Evening Star Newspaper, February 4, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. | WASHINGTON CITY: TEURSDAY.,....... FEBRUARY 4, 1864. WF READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GEAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. Washington Money Market. .Quoiations for stocks, coln and uncurrent mcney, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Con» Bankers: * U.5 Coupon Bonds, ist .. ws. American Silver. a@meresn Gold... Nzw Yore Rares—Finsr Boarp, Coupon 6s, 1881, WEN; 7-20's, 107° Cortifi- Gates of Indebtedness, Gold, 157 %- BP Maine leads off in action under the new call for troops. On Tuesday Governor Uony genta spesial message to the Legislature urg- ing immediate action. An order has been pasced by the Legistature looking;to the pay- ment of a uniform State borrty of $3 %. 7 Blackwood’s Magazine for Januacy, re- ceived from Lronsrd Scutt & Oo, publishers, is @ fine number. The reprints of foreiga magazines by Scott & Co. are distinguished by the care accuracy and excellence as in former years. TELEGRAPHIC FROM BOSTON. [By the People’s Telegraph Lines---Otfices N>. 5li Ninth street, and corner of Pa. avenue and Sixth s'reet, under Nationa! hotel.| Boston, Fob. 4.—The annual meeting of the Boston and Worcester Railroad Company took place yesterday, and there was the largest at- tendance of stockholders ever present on a similar ocens: It being und od that there would be a trial of strength between the friends aud opporents of the scheme for uniting that road with the Western Massachu- Betts road. Over 23.400 shares were represented, and of thoce there was a majcrity of nearly six thou- sand sgainet concolidation. Ken. E. Gantt spoke at Nashua, N.H, ta:t nigh'. He leaves to-day for New York, en route to Kansas, aud will therefore deliver no More scdres:es in the eastern country. +++ CONGRESSIONAL. SET PRIEST AS, IN THE Senate, yesterday. ‘The Vice Presicent submitted a communica. tou from the Postmaster General, in answer to 4 resolution asking the “reasor of the freqnent tailvrs of the mails between New York and Washington,” in which he attributes such failures to the insufficiency of equipments in cars und engi! es to meet the incressed demands of Wavel and transportation. There being but 2 single track, the number of trains has been Teduced to prevent collision, and the speed les- senéd by the increase of burden. _ ‘Lhe communication siates tha: a double track as in progress on ei] theroads, the road through Philsaceiphia actively pushed, and the b over the Susquehanna under construction, and that united efforts of the roads wil! secure the remedy much sooner than it can be attained by anew line. A practical placing of these lines uncer one management, by concert and har- mony of action, is suggested as a complete rem- edy. It is hinted that the difficuity in supply- ape the demend for labor and material, in case & new road is commenced, and the relaxing of etorts of the present line, would aggravate the difficulty. ba No legisistion is recommended, uniecs it should be such astogive the department power to conirol the action of the companies in the matter of changes of time in carrying the mails, at the plessure of tbe companies and without reference to mail connections. In THE Hovsr— The amendment of Mr. Holman to the enroll- ment bili—namely, to repeal so much of the present law as authorizes exemption from mil- itary service on payment of three hundred dol- dars—was rejected. An amendment was agreed to striking out the #400 commu‘ation, thus leaving it at $300. The following clause was stricken out: “And if any drafted man shal! pay money for the procuration of a substitute, such payment shall operate only to relieve such pe soa from draft in filling that quota, and his name shall be retained on the roilin filling future quotas.’ +200 Maryland Legislature. In the Maryland Senate on Tuesday evening, > the bounty bill was amended so 48 to give S100 to the owrer of every enlisted slave on the filing of a valid deed of manumis:ion, the negro to Teceive a like sum of $100. At yesterday's se3- sion, the bill was further amended so as to credit volunteers tu the county or city in which | they reside, or in which they voted at the next preceding election. Any surplus of freed ne- | groes volunteering in any county to be credited zo the State at large. The bill was then laid over until to-day. Mr. Fiery’s resolutions in relation to compensated emancipation were then taken up. On motion of Mr. Eicheiber- ger, an amendment was adopted striking out that portion of the resolution which made com- ' pensation «a condition prec-dent toeman-zipa- | tion. The Senate refused to order the rezolu- tions to be engrossed. In the House, on motion of Mr. Me ‘oy, a ©ommittee was appointed to obtain in‘orma- tion ss to the quota of the Staie, under the new draft. and the proportion for each county in @ ich congressional district. The Comiiitee of Ways and Means was iustrac'ed to inquire as to the expediency of reducing the direct tax of the State, and of repealing the tax ou execators, administrators, collateral inheritances, é&c. ‘The Senate bill for the calling of a State Con- sStitulional Convention was fin» ly passed with several amendmenis. The amendments strike out ail provisions of the first section relating to military imierference with elections, and pro- wide that the Clerks of the Cirentt Conrts of the State, the Clerks of all the Courts ot Baltimore city. and the Reg sters of Wills shall not be eligible as members of the Convention. The opponents cf the bill oflered various amend- | ments which were voted do ‘The final vowe on ‘be passoge of the bill was ayes 15, nays 1. The Union members of the Legiststure, in a caucus, which wns very fully attended, adopted a resolution earnestly reqnesting the Union men of ihe State to respoud to th cali of the two State central! cominitiees tomeet in county conventions on Saturday, ith iasiant, tor the purpese cf appoi . convention, to be bel timere American, Vth, EWs. * Sent TO Fort Dersware—Mr. + Joyce and Mr. Frauik Richardson we “4 ariceted, by order of Gen. Lock wood, on Ties- day night last, and locked up iu the military | pri:cn, where they were kept until yesterday | afterncon, when Major Hayner received an | order from Gen. Lockwood to send trem to Fort Delaware. According to orders, Major H. | sent them, under the guard of one of the officers | of the provost marshal’s office, by way of the Baltimore, Phitad-lphia and Wilmington rail- | Youd, yesterday evening. Their parol of ten | days had expired. It was stated yesterday | af‘ernoen thata number of the prominent Union | men of this city had gone to Washington yes- werdey to copter with the Presidesi and the } Secretary of War in r-gard to the abovenained | grotiemen, Owing to the fact that they had | ea to live in the South, and had refused to he oath ef allegiance there, &c. Theresult pele jew was not ascertained last evenivg.— Ball. Sum, Feb. 4. Naw ReGen or Coronzn Troors.—Gen. 'y bae been authorized by the War De- | ent toraise A new regiment of colored 'o be known as the 3th regiment. Re- griiling stations have already been opened at Beilin, Saulsbury, Vienna, Suow Hill, Prin- ess Ann avd White Haven, and preparations ace being mage to open others im dite-ent por- tious of the Stute. Let our citizeus put their | ehovlders to the whee] and fill up this regi- B.e: t.—Baltimore Clipper, 4th. yr The 76ib annual meeting ot the Society for lies ating the miseries of public prisous, was eid iv Philadelphia on the 2th ultimo, | #2 Lynchburg, Va., papers complain that the tarmers of ‘Roanoke county are hoarding Rlour and grain, a@ The Cincinnati Eaquirer ‘3 the trade a fern, rea and lottery policice 1s heavier Au that city now than it has been for years. “€7 Penjamin Burgess, a Wealthy Boston merchant, 1s deni. - 2§ The 451) Pennsylvania iment has re- ted for the war. i @7- John Morgan is organizing his command Bt Decati @7 lows bas exceeded her quo by 2,000 npn. #7” Auber—now 80 years of a8 writ B Lew opera to please the Parisians. at ae 7 Major General McOlernai as been or- ered to pate to Gen, Banks at New Orleans, 7 The life of the Empress of France is in- sured for 2,000,000 francs. wa” New Orleans has a National Bank. #7 Denmark bas an army of 40,000 mon, | Beas f Potatoes to be delive: | Bre deyeatter opening the bids THE EXPEDITION“ Lr THE J1MES On Saturday, January 3), an expedition un- der General Graham, started from orfolk up the James River, composed, of the army gun- boats Smith Briggs, Flora Tempie, Gen. Jessup, f&nd the transport Long Branch, with detach. ments of men to the number of one handred and fifty. At Smithfield, Captain Lee, of the Norfoik Harbor Poiice, with % men, from the Leng Branch, landed and started for the Nan- semord, whither the fleet was to go. Four miles from Smithfield, Capt Lee encountered a body of 250 Rebels, with two ?%-pounders, wod captured the Rebel adyance guard and drove the main body back. Captain Lee re- ceiving information thata strong body of the enemy wes posted at «The Mill,” a short dis- tance beyon«, concluded that it was not sate with his force to push on, and coasequeatly ft Ubeek to Smitht+ld, where he entreacded; but while moving back he was fired upon fom | both sides ct the rovd, and his advance guard of cavairy was captured. | The corresy ondentof the Philadelphia Jnguir- | er, under date of Feb. 2d, says : “ About half past 7 o’clock, yesterday morn- | ing the Rebels made a fierce attack with their | cavalry aud intantry. The fight continued | with ereat vigor until nearly 11 o'clock, when ® communication came, under flag of trues, from Col. Gordon, eommmander of the ttack- ery, to date January 26, 1861, with lo-s of all! ing forces, for an immediate and unconditioaal surrender. dn order to gain as much tim? as possivle, and thinking that in the meanwhiie some as- sistanee might come to hand, Capt Lee sent a reply to the rebel Uoionel, asking fur a person- alinterview to be granted. This was denied, aud a peremptory demand was made for a surrender within five minutes. Tne second reply of Capt. Lee was, that he wouid not sur- render, and that if the rebel commandér want- ed him, he would have to come aad take him. Inless than a quarter of an hour he opened with tour guns, beside the infantry and caval. ry fire. A reply was made with a howitzer as rapidiy as possible, which was kept up with eratspiric until abont half-past 12 o'clock, whea Capt. Lee was so hard pressed on all rides that it becameeviaent that he wouldsoon hay: to yield. But, in the meantime, the gunboat Smith Briggs, hauled insight. The position becom- ing untenable, the howitzer was rolled in the stream, and the men then followed along its line to redch the protection of the gunboat. They were followed by nearly a regiment of rebel infantry and cavalry, woich harrassed them in their flight. A stand was then made opposite the Smith Briggs, and a desperat» en- gagement continued until our men were com- pletely overpowered by the superior numbers cf the enemy, which was continually augment- the arrivals of reinforcements. ed Whilst fighting so bravely, our men were shot down without the least mercy beiag shown them. Among the wounded was Capt Rowe, ot the steamer Smith Briggs. The Briggs was finally surreneered, as she could not be worked. The flerce natuie ot the fight may be known by the fact that the Brizgs is a total wreck, and what remains of her is in tbe possession of the revels. Nearly all of our brave men who tought so valiantly are now pri-oners. The most of them are supposed to be badly wounded. The number kuled is not known, but it must be very large The rebels must haye suffered severely, as onr men fought long. persistentiy and to muci effect. It is surmised that, though the rebels were finally victorious, they lost at least three to our one in hulled and wounded. The rebels greatly out- numbered us, They bad a full regimeat of infantry, one of cavalry, anda battery of ar- tille whilst our whole force engaged did not mount to over J50 men. 3 (re ewores WM. CUaTi LEOTUBE. FRUDAY EVENING, Fasrvary 51H, E33 RERT BAPTIST CHUB 5H, Betweew £1xTH aND Sevestu Stesers. Eub.ect “TEE WAY OF PEACE” fe 4 2t THE HOUSE PAINTER’ 8GCLELY Will bold its next meeting ai Temp racce Rall, street tetween 9th and Iith,on FRIDAY. Fb, §th, at 7 o’clozk, All members are requested to attend JRO. J. GRAY, fe 4-2t" Secretary. (ee nee eezON LECTURE ag BOCIATION, EB STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, Between Sixth and Seventh Streets. The Third Lecture of the Course will be dele- livered on FRIDAY EVENING, February 5, “RY GEORGE WILLIAM CORBTIS, Beq. fcusns20T—* THR WAY OF PBACE.”’ The Lecture will commenee at 8 o'clock, Doors of Chureth open at7’,. &y "Tickets Fifty cents each. For sale st the Hotels acd Bookstores, and at the door on the eve- ning of the Lecture. JOHN PIBBPONT, President. “ RICHARDS, Treasurer. fe3 3t THE CELBBBATED BLACK SWANK, pti ue Nattemmenten te e pil, wil give ber last Grand Concert ia this city pn THURSDAY. Bed ata: for the benoAt of colored Catholics’ Bt Jor 8 Astociation, at the lecture bali of Bt. Aloy: Irt strest, between I and K. Brome oun &t7 o'clock. concert to commesce at | o* tock. Tickets 25 cents. Reserved seats £0 cents. 4 hes Orchentra is engazed for this evening | FAIR FOR PROVIDENOR OLTIZEN HOS. | PITAL,ON CAPiTOLHIGL, INCA ARGE ~) CHARLTY —To meet the indebt- for the new buildings provided by thir in b, the chariatle end gsnercut are invited to ratrcnize the sale «f desirshie articl which will begin on THURSDAY BVENING, the 23th inst, at Odd Feliows’ Hal}, 7th street. The ar rapgemnertsaceruch 28 will statify refined taste and nivister to innocert enjoyn it. whilst the chiert to be ettained will ba a permanent ad ace to cureity. jae TARFIZLWS BALTIM RB OON NER OG Surth street, between ees ond H ean Ices made by xtaxm power, the bart qusii'y, » bolees’e and retail, delivered to any part ct the city and Georgetow: ja il-im* GAS sRRIVED FROM Pnew York ‘onsigrees wi! the reception of th Thie steamer w i socda atosce | for Aen ‘ork on Saturday Beat, the 6th Inst. at 8 o'clock, m MO a & RWIN CHART. Agt: AY! HA Y!I HA Y!! We heve cn ha large lot of prima TIMO?HT TRY. Also. a of slightly damaged Timothy liar, which we wil! se!] very low JC. JACKSO! fe 42w* Tih street and mW Coal $11! Coal $11! Coal S11! RED AND WHITE A8H COAL. FURNACE— Egg and Stove sizes, On baud aud for sale at $11 per ton by N.C. McKNEW, Corser Seventh street and Canal, east sile. LIME! LIME!! LIMEM! 2/0) barrels just received, and for sale by N.C. McKNEW. Corner Sey nth street and Canal, cast side st CEMENT, PLASTER PARIS, AND HAIR. Just received and fer sals by N.C, McKNEW, Corner Zeventh strect and Canal, fe 4-6t cast Bide of streat. PrRorosars YOR POTATOES. Office of the Commissary of Sub:rstenee, * Washinzion, Feb. 3, 164. t BrtreD Prorosats wil be received by theun- Cersigned, at 22% @ street, Wathington. » Q., HeOLMS DA, foe Behold ened srk te 12 o'e) . for far 4 Eitenee De tment with Teo Thonsand (10,090) red within prices at the pnarves/s Voor eae to be of good merchantanic ‘o' oes are o! avality: Bidder will specify in, his bid Mictiler £0 propose: to deliver in barrels, easks, or. 2 pene will be reoe'ved for quantities less than the The oath of alle must pany b unless the bidcer Eas siventy dod the asare in thid bidder must be present to to his oy Did for ae ment Tererves the Hebi to resect a) men twill be made in ser iG; of indebted- vo other funds asthe Governmspt may fe 4-t 8.0. GBEENE, Cast..0 8. ———__~_~_SSSENB, Capt. 0 8.V._ MARS MANGLBEB will T. BDAY, Feb. the 6th. Pepager: Wants es a Bae go er neers enn. a Git BRU hfe cee w ee a a laa A. Ekin.Chiet Q. M. Cavalry Bureau, W: | ton, D, O.. and be plainly marked on the envelope, “*Pro) for Horaes ”* Is dw , he week ending J: _- ¥y 30, 1864. 3 ‘W. Caldwell, 1st Ohio heavy artil- Dism Major R. pay snd allowances, tor fraudulent conduct, obtaining the signature Im blank ofa contradt. or for subsistence, and then making out his ac- counts and presenting the same tor payment. Captain George A. Armstrong, 7th Michigan cavalry, to date January 27, 1861, for marching white in-‘command of & detachment of rémonnt- ed.men, in transit {from the.city of Washing- ton to the Army of the Potemac, seventy miles, in lees than three days, over heavy roads, with | green horses, on short forage, when there was no military necessity for it, thus showing a reckless disregard for the weltare of his ani- mals and the good of the service. Captain Lucien H. Southard, 24 New York cavalry, to date Jannary, 25, 1561, for having left his regiment without proper authority, taking with him two Government horses and an orderly with his horse and equipments. First Lieutenant Joseph Y. Vincent, regi- mental quartermaster, Ist Tennessee volun. | teers, to date January 26, 1561, on the statement of his superior officers that he is an habitual drankard. First Lieutenant Samuel Taylor, ist Ohio heavy artillery, to date Jaruary 26, 1561, with loss of all pay and allowances, for fraudulent conduct, obtaining the signatur:in blank ofa | contractor for subsistence, and then making out | ont bis accounts and presenting the same for payment. First Lieutenant John Van Stan, Michigan provost guard, to date January 27, 1861, with lors of all pay and allowances, for habitual drunkenness, First Lientemant J. A. Greeley, 17th Massa- chusetts volunteers, to date January 4, 1561, for absence withont leave. First Lieutenant John F. Trumbull, 2ist Connecticut yoluntecrs, to date January 2s, | 1564, for-habitual drunkenness. First Lieutenant George Friedlein, 4th Mis- souri cavalry, to date January 25, 1864, for ha- | bitual drunkenness. Second Lieutenant George M. Rice, jr., 24 Massachusetts heavy artillery, to date Jan. uary 26, 1861, with loss of all pay and allow- ances, for drunkenness, breaking his arrest, and desertion. Second Lieutenant James H. Berry, 14th Kansas cavalry, to date January 27, 1561, with loss of all pay and allowances, for seizing forage and refusing to give a receipt for it, in- discriminately plundering a farm-house and robbing its occupants. The following officers, to date January 4, IS€4, for the causes mentioned, having been published officially and failed to appear betore the Commission : Absence without leave, as officially reported on the rolls of their regiments, and otherwise. Surgeon J. R. Leal, 11th New York yolun- teers Captain W. A. Comi, 8th Pennsylvania cay- airy. ‘aptain W. W. Mayne, 4th New Hampshire volunteers. Assistant Surgeon E. W. Buck, Sist New York volunteers. First Lieutenant W. H. Jones, 18th Pennsyl- vania cavalry. First Lieutenant J. K. Treux, ist Michigan cavalry. First Lieutenant W. W. Gibson, 7th Penn- | sylvania volunt.ers. Desertion. First Lieutenant William B, Johnson, 50th New York volunteers. First Lieutenant Ramsey M. Kilgore, 18th El- | linois volunteers. Absence without proper authority. Second Lientenant John W. Reikerd, 4th Maryland volunteers. } Second Lieutenant Louis Sehenck, list New York volunteers, Dismissals Revoked. The orders of dismissal in the foitowing enses have been revoked: Capt. W. C. Goff, assistant quartermaster of volunteers, Assistant Surgeon W. H. Wiser, 2d New York artillery, and he is discharged by resignation, as of the date ot the order of dismissal. NEY STORY BY NED BUNTLINE. It is many months since the proprietors of THE NEW YORK MERCURY have hai the petenre of announcing a new romance by NED BUNTLINE. Fora year or two past, he has been. doing duty with the sword in the Grand Army of the Union. winning reputation at the cannon’s movth; and his pen, in the meantime, has lain idle. During the last two or th’ months, he has been suffering from wounds received in the service, and this season of inactivity he has devoted to writing, for the readers of THE N YORE MERCURY, a graud romance, entitle SADIA: A HEROINE OF THE BEBELLION. A TALE OF THIS WAR, FOUNDED ON FACTS, WITH REAL CHARACTERS The arrangement will be hailed with satisfaction and Gelight by the Reading Pu for n Story of the War, from the pen of one who has participated in many a gallant and daring skirmish, and who writes of what he has seen and knows by actual ex e. wil! bea tale well worth reading ory wiltappearin THE NEW YORK MER for February 20th. 2t P#rosAs For DEAD HoRses. Cavely Buran, Office of Chieh Qua reer master Washinztun D.C., Bed. 4, Bit FEALrD ProvosaLs will be received af this oMiea up to 12 o'clock cn SATURDAY, february 13 Ises, for the purchus. o* al! borses that may die | or be killed at ths Cavalry Depot, Girs sro, near Washington DC. m the next twelve moaths succeeding the dxte of letting of the contract The hors s will be deliverad at = certain desigast- ed spot, to be fixed by the United states. - Th IH pre to bere noved daily,aud conver- from the Hiraite of the Dapot to avoit ither to the Depot or the residents in the vieym | Payment wili be required in Government fnr4dt, at the close of exch month, for atl animals deliv- ered up to ti at data. Bor¢s, with epproved securities, in theeum of five thousand dollars wiil be required from the part: to whem enctract is awarded. ¥ ro uxt state the price per amimal, giving full na: nd post office address, and be ac- compacied bya guaranty stgned by two respo3i- ble persons. and crrtified by soras U. 8. officar or respopaibh ron known to this Bureau. ani a'sc be the oath of allegiance, signed, stamped, ant Coly atterted od —— atthe opening animal The biis of all whoare of the proposals will be rejected. he contract must be entered into within three ays of se date of aware. ight to ‘ n office reserves 6 Teject any or & bids that may be offered. : Proposes arias be addressed to Oaptal iv By rardse of General J, H. Wilson, Oriel of Oar. alry Bureau, a fed ta Chief Q. M. Cavalry Bureau. A 4 GOaRgD. TTENTION Iacalled to the chancery sale of valuable Lon by Davidee & Ball, Treatees, on Thursday, Fob. sth, At4 o’cloek. on the premises. Lots 8, T sn@ V, in Orutcheit’s subdivision of fans ‘6 755, Treating chee 30 feet on Mass. avenue, orate same place, Lot 6, in Square 473, A . at the same place, in ni divided mefety of Lots land, Square Git’ And alro, the east art of Lot numbered 56. in quake pum bered 387, fronting :7 feet on a 3) foot ley and yuuniog back with that width 99 feet and Sirobes to the rear of eaid lot, being aa interior lotly ng between ob and Wth streets west ard D and 4 streets south. Island. _fel J _C. McGUIRE & CO.. Aucts TO TER LADIES. Tus Subscriber bas thiaday reecivea@ another rae Ai ent of beauttul PUFFED, ILLUSION WAT2TS and varicus atyleso: ILLUSION PEVES Alvo, a large as cortment of beautiful NEW SPRING FLOWE' which now makes his stock complete in every particutay. Ladies sre respectfully invited to call and exam- ine my stock before the: Ro yoare, alsewhere, E. GITTIN _ fe 2 3t_No. 14 Market Space, het. iith anTachate, OW 18 THW TIME, i v IN RS Came at venth stres' ANDEREON'S, 198 t fe 1-sw.if “opposite the Post Office. | Woop! Dit woop::; %°° WM. H, MiNNIX, Svoosésoz 70 Jonx Buaxy, No 494 corner morth E ant west 3d streets, Has on hand a large lot of prime HICKORY, OAK AND PINE WO), Which will be delivered to purchasers at very res- sonable prices. fe 1-Im* FULTON wa . i Fouatazrtu ayo B Breasrs Bourn, : Hotels, families, and eutlers are invited to-eall and examine our stock of Meat, Game, Poultry and Vegetables. Sausages and Bologna constantly on sand pespetirerdny gy ne pbald 4. M, BREBUBY, Prop. | Hencrick Hudson was also engaged in the | U.S. Conpon Bonds, 1664 U.8.7.30 Notossrset-seo ANOTHER BRILLIANT NAVAL EX- PLOIT. a — DESTRUCTION OF AN IMMENSE NUMBER OF REBEL SALT WORKS. v ay The Navy Department has received the fol- | lowing : U.S. FLacsuir San Jactnro, Key West, Jan. 27, 1984.—Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Nary.—sir: Itafferds me pleasareto.report to | the Department that the promise made by Act- | ing Master Wm. R. Brown, commanding the | tark Restless, at theconclusion of his Iast ra- port concerning the destruction of extensive salt works in the vicinity of St. Andrews Bay, namely, that he would complete the work, so handsomely begun—appears to have been kept- He reports that he went on board the stern- wheel steamer Bloomer, with two officers and forty-seven men belonging to the Restless, and proe-eded up the Bay, against very un- | favorable circumstances of darkness, wind, | and tide, some ten miles above St. Andrews, | where his force was, and destroyed some ninety | additional salt- works, together with all the boilers, kettles, and buildings attached to them whereupon the enemy commenced the destruc- tion of some two hundred more, which were in advance of our party, And thus sayed os from all further trouble, except skirting along the Bay for the distance of fifteen miles, to make sure that the work of destruction had been well performed by them. Deserters from Captains Anderson’s and Rob- inson’s companies reported subsequently that both officers and men had broken up and gone home, as the destruction of the salt works which they were ordered to guard had been so complete; and six of them have enlisted in the navy, after taking the oath of allegiance. Acting Master Browne again speaxs in terms of commendation of the officers and men en- g®ged in this service, including Acting Ensign Cressy.and the 5men composing the crew of the steamer Bloomer. Respectfully, ‘Treoporvs BalLey, Actirg Rear Admiral, Com’d’g E. G. Blockad- | ing Squcdron. | | | | THE IRON STEAMER WATEREE. This fine steamer, which is now at the N_vy Yard, is of model something similar to the Eutaw, and, though sharper, is not qui'e so fast asailer. She measures 210 feet long, 35 feet beam, and 12 feet hold, and rates 970 tons. Her engine is what is known as asingle direct act- ing inclined, with 58-inch cylinder, and Sj feet stroke, capable of making 22 revolutions per. minute. “she was built at the works of Reany, Son and Architold. at Chester, Pa., who fitted her out complete, and at the Philadelphia Navy Yard she received a portion of her crew, which will be made up here toher full complement. Coming through the broken ice in the Dela- ware, recently, she made ten knots per hour, and on her trip here, with her coal, stores and battery on board, she made twelve and a half knots per hour, equal to nearly fourteen anda half milee, which is nesriy up to the time made by the Eutaw on her first trip last week. The Waterce has not been provided with superhegting apparatus such as the Eutaw has, aud it is believed that if this apparatus Ww attached to her boilers she would be abie to e 25 reyolutions per mivute, and her speed thereby increased to qnite that of the Eutaw. She comes to our Navy Yard for her crew, snd while here some very slight altera- tons are being made. She is a fine piece of naval architecture, and is alike creditable to her builders and the Government. She has not yet received her orders for sea, but it is be- lieved, from the fact that she is painted black, and not the gray reguiation color which is ¢ommon to all blockading vessels, that she will be sent to a foreign station. The following is @ list of her officers:—Com- mander, Frank K. Murray; Lieutenant and Executive Officer, W.S. Schley; Acting Ea- signs, Julius Nilson, D. P. Page, W.H.Col- ley, W. Nyborg; Assistant Surgeon, George T. Shipley; Acting Assistant Paymaster, George S.Sproston; First Assistant Engineer, Charles E. DeValin; Second Assistant, Orleans Long- acre; Acting Second Assistant, John G. Fuir- bairn; Acting Third Assistants, Solin A. Bry- ant, David Pace; Acting Master’s Mates, W. @ Tompkins, W. A. Currier, Jos. T. Morse: George R. Bakeman; Acting Gunner, James Read; Captain’s Clerk, John W. Hanson; Pay- master’s Clerk, Arthur Schley; Surgeon's Stew- aré, John O. Loughlin. CAPTURE OF BLOCKADE RUNNERS. Iniormation has been received at the Navy Department, of the capture of the follo wing blockade runners: On the 2Sth of December, the rebel schooner Caroline Gertrude, loaded with eotten, was captured in St. Marks’ Bay, Florida, by armed boats from the U.S. S. Stars ard Stripes. Tne schooner was aground when captured—four- weu prisoners were taken. After taking out 43 bales of cotton, and having «sharp engagement with the enemy's cavairy, finding they could nol save the vessel, they set her on fire to pre- vert ber falling inth the hands of the rebels, and she with the balance of her cargo, was to- tally destroyed. x On the Isth of Jannary, the Stars ana Stripes | captured, in the same locality, the steamer | Laura, hailing from St. John, N. B., and pur- Porting to be trom Havana, Icaded with mer- chardize and cigars. Five prisoners were found on board. The captain, with fifteen othere, having escaped in a boat. The U.S. S. chase after this-prize. She was sent, with the cotton capiured on the Caro!ine Gertrude, to Key Wes: tor adjudication. On the lth of January, the U. S. supply { stesmer Union capiure?, south of Tampi Bay, | Flovica, the .rebel steamer Mayflower, bound to Havana, with 75 balesof cotton. When dis- covered, she was secreted in Sarasote Pass, | with steam up, all ready tosteam out, and was eut out by three boats, Ten priscners were taken, the captain and two engineers haying escsped in one of the steamer’s boats. The Mayflower, described as an old and almos: worthless vessel, was towed to Key West, where the cargo was condemned by the U.S. Marsbal, and ordered North in the Usion. DESEKTIONS FROM THE REBEL ARMY. The President’s amvesty proclamation is having a powerful effect upon the rebel army» as shown by the number of rebel deserters ar- riving here daily. Yesterday, fiftzen wore sent here from the army of the Potomac, and committed to the Old Capitol, for the time beinz. Deserters coming within our lines are generally released upon taking the oath of allegiance, with the condition that they go Nor h and re- main until the clore of the war; or, if they de- sire, have the privilege of enlisting inour army or navy. 2 SAILED. The gunboat Eutaw, left the Navy Yard this morning, and will proceed at onc? to her station, on the blockade off Wilmington. Washington Money Market—Latest Quo- tations. Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co., Bank. ere: Buying. Setling: 166 107 . uartermasters'’ NEW YORK RAT! cates of Indebuedntsn 3 eer 49%; Michigan te, 623. 3 APromntEp.—Mr. Geo. W. Hall, of this city, has been appointed to & $1,900 clerkship in Feesion Borepe 70 S7 There is in Iowa 8 society of 800 persons, who have 90,000 acres of iand in one belt, which they cultivate in common, : " CONGRESSIONAL. : ——o—— ~ XXXVIIita CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. —————— Fe Tuvrsbday, February 4. SEBATE.—Mr. Sherman presented a petition of thé contractors of the Overland Pacific Mail route for a renewal of their contract. Referred. Mr. Lane of Kansas, from the Uommitiee on Public Lands, reported back the bill tosetapart a portion of the State of Texas, with amend- ments. which was ordered to be printed. Mr. Sumner offered a resolution, which was passed, requesting the President of the United Spiteg, it not in his opinion incompatible with the public interest, any correspondesce réla- tive to a reciprocity treaty between the United States and the Sandwich Islands. Mr. Wilson called up the jomt resolution to equalize the pay of soldiers in the U.S. army, which puts colored soldiers. on the same foot- ing as white soldiers, excepting as regards tounty, from the time they were enlisted, Mr. Fessenden said he did not see the use of ack and giving the increased pay for e already passed, with regard to the colored troops, thongh he was willing to put all coldiers on the same footing for the future. Mr. Wilson was catisfed that this billshould be retroactive. Many of the colored soldiers had enlisted on the understanding that they ‘were to receive the rame compensation as white soldiers Massachusetts was authorized | by the Secretary of War to raise two colored regiments, as they were, it was su).posed, to receive the usual pey. Hovse.—Mr. Stevens, from the Committee on Ways snd Means, reported the bill making appropriations for the construction, preserva- ton, and repair of fortifications for the year ending June 30, 1°65. Mr. Steele, of New York, reported a bill es- tablishing Justice's Courts in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. Also, the House bill, authorizing the construction of a penitentiary, jail, and house of correction in the District ot Columbia. Mr. Thomas introdneed 8 bill to incorporate the District of Columbia Railroad Company. Mr. Hale, from thi mittee of Claims, re- perted a bill providing for ascertaining and Acjusting claims against the Goverument for injury and destruction of property by order of the military authorities. Mr. Ambrose W. Clarke, from the Committee on Printing, reported a resolution for printing ten thousand additional copies of the foreign correspondence, for the use of the State De- periment. Messrs. Davis of Maryland, Pomeroy, Cox and others advocated the passage of the reso- lution, and Messrs. Steve! awes, Wash- berne of Illinois, opposed it. Tteresolution was adopted—veas 115; nays 17 The House resumed the consideration of the resolution amendatory of the Confiscation act. Mr. Woodbridge of Vt, made a speech in favor of confiscation. The rebels, he said, had violated the contract, and it was our duly to restrain their persons and take away from them their property. Mr. Cox made an ineffectual motion to lay the bill on the table. ——__+2e reuse TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. STOCK REPORT. [By the People’s Line.} New York, Feb.4.—There was not much alteration in the prices of stocks this morning, but an improved feeling was manifested. As compared with the highest cash sales atthe ‘st board yesterday, New York Centrai a7. vanced %, Erie preferred %; Hudson River ¥; Herlem 1%,; Michigan Ceniral 4. Michizan Southern 14; Wlinois Centra. 2; Olevelandand Pittsburg 4%; Gallena and Chicago 7 \: dtil- wankie and Prairie du Chien 4; Fort Wayne ;: Chicago and Northwestern 1; Chicago and Alton 3; Reading and Alton 3: Ole yelund and Toiedo 4; Chicago and Rock is d i; Altoa and Teire Haute !3,; Cumberland Coal i. Tite rket wis stronger in the afternoon, and nearly all the railway shares improved a frac- tion on the morning’s prices. The money market is working with more ease then it 58s tor some months pust, but eral- irg rate of interest remains 217 per ceat. Tne me muy be said of othar sections of the ecuntry, and where but few days ago the cry stringently was almost univer al. Tae intro- Guction of the interest bearing Treasury notes having relieved a large voluwe of legal tenders, and the new national bank cu > has. caused capitalists to loosen their grip upon the market, and accept more easy terms from bor- rowers. The intelligence that the bank of Eng- Jand bad acam advaneed the rates of intar had the effect of raising the premium of ¢ to-day % of one per cent. COUNTERFEITER CONVICTED TRowron, Feb. 4.—Sylvester C. Cook has been convicted of uttering counterfeit $50 U. notes, and sentenced to the penitentiary three years. The Camden and Amboy Railroad Contest TRENTON, Feb. 3.—The Chancellor delivered his opinion to-day in the case of the Camden and Amboy Railroad against the Deiawaie Railroad and Camden and Atlantic Railroad. He held that the only exclusive franchise held by the jsint companies was that of through transportation of freight and passengers be- tween New York and Philadelphia, and re- ferred not to local business. He ordered a ref- erence to be made tothe Master to an account of the passengers and ‘merchandise carried over the defendants’ roads between New York and Philadelphia, and make a distinct accouut of the soldiers and munitions carried over said Toads, and that any final order concerning th- Jast accounts should be reserved entil the com- ing in of the Master's report. An injunction Was granted to restrain the use of the defend- ants’ roads in competing in through business with that of the plainuffs. The case will be earried to the Court of Errors. ——__—_+ e+e ____ 1 2 LOCAL NEWS. Sg SE Tre “Hor” Last Nient.—The “hop” ai ilards’ last night was another of tne bril- stevents of ‘he kind for which the Willard Hotel is famous. The assemblage war very large—seauty, gaiety { fashion being ali represented. At Sx o'clock the festivities of the evening began witha grand promenade, aiter which the dancing was commenced and con- tirued untill2 o'clock, When supper was an- nounced and the ¢ s ushered into the large divin room o the hotel, where a superb table was cet, bountifully supplied wiih first-class delicacies, erranged in elegant style. Sup over, the guests returned to the ball-room ind resnmed the dance, which was kep! up with spirit for many hours. Vice President Hamlin Sener Don Matias Remera, the Mexican minister; Monsieurs Le Martre and Dejardin, of the Freucit Legation; Gens. Doubleday and Harney. Judges Clifford, Field and James, Solicitor Whiting, Mr. Nico- lay, the President’s private secretary; Mr. lcbert Lincoln, Col. Halfine, Admiral Wilkes, Hon. B. B. French, Senators Johnson, Doolit- ude, Cowan, Shermanand Harris, Hons. Perry, Morrison, Randall, Rollins and Steele, were among thofe present. The beauty of the country was well repre- Ww | Seated, and the style of dress rich and tasteiul. We notice a few of the costumes : Miss Lizzie Montg—ery, plain white silk dress; hair trimmed with flowers. Miss Bac—n, of Washingion, pink moire an- uque dress, with white lace trimmings; dia- monds, ‘ Mrs. Nob—e, buff silk dress, with point lace over-dress; plain head dress. Mrs. Si—de, rich crimson silk, with white tulle over-dress. Miss Harr—s, of New York, plush colored tmcile antique: head dress of point lace, tlow- ers und diamonds; much admired. Mrs. Gr—n, plain green moire antique; very tustetul. Mrs, Gen. D—day, lemon colored silk dress, tich lace over-dress; very elegant. Miss McC—y, white tarieton dress, puffed skirt; head dress of flowers. Mrs. L—ne, haudsome white illusion dress, couble-skirt, festooned with velvet, roses and silver wheat. = & Mrs. George F. Tra—n, of New York, hand- some Parisian dress; head dress, wreath of flowers. Miss R—lins, white tarleton, puffed skirt, hair plain. 2 Mrs. Catl—n, of Cal., black silk, trimmed with cherry velvet hair curled, pearl comb. Mrs. Grisw—d, of New York, handsome white brocade siik, white lace flowers, point Ince shawl; head dress of cherry and green. Miss Bl—w, of Missouri, illusion dress, sil- yer spangies; hair in curls, with white ja- ponica. _ 5 Mrs. Major Vinc—ant, of West Point, viue silky covered With white lace. Mrs. McNe—r, white tarleton, puffed skirt. Mrs. Bab—ck, of New.York, handsome blue silk dress, point lace cape; hair plain. Mrs. Kell—us, dark dress, with gold span- gles; hair prettily dressed. Mrs. Judge Fa, Plaid silk, hair dressed with puffs of point lace, Mrs. Penfi—id. of Ct. blue silk, trimmed with French blonde lace; head dress of pink Tosee, Mrs. Sevening—r, of California, white silk, trimmed with cherry colored lace; Mair piste , Tich orange silk, telvet and bugles; trimmings ‘white wreath head dreas, ; Miss of New Jersey, beautiful corn Pia silk, crimson trimmings and flowers. ena ered teres of aowers = Mies Per . white tdrleton, with blae bod. dice. ‘The music upon the occasion was by Poifen- berg’s band. hu a a a em SSA EERE si Ey ° Crrmtwar Court, Judge Wylie —This morn- ing, the case of Durven Tucker, charged with the murder of ‘his brother-in-law, Samuel Burns, in December last, was resumed, and after several witnesses had testiffed for the de- fenee, the case was argued by Messrs. Fendal! and Norris for the er. Mr. Carrington ciosed the argument for the Prosevation at 1} o'clock, asking a verdict of manslaughter, and the jury retired, bat had not returned at 2% o'clock. The impression abont the Conrt House: seems to be that they will be unable (o agree upon a verdict. J. Coming, indicied for an assault and bat. . tery on Obas. Taylor, was found guilty of a simple assault and sentenced to pay a fine of $l. The facts in thiscase were that the ac- cused sept Dis daughter to a grocery on the island, when two boys took a basket from her, and on her return toherhonse she informed ber father who went to the store and used the boys roughly, the complainant being one of them pes A_Wappine.—Bast evening, Ensign Henry D. Foster, of the United States steamer Eataw, w ied toa Navy Yard belle, the danghter of Capt. Robert Clarke, of the ist D.C. ragi- ment, at the residence ofthe iatter, on the Navy Yard. The officers and triends of Mr. Foster, after the ceremony, tendered the bappy couple ihe compliment of a serenade, and they were handsomely entertsined by the bride’s father. lir. Fester had but little time to enjoy married life, as the Eniaw, to which be is attached, lait this morning, bearing away the groom, who * has the best wiches of everybody for his quick re'urn with a pocket full of prize money, that he may spend the balance of his life in one con- tinnous honey moon. LARGE AND PERRMPTORY SaLe, on to-mor- row (Fridsy) morning, February Sth, and to he continued during the afternoon, at J. Gy McGoire’s anction sales rooms, corner of D and 10th streets—fancy goods, stationery, blank books, writing paper, diaries for 1561, fine pho- tographic albums, Family Bibles, (Protestant and Catlolie editions:;) Oatholic prayer books, poets, juveniles, illustrated gift books, in ele- gant bindings; fereign sea shel!s, snd an im- mense variety of fancy goods. Also. clocks, fine gold and silver watches, fine zold and diamond jewelry, silver-plated ware, fine table and pocket cudery, &c. Sold in lots to suit dealers. eg Ropnep.—Mr. Jotun KR. Dix, who boards at Mrs. Martin's, No. 37 Four-and-a-balt street, had a check on Jay Cooke & Uo. for $5), and $250 in greenbacks taken from his overcoat pocket some time during last night. During the evening his overcoat was hanging in a room where he was sitting with other gentile- men; but he hes no reason to surpece any of them of taking the money. He missed the meney this morning when he got up. aes i Port oF GEORGETOW Entered—Steamer Baltimore, Lewis, from New York; Charles Oegood, Geer, do.: Seymour, Room, from Phil- adeiphia, assorted cargoes for District mer- chants. ‘Cleared—Steamer Charles Oscood, Geer, for New York: schr’s. Mechanic, Beacham, St. s; M.D. Corguill, Dibble for Philacely Henry, P. Wiliams, do. RatTions.—Yesterday, Thomas had bis ratious tiker from him by two of lus comrades Andrew Jackson aud John O*Donnell, who were arrested by officers Wnit- mon and Mille, and Jr Handy committed them to jail for cou tice conp Warp Cases —Jennia James ssed. ¥ ordinance; ter Brady, assault dismissed, Robert natit; dismissed. THe Su disease has ! Washirgton county sonth of the Enste Branch, particularly in Uniontown; but it ts now on the decrease. Teacied that porti EMEMBES R GEO. WM. CURTIS’® LECTULE FEIDsY ENING, Fed 5 Bntject _' TEE WAY OF PRAO™ LE—RESTAURANT, #2 hb the #16. Situated cn Tenth st., No. sbove Ford’s Theater. (CR RENT— o-ftory BRIOK Sfabl 8th street room for xbout twen’y “to. abine ease of it for sale. Inquire of M, CONNOL: No. 456 8th st fe 4 st Ho, BENT—Two front RCOM®, oas oa | t door C tie other onthe 31, (furnished.) Iuqy rs a: 175 Brilgs ttreet Georgetown, between Petoma: and Higa. fo1 2" OARUING —A qaist respectaole oer naa tami A? ly. in the northwestern part of the city, is da- fireus to take one or two gentlemen as Table Bearers. Acéress Box No, 36, Star office. je 43" A BESPECTABLE YOUNG GIRL WANTS A \ ‘ri'vation as Ohembermaid or Dressing-Rov0 Nurs: iidren; BO odjection to leave dcreess a note to M. A., Btar office, 1t* W 4h. IMMEDIATEL A middie aged WOM4N to Cook,Warh Tros fora snail femily. Apply with recommendations at 407 Now York avenue corner 14th st. fe 4-2t~ Fo RENT—A ERICK STALE near tie corner of 9th and D streets, witd four stalls an? room fortwo carriager, A la-ga yard attached to it. In bi ore. CONNOLLY, No. 456 ath street. fe 4 F OB Fa LE—A BRIOK HO! with three rooms, ith 1 utZl feet Giaches sy 11 despt> x g P street, between "8. AIBLY + tue 2d instant a sold longing to Frauk i 4th regu’aricfantry. Becanbave the some by calling st So 336 lth etreet, bew cn M an: N. and ide) tifsing bimcel? we } G32 On the evening of F4 built Black Huss. sma'l white ppot in fai When lotta MeUlelian sedcle, coverea with ens. el'ed leat! ex, and bridie of light colored Inathe:; Wes inet seen ov 9th street pear M. A liberal re werd will be paid if re’ Scott's 9\¢ cavalry, on 7th st. ie 4 Lieut A.B KIRTLAND J. f. bt0n Re. J. MERCHANT TAIEOR, No 393 New York Avence. Ul 8 D—Va Tuesce ¢ischarge paper Ly com pesy K the ai salty & pouy- J Fave wade arrargemoute with « skilfal Reourer, sod am prepared to execute all orders it this se wellapin the lmeof ALTER NG an va TRING in the mest ratisfactory man. h ner A fine scrortwent of CLOTHS, CABsi- BERS and VES INGS always on hand. RG ORs 2) Vee bALB, H. HEXTER & GO, ic 1UC7TIONEEKS, Wills: ll at thelv Agetion Rooms, 251 Pa arenas, beigeen 1. hs acd) th etreats on iL BSDAY next, Feb. sth toa foll Be af DEY GOOD*. CLOTH LOOTS. SE ORR. tC ST 2nu4 YSNS EE NOMONS, Suterpanc é-slers will find the line worthy of barrie fale tccommenre at ldo clock a uw ea ase CO,, Auctioosers DAY MORNING. Foy. Lonery, Feacy Gools, Plates: Jewe rx. B08 le aud Pocket Sutiery, “Juveniles, &e:, Fam: Ever piat @ Ware Fp Ulustreted Gift Pootr Uy Bibks, Oathone Fra did assor tes aod qual ref, POTtE Onvaics, ard Pieuree; @ spleadit aeroctae.t of Poreign Pos She send animmenre variety of fancy Good, Writirg Paoers, Fuve open, Blank Books. Stat ey ke. the wocle to barold witaont reserve im te toruit dea ers aud others It J CO. MeGUIRA & ©9., By J.C McGUIRE & CO Auctioneers XUSNITURE AND KFFPECTS OF A FAMILY DPFCLiINInG BPOvgEKERPING AY AvoTION.—Oa SATULDSY MORNING, Leb. 6th. at Ww o’ciook, in f ent of the Auction Roan +, we shall sell the Far- yitcre rnd Bffects of family dectining housekeep- ing. Covsistivg o'— Walnut tna Spring seat Fofa, Arm and, Perior ire Chai fuite of elegartly-carved Parlor Furniture, fa- shed in crimson broostelle, May top Center and Sofa Tables, Walnut Watrot, Lounge, (sne ani Wood Seat Chatra, Resdsteads, * reaue ardrobes, asbriands, Tcile * Fair Burk sné Cotton ard Husk Mattresses, Rizr kets, Comforts, Spreads, gc oking mn begs § Stoves, itchen pails, . Also a large lot of recont-hand Garpets, O1l Cloth, rs atting ALSO, Cn Covered Fxprees Wagon acd Har «48, ii 5.0, MeGUIRE & 00,, Aucts, j* ¥ SOOKE & CO., BANKERS, AyD Dealers In Goverament Seeuritics, Ne. 452 Fifteenth Street, WE BUY AND SELL, AT MARK&T RATES, S. FIVE-TWENTY BONDS, which are no longer isened by tho Treasury to subscribers, the whole amount authorised haviag been taken. ALSO— U. 8. SIX PER CENT BONDS OF 1881, SEVEN-THIRTY TREASURY NOTSS, FIVE PERCENT, LEGAL TENDER NOTES, CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, COIN, CURRENCY, AND EXCHANGE. We pay the highest prices for ARMY AND NAVY VOUCHERS auD QUARTERMASTER'S CERTIFICATE OHBCKS. te 4-att JAY COOKE & CO.