha conscrip- tion bill in the Senate, the important fact came out that the terms of enlistment of only 29,10) ‘veteran volunteers expire before the [xt of next July in all our armies, Ix MovrRnine.—In otedience toa General | Order tle various Departments of the Goyera- ment ure to-day draped in mon:ning In respect | to the memory of tredate Hon. Caleb B. Smith. j Sares ov Coyriscarep Laxns—The War D-par!ment will not faruish transportation, as was for a time supposed. to persons desiring to att nd the saies of confiscated lands. APHIO NEWS. TELEGR CAVALRY FIG? IN LUUDON UGUtTY sccee MOS KBY MAKES AN ATTAOK ON MAJ. COLE, | AND '8 REPULSED, LEAVING HIS KILLED AND WOUNDED ON THE FIRLD. alge New York. Jan, 1! —A despatch to the New | York payers states that Mejor Cole, who isin | command of 2 battalion of Maryland cayalry | in Loucou county, Va. was atiacked at four ! o’ckiek yesterday mourning by Moseby with a | force 400 strong. After a severe fight of an , hour Moreby was repulsed, leaving their killed and wounded on the fleld. Among-the dead Were found jour commissioned officers. $ Cur loss was two killed and elven woundad. Ameung the latter are Captain Versoa, ee verely, and Lieut. Rivers, slightly Gra. Ludman has a force of cayalry now ia pursuit. Morby’s plan was to surround and surprise the camp, but he found Major Cole ready for him. LATE FROM THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY. Official Report from General Ke@fy. CUME¥YRBLAND, Md., Jan.7.—A dispatch just r ceived from Colonel Thoburn, commanding &t Petersburg. informs me that the reb=l torce threatening him for several days past has re- treated towards the Shenandosh yalicy. Tho force was a formidable one, consisting of three brigades—Lee’s, Walker's and Rosser’s—all uader the command of General Fitzhugh Lee Deserters report that it was the intention of Lee to capture the garrison at Petersburg, taks New Creekand Oumberland, destroy our stores, and break the railroad by burning the pridges, &e. Ke. 1 am happy to inform yon that the great raid undertaken by General Early, in retalia- tion for our late movements in this department, has thus far resulted in a complete failure or fizzle. An empty wagon train of Vol. Th burn’s, returning trom Petersburg, was ca; tmred by & portion of the enemy’s forces. With this exception they haye not thus far baan able to inflict upon us any injury. Many deserters sre coming in, and our cayairy are pieking up many stragglers. The railroad 13 safe and trains are ranning regulerly. The weather is cold and the snow , 4s several inches deep, RB. F. Kgu.ey, Brigadier General. FROM MEXito. New Yor«, Jan. 11.—News from Mexico | mentions the occupation of Gnanajnato by tho | Guedalajara ‘The report that Doblado had declared in fayor | Blackford, | belonged | daring man. | Will deliver three Leo | Janvary ath, at U1. | cm y erahexs.of Tus ‘arora Tribe, No. Hi «,W I aitend a special maeting at Odd F. 5 EVE | Hal. 8 | ary 12th, at 1o’olook. for the purpose of attendiog \- the Funeral of our late Brother Jacos M. , Gt tpe District of Oclambia, will be held on MD , the wents ara sufferings of the brave defenders of | tb i Mre.C. Eo tyans,24 Lou Mra. Lb H of intervention was simply a rase to gain time. His troops are concentrating Leon. An official dispatch, redri ‘@t Havana from the Spanish commander at Puerta Piata, men- tions an engagement with the Dominicans on the 20th ult., in which the Spaniatds were vic< toriour. * FROM SHENANDOAH VALLEY. the Guerrilla, Killed —Skir- mish at Rectortown. Harpre’s Fenny, Va., Jan. 7—Editors Bal- timore American: A scouting party from Char. Jestown, under Col. Boyd, returned from near Strasburg this evenin Col. B. reports that Earty, with his-force: encamped near Stras- | burg. Several prisoners were brought in who to Capt. Blacktord’s* company. Blackford was shot dead in a hand-to-hand fight, by Sergeant Savacool, of it. Bailey's company, Pennsylvania cavalry; the Sargeant ‘was badly wounded by Blackford, but is do- ing wel. Blackford will be remembered as the officer who made his escape from Fort McHerry im November Inst. He was a bold, His body:has been delivered to his relations, who live in Jefferson county. CHARLESTOWN, VA., Jan. 8.—At an early hour on the morning of the 6ih instant, Col. Boyd, commanding the -cavairy brigade at Charlestown, started with his entire command and a section of artillery for the purpose of re- cvwnoitering the enemy's force and position. For some days past considerable excitement had prevailed relative to the intentions of Im- boden and Earley, and an aitack upon Mar tineburg was censidered imminent, until the timely arrival of Gen. Averill restored con- fidence in our ability to resist and repel the en- emy in case such attack were made. [nthe meantime, however, Imboden had remained stationary in the vicinity of Winchester, and it was considered advisable to feel his actual strength and force him to fall back to his old quarters. He seemed to have anticipated this lan of ours, for when our. cavalry reached imchester he ordered a retrograde movement in the direction of Strasburz. Oe setrmsoNian LEOTUBES. PROFESSOR AGASSIZ tures on ** Perloi”’ o- mmencing cn TUBSD s¥ 8 o'clock p,m. ¢ NOUICE—PHONOGRAPHY —A PROFES sor Of this art, who has been engaged to struct a class, w'll give en expiaration of his system, &c at Professor Woolley’s Writing and Book Reeving Academy, Seventh and B ctreets, TO-MORKOW. at 12m, Those interested are in- vited to atterd Jall-5t* JOURNBYMEM STONE OUTTSRS.—Rez- ulat meeting of the Association will be eld on TURSDAY EVENING. Jauuary 12th. at 7 o’clo:k, at Temperance Hall. Election of oAcors and other bueiness to be transante: e J&MBS GUILD, Pres’t WM. CUNNINGHAM, Bec, da Li-2t* TRE ANNUAL MERTING OF THK NA. is Glacial EVENING, st jaut-at 1 CG. tional Association, for the releif of Colorsd yemen and Children, will ba beld at the house of Dr. Ereed I street rth, on TUBSDAY. i. @.m, As the election 07 of- ficers for the ensuing year is thea to be he d, a full attendance of members is requeated. jall-1t* G. BREED. Secretary. UStAROBA TRIBE I. O. B. era a lows’ ‘avy Yard, 7 NING, at6 o’c'osk, to rake arrangemente for the funera! of cur late feliow-member Jacon MasKa “it B. I. MIDOLETON, Chief Rac. —The members of UNION red . Fare requasied to Room.on TORSDAY. dana- TO. 0. F. Lopes Nai meet at their Lod, ARKS, Sr. Members of Sister Lodges. are fraternally in- vited to attend. , panera rw ere ia Jali it JO£EPH 8. TUCKER, R.8 tem WASHINGTON LYCEUM LECTURES. THE SIXTH win be ai2OTORS OF THE COURSE ey eWILLARDS? BALL, On TURSDAY RVENING, Jan 12, 186s. BY EDWIN _P. WHIPPLE. OF BOSTON. Subject :—COU RAG: Torme—-Rosle admission 50 cents. Tickets to be had atthe principal hotels anz bookstores. 11* JOHN B. GOUGH WILL DELIVER A course of lectures inthe First Presbyterian h, Dr. Bunderland’s. 43; street, on fHUR3- DsY. #RIDAY. MONDAY and TURSDAY BVB- NINGS, the 4th. 18th, 18th and 19th of Jaauary, 1864. ‘ubjecta—Pecultar People,” *Bi-quace) and tora.” “'Btreet Life in London,” and “fem rsnée ”” The order of delivery tobe arranged | ‘feel Gough. Tickets for the course 91.75; sin gle tickets 50 cents. Doors open at7, lectare at 8 o'clock. The proceeds of the lectures to de ap- piled in payment of thechurch debt Mr Gouzh will not lecture again in Washington during the pre: ent searon. Ja 11-35" JCS SHAPFIELD’S BALTIM9BB OON- FECTICNBRY. 336 Sexth street, betteccn G and H.— Parties, Balls. ¥airs, Receptions. Wed- | cings ard other Entertainments furniabe’ at short. | eat notice and mont reascnable terms, Ice Cream and Water Ices made By, fteam power, the best avality, wholess'e and retail, delivered to any part . f the city and Georgetown. ia 1l-Im* 1.0.0 #.—GRAND LODGE.—T: 3 teriy comma tion of e Grand Parr 2 DAY EVENING. the lith inst. _ja 9 2b PAREES at 73, o'clock. H. BWHET, Gr. Seo, GBAR FAIR 10 BE HELD AT THE PATENT OFFICE BUILDING—At 4 meeting of the Ladies’ Relief Association for the the Benefit of Foldiers’ Pamilies and the Christian Ccmmission. at the house of Mayor Wallach, Jan - tary 6, 1864, it was Ecsolved. That the President of the Association be pecially instructed to notify thecitisensof Wash- iogton, through the city pape not to contribute sny money for the benefit of the Fair to any person not author'zed by a commission to collect, signed | by the President. SELAH SQUIRES, Secretary. | ganinregreanee with the ais joing resolution, I | ereby give the noiice re: jag-tFebi B. B. FRENOH, President. X 3 SApIEs GREAT NATIONAL SANITARY 3 FAIR. to be bald inthe dutlding about to be erected for that purpose, on the corner of Pennayl- varia s venue and keventh atreet. The buiiding will be ready for the reception of gucee oB the }5th. dav of Janusry 1834, when it is lop: d the citizens will come forward and heartily respond by their reacy asstatance in providing for the Unioa. Orricers. en. 8. C. Pomeroy, President Rittenhouse, Fant & Co.. freasurera, Bliss O. T. Fenneily, Recretary, ’, Hoxomary Orricers. Hia Excellency Abraham Liacoin, President of Tnitse States. Mejor Ceneral Meade. Hon. W Hi Seward. : | Bon &chuyler Oulfax, Bpeaker of the House of | Representatives, CoMMITTR® OF ARRANGEMENTS. | F Rannay. { isianaare., i} | | i Chairman, Mra’ Captain Bielaski i “ M HB. Butler . .M. Mc Slintock Jr en. Mrs. J. A. Peck. va ComMitrag. eld. Mre ‘Thomas J. Gardner. | - Chairman. Mra. P. M. Dubant. \ ' Turton Mra. Matthews, GausraL CoMMitTsx Ke Mrs D.J.Co Mrs. Johason Miss Julia Powell, Ramiiton Spear. Miss Sarah Powelf, Herose Miss R. Shallcross aptuin Steele Ream. Fe Bielaski. ¢ Guhe HG Mrs. Alfred Holmead Mias Maury Ream, Miss 4. Garduer. Mit8 Sarah Cohen, Mrs, Robert Earle. i jn 9 iw" TEENEXT REGULAR NTELY MSar- of tha Board o' Teas'ess of tha Publis vill be beid om TUBSDAY next. the !2ta Bt 436 o lock, p.m. . ®.T, MORSELL, Sac => ASHE ABLY’? CHURCH PAIR F ‘Will commence at Cdd Feller Hail, Seven: Street, On TUBSDAY, Jan sth, frd continue ore.y aight for two wasks, \ WASDINGTON LITERARY AND DEAMATIC AtSOCIATION, SiXTH LECURM ov THE OOUREE. HON. J, W. FORNEY, On MONDAY, Jenuary !1, 1964, ar ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, fudject:—* UNION LEAGUES.”’ Tickets 50 cents, SaT-it 7 ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCB! reren’e OFPioR, Jan. 1, 1364, Notice is her, jiven that Licenses given to 4 of January, and tii ti renoned at this oMG0 within fen dave after that tere” i? that ti be aGcét_ SAMUBL B, DOUGLASS, Retister. STARVATION. — 1 who are tirei of eae ean rei trition, Particular attenti é fom Ry ‘ot ia i givee to disestes de%9 Im* ij « 1CB ORBM AND WATSR I0g30F TAB % quality delivered 1 fe, Balin Ae. net the lower: Gace tea ipbia Con: corner 13%! So sarin” fectionery, ae | the Drama, Literary Reviews, etc. ENTS OFFICIAL. Quartersiaster | General's Offices Washington, D.C, January 9 ‘al Order; No..t.—in odedience totha fol- | To jer from the Secretary of L$ resumed cbarge of the Bureau of the = : AN official and documents should be addressed to nim at this office. t . M. ©. Matas, Quartermaster Generat. U. 8, Military Telegraph, Dec. 28, 186%. By Telegraph ; To Brigadier General M. C. Meigs, Q.M. G. : The operations of the sctive armies thé ‘West being now suspended, your presence here will, in. my judgment, be more advyantazeous to the servicethan any personal duty elsewhere. You will, therefore, retarn immediately to Washington and take charge of your Bureau. You will acanowledze the recaiptof this tel- egram. Epwix M. Stanton, 8 Secretary of War. War Department, Adjulant General's Office, undersigned has returned to ako | rom Washincton, Dec. 26, 1863. | | i | Washington, January 11. 1984. The following officers, having been reported ARRIVAL OF PRI7.ES- The English schooher Sally of Nassau, and the Confederate steamer Antonica, captured on 26th of December, have arrived here, and are now in the custody of the marshal of the District. The Saliy was captured by the U.S, steamer Connecticut, off Frying Pan Shoals, on the coast of North Caroliaa, on the groand of attempting t6 ¥iolate the blockade. She had a crew of six men, two of whom—the captain and mate—were sent here and discharged. She was loaded with salt, and cleared at Nassan for Baltimore, but it is believed she was to run the blockade. # After the capture on the same day, thesteam- | er Antonica, loaded with a cargo of dry good, at the headquarters of the army for the offence Hl herein specified, are hereby notified that they will stand dismissed the service ;of the United States unless, within fifteen (15) days from this date, they appear before the Military Com- miceion in session in this city, of which Briga- | dier General Ricketts, United States volunteers is president, and make satisfactory defence to the charges against them.. Failing to report at Seminary Hospital Georgetown, D, C., on expiration of leaves of absence. Lieutenart OC. 8. Smith, ist Maine Cavairy. Lieutenant M.S. Smith, 16th Maine Cavalry, Assistant Surgeon W. Wescott, 17th Maine Volunteers. Chaplain M. E. Wilson, 16th New York Ar- | tllery. Lieutenant T. H. Boyce, Sth New York Uav- Asistant Surgeon U. Gilman, 12th New Jer- séy Volunteers. “Aajatant R. S. Sowers, ist Virginia Cavatry. Lieutenant Colonel James M. Stevens, 55th Ohio Volunteers. Major A. Paidi, ist Michigan Cavalry. Colonel T.S. Allen, Sth Wisconsin Volan- ; teers. , For absence without leave, as reported by the rolis of their regiments, and otherwise. First Lieutenant E. S. Foster, 1st lowa Cay- ry. First Lieutenant F.Skeete, 42d New York Volunteers. : First Lieutenant L. L. Dyer, 11th Connecticat Volunteers. First Lieutenant F. B. Hawley, 1ith Connec- ticut Volunteers. Captain G. W. Smith, unteers. Second Lieutenant A. A. Moore, 126th Ohio Volunteers. Captain Peter Casey, th Illinois Volun- teers. al 7th New Jersey Vol- Desertion. Assistant Surgeon Coridon Morrow, Volunteers Conduct prejudicial to good order and military ati: cipline, advising paroled mea of his comma visit-thetr homes without furloughs. Colonel J. F. Stanton, 67th Peansylyania Volunteers. to E. D, Towxsenp. Assistant Adjutaut General. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Waskingion, January 11, 1861 FYrst Lientenant H. T. Lee, 4th New York Artillery, charged with offenses and heretofore published, is exempt from being disn service of the United States, the Military Com- mission, instituted by Special Orders No. 53, series of 1563, from War Depariment, naving reported that sal tory defense has been made in his case. E. D. Townsunp, Assistant Adjutant General. | ES TS ET Tv ONAL JOURN OF POLITICS, LITERATURES AND ART THE ROUND TABLE, NUMBER POUR NOW BEADY. CONTENTS: The Tmpending Financial Revolution, Anonymous Journalism, New York City Government, Archbishop Hughes, Criticiam in America Visit to the Home of Webster, seofSteam in War, Progress of Art in America. Memories of Men of Mark. (irving ) Wanderings in the Track of the Northmen. The Last Fire; a Poem. Gen. McClelian in History, (Reports, &c.) Romances of the War, Dr. Shedd’s History of Christian Doctrine. The Hessians in the Revolution, and articles on Price TEN For hy SHILLING TON, SHEPHERD & RI- LEY, and all newadenler a. it* ING NEATLY AND ws es PROMPTLY BXBOUTBD at NATION &L STRAM LAUNDRY, Opyoeite Grover’s Theater, $a 9-6t* prac, PIANOS —POR RENT, Fwo first-rate seven octave pare anew i: A of modern style, and with al! tse late im- vemente can be secu at BOSWELL'B ‘ancy Siore, 302 E street, near Fourteenth, jest’. ULES! MULES! vue MULES! T bave seversl pairs of saparior, large- size Mules, which T have for sale’ or 8x: yen BceC Mme val ng re JAS. H. BHABYR, jag-3t* 7% street. bet. H and F [yoe2es WEST EXD DRUG STORE, 113 Peaw. Avenue, Scuth Side Just received, a large supply of Pure Medi- eines. choice Ferfamery. aoc on given to the cop pounding of PR Pressrlpte7s, . ja AG calla prompt'y apswere?, OTII8. NO ScrneaN EXPaBas SOMeANY, id orner Lith and O streats | The obstructions eaased by the burning of the vdge a Glay:- Ferty heving been removed this Company sre shipping al! Rell through to Wash. paton in_goed time. Shippers war at sense, Pao Ex, Co.” shiv at 32 Hroadway, Now York, jad-st NATH, Q«RUSY Jr, Agent, ReMovan. HINTON & TEBL, MERCHANT AND MILITARY TAILORS, And Extensive Dealers in GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, From the old stand, 406, to 358 Pennsylvania avenue, under Metropolitan Hotel. Washington, December. 1353 jan 9 im oTICE. FOCL CHIMNIES, Perrons Saving. foul chimnies wi!l plsass to leayva their nctiecs at the followiag places: Thorne of the | Fourth Ward will leavetbem at the Center Mar- | Ket, and at J. F. Moore's Grocery tore, on the corner of 6th aud H streets, and the Station Hones, City Hall east wing. Those of the Fifth Ward will leave them at Mr. Brarhears’ Grosery Store, on Penn. avenue, between 3d and 34 strosta, and at j the Station douse on U street south, between jst | #6 2d streets. antat # J Vagitt’s Grocery Store, on the corner of ¢th and L str: etd cout’; and those of the Bixth Ward wi'llosve tham atthe Station Hone on 8th street. between Fand G streets, and atA, ¥. Bulley’s Groeery Store, on the corner of 8th etrest and wire! is avenne; and those of the Sever th Ward will leava them at the Station House, cn 41, street, between Hand F strests,and at Mr. Allen’s Drug Store. on the corner of ith street and Maryland avenne west. sad at nis house on Mary- land avenue, between 3d and 4th streets cast, All notices will be attended to promptly by 'W. W. BEAN, Fupsrictendent of jag2t* himney Eweeps. ~ PAPER HANGINGS. 486 GOLD zd VELVET, : ! GOLD STAMPED aud MEDIUM PRIZED ‘ GOLD PAPERS. Also.a varied of GLAZZD AND BLANK PAPBES atthe LOWEST CASH PRICES, FIBE-BOARD PRINTS, £TATUZ8, CENTER PIBCES, &o, NEW AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGNEGILT BAND WINDOW SHADES. BUPZOK ANY BEQUIRED STYLB OB 812K SHADE MAD T0 ORDER - OVAL PICTURE FRAMES, (Warranted to be gilded with gold leaf) The handsomest assortment in the District, the best manufactory tn the country, reopen Also, an assortment of Dark Wood Frames, beautifal variet; Visite Prames of 486 OF with # of amall sised Oval and Card foreign and Gomestic “manutse- re, PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS, Different sizes and colors; PIOTURE SINGS, NAILS, &o, (ncooraing to their cantigys eit ‘edibposed of at aslow rates as they ¢an be purchased for in Dist icon geertee piece eae @ a! cask MAdERITER Please remember the number—486 fasted street. eight doors Odd" Fellows’ . the terme Mash for goods ana lavas. = 3a 7-108" LOO ee ete sd Ohio | | cates of Indebtedness, AG 1c and medicines, was chased by several of our gurboate, and run ashore om the shoals, and the cargo of the schooner was thrown over- board and replaced with some of the cargo of the Antonica. ‘The steamer being thus lightened, was float- ed off The captain and crew of the Antonicay which, by the way, sails from Uharleston, S. C., atiempted to escape when she grounded, but they were headed off by the boat's crew of | our gunboats. Ot TED TO THE OLD CAPITOL UNDER COMMTENTENCE OF COCRT-MANTIAL. James M. Glender, company I, 5th New York artillery, was this morning committed to the Old Capitol, under senteace of court- mertial. < Mr. HARRIS OF MARYLAND.—It was cur- rently stated on the avenue yesterday, that the Hon Mr. Harris, the Representative in Oon- gress from the Maryland District adjoining Washington City, died of small-pox 4 few days sincé at his residence in St, Mary’s County, Maryland. We have not been able to learn that reliable information substantiating the fact has reached here. ANOTHER IMPORTAKT ARREST IN NEw YorxK.—Seyeral days ago, Mr. A W. Palmer, | a clerk in the New York custom-house, was arrested upon serious charges. The investiga- tion will-take piace to-morrow, and it is said will give thé history of the blockade runners which have left the port of New York for sey- eral months past—and the ingenio us modus op- erandi of their depariure—with othar facts which cannot fall to throw Hght on the method by which the South received supplies from northern cities by way of British colonial ports. It appears that there are many Englis& ship owners in New York city, who claim the right as subjects of her Britanic Majesty, to forward ir vessels and freight of any character where y pleace, heedlegs of the precautions which they should take in accordance with the spirit of the neutrality laws, that such cargoes shou!d not be transmitted South. It isa siguificant fact that some parties in New York haya y eels registered in the names of their wives, wh are Americans, while others have an English registration—thns enabling them to claim the protection of two nations, and create contro- versy in Congress and Parliament when the least of their nicely arranged and subile privi- leges may be infringed. To this significant and remarkable circum- starce, it isstated, may be attributed the success of parties who bave sent blockade runners to the South from this city. Mr. Palmeris a young man, but twenty. five years of age, and it is said, was buta tool in the hands of older partics. The conduct of Palmer was unknown to Mr. Barney, the col- lector of ihe port of New York. The revelations which are to come, willshow the peculiar neutrality observed by some Fug- lish chip owners in New York city, and the succersful means they have taken to bribe officers at the Unstom House. Washingten Mency Market—Latest Quo- sions. Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co., Bank- Buying. Selling. 8. Coupon Bonds, 1861 ......185. 4 195%, ececcosee IQ 10K nartermasters’ Uhecks. +0 BY es few Certif 197% = Goid.. T5ba15i 5g = American Silver. 1358138 = FEW YORK RATES—SECOND BOARD. Covpon 6's, 1881, 105%; 7-30'’s, 106%: Certif- Gold. 152%; Mich- Island, 140; Terra- ‘a@yne, 84; Quicksilver, 57x. igan Sonthern, £6%; Ro: Haute, 57; Fort CONGRESSIONAL —_———>—_—_ XXXVIlIvH CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. —_——»—__—_ Morpay, January il. Saxatx.—Mr. Davis of Ky., rose, saying he rose to a privilege question. He wishad to have the resolutions introduced by the ger- Ueman from Ma@sesachueetts (Mr. ‘ilson) for his expulsion taken up and acted on. Several Senators appeaied'to Mr. Dayis to allow the ordinary business of the morning hour to be gotten through with first: and he gave wey. Mr. Doolittle presented a petition from citi- zens of Wisconsin, praying Oongress to take steps for the amendment of the Constitution so as to extinguish slavery in all the States and Territories. Mr. Pomeroy presented a similar petition from two hundred women of Dongiass county, Keneas. Mr. Grimes, from the Committee on the Dis- trict of Columbia, reported back the revised statistics of the District, as made by Richard S. Coxe, Eeq., Commissioner, and they were ordered to be printed. Mr. Wilkinson introduced @ resolution as fol- lows: desolved, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby instructed to inform the Senate whether he has any official information in his departmeut relative to the arrestand imprison- ment by the military authorities in Missouri, ofa large number ef the private soldiers be- | longing to the Sth Minnesota regiment. Also, Asto the cause of their atrest @md imprison- ment; how many have been so arrested, und hew long they huve been confined in prison. Mr. Lane, ot Kansas, endorsed thes» com- Plints and Mr. Henderson, of Mo., defended Gov. Brown as 8 loyal and not a slavery man. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Davis renewed his motion to'ske up the resoivtton for bis expulsion, ard afier some d: baie tue motion prevailed. Mr, Davis expressed his appreciatio: action of the Senate by yieldingto his motion,: and as be cid not wich action befere others were prepared to Giscusss ins question, he moyed to postponed the matter until 1 Plork on We: nesday next.'The motion was agreed to. The Carlile rose and announced the death of Ermuel J; Bowden, late Senator trom Vir- ginia, and moved the usual resointions of Tegret and respect. Mr. Willey, of West Virginia, paid a feeling tribute to the patriotism and worth of the de- ceared. And Mr. Wilson, of Massachusetts, ajso hore testimony to bis intelligent and loyal chstacter The resojuilons were adopted, and the Senate adjourned. Hovusre.—The Spesker laid before the Horse the report of Richard 8. toxe, Esq., the Vom- missioner to digestand revise the laws of the District of Columbia, . Mr. Fenton, introduced a bill provining pay- ment to Joyal ci! ns for property lost or de- stroyed by the troops of the United States du- Ting the present rebellion; also, 8 bill farther constructing of & postal and military railway between Washingion ard New York. The aboye bills were referred —the List one to the Select Committee on the sujectof a railroad between New York and Washington. Mr. Wishburne of Iilmois introduced a bill amendatory of the act chartering the Wasbing- ton snd Georgetown Railrvad Couwpaay, which was referred tothe Cemmittee for the District of Columbia. : It provides that cara shall ron every three minutes, between ten a.m. and six p.m.at a ra'e not exceeding seven and not less than five miles. The Company is also required to sell packages of tickets, twenty-five in number,’ at one dolJar, to convey passengers any distance on the road, and also requiring to keep the flag stcnes At the crossing clean, under penalty.) A large number of bills on different a were introduced and ppprepriatel referred. Mr, Pifte offered a recolation tat the Hall of this House begeanied, for a meeting tor the de- livery of an address by Miss Anna son, ihe proceeds to be @pplied to man’s Relief Association. Mr. Ancona agreed to lay the resolution 0; the table; but the question. wae, decided in negative, and the resolution wrs then to HAnpeosee COLE EOTION — At) Wesley Chapel @ wD, pas @ epug sam & Seon 30 CHT ect and paid over to 18 /Pretestant Orphan Asylum a fo' , S. Norment, Treasurer of the Board o! Dickine |- ihe Fread~ | {Us = =a OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE APFAIR THERE. GALLANTRY OFTHE FEDERAL SOLDIERS. a CUMBERLAND, Hp. Jan. 10.—Brig. General Cullum, Chief of Staff: Tne following dispatch has been received: I cheerfully comply with thewequest of Gen. Sullivan, in calling the at- tention of the General in Chief to the gallant conduct of Major Cole and his brave command. This repulse of a murderous Attack made by an overwhelming foeee, at 4 o'clock on a dark, eold morning, evinces a discipline, a Watch. fulness, and a bravery most commendable. . B. F. Kewty, Brig. Gen. _Hanrsn’s Farry, Jan. 10.—Briz. Gen. Kelly- Major Cole’s camp was attacked this morning, he fought gallantly, and drove the attacking party off. 1 send you his report: Capt. Boone :—I have the honor to.report that my camp was attacked this morning about four o’clock, by Moseby and his command. After a brisk fight about one howr, they were re- pulsed and and driven off trom the camp. Our Iosa 1s two men killed and thirteen wounded. Among the latter Capt. Vernon, seriously, and Lieut. Rivers. There are a few missing, but it is impossible to give the exact number at present. The rebels left four dead in camp, ope Captain and one. Lieutenant. They left three prisoners in our hands, two of the: wounded, one a Lieutenant. . H. CoLz, Major Commanding. J. CO. Suttivan, Brig. Gen, FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Forr Mowros, Jan. 10.—The following ves- sels passeed the ship Young River last eye- ning for harbor: Steamer City of Richmond, Capt. Kelly,New York to Port Royal. Steamer Plata, Capt. Dennis, New York to New Orleans. Steamer Eliza, Capt. Thomas, New York to Nasean. The Eliza lost one man over board, have one sick, and put in in distress. From the Wilmington Blockading Squad- ron, January 9th: On the 3d instant, Admiral Lee, on the U.S. gunboat Fahkee, entered Lockwood's Folly in- let atout ten miles to the south of Wiimington, posted out his boats, and examined the block- ade runner Beneigo, & vessel run ashore by the captain about a week ago, to prevent her being captured by our blockaders. = While making these examinations the en- emy’s sharpshooters appeared.and opened fire upon the boats’ crews, which*was retarned by the Fahkee’s guns, when the enemy opened fire from a battery, and our troops returned to the ship. The Fahkee continued her fire until the Bendigo was well riddled. The Fahkee’s bat- tery was light, and in consequence of her dreught of water and the shoals inside her fire Was at long range. Night coming on, the Admiral returned to the fleet, and the following morning despatched theee yeseels to the inlet, and made the work of destruction complete. The weather off Wilmington for the past two weeks bas been extremely stormy, accompan- ied by dense fogs; and with the knowledge that blockade runners would take advantage of it, the labors 0! cur trcops and cruisers were un- ceasir gz. The following schooners, nineteen In all, have beem destroyed er captured off Wilmington since 19th of July last: Schr. Kate, chased ashore and recovered; schrs. Hebe, Dinio, Venus, end Phentom, chased ashore and de- stroyed; echr. Arabia, went to pieces on the bar; scbr. Elizabeth, beached and destroyed by crew; schrs. Ceree, Beauregard, and Antonica, beached and partly destroyed by crew; schr. Memmuck, captured; schrs. Juno, Corovabia, Robert E. Lee, Ella & Annie, and Ella, all captured; schr. Margaret & Jenie, captured by the U.S. steamer Fulton; schr. Banshee, do.; schr. Bendigo, destroyed. FROM CHARLESTON. eee SHELLS THROWN IN THECITY. palais SB New York, Jan. 11.—The steamship Falton from Port Ecyalon the 8th inst., arrived this morning. The siege of Charleston was progressing, twenty shells were thrown into the Oity on Thureday with what result unknown. LOCAL NEWS. THB WASHINGTON, GEORGETOWN AND ALEXANDRIA. RAILROAD Casu—We an- nounced om Saturday that the Courton that day had made a decision in the case of the Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria Railrond in favor. of the Railroad Company. The principal points decided by the Court, ns stated to us by cne of the attornies for the Railroad, were: 2 Ist. That the Washington, Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad Company is a valid and legal body ccporate, and have a right to sue and be sued. and as such were authorized to act 4s complainants in the present suit. 2d. That a sale upon second or a third deed cf trust executed on all the property of 8 com pany were as valid and bindixg as a salemade @ first deed of trust. 3a. That there was no such thing as selling the franchiees of a body polilic or corporate under a deed of trust that the matter sold was the property clothed by the franchise, which went to the perchaees under the statute of Vir- ginia, who ame & CO! tion under the charter, with the powers and franchises granted ty the Legislature to the gompon. or corpora. tion created before the said . That the lan- guage of the statute is «g” sale under a deed of trust or mortgage, and not any particular deed of trust or mortgage, where there are more than ére. But that the franchise granted by the Legislature as such remained intact; ond. that the new corporation created by virtue of such sale, purchase or conveyance, allthe rights nnd powers, and could do all such things as might have been done and J fecti m before the sale; and that all such rights appertained to the present railroad compary. ath. That the deed of trust to the Corporation ,of Washington, executed to the Messrs. Brad- jeys, dated April 9th, 1655, was null aud void so tar as the Corporation of Washington was concerned. That it neither incurred legal or equitable lishilities, and acquired no rights oy Virtue of said deed of trust, as the same was an abeolute violation of the city’s charter, and conferred no rights whatever upon the Corpo- ration. And thatthe endorsement of the cer- tifl Ss of the Railroad Company was null ana void, 5th. Phe Court then ordered that the cas should be referred to a solicitor to ascertain who held the cernffentes, upon what co! sider- ation, aud when and how obtained; and for that purpose ordered the bill to be amended, making the said certificate holders parties. The case will probably Go to the Supreme Court on appeal. DESTRUCTIVE Figx.—About !2 o'clock this morning, Officer Hilton discovered the stableof Peter Mack, on Third street between Penneylvania avenue and © st sonth, On fire, and atonce gave an alarm, but for some cause it was some time before the alarm became general, and in consequence the fire companies did not reach the ground as early as they would have done ctherwise. The horses of Mr. Mack were gotten out by the Officers of the Fifth Ward, who alarmed the families residing in bouses, (six in number) adjoining, many of whom had hardly time to get themselves out half dressed, before the building,being of ey, were in a blaze, and their destraction_inevit- able. The families of the occupants—Tnomas Honohoo, Jeremiah Noland, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Carpenter, Bernard Holland and Wm. Wil- liams—were obliged to go into the cold, many of the children with no shoes on, and among them there was considerable suffering, but the neighbors soon took them in, and they were made as comfortable as pos:ible. They lostalso much of the furniture. . The fire companies—Columbia. American Heck and Ladder, Perseverance, Franklin and ‘Anacosllaeould not get water, and in conse- quence cond do but little service; but when the steamers Hibernia and Rucker arrived they. got water from a considerable distance, ee Ye sncceeded in Saving the adjoining pro making apparent the superiority of 8 ers.over hand es, { ‘The houses déstroyed belonged to Dr. J. E. jp Batcs, of the Sixth Ward, and were built about five years since for about $3,800, and were ia- 8 Tor S¥,700.in the Mutual Company, ot this uty. “The: . little doubt but that it was work ofan intendiary. . ————S Granp neler, a ik - by spac ent We Gent fal Hotel, Saturda: nh ty a ie lodgings fu a r66m containing fonr beds, Afterwards three men took lodgings in tie same room, oné gfter aaother, as if stran- Saga Gree araenmeetn eet ons 8 can loor open, bis room-mates ne, aud $22, which Ne had in his ‘pocket whea ‘went to bed, was fotind missing &iso. Carr ‘ave information to Officer Pendle, of the Fourth Ward; who went back to the hot-l with him. There Carr Saeceyp rn eole H. Bailey, Patrick McGinney and 8 Spates, asthe men who occupied the room with him. They were se: d, anda few dollars was found on each, but Carr did not identify any as his Toney. Justice Giberson committed them jo jail for court. John Weldon was subsequent. iy arrested for being concerned with thé rob- bery, but was dismissed by Justice Kinsey. nk Sg THE GRAND SACRED CONCERT to be given at the Church of the Epiphany, on Thursday evening next, promisesour music-loving com- munity a treat, such as is only permitted at long int is at this distance from the head- narters of the divine art in this country—New york. Not only doesthe programme teem with rich selections from Rossina, Mercadanti, Bel- lini, Verdi, and otber master minds, but the execution and rendition of the same is en. trusted to the care of artists such as Signor Strini, the eminent baritone, from Baltimore, and others of like sttractions. One lady ex- pected from New York who stands onrivalled as a performer of the sacred vocal writings of the above composers. The beantiful organ of the Church of the Epiphany, under the control of one of the leading organists in America, adds further attraction to the feast in etore. The tickets—the sale of which is already extensive -are to be obtained at the principal music And book stores, ‘ aes Be A Frixz Coxcert.—The concert, complimen- tary to Mrs. Cecilia Young Kretsehmar, given Inst night at St. Aloysious Charch, was a mos: successtol affair throughout, we are glad to Bay. The house was filled to overflowing, and numbers failed to gain admittance. Mrs. Young never sang better, and she was eupported most ably by some of the best mnsi- cal talent of the country. Mr. Walter, of Bal. timore, accompanied acceptably on the piano. Mr. Kau! m was enthusiastically encored in his performance of De Beriot's celebrated 6th air. Koppitg aleo came in for & warm encore, as did Mrs. Young, Dawson, the tavorite basso, the fine male quartetie, At., &c. We trast Mrs. Young can find it convemen: to furnish us with many such delightful musi. cal treats. ——__—- CAUGHT IN BI8 OWN TRAP.—Patrick Marray keeper of a saloon on H street, near 2th, was ordered to report at the Central Gaardhouse on the 7th instant, charged with cellieg liquer to soldiers. Failing to report, he was arrested and confined In the Central Guardhouse; bn: there not being sufficient evidence to sustain the charge, he was released by Justice Fergu- son. The witness, Mr. Vroman, was held by Capt. Merrett, it appearirg that Vroman hai been trying to extort money from Murtay's wife by promising not to appear against her husband. eg JEIMINAL Count, Judge Wylie—This morn- ing, Robert Dorsey, charged with grand Mr. ceny, was found found guilty, and sentenced to one year in the Albany penitentiary. Wallace Turner was convicted of ‘a similar offence, and received a like sentence. Harris Clark and George Stewart, charzed in two cases with assault and battery, were found guilty in each, and sentenced to jxil for sixty days each, in each case. glass, grand larceny; dismissed. drunk and disorderly ; military. Mary Cava. naugb, disorderly; $1.00 Michael Farley, drunk $1.00 Carter Olive, burglarly; jail fo; court os Case Dremissep.—vetective A. R. Alien, who was arrested on Saturday last, upon the charge of disloyalty, was yesterday dismissed, the charge not being substantiated in the opin- ion of the milltary authorities. gi YOUNG MEN OAN BE ACOOMMODATE)D SO with BOARD at No. 394 Bleventh street. do- tween K and Masrachusetts avenue ‘OB RENT—Two or thr ® Large Front Room ri vit ANTED— As Dining-Ruom SERVANT, a good Wears Boy. '4 to 16 years »fage, Mart one well reccmmetded. Apply at Mrs. BANNER MAN’, 447 Penn. averue. ya tate A PRIVATE PAMILY HAVING A COUPL of Unf Booms to spare caa find a g301 tevant by applying to J.0.0., Box No. = Offce. ja 11-2 STBaTEGY AND TACTICS. By Gener: Capt. W: 8 _ Jal oe Plearant BOMB; one ly at No 49 Sere ith between Band T, Reicrenoces exehanged, Da m. P, Oraighiil, U. FRANOK TAYLOR. Cu TO MY PREMISES LAST NIGHT—A regis yee: The cage’ is Fequonted to ecme forwa ve property. pay charges, and sim away MiOHast GonNane 8 L street, between New Jerrey avennre four, translated by |. Engizeers; $2.00. jal jail st* and Pirst streer, RB BALE OR TO LET—The FIXTURES and oi Lf large Btore, Gt for an ofs 4 Gyrter Betablishment or any other buainsas two entrances; and well s taate!. quire of Mr. GRIEN. with Price $30). In- WALD, 389 Penn aveces in the Concert Bel!, Ja li-3t* TA CONSEGCBNOM OF THE ee INTHE day, the Fort Monroe boats will leave Baltimore st 4 o'clock p m Pasrengers frem Washington mui leave .40 train to connect. jal M,N, UL8, President. CARD VISITE FRaUR:. 486 Swiss. Freneh,and Areerican Card Frames is a riety, at J MARERITER’S. > No. 486 Seventh atr=st. Eight doors above Odd Fellos’ Hall Terms cash, jaltim* eo FOR A LADY AND GBNiLSMEN — A Bitting-Boom and Bed-Room t> let, with Board, for a Lady and Gentlemen. it femily in Georgetown, The house the ost pleasant part of the city: is first rooms kanésomely furnished. and every rate, ing in Keeping.” Stabling for one or two horses i! neeted. arein a posi No one need anew. r this nelas« the: ive first class references, dress apply at the Star office, Re SEELL’S RESTAURANT, No. 277 Penarylvavia Avenue, Keep constantly cn bend 51° the DELICACIES OF THE SEASON, Also, the brat WINES, LIQUORS, and SEGARE, N. B.—No ladies admitted unless accom panied by gentiemen, '. RUSSELL. ja ll tw Chronicle.) br aeee & WILLIAMS. A: joneers MS B AT AUCTION.—On THURSDAY, iti 17% ib stant, at 10 c’ulock, at the Ho-ee Market, we shail re!l one Dark Brown Mare Mule, cama to” hs undersigned on the iith of November acvertised in this paper on the 25th 37th and 24th. of sad r cnth; bad on when taken. a sirap roued ber n-ck, avd chain attached; blind in one ey, bad three rhoes ov; about 7 or 8 years old. The owrer orownérs cove described Mule is requel to eome forward, prove property. pay chsrger end take ber away, Giherwise, she will o¢ oid as above sta\ ing to law. wade and 1853 ant ted accor: rovided in relation to siray animals. to vay for ber ee pirg. aus “4 eranree.. >a pear Tret, Isiso fon GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auct=. peBitc sare. 7 undersigned, executor of the estate of 14+ ary A. Hasiup, deceased, will well, at pat lic vy SATURDAY, Javusry 23, 1s04, at o'clock M,, on the premiser, IWENT EVEN ACRES @F LAND, wore or less, hrproved bya BRICK DWELLING, STORE HOUSE, STABLE, and other OUT-BUILDINGS. situated on the Washington tarn balfiuites from Anrapotis Junétic from Savage Factory, Howard counts, Md BF Persons are requested tocallon Mr Willian Shipley, who resides on the property, nad exawmiue it prior to the day cf sale. Terms made know 3W e,one ania sant ore mive n the day of sala . HASELUP, Execator Washington city 8. K. DASHIE.L, Brooker, 32 8t. Paul street. Baltimors Orapply to in )-9nw4i® BSECOnND GRAND SACRED CONCERT. OBUEOH OF THE EPIPHANY, @, Berwezs 137m amp 147m Sransts, THURSDAY, Jan 4.7% pm, neat oF THE BUNDAY BCHOOL FUND. Belections from MENDELSSOHN, FLOTOW, MERCADANTE, Ro HANDEL, “VREDI, ets. 1 fine oborus® The eminent solo tees Kloaly oppepat- Tio} tot td to land the! net Mitkees more The distinguished gn from sah J ‘great pleasure as likely (0 be rres a aunounced wil ent. addition to his other finished penfor Feror Ftrsi, of, Baitiniore, will excecte « bis own com? ceition, dires- The entire performance will be under the dis fio of the reno orgapist aud artist Hoe ee rckats {0 cents each} may be obtained s* - is utis. apd Dookrtores, aad of th reef A ‘ioosoments. i” MODRTED MEXICAN SADDLT— | AseeeeR SNR eae 19 8-66 ma use™. solo of Auction and Com, Mereh ‘ o! rt aco | |