Evening Star Newspaper, January 12, 1864, Page 2

eae} ane eee ial ind Pa Pion _THE EVENING STAR. | WASHINGTON CITY: \ TUESDAY............ JANUARY 12, 1564. | SF READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE, | SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- Washington Money Market. Quotations for stocks, coin and ancurrent money, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co, Bankers: = aying. Selling. U. 8. Coupon Bonds, 1881 21054 106 Do., 1881, 5.2'8 osspar U, 8.7.30 Notes, aa *termastera’ Ohecks. American Gold New- York Ratrzs—First Boarp. Coupon 4's, i881, 1953; 7-50’s, 105%,; Certifi- Gates of Indehtedness, 17¥; Gold, 153%. — OFFICIAL. | Executive Man January 9, 1564. Information having been received that Caleb B Smith, late Secretary of the Interior, has de- parted this life, at his residence in Indiana, it is ordered that the Executive Buildings at the seat of Government be draped in mourning, for the pericd of fourteen days, in honor of his m mMory as & prudent and loyal counsellor and ® faithful and effective coadjutor of the Ad- ministration in atime of public difficulty and peril. The Secretary of State will communi- @ te accpy of this order tothe family of the deceased, together with proper expressions of the profouna sympsthy of the President and Heads of Departments in their great and irre- parable berea vement. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. + 2+2 FORRES? HALL PRISON. At Forrest Hall Prison, in Georgetown, there were 165 drserters confined on the ist of Decem- ber. During the month of December here were 53 received, and 659 sent to their regiments or Teleased, there being several of the latter erro- neously arrested; jeaying $2 confined in the prison on the istof January. During the past ten days there have been 121 received and 129 sent to their regim or released, leaving 33 on hand yesterday. These figures show a mat re- duction in the number of deserters being re- ceived here, which may be accounted for by | the fact that desertions from the army are rapidly decreasing, and the greater part of the oid offenders have been arrested or dec: d for chmes not more congenial this cold weather- May they ali be frezen out of Canada, and get their deserts for deserti ATURE ON NeGno | SIN THAT STATE.—In the Mary erday © preamble and r adopted, setting forth that Ge yin dot the negro eacampment St 'scounty, was seizing upon | slaves On the plantations and forcing them to t as an outrage on osperty of the citizens of Mary- land, perpreirated without the knowledge or consent of the President, and proposing the ap- poontment of a joint select committee to wait | upon the Presidentat W ington andasksuch redress and pro‘ection as the necessity of the | case requires. | While Gen. Birney has, without doubt, been | willing to receiye all negroes physically fitand | willing to serye as soldiers, we question the | THe MARYLAND Leis ENLISTMEN - truth of she allegation that be has forced any imto the ranks, In the Honse the preamble and resolution were rejected by & vote of ayes 26 noes 27 after An animated debate. Tae PResivency.—The Loyal League of Nashville hus expressed its preterence for Mr. Lincoln as the Presidential candidate in 1361; | and for Andrew Johnson as Vice-President. | The St. Louis Union bas placed the name ef Abraham Lincoln at the head of its columns as | ite candidate for President in 1561, | The Republicans of the two Honses of the i | | Pennsylvania Legislature have, on jaint b: lot, hominated Abraham Lincoln for the next Presidency. Their resolutions, with the pre- ambie engrossed on parchment, haye been com- | mitted to Simon Cameron to bring to Washing- ton and present to the President. Bay Sreamens.—Travelers will observe ths the steamers of the Bay Line will hereafter, until further notice, leaye the Union dock, foot of Concord street, Baltimore, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, no freight being received after 3 o'clock. * #F Major G ral Meade, itis stated, has goneto Pennsylvania on ashort leave of ab- sence. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. AN INTERCEPTED REBEL DISPATCH LONGS )RTED TO HAVE RE- ED LEE, LEE ABOUT TO CONSUMMATE A SERIES OF | MANEUVERS AND BLOODY BATTLES! THE REEELS PROPOSE SOON TO EMBRACE THELK FRIENDS IN BALTIMORE, es - New Yorn, Jan. 1 ‘The Herald contains An intereepted rebel letter of December 3ist, | which stetes that Longstreet’s forces are with | Lee, and that the latter has returned and is about to consummate a series of maneuvers, | and slteit bloody battles too. The writer says “the day cannot be far off | haijlembrace each other in Mary- | land, mn the old homstead in Baltimore, beneath the victorious cross of the free and recognised South.” NORTH CAROLINA AFFAIRS. seg AEST OF A PROMINENT UNIONIS . Smeg DFSERTION FROM KEBEL RANKS. eames iON OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION, —— NEWPERN, N.U., Jan. 7—The secoud regi- ment North Carolina (Union) volunteers are rapidly organizing. Their headquarters are | ut Beautort. Perry Carter, 2 prominent Union citizen of Murfreesborough, was arrested afew days ago by Confederate soldiers and sent to Weldon. He is charged with trenasonable correspondence with the public enemy. So great was the in- digwation excited by this new outrage upon the rights and liberties of the people that Carter Was immediately released and returned to his home in Murireesborough. He is father-in- law ot Charles Heary Foster. While the various rebel commands near our lines @re fast being depleted by desertion, it is & Temttkable fact that the first loyal North Carolina regiment has so far lost but one man by desertion, and the second regiment not one. The first of Snnuary was celebrated by the colored people of Eastern, N. ., with iapos- ire ceremonies, at Beaufort. The united So- cieties of Au scent, were largely represented. An eloquent oration was delivered by A. H. Galiaway. R solutions were adopted in which streng grounds are taken in favor of negro suffrage in the reorganization of the State Government, | Col. McOhesney, of the ist North Carolina volunteers, is complimented in public orders by Major Gen. Peck, for heroic conduct in | the recent Greenville fight. ee ae ie DESTRUCTIVE FIRE New Yorx, Jan. 12.—A destructive fire oc- eurred in this city last night, in Beckman street, | No. 55, .eeupied by Rulkley, Brothers & Co, paper warehouse, and No. 53, occupied by Laweon & Goodenongh, manufacturers of cut- lery, ire # total loss No. 51, occupied by J. & H. H. W. King, was badly damaged. No. 57, occupied by Bassett & Mace, were | almost entirely destroyed. The loss is at least $210,000. CELEDRA1 | Wallach, wt 12 6 rican Freedmen of African de- | M FROM a INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR BROUGH, ges CINCINNATI, Jan. 12,—Governor Brough was inaugurated yesterday. In his inaugural ad- dress he recommends 4 tax of 3 mills on a dol- lar for the support of soldiers’ families. In re- gard to National affairs he reiterates the prin- ciples announced in his Marriettaspeech. The inaugural ceremonies were very imposing and were witnessed by a large audience. The re-enlisted Ohio regiments are arriving here in large numbers. ‘Lhe 7>th New-York passed through Indian- apolis yesterday, en route home. THE WADE RESCUE CASE AT HAL. IFAX. HAirax, Jan, 12—The Wade rescue exam- ination case was closed last night. Several Witnesses for the defense were examined, but their evidence did not shake the evidence of the policeman Alman for himself and col- leagues. The main features of the case, the Mayor said, must be governed by law, and he there- fore had decided to hand the proposition over to the Crown officers. s The prisoners were ordered to appear o1 Wednesday and giye bail for their appearance before the Supreme Court. San Francisco. San Francisco, Jan 9—The aggregate bus- iness of the werk has been large, particularly as regards alcohol, sugarand syrup. Thegen- eral markets since New Year’s day are. firmer, with considerable animation. ™ he political centest in Nevada Territory is becoming imtensely exciting. The clause in the constitution permitting taxation of mines is furiously assailed. Though there isa general cesire to haye the State government organized ns speedily as possible, the indications are that the constitution will be rejected by the popular | vote. The Chesapeake Piracy. Sr. Jonny, N. HB, Jan. 11.—In the case of the steamer Chesapeake, to-day, Charles Waters testified haying attended a meeting in St. John, at which Captains Parker Robinson, Zely, McKinny and others were present. Capt. Par- ker said he wanted a crew to go toNew York to captnre a vessel, and stated that he had a commission from the Confederate government, and wilness understood that the crew was to be engaged for the Confederate service. This closed the evidence for the prosecution and the court adjourned until Friday. The Quota of Connecticut. New Haven, Jan. 11.—From the returns re- ceived at the office of the Paymaster General Of this State it is conclusively shown that the quota of Cennecticut has been filled, and that there is a surplus of five hundred men. Mean- while the 30th regiment is being re-enlisted, and enlistments both in the field and at home are progressing rapidly => LAD: E3 A Meeting will be held at tho house of Mayor £OL pipae KELIEF AsSOCIA- cleck, noon. on WEONKSDAY Lext, the 13th imstant, Punctval attendance is earnestly requevied BOB FRENCH, it President of the Axssocistion: TEP LROTURE.—Rev. J. MoKenpurm Rivey, | of Bsitimcre willlecture ip Sast Wash- i: gton M. B. vhurch, (itev, Mr. Muarce’s.) on THURSLAY EVENING, th inet Bubject:— “Apocalyptic Foreshatowings of American His- Lory. Aecture to or mamence at 7% o'clock iu 12 at (SB rneonray LEOTURES. |... PROFFSSOR AGASSIZ Will deliver three Lectures on *'The Glacial Periot”?¢,-mmencing cn TU ESD 1¥ EVENING. at 8 o'clock p.m. Jal at => NO? 1CE— PHONOGRAPHY —A” PROFES sor of thin ar:, who has been engaged to instruct & class, will give an explaration of his matem, &e..at ‘Professcr Wooll-y’s Writing and Book Keantng Academy, Seventh and B streets, TO-MORROW. at iz m. ‘Those interested are in- viled to atten’. jall-st* etter meeiog’ BTONE OU TEBRS.— Res. 61d 03 ular meeting of the Asso: on will be m TORSDAY EVENING. January i2th. at 7 o’clock, at Temperance Hail. Election of officers and other business to be transa-ted JAMES GUILD, Pres’t. WM CUNNINGHAM, Sec, ja L1-2t* (Ce cere B, GOUGH WILL DELIVER A ‘i ‘course of lectures in the First Presbyterian ‘urch, Dr. Bunderland’s. 4% street, on TAURS- D4Y. FRIDAY. MONDAY and TUESDAY EVE- NINGB, the lath, 18th, 18th and 19th pf January, 1°t4.” Fubjects—'Peculiar People,” “Eloquence and Orators.” “Street Life in London,’ and * fem erance ? The order of delivery to be atran, by Mr.Gough. Tickets for the course $1.75; sin gle tickets 50 cents. Doors open at7, lecture at 8 o'clock. The proceeds of the lectures to be ap- Fiied in payment of thecburch debt Mr Gough will not lecture againin Washington during the present season. ja l-8t* JO8 SHAFFIELD’S BALTIM®BRE OON- FECTICNERY, Sixth street, between G and H—Parties, Balls. Fairs, Receptions, Wed- ¢ings ard other Entertainments furnished at short- t notice and most reasonable terms. Ice C:eam d Water Ice: ade by steam power, the best quality, wholessie and retail, delivered to any part cf the city and Georgetown ja ll-im* GERMAN RELIBF ASSOCIATION FOB SICK AND WOUNDED 8OLDIBR8S,—From end after Tuesday, the 11th inst., the weekly meet- inge of the committee of the association will be held each TUES: are at § o'clock p m. at the house of Me d Behrens, 442 7th st., where all perso! ed are invited to attend, jad eost* COHEN, Cor, Bec. ! OFFICE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE I COMPANY, Wasuinoron, January 4, 1364 ke Board of Managers publish the following con- dition of the Company at Dec. 28, 1363. ce Amount of premum notes 2144 047 33 Amount of cash on hand... 18 681 16 Lorses paid during the past year... 1,30 97 NOTICE I8 ALSO GIVEN That the Annual Meeting of Policy Bolders (who are all members) wil be held at the office of the Company on MON- PAY, the (8th inst .at 10 o’slock a. m., whan an elect'on will be held forseven managers to seve fcr tie ensuing year. By order jad eost CHAS. WILSON. Sec GREAT PAIR TO BE HELD AT THE _ PATENT FFIO. LDING.—At a ueeting of the Ladies’ jociation for the the Benefit of £oldiera’ Pam! id the Christian Commission, st the hou Mayor Wallach, Jan - bers 6, 1864. it was Kesolved, That the President of the Association be specially instructed to noti’y the citizensof Wash- ington, thrcugh the city papers not to contribute hy mcney ‘or the benefit of the Fair to any person not author zed by & commirsicn to collect, signed by the Prerident. é SELAH SQUIRES, Becretary, In seceréance with the foregoing resolution, I hereby give the notic required tFebl B. B_ FRENCH, Prosident. “5> LADIBS’ GREAT NATIONAL SANITARY FAIR, to be h-ld inthe building aboat to be erected for that purpose, on the corner of Pe nnayl- Vania sVenue and Seventh atreet The building will be ready for the reception of goods on the Ith day of January 1854, when it is hoped the citizens will come forward and heartily respond by their ready assistance in providing for the wents and sufferings of the brave defenders of the Union, Orricers. Non. 8. C. Pomeroy, President Rittenhouse, Fant & Co.. Treasurers, Miss C, T. Feonelly, fee ry. Honorary Orricers. His Excelleney Abraham Liacoin, President of the United States. Major General Meade. Hon. W.H Seward. Hon Schuyler Culfax, Bpoaker of the Houss of Representatives. ComMITTER OF ARRANGEMENTS. Mrs. C. B. Evans, 24 Lou Mrs. L H. Rannay. isiana ave. Chairman, Mrs. Captain Bielaski, Mrs. John F. Ellis Mrs. H. 8. Batler Mrs. J.W.Thompson. Mrs. J.M. Mc slintock,Jr, Miss Carrie Matthews, Miss Susan Cohen. Miss Crumbacker. Mrs. 1. A. Peck. Miss Rosie Bielaski. . Execotiva Committe. Mrs. Lieut. Brookfield.Mrs Thomas J. Gardner, 37) Pa. av. Chairman. Mrs. P.M. Dubant, Mrs. J.B. Turton Mrs. Matthews, rs. Johnson. a iss Julia Powell. Hami'ton Spear. Miss Sarah Powell, Shalle-oss, Miss R. Shallcross d ptain Steele. | Mrs, Alfred Holmead, Miss V. Ream. Misa Mary Ream. Miss Rore Bielaski. Miss Kate Qohen. H Gregory. am Yeatman, A2S8EMBLY’s CHURCH FAIR Will commence at Gdd Fellows’ Hall, Seventh Street, On TUESDAY, Jaa i2th, P ‘pod continue every night for two weeks. a8 1st” weer ALL WHOM I1*MAY OONCERN, = RgGisteR’s Orrick. Jan. 1, 1964 Notice is hereby given that Liseoses given to Hueksters. Bu‘ehers, ard Owners of Dogs will ex pire op MONDAY, the 4th day of Jannary, and that raid Licenses murt be renewed at this office within ten dave after that time. ? 5 6-6t SAMUEL K. DOUGLASS, Reaister. STARVATION. — Thoso who are tire! of Salt Dr Dene ves and calf feds thon d ‘ Nc 0 trition, Particular attention sence dives srising from itm puri'y of i Boor 408 ath strovt, Washi a sea. Saaeulesticn oman +D.o. Miss A. Gardner. Miss Sarah Cohen. Mrs. Robe:t Earle. ja 9-1w* ICR CREAM AND WATER IONS OF THE best quality delivered to falls, ee, atthe lowest Beene eae and F ats d ia Confectionery, corner 13th d¢ 2-lm* CONGRESSIONAL. —_—_—.—___ XXXVIlIT# CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. ieiidaies cia Hovsz.—After our report closed yesterday— Mr. Fernando Wood offered a preamble set- ting forth that accusaiions seriously affecting the official conduct of Major General Batler, while in command of New Orleans, have been publicly made, and whereas other officers have n charged with delinquency and op- pressive conduct, and conniying at fraud; and whereas it is stated that collusions in procu- ring supplies in the military and navy depart- ments exist, &c., with the following resolution: Resolved, That a committee of nine members be appointed to inquire and ascertain the foun- dation of these accusations, with power to send for persons and papers, and examine witnesses under oath. . On motion of Mr. Stevens the resolution was Iaid on the table—yeas . Mr. Fenton offered a resolution, which was adopted, referring to the Committee on Public Ex) enditures, the charges of official miscon- duct in the New York Custom House and the | alleged shipment of contraband supplies. Mr. Broomall offered a resolution declaring it to be the sense of the House that the govern- ment should use strenuous efforts to procure these claimed as slaves in the rebel territory to serve as soldiers, by giving them full pay and the same bounty as to other soldiers, and guar- anteeing them freedom at once on enlistment. Mr. Cox moved to lay the resolution on the table, which was disagreed to—yeas 6l,nays 63. Mr. Scofield introduced a bill to incorporate the Washington City Saving’s Bank. _ Mr. Ancona offered a resolution, which was adopted, instructing the Military Committee to inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill to reimburse soldiers tor deductions made from their pay for loss of clothing thrown away in public exigencies by command of their officers. Mr. Stevens, from the Ways and Mvans Com- mittee, reported a bill toreimburse the State of Pennsylvania for calling out the Militia to re- pel invasion. Committed to the Committee of the Whole. A message was received from-the Senate an- nouncing the death of Senator Bowden; when Mr. Brown, of West Virginia, delivered an eu- logy-on the deceased and offered the usual res- olntions,and in respect to his memory the House adjourned. aed E~ Fo Baur BAGATELLE TABLE, Iniuire of JOHN F. MUNTZ, corner of Penn avenue and 26th street west, (Wirst Ward.) 1t* RENOH FLUTING. Ladies can have their Lace Collars, Sleeves, and Bail Dresres done up chesp at No. 60 south A st. (Capitol Hill It OP® TC-DAY, = THE METROPOLITAN PHOTOGRAPHIO ART GALLERY. . PHILP & SOLOMONS, 332 PENN. AVENUE, jalgtft between 9th and 10th sts, proroeaue FOR #LOUR. SEALED Prorosats will be received until the Sib instsnt. at 12 o’cl ck M., tor furnishing the Subsistence Department with 10,000 BAKRELS OF FLOUR: — 5,000 warrels in new oak barrels, head lined, 5,000 barrels in new strong cotton sacks—one-hal! berrel 1p each sack. Bids will de 1, 2, and 3. d for any quantity leas than the 19.0) Darrels; and also for one hundred barrels of No.2 Parrily Flour . Bids must be in duplicate, and for each grade on separate sheets of paper. he delivery of the Flour to commence witnin five days from the opening of the bids, and in euch qui ies daily as the Government may direct, deiiverea at the Government wnarehouse in Georgetown at the wharves, or at the railroad depot in Washineton, DO. The delivery of all Flour awarded to be comple- 4, within twenty days from the opening of the i tment will be made in certificates of indebted. or such other funds as the Government may bi for disbursement The usual Government inspecticn will be made just before the Flour is received. and none will be accepted which is not fresh grouad, An eath of allegiance must accompany the bid of each bidder wno has not the oath on file in this office. and no bid will be entertained from parties who have previousiy failed to comply with their bids or from diddere not present to reapond. Government reserves the right to reject any bid for any cause. Bids to be addressed to the undersigned, at No. 223 G street, endorsed ** Eratoe for Flour.’? . Captain, 0. Washington, D.O.. Jan. 11. 164. jai2 td STRATEGY AND TACTICS. By General Du four, translated by Capt. Wm. P. Oraighill, U. 8 Engineers; $ ja ‘ii FRANOK TAYLOR. ig CONSEQUENCE OF THE I0B IN THES bay, th fort Monroe boats will leave Baltimore st 4 o’clock p.m Pasrengers from Washington mi leave in 11.40 train to connect. ja ll-tf M,N, FALLS, President. OABD VISITE FRAMES 486 Swiss. French,and American Card F: 68 in Va- riety, a J. MARER(ITER’S, No. 486 Seventh street, Kight doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall Terms cash, jail Im* R° SBELL’S RESTAUBANT, No, 277 Pennsylvania Avenue, Keep constantly on hand all the DELICACIES OF THE SEASON, Also, the best WINES, LIQUORS, and SEGARS, admitted unless accom panied by T. RUSSELL, “3 {Chronicle.} ASHING NEATLY AND \ 3 PROMPTLY BXEOUTED in, AT NATIONAL &8TBAM LAUNDRY, ___ Opposite Grover’s Theater, _Ja9-6t* IA08, PIANOS —FOR RENT, Two first-rate seven octave Pianos (ore anew one) o: modern style, and with al! the late im- reel rovements can be seen st BOSWELL 'S ancy Store, 302 E stroet, near Fourteenth, ja 3t*. ULES! MUL. ia ‘pai MULES! I ave several pairs of superior, lar, size Mules. which T have for sale or ox change, on acccmmodatin, g terme JAS. H. SHREVE ja 9-3t* 7th street, bet. H and I sts. NOTRE: SUUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY, Corner Lith and O streets The obstructions eaused by the burning of the ) dge a’ Gray's Ferry having been removed this Company sre shipping all Rail through to Wash- reton in good time. Shippers mark all goods, | “So. Bx. Co.;” ship at 32 Broadway, New York, ja 9-3t NATH, OsRUSI, Jr., Agent. RAzAMoVAD: HINTON & TERBL, MERCHANT AND MILITARY TAILORS, And Extensive Dealers in GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, From the old stand, 406, to 35% Pennsylvania avenue, under Metropolitan Hotel. Washington, December, 1853 fan 9 im LEASE NOTICE THES FACT —Piain Sewing and Embroidery executed at the shortest no- tice and at_moderate prices at the store recently opened on E street, No. 432. between sth and 3th streets. north side Particular attention paid to the manufacture of gentlemen's and ladies’ Gar ments. together with every description of chil dren’s Clothes, A liberal verry solicited ja8 2awim* MI38 8. E. HOBBS 486 PAPER HANGINGS. 486 GOLD and VELVET, GOLD STAMPED and MEDIUM PRIZED GOLD PAPERS. Also, varied of GLAZED AND BLANK PAPERS atthe LOWEST CASH PRICES. FIBE-BOARD PRINTS, STATUSS, CENTER PIBOES, &o. NEW AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGNSGILT BAND WINDOW SHADES. BUFFORANY REQUIRED STYLE ORSIZEOP SHADE MADE TO ORDER OVAL PIOTURE FRAMES, (War-anted to be gilded with gold leaf) The handsomest assortment in the District, from the best manufactory in the country. Also, an assortment of Dark Wood Frames, with a beautiful variety of small sized Oval and Card Litenranies, of foreiga and comestic manufac- ure, PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS, Different sizes and colors; PIOTURE RING8, NAIL Purchasing exclusively for cash the (according to their quality) will be dis; I they can be purchased for in th District. No misrepren’ation made to effnct sales, A call solicited trom those need Pg, the above goods. Terms J. MARKRITER Please remember t number—486 Seventh street sight doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall; and thetermr -ash for goods and layor, je 7-10t* FILVER-MOUNTED MEXICAN BADDLE— costing @ 160, will bero!d a barg.in on applica tion to © McGUIRB& 00. ja 8-6t Auction and G0om Merchaats. ME? a me ‘porner 7th whack Psy dt i ———— ; to strike bim, but strack Mr. Harmon. NECOND DITION. 4 O’OLOOCKE P. M CONGRESSIONAL. ——_— XXXVIlirH CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. poset ines ita TvurEspay, January 12. SgNATE.—Mr. Howe presented a communi- cation from the Governor of Wisconsin, with a copy of & memorial to the Legislature of that State from Andrew M. Blair and others, ask- ing indemnity tor injuries sustained in assist- ing the officer, Wm. S. Faws, in enforcing the draft in that State, when assailed by an armed mob, and driven out of the county, their prop- erty destroyed, persons wjored, and homes desolated. The Siate of Wisconsin had paid the damages, and now asks the United States the outlay. The Vice President laid before the Senate a message, in reply to a resolution of the Senate, relative to the alleged execution of Kansas troops captured by rebels. It covers a com- munication trom the Secretary of War on the subject. Mr. Trumbull presented a petition from the Working Men’e Association of Cincinnati rela- tive to the commutation clause of the enroll- ment law. Mr. Anthony reported from the Committee on Printing, the House joint resolution for print- ing annually the report of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue; and it was adoptec. Mr. Fessenden reported pack from the Fi- nance Committee, the joint resolution for ex- tending the time for paying the increased bounties to veterans and other yolunteers, and it was, on motion of Mr. Wilson, taken up. [It will be recollected thatit gives #100 to veterans and #300 to others enlisting up to the ist of March next.) a Mr. Fessenden said that in considering the financial question connected with this subject he had colicited a letter from Secretary Uhase. ‘The letter was read, showing why the Secre- tary thinks the financial condition and pros- ects warrant the payment of these bounties. tis estimated ‘hat 50,000 veterans of the pres- ent army will in due time re-enlist, and $2,675,- (oo will be required. Mr. F. said that the committee thought, as some time had now elapsed, thought it best to take the House rather than the Senate resolu- tion for the same purpose, as the latter only extended the time to the 5th ot February. The Secretary had also suggested some increased taxation in this connection, but the committee thongkt as that subject was already before the Fimance Committee of the House, it was best to leave it there entirely uninfluenced. The joint resolution for continuing the boun- ties was then passed. The bill amendatory of the Enrollment act was then taken up. Hover.—Mr. Wilson, from the Committee on the Judiciary. reported back a bill preventing the United States Court of Claims from acting on any claims for property destroyed or appro- priated by the United States military and naval torces during the present rebellion. He said there was some danger of that court assuming to act on the cases of this character. His object was to retain the jurisdiction of such claims in the hands of Cougress. Messrs. Stevens and Yeaman opposed the bill, and objected to the hasty consideration of the question. Mr. Stevens moved that the bill be laid upon the table; but this was disagreed to—yeas 59, nays % . Schenck offered an amendment to the bill providing the Court may take a guidance of cuses where food, forage, material, have been taken for public uses, under contract or by a pressment. He eaid he understood a bill was to be introduced for the creation of a depart- ment board or a tribunal, for the adjustment of<laims tor damages during the present war. Mr. Kernan said that the present law gave the Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims under contracts, whether express or implied. A bill wall be reporied to adjusticate all ques- tions arising under the taking of property tor public uses, Mr. Smith advocated the passage of a law at this session for the settlement of all claims for supplies taken for public uses Mr. Davis, of Maryland, after explaining his views, said he would vote for the pending pro- positions. ———_—_+0e+____ Forp’s.—Charming Mrs. Bowers commen- ces a short engagement at Ford’s Theater to- morrow night, appearing as Pauline” in Bulwer’s always popular play of the Lady of Lyons.” Washington Money Market—Lat st Qi tations. Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Oo., Bank- ers: Bu: » Sellin; U. 8 Coupon Bonds, 1981 ie a 108" ar = U. S. 5720's +106, 105, Af i U.S. 7.30 Notes... uartermasters’ 97% 153 .136a110 WEW YORK RATHS—SECOND BOARD. Coupon 6’s, 1381, 105%; 7-30’s, 106%; Certifi- cates of Indebtedness, 97%; Gold, 154: Mich- igan Southern, 8&7; Terra Haute, 60; Quick- silver, 56%. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Latest from Charleston. ge THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE CITY BURNED BY GILMORE’S SHELLS, CHARLESTON NOW AT HIS MERCY. — New York, Jan. 12—The Herald's Folly Island corresy ondent says Gillmore has been amusing the enemy by throwing Greek fire into the city. On Sunday week twenty shells thus loaded, were pitched into the city and every one exploded, the result was that fire was kindled in the southern heart of the city, which buroed with considerable fury during the balance of the day. Heretofore Gen. Gillmore bas not been able to throw Greek fire into the city, as the shell generally exploded in a second or two after leaying the gun, but by a recent contrivance they have been made to land their tearful and destructive contents just where they are wanted by our artiller'sts, but where th -y are most unwelcome to the Charlestonians. The city is regarded as at our mercy. The fleet Is perfectly quiescent. THE WEATHER. LOovIsvILLE, Jan. 12.—The weather is mode- rating. Thermometer 24—barometer 2946, and falling. The river is filled with floating ice, and navigation is almost entirely suspended. ‘There is a prospect of a general thaw. GEN. GRANT AT LOUISVILLE LovisvILLE, Jan. 12.—Major General Grant and Staff arrived here last night from Knox- ville. LOCAL NEWS. —~>——_ CrimiInaL Court, Judge Olin.—This morn- ing, Stephen Brooks, colored, charged with an assault and battery on Washi:gton Taylor, was found guilty. It appeared from the eyi- dence that Taylor’s wife bad left him, and that the prisoner was living with her, and while Taylor was drunk the accused assaulied him. He was sentenced to sixty days in jail—two- thirds of the sentence being for living in adul- tery with the woman. Cornelius Stillwell, charged with the larceay of a Government horse, was found guilty. THE DIXON AND MAGILL CASE. ‘The case of Collis Dixon, charged with an assault and battery with intent to kill George W. Magill by shooting at him in the hal! of Willards’ Hotel, on.the morning of the 5th of Oc'ober last, on which occasion Mr. Harmon Wes shot in the leg, was called up—District Atiorney Carrington appearing for the United Spiess and Messrs. Davidge and Norris for the letense. i" The first witness called was George W. Ma7ill, who testified that on the 5th of October he went to Willards’ Hotel, having made an appoint- ment to meet a gentlemen there at ten o'clock, and atter having looked tor the gentleman through the parlors, witness started out, when he saw Mr. Piggott enter the door, in company with Dixon, when D. said, *You son of a b—,” and-raised a club or stick and brought it down in a blow, which witness warded off. Piggott called to Dixon to draw his pistol, and the latter drew a large Colt’s revolver and attempted to cock it, when witness unbutloned his vest 10 geta small pistol which he had in his watch- pocket. Sometaing was the matter with the pistol and witness could not cock it, and while attempting to cock it Dixon had his pistel peinted at witness, and as he could not use h's own pistol he retreated toward the wash-room, and as he got to the corner he fired at witness’ back, and fortunately for witness the ball failed Witness hearing the report turned back to see if Dixon was going to fire again, and saw that some persons had eeized him. Witness then weat through the barber-shop to the street and pro- ceeded homewards. Tax SALE OF VinGinia Prorerty.—At the tax sale of property in Virginia, held at Alex- andria yesterday, the following lots were dis- ported of, as follows : No. 54, which was the property of B. W. Honter, 409% acres of land on the Columbia road, eight miles from the court-house. It was started at $1,000, and ultimately knocked down to F. McCabe at #500. No. 53—530 acres, called “Abingdon,” on Washington road, four miles east from court- house; said to belong to B. W. Hunter, vatua- tion 26,500. Sold to L. E. Chittenden for $8,000. No. 38—House ard lot, Prince street, Alex- andria, between Columbus and Alfred; said to belong to Rey. J. T. Johnson, valuation $7,090. Sold to G. S. Minor for $4,3. No 19—Lot corner Prince and Bayne streets; safd to belong to Wm. H. Fowle, valued at $7(s) Sold to F. &. McCade for #330. No. 19—Lot corner of Washington and Wolfe gtreets; said to belong to Wm. H. Fowle, valued at $600. Sold to L. E. Chittenden for @: No, 17--Lot on Henry street; said to belong to Fowle, valued at $450. Sold to J. Tacey for S185. No. 16—Lot on Duke street; said to belong to Fowle, valued at $200. SoldtoC. W. Campbell for $130. No. 14—House on alley in rear of house on Prince street, No. 175; said to belong to Fowle, valued at #400. Sold to Hiram Simson, col- ored, for $320. No. 13—House on Prince street, between Co- lumbus and Alfred; said to belong to Wm. H. Fowle, valued at $10,000. Sold to M. E. Flan- nigan for $5,050, No. 11—% square on Montgomery street; said to belong to Dr. O. Fairfax, value $300. Sold to B. Carter tor #210. No. 5—Lot on St. Asaph street; said to belong to Lawrence B. Taylor, valuation $100. Sold to N. D. Kimester for $225 No. 2—Custis Mill property, 500 acres valued at #7,000. Sold to M. E. Flannigan for $4,100 No. 1—Arlington estate, lately occupied by R. E. Lee, 1,100 acres, valued at 234,100. Sold to Government for $26,800. At times the bidding was quite spirited, and the pr-ces were considered good. Several of the lots advertised were withdrawn in conse- quence of the payment of the taxes, and others to have certain questions connected with them settled. The statement that this wasa sale of confis- eated property is incorrect, and the fact that some portions of it are liable yet to sale under the confiscation act doubtless kept the bidding down on such parcels. a ed Tsar MurpEr or Mrs DoweLi.—We are in- formed that the citizens of the Seventh Ward contemplate holding a meeting at Potomac Hall to- morrow night, for the purpose oftaking measures to ferret out, if possible, and bring to justice the murderer or murderers of the late Mis. Elizabeth Dowell. We understand also thatan effort will be made to raise at least £1,000 to offer as a reward for the discovery and conviction of the murderer. It seems to us that a reward should also be offered by the city authorities, as the safety of every man and ‘woman in the community is concerned. If, at 7 o'elock in the evening, on a gas-lighted, densely populated business street, the mur- derer can ply bis trade with such impunity, as in the case above referred to, whose life is sate! Within a square of the place where this mu der was committed, and within the same hour, a yourg woman is assailed and beaten to the ground while standing in the full glare of the light from the window of an adjacent d welling house. It was but the other night, too, that Mr. J.T. Winter, of the (Juartermaster’s De- partment, passing down 12th street, was as- sailed when opposite the sonth west gate of the Smithsonian grounds, by a roffian concealed behind the gate, was robbed, knocked down, his jaw- bone broken, and he left in an almost liteless condition. Sixteenth ctreet, Island, has been the scene for weeks, almost nightly, of scenes of rebbery, ruffianism, and violence Under these circum. stances, itis little wonder that the people of the Seventh Ward think it time some action should be taken for self-protection. —__—»—___ Tue DisTRICT IN CONGRES. yesterday— Mr. Schofield introduced a bill toincorporate Washington City Sayings Bank. It places it under the direction of corporators, as follows: Messrs. Wm. B. Todd, Wm. P. Dole, John R. Elvans, Edward Clark, Edward J. Sims, Z. C. Robbins, and Thomas S. Gardner. Itis al- lowed to hold real estate within the annual value of $10,006 only, exclusively arising from interest accruing. The managers shall not re- ceive pay or emoluments for services. The officers to consist of a President and Vice President, who, with seven trustees, shall con- stitute a board of managers. The money to be loaned on bond and mortgage of real estate of double the value. The annual report shall be made to Congress, and the books be open at all times to the inspection of the Comptreller of the Treasury. Mr. Washburne, of Illinois, introduced a bill amenda‘ory of the act chartering the Washing- “ton and Georgetown Railroad Company; which ‘Was referred to the Comumilittee for the District of Columbia. This bill provides that during the sesslon of Congress cars shall be run every three minutes, between 10 a.m. and 6 o’eiock p.m., ata rate 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 dollar, to carry passengers any distance on the road, and also required to keep clean the flagstones at the crossways. —In the Honse fat ae Tue CENTRAL Hote, Rospsery.—Sunday morning, officer Pendel arrested Wm. H Bai- ley, Patrick: McGinney and Chas. Spates for the robbery of Sam‘l Carr at the Central Hotel on Jast Saturday night. They were identified by Mr. Carr as the parties who slept in the room No. 29 with him, and were sent to jail for courtby JusticeGiberson. John Waldron was also arrested but dismissed. This morning, James Wilson, alias Wilcox, James Hammond and Patrick Kinslow, Frank Kane and Mich’l Havay, were arrested by roundsman Kelly and officers Watts and Donn on suspicion of bein, connected with the same robbery. The bo: Wilson has been several times arrested on charges of similar character, but has been for- tunate enough toescape. Hammond and Kins- low are said to be his constant companions. Hammond and Kinslow had an assortment of keys suitable for trunks, valises &c., such as hotel thieves cun use to advantage upon them. The three have been in the habit of sleeping at the Central Hotel, and it was alleged that Wil- son is one of those who slept in No. 29 Saturday night They were there together last night, and Wilson was discovered three times during the nicht going from room toroom trying the doors. Frank Kane was charged by roundsman Kelly with “finding jewelry and peddling it fora living” The men now in jail will be dis- charged if the evidence implicates those last arrested, who will be held at the Fourth Ward station until the evidence can be obtained. peas aia Poxice REPORTS—First Precinct.—Jno. Fur- gerson, suspicious character; military, Yecond Precinct —Richard Jones, stealing $90; bail for court. Mary Dougherty, suspicion of stealing; dismissed. Wm. Brown, killing rab- bits out of season; #5. Geo. Johnson, fast driving; $5. Cadele Winters, larceny; jail for court. Third Precinct —Wm. H. Campbell, drank; dismissed. Lewis Crambean, carrying con- cealed weapons; $5.44. Mary Bowen, drank; workhouse. John Pascoe, drunk; dismissed. George Walker and Rosher Marsey, disorder. ly; $2.50each. Thos. Byrnes, drunk; dismiss- ed. <A soldier, do.; military. Fourlh Precinct—George Brown, desertion;, turned over to Capt. Scheetz. Arch Williams as:ault and battery; dismissed. Sizth Precinct—H. C. Pierce, disorderly; $2. Robert Smith, attempt to steal; jail for court. J.H. Ryland, huckster unlicensed; dismissed. Patrick Moryan, selling liquor to soldiers; $20. Also, keeping a disorderly house: dismissed. W. J. Corbright, huckstering unlicensed; do. Thos. Connor, disorderly and profane; do. J. A. Richards, threats; do. Geo. W. Alexander, skeping in street; do. Mary Jones, drunk and disorderly: not disposed of. Tenth Precinct—John Short, stealing; missed. Chas. Murphy, do.; do. Reardon, drunk and disorderly; do. Dorsett, drunk and disorderly; $2. Michael McVary, do; $2. Jno Clark, do; $2. Anne Pumphrey and Mary Jane Frank, disorderly; $2each. Edw. Thompson, Michael McNamara, Daniel Sullivan, disorderly; dismissed. a SEIZED UNDER THE CONFISCATION AcT.— The Marshal of the District, under instruc- tions from the District Attorney, seized under the provisions of the Confiscation act the in- terest of Trusten Polk, formerly U.S. Senator trom Missouri, from which he was expelled, and is now in the rebel army; and Wm. T. Smithson, lately a banker here, who is new in the Albany penitentiary serving a sentence for holding correspondence with the enemy, parts of lots3 and4in square 46, improved by a four-story brick dwelling on Sixth street west, between F and G streets north. ——_—_ THe DowkLL MurRpER CasE.—Another In- vestigation —Yesterday morning, Jas. H. Scartf, & witness at the examination of the sonsof Mrs. Dowell, relative to her mysterious death, gave himself up to Justice Olayton, and demanded an investigation, as reports, he said, implicat- ing him with the murder, were in circulation. Justice Clayton held him to bail in the sum of $500, for ris appearance on the 14th instant. ie LS Cea PREMIe8eS SEARCHED.—Yesterday the prem- ises of Henry Warren, colored, keeper of a restaurant on Maryland avenue, was searched for Government property, and the following articles found therein: One blanket, ove knap- sack, one Gress coat, two shirts, one pair drawers, one hayer-ack and one canteen. The articles were turned over to the property ser- geant. dis- Johanna Heury A SHarp Tric since, som person went to Mrs. Williams’ boarding-houss, on Pennsylvania avenue, near 43g street, an | inquired for Mr Sargent, who was at that n mentat tea. Oneof the boarders req nes: the visitor should go to Mr. and wait for him; and Mr. S meal, went to the room, when h that the visitor had decamped, taking a valisa containing about $100, “The case w to the police headquarters, ar placed in charge, who, sus “piped” him, and soon sat he had sufficient eviic: 5 bat ast as he was About “closing in” on his game, the loser re. crived his money by m nd refused to pros. ecute. The inforr ined is, however, yalunble to and may herealter lead to come Temark that it isquite comm after being robbed, informi who, after follow fully thet thy snspec gains, to decline to prosec the proper punishiment of thiey determined that hereafter all oa to the erend jnry, and we prised if some of th aracter of p be indicted for «compo ounection we may so snecess. es send back heir » thus preventing a. Tenast “a OVERED —Last nicht, New York regiment, clock train tor Ral fore reaching the latter city he at he was minus his at. ining \smailamo of money and u Treasury for k the first train, and he Treasury to stop the 4 and while there it was bronght bei by a soldier connected with the Depot was called upon and arty presenting the check an him to Capt, Trdd’s office, where a 5 ation touk place, and it sppeared that the thock minus the money had been fonod - nscidier at the depot. The latter not being sble to read, and having no ides of the valne of the check, threw it to one of the guards. The latter sold it to the party who attempted to get it cashed for $150. A further investigation of the subject will be made. Mowry Lost ano a check 0 He at once ing went of the che H —— ARRIVAL OF PaizEs.—The statement yester. day that’ the Confederate steamer Antonics arrived at this port, in comps with the “Sallie,” was incorrect. The Antonica was aground at the time she was discovered by our ste-mers. Her crew abandoned their shij Attempted to make their escape, but failed, and were captured. A portion ol the cargo of the captured steamer was pinced on botrd of tha acheoner Sallie, (also captured es pore.) whih yecaei, in charge of Prize Mast r Wm. M, Awasey, Acting Ensign, attached to the ts steamer Connecticut, was brought to this px foradjndication. The steamer Antonica pr a toval wreck. The vessei Sallie and cargo sre x pauds of the Commissioners of Prize for this p= = WARD STATION C SECOND _ 5. heart, cheteed with murder: bail tor hear Mery MeLaughlin, vagrancy: $153. M ofaniiv: do. B. F.S: Ss. McKee, d J. Hili, do. devitt ven orderly; military Jno. Baker, drur do. Robert Uarroll, Ann B . and Jas. Stevens, disorderiy: = Chamberlain, using Wiliards He titation: for hearing. Mary v tution: do. Jno. Dickson. « James, assanit and bsttery Williams a 1 John Hamm Miller, i PorT OF GEORGET piratively dull at the wharves few arrivals on a t of thec channel. The : ter, from New York, wis entered this morning. Shes in the ice, i Ca: ershon pronow 4 the hardest he eyer « 2D t h. Tae steamer was twice cur s saved from damage of j chooner Shinin Vv lina, wentinto James Y. Davis’ hat store, priced the hats as it wanting to purchase: but while the salesman was attending to s¢ with them. Officer Sriboid, o force of the Metropolitan Police, cang on 7th street. and carried him before Ju Jobnson, who sent him to jail for court ables i ies SELLING LiqvuoR ON ScuyDar.—Mrs. HW Strafford, keeper of a saloon st No. dt New York avenue, was fined £25 this morning, by Justice Ferguson, for selling liquor on Sunday. Failing to pay her fine, she was committed the Central Guordhouse. Two governn blankets, and a blou-e, were found on ¢ premises, and turned over to the property geant. The place has been permanen iy clu: ——- DiscHarcan.—D. W. Irving and Lieutenant Ornick Luke, who, it will be remembered by the readers of the Star, were committed togeth- er with Francis O’Tocl+, on the charge of being connected with the murder of Mr. San: Stephenson of Ky., were this 3 charged from custody by order o: jury. —_—.>____ ComMMITTED To THE CenTRar Grann Hovse.—Francis Crain, Michael Hailey, Tbomas Henshaw were committed to the tral Guard-house this morning by Vapt. on suspicion of being thieves. a RECOVERED —Capt. b. M. Camp, A and A. Q.M., in charge of the its who has been confined to his room for : weeks past by serious iliness, bh ered as to be able to resume his ——._— TAKEN FROM HI Yesterday, Jos, Johu son was arrested by t. Dulan’s dete for having a government horse in his ; sion. The horse was taken from turned over to the proper authorities FE RENT—Three FU RNIRHBD ROOMS, suits ble for gentlemen, at 1-2 Penz. sverue er . 8 Hotel, js } ARK OHANCF.—-RUTEBR rH? For Sale, at & E-rtern Branch Corsa’, Irqu re at Ras reas Park Res'aurant, on Y street nor frst street enet ard Del. avenue, or ises LS in th, of ¥ LEATHER VALIC! with - Mek voy mrkedon t. Anyone | aving found such a vali | will be liberally rewarded by .eaving i: at’! r ce. 331-3° re BALE—A new three story HUOUS*, with two-story back building, being a rew: Brick, No. 192 Fourth sireet, between :. acd York avenue, Abore-named ccnteins ¢ gh’ r: Apply tod. F. OREWs, No, 424 ja 32-Im* | WS ee a the Orange and Alexa Toad, between Brandy Btat o a ¥ D, C., 2 POCKET EOOR cont: Borers which the owner can have ©: _FELT, 5011 rtrest. or at ta ¢ Michigan infantry, et Beve iy Ford. Vs property and psyi_g for this advertisement Ju 12-3t™ OST—In the city pascenger rai 4 from Pa avenue to the N ket and thence cut M. POCEET KOOK containing abow + $40) in money, anc papers ofno yal but the owcer, A libersi reward will at the office cf the iSth street wago: ths office, fa 1s-at* 30N N. : BF ¥ ARD.— Lost, on Fatn~tey, Jan oth #20 PAOKAGE OF MONEY @7 S0'c nti @ ivarcp> le srenvelpe with t:) oersen’s nme a* ofte sodress. Saidenvelope:upp ait>b. @ dropped coming from corer o: o Tits sts o iu ihe viciri y of the Patsot 8 2 The fnder will piears calla’ rom No. : P usin Offi+.o adérersa line to 0. D, 0, Post Oi 6. AIRY FARM FCR REN The 83" forrett a Ferm peculiarly ata g Tpose ay land is ecated Just scros- ‘ard Bricgs. on the road leading to the Gy men’ Hi spital only abont ten minutes’ ir.vedt ma Ue C.itol overau el gant r. Tat aweneyy. bouss is new and -onfortable; and ag 1 asl "s can be ot tained as might bed: siredo- acre d upon by the parties applying, Possession giv m imme- intely For further particulars apply nesr the por vi-:§ toGEO W. TALBUSIT? ja i. ot OURT OF THE Oiarktor OF MBIA No. 56 —£QUITY The Was*ington, Alexand: acd Georgetown Railroad Company, and others, against The Corporation of Washington and J. H. and 4. TB ey. reme Court, passed in ssid cazse on the 9th of January instant, [ am I~ rected to state—Ist,an sccount be: ween the said Rai read Compzny and the ho'de:s of the seri» or certificates of said company, guarantied by tie said Cor por: nto the extent of 769.0), ardia tended to be secured by the deeo from said %ail- roa Company, to said J. H. and A. 7. Brad'ey, c ing sai¢ Railroad Company with so much o! said certificates. or the proceeds thereof, as was re- ceived by the officers of said company; 24,an sc: count Fhe wing ig Portion of said proceeds we ¢ to the use of said Raliroad Company; and, 37, how puch was paid by the respective molders of «sil cerificates for the same, with interest; and fur. ther to report whether the present holders of said scrip or certificates hold the xame bona fide acd for value; to take sucs testimony as may be offered by the p'rties, and to convene all the holders of <aid certificates with the same before m=: : Notice is therefore hereby given to the parties, ard to all holders of said scrip or certifcst+s euar tnticd ty said Cortoration thst on the 20ib day 0 Jarunry instactyat my residence in Georgetows, at ten o’clo> in’ the foren T shall commenes the exee ion of said ord: ay to Gay enti. closed; whew. ee ties, heir ecuns or Gertifertes sre reqaired to at . witnesea. te establish their respective clai oF jaw 1e-td W. REDEN, Auiitor,