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IEEE OFFICIAL THAT HARRISBURG SCARE. ‘mates. Reformation is sadly wanted. A THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY .# FEBRUARY 2, 1864. Se READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGR. | BER OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING -TELE- | @RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. Washington Money Market. Quotations for stocks, com and uncurrent | money, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Oc, | Bankers: : | Buying. American Gold.. Nsw Yore Ratss—Fizst Boarp. ~. Coupon oan ist, 107; 7-308, 107%; Oertin- | ates of Indebtedness, 97%; Gold, 157 4. THAT OANARD. ‘ Undoubtedly the biggest sell of the season ‘was the story sent per letter (dated Washing- ton) to every newspaper in this vicinity, to the effect that the rebel government is disposed to lay down its arms and treat for peace. No paper in Washington gave it the benefit | of a notice, though a copy, we believe, was , Supplied to each, (we got duplicates,) but a | Baltimore paper bit at it, and the substance of | it was telegraphed from that city in a shape to | give it-an air of importance. Mr. “James Yates | of Richmond” is doubtless chuckling in his | sleeve at the success ot his little game. ‘Tue Oase oF SENATOR Hate.—The Com- mittee on the Judiciary in the Senate hive re- ported and asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the case of Senator Hale, of N. H., the facts disclosed not showing @ violation of any law or official duty by Mr. Hale. Mr. Hale (says the report) simply acted ascounsel for Mr. James H. Hunt, and the Toney he received was nothing more than a jegal retainer and fee, and his application for Mr. Hunt's release was simply on p:role, and in order to give Mr. H. time to prepare for his defense; but as the relation of Senators to the heads of Departments is such that they have privileges and influence in the matters pending befere them not possessed by mere attorneys as | such, to accept a compensation for services ‘rendered in such matters would, in tne opinion of the Committee, be improper; and the Com- | mittee express the opinion that the acts ferbid- ding members of Congress to receive compen- sation for procuring offices, contracts, &c., should be extended so as to prohibit the receipt of 8 consideration for any service before any Department of the Government other than its | Judicial tribunals. Tue Navy Vinycatep.—Senator Grimes | speech yesterday in vindication of the Navy | was forcible, clear, conclusive, showing that it has effected a blockade the most remarkable in history tor efficiency and extent, and thatin the results generally it has accomplished in protecting mighty interests and punishing the foe it has earned the lasting gratitude of the nation. VirGinia SENATOR.—By a resolution adopt- ed by the Legislature, in session at Alexandria, an election is to take place to-day tor U.S. Sen- ator. The candidates are Joseph Segar and J. ©. Underwood, the Judge of the U. 8. District Court there. wz Another railroad accident, resulting in the killing and wounding of a number of cat- tle, occurred on the Northern Central Rail- way, just north of Baltimore, yesterday morn- ing. a7 Mr. Oliver Hoblitzell, for many years | past chief clerk of the transportation depart- ment of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, at | Baltimore, has resigned his post. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Stirring Report from Up River. IMBODEN’3 CAVALRY ACROSS THE POTOMAC. ANOTHER RAID INTO PENNSYLVANIA FEARED AT HARRISBURG. = New York, Feb. 2.—The Tribune has aspe- ‘cial dispatch from Harrisburg, saying that Im- ‘boden’s cavalry has crossed the Potomac, and | is about to invade Pennsylvania. NEW YORK STOCK MARKET. { By the People’s Telegraph Lines—Offices No. 511 Ninth street, and corner of Pa. avenue and Sixth street, under National hotel.} New York, Feb. 2.—An attempt was made yesternay morning to put up the premium on gold, on the strength of the President's procla- | mation, but it failed. Money may now be con- sidered easy, under the legal rates of interest, | and borrowers can be bountifully supplied. | Government stocks remain firm, the 5.20's standing at 104, and the 7.30's at 108. Com. | mercial matters dull. The stock market was j firm to-day, and the previous quotations well sustained, compared with the prices at the first board on Saturday. FROM EUROPE. Ha.irax, Feb. 1.—vhe steamship Hibernia, from Galway on fhe 19th, has arrived here, bound to Boston. Denmark has rejected the Austria-Prussian ultimatum. The Austrian and Prussian am- bassadors are reported to have quitted Copen- hagen. On the [8th, the Emperor of Austria Teviewrd 20,000 troop:, who are to march immediately Ee Sch’eswig. Prussian mili- tary preparations are progressicg vigorously. The French Chambers continued to ‘debave the address to the Emperor. It is stated that the amendment in regard to Mexico will be met by the ministerial sta‘e- ‘ment that since the ist of January allexpenses of the French troops have been borrowed by the Mexican Government. The Archduke Maximillian will visit Paris as the guest of the Kmperor, and be recaived with heh ob honors. Garibaldi has issued a proclamation, announ- cing the formation of a committee to promote the Italian Union and inviting all Italians to rally around it. represeptatives will doubtless quit Copenha- gen, and war may be formally declared; but it | is still possible that active hostilities may not instantly follow. Later. A Denmark telegram to the Morning Herald, trom Flemburg Monday night, says the envoys of Prussia and Austria have presented an alti- | Gtass Globes, mica and other Shades CONGRESSIONAL. —_———>—_—$_— jouer yesterdsy— The butte revive the grade of Lieutenant General in the United States Army was con- sidered. an amendment respectfully neating: "Stajor Genesal Grant for the position of Lieutenant General. The amendment was agreed tO and the bill mor had gained circulation in°the city last night that the Rebels had made, or we! pa ing, a raid on Martinsburg. Omr only<infor- mation in relation to the matter is that @ force had made indications of moving in that neigh- borhood, and that precautions had been taken by Gen Kelly to meetthem. A despatch re- ceived last night by Mr. Wm. P. Smith, of the Baitimore and Ohio Railroad, who is at Cum- berland, stated that all the trains on the road ‘were running regmlarly, and that it was well protected at all points.— Balt. American, 2d. A MAnvtExdER RELEASED PROM THE Con- ¥FEDERATE Paison.—William E. W. Webster, of Westminster, Carroll county, Md., who was captured seven months ago, during Gen. Lee’s RumorgED Ratp on tion te i Tus ' invasion of Maryland, arrived in this city on | Sunday last, from Richmond, via Fortress Monroe. He had been confined for several months in Castle Thunder. Mr. Webster rep- resented that the condition of the prisoners on Belle Isle during the inclement weather was sad and hearterending. Of the 7,000 prisone: in Richmond, he stated that 1,100 were in the hospitals. — Balt. Sun, Feb. 2 S77” A drugged soldier who was taken in charge at Providence, R. I., by Capt. Hamlin, last week was found to have $3,000,000 of ‘‘se- curities” in his overcoat pocket. That is, he had bona fide certificates of thirty thousand shares of a stock im a Silver Mining Compa- | ny, the par value of which is #100 ashare. It | was stolen from a lawyer’s office, and proving unavailable for the thief, he probably selected the drunken soldier’s pocket as the most con- venient repository for the plunder. | | &@ The tavern keepers and retail liquor } dealers of Philadelphia have agreed to charge | ten cents a drink for wines and spirits, and six cents for malt liquors. If the purchaser does | not. give even change, one cent more is to be | added. | a9 Napoleon will enter into his 57th year in | March. I, 0. 0. F.—The members of EXCELSIOR | LODGE, No. 17, are requested to be pres- | entat tbe Lodge Room’ TO-NIGHT, on business | of importance lt | GRAND TBERPSIOHOREAN £01BE® —The bers of the Terpsich Bocials re- SPECIAL NOTICE.—Ticket_ Office, Ford's New Theater, Tenth sreet. Feb 2, 1864.—In consequence of the extraordinary demand for se- cured seats to witness Mra. D. P. Bowers in Lady Irabel of East Lynne, the box sheets are arranged 80 that seats can be reserved three daysinadvance. Parties desiring choice seats must apply early. Ticket office open daily from 9 until 6 o’clock. Very respectfolly H. CLAY FORD, Treasurer. It THE Deg eS BLACK SWANN, M.88 BT GREENFIBLD, assisted by her popt il give ber last Grand Concert in this city op THUREDAY, Feb 4th forthe benefit of colored Cathojies’ Bt Joreph’s Association, at the lecture Doors open at7 o’cloek, concert to commence at 7% _o’cloed . Tickets 25 cents, fe 2-St* Ne T1C E —‘THE LADIES’ SOLDIER'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION” will hold a meet- ing at the room ofthe city Postmaster. on the 34 February, at l20’clock m. A ga ietance | ball of 8t. Aloys'us It strert, between I and K. | Beserved seats 50 cents, is requested. NCH, fel President. 4:8BMBLY.—An A bly will be given at Pompian Hall. Union dotel, Georgetown, on WEDNEBDAY RVENING, Feb 3. 1864, the receeds of which will be al to the Yeung latbolics’ Vriend Society, by janegera Tick- $2, and can be obtairedatJ L. Kidwell’s, J: ’s, Daniel Brown’s, and at the door, = WA:HINGTON LYCEUM LECTURES GEO. VANDENGOFF, “The Great Shakspearian Reader” ill read at . WILLARD’S HALL, TUESDAY EVEN.NG, February 24, Sherridan’s witty and humorous comedy o! _Tke Rivels, ora Trip to Bath, with impersona- tions of Sir Anthony Absolute, Mrs. Malaprop, Bob Acres, etc. Sirgle admission 50 cents. Re- | served seats 25 cents extra. Seats canbe secured | at the Box Office from 10 a. m.to4p. m. on the | day ofthe reading. Tickets for sale at the book stores and hotels. fe 1-2t* SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THB UNI- TED STATES CHRISTIAN COMMIS 8 :—The Second Anniversary of the U. 8. Christian Commission for the Army and Navy. will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, 2d instant, in the Hall of the House of Representatives; exer- cises to commence at 7% o'clock, Vice Presidert Hamlin will mary of the last annual report will be given by the Chairman of the Commission. George H. Stuart, Esq., of Philadelphia. Brief statements of the ractical work of the Commission on the field and in the hospitals, will be made by Rev. R.J Parvin, and Rev. Geo. J. Mingins, delegates and addresses delivered by member of the Cabinet—Speaker Colfaa, and Brig. Gen. Martindale Music by & military band. All interested in the welfare of our roldiers and sailors are cordially invited to att’ nd. ee FAIB FOR PROVIDENOM CITIZEN HOS- PITAL. ON CAPITOL HILL. IN OHARGE SIStERS OF CHARLTY —To meet the indebt- ednene for the new buildings provided by this in stitution, the charitable and generous are invited reside. A sum- articles, which ING, the 23th treet oar tatify refined taste to innocent enjoyment, whilst the object to be attained will be a permanent advant- age to our city Ja 23-20* JOB BHAPFIELD’S BALTIMORE OON- FECTICNER 36 Sexth street, between G and H—Parties, Bal Pairs, Receptions, Wed- dings ard other Entertainments furnished at abort- est rotice and most reasonable terms. Ice Cream and Water Ice: jade by steam power. the best quslity, whole: d retail, delivered to any part cf the city and Georgetown ja U-Im* OR SALE.—A MANGLEBR will be sold on 8A F URDAY. Feb. the 6th at, WALLS OO.3 Apcticn Btore, Penn, avenue ani Ninth street. fe XREAT SACRI EH Square PiANO B—A new splendid Grind ETE in for tale bya : ent in Jeaving Wa:bineton, and can e seen at Prof ALEX WOLOWSEL’! Kooms, No. 316 F street corner of Eleventh street. fe2 S..7: DRA ANTATION BITTERS. 500 Cases Just recaived. : MORBISON. GALT & 00, ‘Twelfth and B streets, es south of Penn, T _TO TRE LADIE3. HE Subscriber has this day received another large aseortment of beaut ful PUFFE 1 LUSION WAI<TS and varicus atylesof ILLUSION SLEEVES Alero, a large rortrent of Feautiful NEW SPRING F fe 2-e0st two sq ERt which now makes hit stock complete fn ¢' particular. y pectfally invited to eall and exam- a ERE GETTING S fe23t_No.14 Market Space, bet. 8th and 9th sta, joseru KEYNOLDS & CO., PLUMBERS, GAS, AND STEAM FITTERS, No, 500 Niytu Street, near avenue, Have just received, and. will constantly keep on the largest and best assortment in the city Portables, ad all arti: men’ New York, Philadelphia. &c., which will be sold on the mest reasonable terms. gihlt: HANGES, FUBNAGHS, and Fire-Board of Chardeliers, Brackets, Drop Ligh cles in this line, from the best estal matum, calling on the Danist Government to withdraw the November constitution. The Danish Government have rejected the demand, | and the envoys lett Copenhagen at? o'clock this afternoon in a private steamer. / Lorpon, Jan. 19—1 p. m.—Oonsols 90%890% for money. Suspension Bridge Blown Away. BuFFALO, Feb. 1.—The small iron suspen- sion bridge across the Niagara river at Lewis- ton, was blown away during agale to-day. <2 -____ a7 Ade Clare of New York, sometimes called the « Queen of Bohemia,” is for Oalifornia in the steamer of Wednesd: y next, She goes thither for the benefit of her health. S77 The people of low: ‘on foot in the form of oe pro bbdttrad af corporated, to provide a home for the: orphans of soldiers fallen in the Public det fence, §7 Hon. John Reid, a prominent Tennessee- an, has escaped from Dixie and Accepted the fenchornd Bg President Lincoln's amnesty procia- 87 Cora Hatch bas been charged pb: New Yorker with alluring his father from wes peths of virtue, snd Cora’s domestic relations are to be examined by the courts. 87-San Franeisco now ranks as the third com. mercial port in the Union, New York being the first and Boston the second. &7 The Charleston Courier says the damage by the bombardment is small—nothing left to | — Probably. Iderman J. F. Jones, of Pittsburg, Pa og consigned to the penitentiary for per- | em The Massachusetts anti. Society hold its 3ist annual meoting on Fan a} H a is fatally pre | pers 7 pabimm” Prevalent in some wee a reese #8 te We are prepared to furnish the best RANGE in use anyw on very reasonable terms. Hotels, Restauran are invited to call. We do all’ kinds of GAS and STREAM fittines ki 17 id chi leo | Put wINe es at as also eversthing in the Wan’ see our Uathing Tote alt at our Ba’ Clonets, Waeb-standa, Basins. ae Darantunwr or Strate, WasuinoTon, January 29, 1964. Information/has been received at this Depart- ment from Mt, W. W. Thomas. jr., the Consul of the United States at Gothenburg, that in an official publication’ of custom-house ratee.at Stockholm, pork has been declared duty free the Sct making port’ dutiable having been ye- toed by the Kimg on the 29th December nitimo. War De; } Adjutant General's ce, ‘ashington; February 1, 1861. y The following officers, having been Fepctied at the headquarters of the army, for the offen- ces hereinaiter specified, are hereby notified that they will stand dismissed from the service of the ‘United States. unless within fifteen (15) days from this date, they appear before the Military Commssion in session in this city, of which Brigaaier General Ricketts, U.S. Vol- unteers, is president, and make satisfactory defence to the charges t them : Lieutenant J. T.-J. tead, 66th New York volunteers; disobedience of orders, tailing tore- join his regiment as ordered, a? rag 7, 1863, from Camp Parole, hi da. First vatenant en L, Hubbard, 24 Mareachusetts heavy artillery. Mayor George R. Davis, 3d Rhode Island cavairy; frandalent conduct in enlisting cer- tain recruits for the 3€ Rhode Island cayalry. Col. Heary L. Potter, 71st Captain Patrick Nolan, company A, 7lst New York volunteers. Violation of General Orders 48, of 1863, from War Department, in taking up on the muster rolis of the regiment, the name ofan enlisted man as # commissioned officer, when said en- listed man had never been mustered into ser- vice as a commissioned officer. Absence without leave as officially reported on the rolls of their regiments, and otherwise, First Lieutenant F. P, Wylie, 10ist Pennsyl- yania volunteers. First Lieutenant W. E. Foster, ist regiment U.S. colored treops, Second Lieutenant A. E. Saviers, 1st regi- ment Kansas colored volunteers. Second Lieutenant Ezekiel A. Colman, Ist re- giment Kaneas colored volunteers. Lieutenant Colonel George E. Ross, 45th Ohio volunteers. Major James E, Marsh, 45th Ohio volunteers. Fir:t Lieutenant George W. Sparks, 45th Ohio volunteers. Second Lieutenant Almon Bradford, 45th Ohio volunteers. Captain Hugh Erwin, 2ith Indiana vols. Captain D. O. Holdridge, 23d Wisconsin volunteers. Captain W. Roberts, 11th Maine volunteers. Captein Benjamin Warren, 26th Massachu- setts volunteers. Captain G. W. Brown, 59th Indiana vols. Lieutenant H. J. Webber, 59th Indiana vols. Adjutant E. P. Pitkam, 2th Michigan vols. Adjutant G. E. Davis, 26th Massachusetts volunteers. = Captain E. P. Bods, 20th INinois volanteers. Captain T. H. Hedrick, 15th Iowa volunteers, Captain J. W. Hopkins, 93d Illinois vols. Lieutenant S. C. Co!lins, 23d Indiana vols. Lieutenant B. Hubbell, 32d Ohio volunteers. Lieutenant E. F. Hill, Ist illinois artillery. Lientevant J. H. Ewing, 28th Lilinois vols. Japtain F. TLeqaia, 76th Illinois volunteers. Captain A. F. F. Hall, 14th Maine ‘vols. E. D. TowNnsenp, Assistant Adjutant General. P®orosans FORO, MEDICAL Furvsyon’s Orrion, Washington, D. C. Feb, 1, 1854 { BEALEP PRoPosaLs will be received at this office until 12m., February the z5th. for fecnish ing Ice to the Medical Department of the Army duriog ths a a polnis herein designatad. Che d by the contractor in procerly con- -houges at each point of delivery, on or before the ith dey of April next; tha ice nat t» be receipted for until its quality, itaest of the iso- house, and the manner in whieh it is packed shall have been approved by a medical ofixer appointed for the purpose, or by @ Medical Inspsctor. and paym nt willbe maée only forthe amount thus actually stored and receipted for, The proposels will be for the quantities indicated below as squid at the respective places, with the proviso that should more be needed at any time for the year’s supply it shall be farnished at the same rates and under the same conditions : QUANTITY TO BE DELIVBRED AT Annspolis, Md —Ice-house owned by the United Brates— 160 tons, Fortress Monroe, Va - Ice-house owned by the United State —23/ tons, Point Lookout, Md. —Ice-hou'e ewned by the Uni- ted Btates—200 tons, Portemouth. Va.—Ice-house not owned by the Uni. ‘ted Btstes—IC0 tons, Newbern, N. O.—Ice house aot owned by the Uni- ted Btates—400 tons, Hilton Head. 8 O.—Ice-houre owned by the United Btates—450 toni Weagfort, B.C -house owned by the United * t Proposals will also be received for furnishing ice daily, by weight, for the year tities as may ,im such quan the surgeons in char; Js, upon the fol- e required b: Geni 08 W tons, New York, 800'tons, New Haven, Conn., 6 tons. Portsmouth Grove, I , 13) tons, Philadelphia, Ps., 1,300 tons, Newark, N. J., 10) tons. Washington, D.O .2.50 tons, imore, Md. , 500 tons, derick Md. 75 tons. | \ditiopal amounts that may be required at these places until January Ist, 1865,are to be fur- nished at the same rates. FORM OF PROPOSAL. The undersigned pro; to furnish tons of first quality ice, carefully packed in substantial ace houses, at the within-named points, nemely: at the follow’ rice per toa of two thousand pounds, namely tons, at 8— per ton The ice to be sesjert to the ber gar pel measure- ment and approval of a Medical officer. or other properly sppointed inspector, before being re- ceipted for. Payment to be made from time to time upon du- pPlicate bills, certifed to by the Medical Directar. Bigned, FORM OF rROPOSAL. The uncersigned proposes to furnish daiiy, or otherwise, ell ice required for the hospital pon approved requisit'ons cf surgeons in cha at or near the witbin named points, at the follo ing price per hundred pounds, namely : 8— cents per hundred pounds, The ice shall be of the best quality, and subject to the ppproval of the sargeop in charge. who will yeceint or the actual amount delivered at each ospital. ‘Payment to be made frem time to time upon da- plicate bills, certified to by the Medical Director Bigned The above form of proposil will be adhersd to as closely as practicable Other forms will de re- ceived by the Depa: tment and ¢ uly contidere?. A proper guarantee thst the bidder is abla to ful- fil the contract. certified to by the Olerk of the nearest District Court or s United States District Attorney, must acc,mpany the proposal or it will be rejected. An osth of allegiarce to the United States Gov- ernment must also accompany the proposal. The contract will be lo the lows: F who will be duly notified, that their bid is accepted, and ‘hey will imme: “ly be required to ent:rinto contract under bonds to the amount of $5,000. Bones to oe prorerly certified te. BidZers may be present in peraon when the pro- porals are ope % The Post oe address of the parties ‘oposing ry ed_to Henry Johnson, K ,and Purveyor, U.8. A. Washing- ‘The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids deemed uneuitable. HENRY JOHNSON M.B. K.,and P u.8. A. ington. urveyor, . Printed forms of Proposals can be hi office, COAL, , OOAL, COAL! Large assortment of the very best of OOAL (all sizes) for sale low for cash at “Ie &c.,at No.500 H. MABLOW’S, Ninth street, near Pennsyl sia ul, 6 establishment in the city avenue ythe largest Bouth side Oanal, corner Beventh st. Ee seRant AND BAR FOR SALE—The woonD: woop: Rertaurant and Bar, No. 439 a which bae been in eu ful Seemtins morthe past, is for sale. with Good Will, 4c, The present proprietor only se'ling on count of reasiog oi yoo cluewhers. Apol: loon, No. eng. a1 R and 4% rereeté. cee tel iw 4 CARD. Taro dorsi le | Finentie es would respectfully inform the istrict and the that they ners Ep dinsalsed parinersh| 0 Dodles would bave it,) but on tre con bave made arrangements sce seek r —- pg hee A tentore Ma LA eo . Oil Clothe, Mattirgs ana Hsusefaraiehty can be found in the Di: . which oir usual low lees for cash iy fell Banat 80 {Rep &Ohe v.) © THEO GRIFFITH, sat asd ol enn ar at the Pecos eng Lot 6, in Square 493, An Molety of Lets 1 and 2, the +ast part of Lot ni issn tine 7 feet on gS" ob th, reat th that width 99 feet and one streets south id lot, bing a2 interior With streets west ard D a oma Oak, PINE, AND HIOKORY WOOD, In the Stick, Sawed, or Sawed and Bplit sny length or sise desired, delivered to any part of the city free of charge. All orders promptly attended to at WH. MARLO A Office and Yard south side Canal, Ja 30-3t corner Sev<nth. FULrton MAREBET, Youarasura ayy B BrReRts Bours, Hotels, families, and sutiers are invited to call and examine our stock of Meat, Game, Poultry and Vegerables, Sausages and Bologna constantly on band and for sale in quantities. Sutiers and pur: aro requested ia call, = A M, HEPBUBN, Prop. New York vols. | RBOOND EDITION, 4 OOLOOE P. M. : BMIDOEES FROM CHARLESTON, 8, C. A. J.Goldman, Jacob Osgood, John W. An- derson, A. P. Smith and Mareus Harrell, refas gées from Charleston, 8. U4 were taken from the Leonardtewn stage yesterday evening, and turned over to Capt. Todd. They left Charles- ton about ten days ago, coming by the way of Richmond and the Rappahannock, and crossed the Potomac ina small boat, landing twelve miles below Leonardtown. They bring no news of importance, but had upon their persons $27 in silver, $3,141 in Southern bank notes, and #30 in greenbacks. They were released upon taking the oath of allegiance and promising to go North. ‘ ILL. Assistant Secretary of War P. H. Watson is, ‘we regret to say, suffering again from serious indisposition, and has gone North for a short season. To those who have an opportunity of observing the immense amount of work trans- acted per diem at the War Department, and the constant strain upon the faculties of those per- forming it, there is little occasion for wender that eyen the most robust mind and frame should succumb to the pressure. HAMMOND COURT-MARTIAL, The only business before this court for seve- ral days past has been the taking of the evi- dence of Medical Parveyor Cooper, who is yet upon the stand testifying in regard to arti- cles put up and forwarded for hospital purpo- ses. THE REPORTED REBEL RAID. No information has been received at head- quarters confirming the reported raid by Imbo- den’s-rebel cavalry, as given ina New York Tribune dispatch. It is undoubtedly a stock jobbing canard. ORDERED TO SEA. The gunboat Eutaw yesterday received her orders for sea on Thursday. She will join the blockading fleet off Wilmington, N. C. JAPAN.—At the instance of Mr. Pruyn, the Japanese Government have revoked and can- celled their decision to disregard treaties with Western Powers and expel foreigners. Washington Money Market—Latest Quo- tations. Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co., Bank- ers: Buying. Selling. U.S. Coupon Bonds, 1881 16 107% U.S. 7.30 Notes. +107 6 108 Quartermasters’ Checks. » Be —_ New Certificates 7 — American Silv 140a112 - American Gold. +1554 8156 4 - CONGRESSIONAL. ees XXXVIIIta CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. egress TuEspay. February 2. SENATE —Hon. George Reade Riddle, elected Senator from Delaware, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Bayard’s resignation, appeared, and was qualified by subscribing the consti- tefonal as wellas oath of loyalty, and took is seat. Mr. Sumner presented a petition of the South Atuerican Steam Ship Company, askin z a sub- sidy or mail contract for the line, via St. Thomas to Rio de Janeiro; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce.” Also, a petition from Governor Yates, of Illinois, praying the exercise of all constitutional power by Congress ior the emancipation of all persons held in slavery. Mr. Grimes, from the Committee on the Dis- trict of Columbia, reported adversely on the petition of A. R. Davis, of Md., for compensa- tion for certain slaves. Also, on the bill rela- tive to notaries public in the District of Colum- bia, with a recommendation that it pass. Mr. Dixon, from the District of Columbia Committee, reported favorably on the petition and bill for incorporating the Providence Hos- pital of this city. Mr. Hicks called up the resolution giving the tha: ks of Congress to Commodore Cadwalla- der Ringgold, his officers and crew, for daring and skill in rescuing U.S. troops froma sink- ing transport at sea. The resolution was amended and passed. Mr. Nesmith called up the resolution of thanks to Major General George H. Tomas and the officers and men in the department of the Cumberland, and it was passed. Mr. Grimes offered, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, a resolution, which ‘was adopted, instructing the said committee to inquire into the condition of the Potomac Aqueduct, what appropriations are necessary ir i and into the subject of sewerage, &c., in this city. Mr. Morgan introduced a bill to quiet titles of parties in actual possession of lands in the District of Columbia, which was referred to the Jommittee on the District of Columbia. Mr. Wilson offered a resolution, which was adopted, instrutting the Committee on the Conduct of the War to inquire into all the military administration in all the departments in Alexandria, and especially the punishment there inflicted, the improvements in the slave pen, the levying of fines, &c. Hovsx.—Mr. Fenton introduced a resolution, which was adopted, calling upon the Secretary of the Navy to inform the House whether sup- plies for that Department during the past year were purchased in open market; if. not, what proportion thereof, and of what kinds were purchased in open market, etc; and that he inform the House what alteration of the law is in his opinion necessary. Mr. Stevens, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill for the support of the Army forthe yearending June 30, 1565. which was referred to the Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, and made the special order for Tuesday, next. A resolution was adopted, instructing the Ccmmittee on the Judiciary to inquire wheth- er it is n:-cessary to take any action to avoid future difficulty in the Electoral college. Also, a resolution instructing the Committee of Ways and Means to inguire into the expe- diency of increasing the duties on wines and luxuries, so as to increase the revenue from imports to $20,000,000 annually—to restrict bank circulation, ete. The House resumed the consideration of the resolution to amend the Cenfiscation act. Mr. Broomall made a speech, contending that while attainder has effect only during the lif: time of the offender, not so with the forfei- ture of estates. The House passed to the consideration of the Senate bill amendatory of the Enrolment act. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Boe gee ss FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA. —a A FIGHT IN NEW CREEK VALLEY, —_——>—_—__ BURLINGTON OCCUPIED BY REBELS. st Saar THE ENEMY WHIPPED AT NEW CREEK. eens, PHILADBLPHIA, Feb. 2.—A special dispatch to the Herald, dated ist, from West Virginia, says considerable excitement prevailed along the railroad to-day, occasioned more by pre- cautionary measures than anything else. Tuesday morning a portion of the Rebel brigade that had been sent over into New Oreek valley for the purpose of intercepting one of our moving columns, came upon the rear of Col. Thorburn’s command; whereupon skirmishing commenced between the two forces. Our men finally drove the rebels back, This afternoon the enemy again advanced. and this time occcupied Burlington. Brisk skirmishing was going on at different times during the day. A fight took place this afternoon in New Creek Valley, between an advancing column of the enemy and one otours. After a sharp fight, the rebels were repulsed and driven back two mules. FROM KENTUCKY. LovisyiLix, Feb. 2.—Gens, Grant and Rose- crens will armvye at the Galt House from St. Louisto night. Franxrort, Feb. 1.—Great exertions are being made to remove the seat of government from hence to Louisville. STOCK REPORT. [By the People's Line.} ° New York, Feb. 2.—Firet Board—N. Y. Oen- tral, 132%; Erie, 107401074; Harlem, 102% 3 102%; U. §. 520°, 104 Quicksilver Mining Oo., 51062; U. 8. certificates. old, 10248103; new, Go., 97098; Hudson River, 139448139}. “‘Hannisbune, Feb. 1—The authorities here have no official knowledge of the reported in- vasion, am@seem tothink the statement pre- mature. [Theycansately think so.—Ep.Srar.] LOCAL NEWS. Grecvir Court.—The February term of this court was convened this morning, Chief Jus- Cartter presiding. The jury was called, Mr. Jacob Fleischell was excused; after ‘which, they were discharged until Monday next. he In the case of Edmondson agt. Cassell judg- ment was reversed. Whellock agt. Curran; judgment for plaintiff. Morsell agt. seaneovi ‘motion to dismiss at- tachment overruled. In the case of N. H. Milter, at Goddard and Barnaclo, Justices, Mr. Phillips, for the re- spondents, moved to dismiss the writ of cetiora- ri. The plaintiff rented # house from Catherine M. Thompson, atso much per month, snd after remaining over a year he received a notice to quit the premises at the expiration of his term. He, however, did not heed the notice, and remained, when 8 jury was summoned under the act of 1793, and a verdict was given for the land lady. Miller applied throngh S S. Willams, Esq., for a writ of cetiorari, which ‘was granted, and this morning, Mr. Phillips made the motion above stated, and argued it at length. The question is whether the law of Maryland of 1793, applies to monthly tenancies. Chief Justice Oartter ordered the case to be argued before a fall court. Soi SS Sitio OnPnHan’s GouRT, Judge Purcell.__Wm. B. Arnold was appointed gupntien of the minor children of W, B. Arnold, deceased, and Jo- siah pineem of the orphans of Hanson Barnes, deceased. Jos. Morrow was also appointed guardian of Corlis Morrow. The last named parties are orphan brothers, Joseph being a soldier from Vermont, where he has been re- cently on a furlough. Corlis, the younger brother, accompanied him to this city, and on the way determined to enlist, but the regula- tions requiring now that minors can only be enlisted with the consent of their parents or guardians, there wasa difficulty, which was overcome by the elder becoming the guardian of the latter, and he will of course give his consent _to the ward enlisting in his regiment. Benj. R. Mayfield, executor of Susanna May- field, obtained an order for a final notice to set- Ue the estate. The administrator d. b. n. of Wm. Dillow obtained an order of sale for the personal es- tate. Rey. T. J. O'Toole, of Ulster county, N. Y., one of the executors appointed by the jast will of Michael McOarty, reneunced bis right to admunister on the estate. es SaLaRlzs FoR ScHoot TEACHERS.— The friends of our public schools will be glad to see that the committees of conference of the two Boards of Councils last night agreed npon a considerable advance in the rate of compen- sation for the teachers of (he schools, and that the two Boards concurred in the report of the committees. The adrance, though not quite as much as is desirable in view of the increased expenses of living in Washin:zton, will yet serve materially to tree the minds of the teachers from anxieties on the bread and butter question while occupied with their laborious duties. The action of the Councils also gives the teachers the gratifying assurance that they are appreciated in the com- munity; & most desirable incentive, by the way, to zealous labor, and without which no school system can prosper. The increased pay, by the bill as passed, com- mences from the Ist of January ultimo. —_—_—.___ ForcisLe ENTRY AND DeTAINER.—On Sat- urday, a jury of inquest viewed the premises No. 450 6th street, for the purposes of trying the case of J. Bell Adams agt. Chauncey A. Hoor, for forcible entry and detainer, (Justices Bates and Kinsey presiding.) These proceedings were had under the Sth statute Henry VI, which is in force in this District, for the pur- pose of placing the plaintiff in possession of the premises. The case was not concluded oa Sat- urday, and the jury adjoursed to meet yester- Gay atterncon, when a verdict was found for the plaintiff. The counsel for Mr. Hoor gave notice that he would apply for a writ of certio- rari to bring the proceedings before a high-r court, when it is expected that the law of land- lord and tenant will be fully argued. Col. Thompson appeared for the plaintiff, and Messrs. Stone and Bradley, jr., for the defense eee age ee SMALL Pox ON THE DECLINE.—Yesterday, the Medical Association of Washington held a meeti.g at their college, at which twenty-seven physicians, about two-thirds of the leading members of the profession, were present. They were called upon to report their small. pox cases, and the aggregate named was about ninety, of which two-thirds are varioloid. This number is estimated to be three-fourths of all cases in private practice within the limits of the city,and if the estimate is correct, shows that the disease is much on the decrease. aS Si A Darinc ActT.—About two o'clock this morning, @ burglar effected an entrance into the wcod and coal office of Hafvey, Givers & Co., and blew open the sate with powder. The explosion was heard by the neighbors, but the burglar escaped, carrying away two or three dollars. Upon examining the premises, the safe door was found blown entirely off, and had struck the ceiling, knocking the plaster down. ge CRIMINAL CouRT, Judge Olin.—This morn- ing Augustus Norton, tried for an assault and battery, was found notguilty. John McChesney, indicted tor assault and battery, was acquitted. Terrence McNoon, for receiving stolen prop- erty, was found guilty of receiving a wheel- barrow worth twe dollars and fifty cents. THEJvEY Box.—As was stated by us last week the Register of this city and the clerks of the corporation of Georgetown and the Levy Court assembled yesterday at the office of the Clerk of the Court and deposited the enrolled ballots in the Jury box, from which the juries for the terms of the courts for the next two years will be drawn eters ee INFANTICIDE.—This morning Mr. Callinane residing at the corner of 3d and D streets, (Is- land) tound in his area the body of a new born white male child which is believed to have been thrown there and killed by some unknown person. The body was taken to the tenth pre- cinct station where it is awaiting an inquest. ge ee A Goop CommENCEMENT.— Yesterday, the Clerk ot the Court issued eleven marriage li- censes, of which only two were black couples. The first day of January there were only four licenses issued. Quite a good commencement for February. —— Fingp.—Mrs. Smith, keeper of a shanty cor- ner of 11th street and South Carolina avenue, was fined $20 yesterday by Justice Ferguson, for selliing liquor without a license, and $20 more for selling liquor to soldiers. ———— FURLOUGHED.—The work in the Government Printing Office having slackened, twenty-five of the compositors employed in that estalish- ment were furloughed on Saturday. SOUTHERN NEW: ‘We have Richmond papers to the 29th ult., from which we gather the following items of interest: General Lee has issued General Order No. 7_ to his soldiers, which has significance, as showing the great want of provisions in the Confederacy. General Lee says he “considers it due to the army to state that the temporary reduction of rations has been caused by cir- cumstances beyond the control of those charged with its support. Its welfare and comfort are the objects of his constant and earnest solici- tude, and no effort has been spared to provide for its wants. It is noped that the exertiens now beizg made will render the necessity of but short duration.” The rebels appear to apprehend active movye- ments by the Union forces in the vicinity of Vicksburg. A rebel dispatch from Meridian, Mi says reinforcements have been sent there from Memphis, and another dispatch says the Federal forces are making preparations to Move out and eccupy Jackson. In the Rebel House of Representatives a bill was reported on the 26th ultimo, to exempt from military duty such pores as are en- gaged in the production of food, provided they shall have farnished a substitute not liable to military duty. The Richmond Enquirer pictures the sub. terfuges adopted by men in the Confederacy to avoid military duty. ltappears that all hay- ing government contracts are exempt, and tberefore everybody desires to become inter- ested in a contract. One gentleman is desirous of carrying the Confederate mails, free of cost, rovided he can exempt his carriers from mil- i sousaamine Ibenkanaad ammeter tes mi dollars clear of expenses by the end of the year. A vacancy in the Commissioners of the Revenne calls out candidates in large num- bers. Any place, however insignificant, how- ever email the pay—anything, anywhere but pais eye ieee on seg} hg: t) man: villages, in e that the Prees may drag them’ through aed keep them out of the army. Worthlessmess of Longstreet’s Cavalry. are Eauuies reet’s Cavalry. The letter we pa yesterday gave asad but truthful picture of the worthleseness of our cavalry with the army of Longstreet. We can imagine nothing more distressing to # soldier like Longstreet than to have his plans thwarted by the ty of 8 subordinate; and General Longetrect is Carsed with just such eubordl- like Hampton is sadly needed. a, Examiner is down, on « My Maryland," and Maryland refagees, on account of the howlof the + when ste sition was made todraft aay Sy the Confederate Army. The Examiner 3 thatas they went to Dixie with loud professions of devotion to the Confederate cause, And if ‘their affectation of zeal for the South ar@ to be accounted true, then they shon)d rejoice at the occasion which Congress desires to give them, of fighting on the same ground and in the same character as other Confederate soldiers.” The Enquirer thus acknowl iveness of blockade off Wilmington, N. U: “A gen’ direct from Wilmi Teports that the enemy now have twenty-six vessels blockading that port. These vessels are scat- tered for a mile or two off the mouth of the ape oFear, and guard all the avenues of approsch with the most sleepiess vigilance. The conse- quences are that the chances of running the blockade have been greatly lessened,. and at is “apprehended by some that the day is not tar distant when it will be am impossibility for a vessel to get into that port without incurring ward almost eqnivalent to loss, Having red nearly every seaport on our coast, the ae Yankees are enabled to keep a large force of Wilmington.” s the effact- ‘SHED BOOMS FOR RBNT i FU Eleventh rtrect, betwern F andar gentiemen need apply. ; ANTED—A PIT UATION, >y a young Man, as Clerk, Salesman, Book-kesper, or Oopyist Is sick at accounts, ard 8 good Penman rece H.N , at the Star office fe 2 st* QTOLREN—Last week from a residenes in orial EONGS, “L Ange Dechu: SPAgT Bisran' together with MAS lines in Pa er snd French, A reward will be given for thea this office. a F ire r 53 . containing 88am of monsy ‘te lover on pope nay calling = the Post Of oO! reseD ves, proving p: pos ae the expense of this advertisem: Monday night at Turner H. ince,on north A:treet east, x bor Soha wears sid; sock hee. star 6 or two w: legs FsseCk JOHN BNYDER By WM. L. WALL & OO.. Auctioneers. South Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street. SALE OF A STOCK OF WINES AND LIQUORS S4y GaTaLogus, at Action —On THURSDAY MOBNING, 4th inst , at 11 o’clock, we will sell by cataioane 3 ee cane large a sort- nt of assorted BS =a Caves fine Old Pye, Bourbon, Monongahela, 8cotch acd Irith Whis ys, hava blactberry Brancy, nd Vid Tom Gin Mesees genui: Du rd, Dupu: nessey Cognac Bran¢y, from hovr> We call the attention nas weivate Consumers to ies velv earticia these prandics ae or" L. WALL & CO., Aucts, ALENTINE 8B"! The Largest and Finest As‘ortment at ANDERSON’S, 458 Seventh atreet, fel 2w,if orp site the Post Office. NoY¥ 18 THE TIME, VALENTINES at New York prices, at ANDERSON’S, 455 Beventh street, fe 1-2w,if opposite the Post Office Qounscs LINE FOR SALE he subscriber Will sell at p ivatesale the National Hotel O.a- ribus Tine. ineudiog Horses, Qmuibuses and Bag- age Wagon,all io complete order. Sree nee HAS A. MURPHY Agont, Natioral Hoiel Stables, 6th atrest, fe 1 6t* rear of the hotel. STEAMER BMPIRE HAS ARRIVED FROM SS New York Consignees will please attend to R= the reception of thei- goose ‘at once This steamer will sail for New York on Wednes- ~ next, the 3 inst.. at 9 o’clock a.m MORGAN & RHINSHART, Agts. woobnb: woobnD:: woobnb!:: WM. H. MINNIX, Svcomssoa To JouN Beary, No. 494 corner north E and west 3d streets, Has on hand a large lot ef prime HICKORY, OAK AND PINE WOOD, Which will be delivered to purchasers at very rea- sonable prices. fel Im* J P. CRUTCHBTT BEGS LEAVE MOBT RE « epectfully to inform his patrons and those in want of a French ik, that he contiaues a1 he has hitherto done, to attend personally to the pre- paistion of Dion rs. Balls, Suppers, ani other Farties, in the most recherche manne! flaiters himself Bonding ware jan oe several yeazs.es he palleres, to their entire ‘i lost respectiully. Serge 3. CRUTCHETT, 477 Sixth strest, corner of D. ja 29 eo2w* Washington, D 0. Ww BABBERS’ SOAP 5 2 Have on pend ovary superior article of rs’ Boap. ale ee ees "EGAN & PERRIE. in 29 St Corner of 9th and E streets. T NOTIOE. BE Copartnersbip heretofore existiog under the pame ané firm of Dowell & Gimme! is this day diseolved by mutual consent. . DOWELL, ja 29 3t* © GIMMBL. OOBE’S WEST END DRUG 8TOPE. 13 Penn. Avenue, South Side Felmbold’s Ayer’s. Jayne’s,avd Burnett's Ar- ticles, together with a large stock of Pure Medi- cin ‘el ery, Toil rtieles Boaps &c.. for Y sbove. Also best Kerosine Oil and Lamps. ENT 8B! T sa! TENT B!!1 Sutlers’ Tente on hand and made to order at LILLY’S Awning aud Tent Factory, 434 street,2 doorssouth of Penn. evenue, Oolon zation Bui'd- ing. N. B.—Second hand Tents bought and sold. ja 2-1m* XREAT BARGAINS. XK Prime Brown Sugar only 123¢ cts- Best Black Tes only @1 Best Green Tea only $1.00. Choice Malaga Grapes only 75 = ja29 st* 487 Ninth st., bot Dsnd 5. 486 PAPER HANGINGS. 486 GOLD and VELVBT, GOLD STAMPED and MEDIUM PRICED GOLD PAPERS. Also, ® varied assor tment of GLAZED AND BLANK PAPER3 atthe LOWEST CA8H PRICES. TIBE-BOARD PRINTS, STATUS, CENTER PIBOES, &o. NEW AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGNSGILT BAND WINDOW SHADES. BUFY OR ANY REQUIRED STYLE OR 812 SHADE MADE fo ORDER OVAL PICTURE FRAMES, (War anted to be gilded with gold leaf) The handsomest assortment inthe District, ™ best manufactory in the sountrv, Also, an assortment of DARK WOOD FRAMES, with » beautiful variety of small sized OVAL and CARD VISITE FRAMES of foreign and 4o- mestic manufse‘nre. PICTURE OORD AND TASSELS. Different aises and colors; PIOTURS BINGS, NAILS, &¢. Parebasing exelacivel for cash. the above goods (according to their quality) will be of at ‘th be for in the No misri sales. cot Solicited trom those needing the above 7 Torms cash, J. MARKBITER ERT 8!f Plesse remember the street, eight doors above the termr—Oash for goods and labo! Tso WHIOH Has A a GENOK RERINI in this ity, pro four days, instead Vocal Instrustio of two as ‘Applications can be made f wa: Metzerott and John F, Bilis. ja %5 eost® LEASH NOTICE THE FACT —Plain Sewin br oid xecuted at the snorte: rices at the ceived. stores o: recently god 9th tke manufacture of gentlem Bei oktiie citealscaaeeeemince ja8tawim™ Piss Bb. B HOBBS A ie PEA COTIFUL HARP. this d eeived from thi tory one of te mort reautifal , 3 that has ever ben rg in Washington. It will becold rea on 0. PIANOS! Ther ye thirty janos now in store, an ardortment ve Pianos: in thiscity ‘tT. fr ver ee ogualod in “e ee Ny nd awa oe + deing the o wakers in United States. Prices and 6 to suit ianos i Ree nee eT HAM D-OWG AN, that p'ays ‘our tunes,'s eplendid thing for cbilirn | Priov ‘ JOHN F BLL jas0 306 Pa. av., bet “Oth sts. dar: the ity, Norte! TO ALL ISRABLITE3 —Tar in informis, Ins of the ‘of Cola abla ant vi that they can tt procure Koster Beef. Mutton Veal at Cenar Market.alse eb the jortharn erty Market of Messrs MY Seoat baceatea te pcs JOBBPH JOBEPH.