Evening Star Newspaper, February 5, 1864, Page 2

WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY..,.......---- FEBRUARY 5, 1864. Bo READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGP BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING ret GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. ‘Washingten Money Mark t Quotations for stocks, coin a ee Oo. money, furnished by Lewis Jon’ Bankers: First Boarp. Jonpon 6's, 151 0 pites of Indebtocess 88, Gold, 157%. Stocks firm. — Counter PART OF ALEXANDRIA CoUNTY.— The next Sale of lands and proyerty in this county takes place on the 29th of February, ana property-bholders in the county, unless tby wish to wake up and find themselves githout a homestead, had better pay the in- surrectionary taxes without delay. We hope our friends in the county will put themselves to some trouble to inform the people about the msitr. The list runs from 201 to 631; 430 sep- arate pieces of property, belouging to rich and poor, white and black. NEWSPAPER CHANGE—The Hagerstown Herald and Torch has changed hands, Messrs. Mittag & Sneary having disposed of it to Messrs. McOurdy & Curriden. It will contin- ue t» be, asheretofore, an earnest Union and Emancipation paper. mrL. Barnett, M. Hellemetire, wife and thre children, C. F. Reilly, wife and two children, and Peter Welsh, al! refugees from the South, reported at the office of the vost Marshal ia Baltimore, yesterday, ard were released upon taking the oath of allegiance S77 Mr. Edward Williams, a well known cattle dealer of Baltimore, and a contractor for @attle fo- the Gereral Government, died yester- dsy of an appoplectic fit, while engaged in business at the cattle market in Baltmore. &2-The rumors put forth ot real or appre- hended difficulties between the United States and France are without any foundation + TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. Important frem West Virginia. OVERTAKEN COUNTY. on A LEAVY BATTLE IN PROGRESS {By Independent Line of Telegraph. j THE ENEMY IN HARDY In THE FIELD, near Ae felt, Va., Feb. }.— Our foress have overtaken the enemy at the ford nesr Moorefield, in Ha ounty. Te ent my evider pu. sage of the river Our forces are in position, and the artillery has just opened y intend to dispute the TERRIBLE FIRE AT HARTFORD. pS COLT'S PISTOL GALLERY IN FLAMES —_- EROPERTY DFSTROYED TO THY VALU A MILLION OF DOLLARS OF — SEVEN Li Vas post —— [By Independent Telegraph Line } Haprtrorp, Connecricei, Feb.4—At about & o'clock this moraing fire was discovered in the packing-room, center wing of Coit’s Ar- Mory, which quickly spread to other portions of the building, «nd in u short time the fire Was beyond human control. The floors were full of oil, and burned like tinder. The steam-gong sounded the alarm, and an immense concourse of people wit- meseed the terrible destruction. The firemen ‘were promptly on hand, and rendered all pos- sible aid. The loss caneot be correctly stated, but it will probably excced a million of dol- lars. The old factory is burat down, and the mew one isin great danger. It is the most dis- astrous fire that ever took place in the State. @nd 1,500 poor men with families dependent: ‘will be thrown out of employment. The fire is raging at this hour—9.30a.m. The armory is insured. . HARTFORD, 10 a. m.—Several lives were lost by the falling of the roof and floors. As yet mothing can be learned as to who the unfortu- nate were. FOREIGN NEW HAttrax, Feb. 5.—The steamship Arabia: from Liverpool on the 23d of January, and Queenstown on ‘hr 21th, has arrived. Politics are unimportant. The Paris Bourse was firm. Kentes 6i! Sbipping had arrived from Balte Copernicus at Heligoland. ‘The following is the tatest ne Paris, Jan, 4.—Gelore a. of Government, return of the Mexiciu deputation, who offered him the crown on 3d of Uciober, with the vote of the Mexican notables,and adhesion of c-r- tain cities spec:fied by the Archduke, who de- manded that the yote of the Notubtes ba ratified by the vote of the Mexican principal councils. The mission of the F ch expedition will b+ Accomptisued by the middle of January. Tie D- partment deputation are expected to return to France the first fortnight in F+ bruary, and will pr.ceed to Mirama to announce to the @rchdoke his election The Archduke will not only accept but will immediately assume the sceptre and visit Paris in tre quality ot the Fmperor of Mexico. Loxvos, Sunday.—Consols after ine of last evenimg, closed at 99%. ted Nervice Gazetie asserts the’ the ce otroyal artillery is under or- Gers io embark for Copenhagen Livsrroor, Fvening, Jan. 25 and Adriatic have arrived. Cotten sales to-day, 6,000 bales. The inarket is firmer, buttberaies unchanged. Bre: hs duli and unchanged. Provisions quiet and dy. Petroleum easter. There is no change in the Danish question. A Kiel telegram of the + of January says, itis expected the Danes wili defend Denmark to the lust extremity. ‘The Prussian Chambers has adopted a reso- lu‘ion opposing the policy of Prussia in sepa- Yuing herself from the other German States an‘ threatening every resistance thereto. al —The Persit GOSSIP ABOUT COMMANDS. New Yoru, Feb. 5.—The Herald’s Washing- Yon corm spondent ys that General Thomas is t: command the army of the Potomac, and ‘Hooker tne army of the U umberland. _ <2 VirGINiIa U.S. Senator.—aA resolution was yesterday introduced in the Senate providing Jor the election of a U.S. Senator to-day. Mr. Merceir, of Loudoun county, offered a substi- wute indefinitely postponing the election of 2 fSevator, which finally prevailed. This no doubt settles the question of the election of a “U. >. Senator during the present session. The Legisiature will perhaps adjourn early next wreek.— Alex. Journal, 4th. SALE oF a Lagog TRACT OF Wooptann.— Joseph Davis bought of Phillip W. Hann, Jast month, a large tract of woodland, situated in Middleburg district, sor the sum of 80 per micre, paying the whole amount of the parchase Gmoney in cash. A few years ago this same Pores sold for $10 per acre. This shows ow much the yalue of land has increased £i.ce there is no doubt of an extension of the ‘Western Maryland Railroad.— Westminster Pemocrat. Jupcrsair—We learn that’ Hon, James B. Jiicand, at present State Senator from Kent <cunty, Md., has been appointed Judze of the Seventh Jadicial Circuit, in place of Hon. KR. 2d. Carmichael, resigned.—Annapolis Gazetie, CHALLENGE POR a SEA FIGHT. —4 Paris pa- i 8 ates that thé Florida is ready for 5: Pre eres (opalares the challenge Si the ‘Tatoe corvette Kearsage toengage ina fight at six Bules beyond the Erenga waters. THE EVENING STAR. | Por; 7-806, 1077,; Oertif. | SOUTHERN NEW ‘We find the following in Iste Richmond pa- pers: interesting from Texas. - nouston, Texas, Jan. 11, (via Jackson, Jan. o).)—We have accounts of another serious In- | dian raid in Cook county, in which twelve or fifteen people were killed. The Indians were armed and equipped by the Yankees. | _ Fifteen millions of dollars of Confederate money that had run the blockade from some Eastern port to Havana, and liad safely reach- | ed Monterey, Mexizo, en route to the Trans- | Missltaipys Department, has been attached by the English houce of Milne & Oo., of Matamo- ras, for the alleged failure on the part of Major | Hart, A.Q. M., am egent of the Confederate States Government, in meeting his contracts with that house for cotten. The same house attached a large amount of cotton in transita in Mexico, belonging to the Government, on the same account. A Fight in Tennessee. Morristown, Jan. 29.—Maj. Gen. Buckner hasarrived here. Gen. Longstreet’s headquar- ters have been moved to this place. The ene- my attacked Gen Martin with a superior force beyond French Broad on Wednesday, and, after a severe fight, compelled him to retire with the loss of two pieces of artillery and 200 men killed, wounded and missing. From the Blackwater Region. We learn from Captain Griffin's lines that a Yankee gunboat, with troops aboard, appreach- ed Windsor, N. O., coming up Keshtah river, which unites with the Roanoke river, near its mouth. When within five miles of Windsor, ihe boat was attacked by thirty cavalry, be- longing to the 624 Georgia regiment, who, afier killing three and wounding seven of theenemy, succeeded in driving the boat back down the river. We lost one man and horse.—Hichmond Examiner. The New Conscription. General Orders have been issued in the Ad- jutant General's office instructing the enrol!- ing officers to proceed as rapidly as possible with the new conscription.—Eraminer. An Important Measure. On Thursday last a bill was passed by the House of Delegates of Virginia, appropriating the sum of $1,000,000 for the relief of the fami- lies of soldiers within the lines of the enemy. We have not had an oppoitunity of examining the bill, but understand that it contemplates the distribution of this fund to the counties overrun by the enemy, through agents to be appointed to represent the county in the mat- ter.—Richmond Dispatch, Escape of Prisoners. We learn that 60 Yankee prisoners escaped Thursday night {from the prison at Danyille Virginia. CONGRESSIONAL re IN THE SENATE, yesterday— The bill to increase the internal revenne (as amended by the Finance Committee) was passed. Maryland Legislature. In the Maryland Senate yesterday resoln- tions were submitted by Mr. Wallis recom- mendirg a system of compensated Emancipa- ton by the General Government. They were reterred to a special committee. Mr. Bayne submitted resolutions Jooking to the encour- agement of the enlistment of fugitive slaves from this S'ate, now in the District of Colum. pia, and the compensation of the owners there- jor; and the crediting of sixves soenlisting to the Maryland quota. The Bounty Bill was passed by a vote of yeas MM, nays 2 An amendment was adopt-d authorizing the in- ment of S1,06 of the sinking fund inthe Defence Fund raised for the payment oi bounties. In the House of Delegates on Wednesday evening the resolution remonstrating against the imposition of a tax on leaf tobacco was unanimously adopted. The resolutions sub- mitted by Mr. Claude, of Anne Arundel, cen- surirg the policy of the National Government, were rejecied—ayes I, nays38. At yesterda oof the House the bill applying the ex- ing penulties for perjury to all violations of the oath of allegiance to the General Govern- ment was psssed—ayes 31, nays 11.—Baltimore American, Feb 5. &7 Mr. D. A. Fowler,the referee in the Nixon diverce case, denies the statement that evidence was adduced implicating Isabella Cabas in the | ease #2 Two Austrian soldiers at Hamburg, have received filly lashes each, for accepting some | cigars from citizens while on guard. ea E. F. Keach, the manager of the Bos: Mureuni, and an actor of considerable mer died on Sunday last. ®7 The Austrian government prints school | books on paper made of corn shucks. ee THE BEGULAK MONTHLY MEBTING | Wir he hella: Bt “Aloysius Oharch, ou SUNDAY AFTERNOON at 43; o'clock. . fe 5 ct x G.G@ C. SIMMS, Sec. GEORGE WM. CU8TIS’s LEOTUBE. FRUDAY EVENING, Fasrvany 57H, E STREET BAPTIST CRUBDH, EBetwees 81XTH AND Sevexta Stages, Bud,ect : ___ “THE WAY OF PEACE.” fe 42 Sere HOUSE PAINTERR’ SOCIETY Will ¥ bold its next weeting at Tempsraoce Hall, treet between Ick and lith,on FRIDAY. Feb, Sth, at 7 o'clock, All members are requested to attend JRO, J. GRAY fe 4-2t* es pce Secre| (eres ea actos LECTURE As. OCLATION, E STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, Between Sixth and Seventh Streets. The Third Lecture of the Course will be dele- ivereé on FRIDAY EVENING, February 5, HY GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIB, Esq. | Evssecr—* THE WAY OF PEAGE.’ The Lecture-will commence at 3 o'clock, Doors of Church open at?'; Me"Lickets Filty cents each. For sale al the Hotels d Bookstores, and atthe door on tha eve- ving of the Lecture JOHN PIEROONT, Preriient. CHARDS, Tresenrer PAt® FOR PROVIDENCR CITIZEN HO: biTab CAPLIOLALUL.IN CB8ARGE OF bIS rh RE OF CHARITY —Ilo meet the indabt- ecnise for the new buildings provided by tn's in stitution, the claritable and generous 2’e invited to patronize tale «f derirable articles, which will begin cn THOBGDAY BVENING, the 2th ipet, at Odd Fellows’ Ha’), 7th strest. The ar rangemer ts are euch af will gratify refined taste and mirister to innocent enjoyment, wailst the object to be attained will be a permansat advant- age to ovr city $a 2i-2w* === JOS SHABYIELO’S BALTIMORE OON- | J FECTICNBRY. 386 Sixth street, beween G Hi—Parties, Balis Fairs, KReeeptions, Wed- d other kuterteinments furpiste1 at skort ce snd most reaaonadle terms, Tee Cream and Weter Ices mode by steam power. the best quslity, wholesa'e and retail, delivered to sny part of the e:ty and Gsorgetowa. ja H-lm* z IME! LIMB! 4 LIME! Jurt received 1.000 bls Fresh Burat Lime and | ter sale by | RICHABD3 & GUINAND, At their Lime House, fes 31" Peot of 4th st east. Navy Yard I a 4 CARD N Cons quence of the death of one of the frm which reidere it pDesessary to close the busine74 immediet+ly, I shall se:l the remaiaicg stock of Wooo rnd at a reducticn on former prio=s Persons indebted to the firm are reqaasted to set- lle et epee. H. OLAY sStEWARY Surviving partner of Warder & Stewart, corner H and 12th streets. H, CLAY STEWART will continue the business after the firm is settled fe5 3t~ GQypnance OFFIOE, Wan Darantxent. Washraxton, Feb. 3. 1354. SxsLep PRoposats will be received at this nftice uptil Fri¢sy, the 19th day of Fe braaty, at 4 o'clock p m,. forthe delivery at the w York Agency, ac: As Worth street, New York, of 100,000 Gurry orm be. These Curry Combs are to be made in strict con- formity with samples which can be teen at this of- fice. er lew Yor! 5 + that the Ae dive sre to be of birche bec hor ward They are to be subject to inspection at the where made before Feceived pe Govern- me! N ace oo received or psid for but such atare approved on inspection. selive jes must ae at rate of mot less On the Senay at Marche” iver are to be Golirered in boxes of 200 eac’ fied time will su! for! re of the q | conside facturers Ghlckering & Coal $11! Coal 11! Coal S11!!! RED AND WHITE A3H COAL. vara EgganiStove sizes, On band and for sale at $11 per ton by N.C. McKNSW, Correr Seventh street and Canal, east side, LIME! LIME?! LIME! 2,100 barrels just received, and for sale by N.C. McKNEW, Corner Seventh street and Canal, east side st. CEMENT, PLASTER PARIS, AND Warr, _ Just received and fersale by; 1 N..C. McCKNEW, Corner Seventh Street and Canal, fe 4-6t east side of street. EW STORY BY NED BUNTLIN It is many months since the proprietors of THE NEW YORK MERCURY have hat the leasure of announcing a new romance by NED BONTLINE Fora sear or two past, he bas been doing duty with the sword in the Gtand Armny of the Union, winning reputation at the canson's morth; and his pen, in the meantime, has lain idle. During the last two or three months,yhe has been suffering from wounds received in the servic: and this season of inactivity he has devoted to writing, for the readers of THR NEW YORE MERCURY, a grand romance, entitled: SADIA: us A HEROINE OF THE BEBELLION, A TALE OF THIS WAR, FOUNDED ON PACTS, WITH REAL CHARACTERS, The arrangement will be hailed with satisfaction and delight by the Reading Public: for Story of tite War, from the pen of one who hhas participate in many a gallant and daring skirmish, and who writesor witat he bas seen aud knows Dr’actual ex- erience. will be a tale well worth ren: ; Paha Story willappearia THE NEW YORK MER. | OURY for February 20th. fe 4-2 | ¥ | jay COOKE & CO., BANKERS; AND | Dealers in Government Securities, | Ne. 452 Fifteenth Street. WE BUY AND SELL, AT MARKET RATES, U. S. FIVE-TWENTY BONDS, which are no longer iseued by the Treasury to subscribers, the whole amount authorized having been taken, Li ALSO— U. 8. SIX PER CENT BONDS OF 1551, SEVEN-THIRTY TREASURY NOTES, ! FIVE PER CENT, LEGAL TENDER NOTKS, CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, | COIN, CURRENCY, AND EXCHANGE, | We pay the highest prices for ARMY AND NAVY VOUCHERS | AND QUARTERMASTER’S CERTIFICATE CHECKS dtt JAY COOKE & CO. F. BUCHENBERG. i MERCHANT TAIEOR, 93 New York Avance. T rave ede arrangementa with askilfal ®courer, avd sm prepares to execute sii orders in this on well asio thalmeot ALTE? NG ant REPAIRING in the mest satisfs tory man- A fine ascortment cf CLOTHS, CABST. MERE ard VESTINGS always on band. fo 4 3t* EMEMBER R @EO. WM. OURTI3’S FRIDtY EVENING, Fod Butject “THE WAY OF PBAOB” PAPER HANGING LRCTUBE fa 6-2 486 486 GOLD acd VELVET, GOLD STAMPED snd MEDIUM PRICED GOLD PAPERS. Also, ® varied aesor tment of GLAZED AND BLANK PAPBRS atthe LOWEST CA8H PRICES. FIRE-BOABD PRINTS, STATUSS, CENTER PIBORS, &0. | NEWAND BBAUTIFUL DESIGNSGILT BAND WINDOW SHADES. BUFF OR ANY REQUIRED STYLE OR SIZE OP SHADE MADE TO ORDER OVAL PIOTURE FRAMES, (Warranted to be gilded with gold leaf) Tae handsomest assortment in the District, from the macafactory ip the country. Also, an assortment of DARK WOOD FRAMES, with a beautiful variety of amall sized OVAL and CARD VISITE FRAMES of foreign and do- mestic manufacture. PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS. Different sizes and colors; PIOTURSE RINGS, NAILS, &e, Purchasing exclusively lor cash the above goods (according to their quality) will be disposed of at 8 low rates as they can be purchased for in the District. No misreprentation made to effect sales. Acall solicitea trom those needing the above ‘e7" Terms cash. J. MABKRITER Please remember the number—486 Seventh Street, eight doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall; and the term: —Oash for goods and labor. ja 23-8t* HARBP! . BEAUTIFUL HARP. T have this day received from the factory one of the mort teautiful Harps that has ever bi seenin Wathington. It wiil be eold rearo: ble. PIANOR! PIANOS! I have thirty Pianos now in store, an assortment never before equaled ip this city. They are frow fons, Halict, Davis & Co. Wm_ P. Emereon, Robert Nunns & Go., being the oldest and best makers in United States. P: and verma to ruit. Ze a beavtif:] HAND-ORGAN, that p'sys four | splendid thing for chiltrsa | Price i8 | NF MULLIS, Jja% __ 306 Pasay, bet athand 10th sie. AY! HAY! HOA Yi We have cu band a large lot of prime TIMOTHY FAY. Alw, a ‘ot of slightly damaged Timothy | Hay, which We will sell very lor J. 0. JAORSON& 09, fe 4 2w* z?. 7th atrest and Gare! rid press NOTICE THE FACT —P}xin Sewing and Finbioidery executed at the shorte+t no- tice and at woderate prices at the store recoutir ooened on B street, No. 432. between 5th and streets. porth tide Particular attention the mannfecture cf gentlemen’s and jade. Gaz menta together with every description of chil Grer’s Clothes, A liberal patron oO ja.8 awl” MLAS 8. E BOB ‘NTS! HON T A! TENTS Sutlers’ Tente on hand avd riade to order st LILLY’B Awning and Tent Factory, 4% 8: a coors south of Penn. avenue, Color zation Bulid ing. N B.—BSecond hand Tents bough? avd ¢ JRO res EADS: BEAD?! BRADS! Just received a larze asa ortment, QCTTHELY & BEHREND, 359 Beventh street Ja25-Im*_ = ___ between H and I. E-OPENING OF THE FORREST HOUSE, 464 Tenth st., near Ford's The ater. _J. ErMPsoN, late of Miller and Fimpson Billiard falcon, announces to the public that hs wil! open the above houre on Thursday, the 4th day of Fed. were he will be pleased to sec all of his old friauds; and a share of the public patronate is reapestfally solicited, where can be found at a!! times the most choice brands of Liquors and Segara, JOSIAH SIMPBON, Proprietor. He is a’so the Agent for Phelan and Colleater’s Marb’e Bed Billiard Tables, fe S 3t* Now Is THE TIME. VALENTINES at New York prices, at ANDERS ON’S, 458 Seventh street, fe 1-tw.if oppi nite the Post Uffiee. woob: woobD!: WM 4H. MINNIX Scucomtsox To JouN Berry, No 494 corm north E and west 3d streets, Has on hand a large lot of prime HICKORY, OAK AND PINE WOOD, Which will be delivered to purchasers at very rea- sonable prices, fe 1-Im* ULTON MAREBT, FourTkextn ayy B Streets Bours, Hotels, families, and sutlers are invited to call and examine our stock of Meat, Game, Poultry and Vegetables. Sausages and Bologna constantly on hand and for sale in quantities, Sutlers and pur- A. M. HEPBUBN, 5 ‘HI8 18 TO GIV: T T Byers 3 At JOTIOR, That the ighhecriber, ty acorns A.D, 1864. 4e%-lawse" wand this 26th day of January “inte Mn SouOKEn, : SOHN, J. cates, | and feet. NEOOND EITM 4 OOLOOEK P. M. portant from North Carolina. = THE ENEMY RETREAT TO KINGSTON. Sage NEWBERN RELIEVED FROM DANGER, —_—_— e+, The following dispatch received at the War Department to.day serves to relieve any appra- hensions as to the safety of Newbern, and to explode the stories of the enemy being in its vicinity in overwhelming torce ForTREsS MonROE, Feb. 5.—J/on. E. M. Slan- ton, Secretary of War-—Despatch received from Newbern, dated February 3d: The enemy has retired on Kingston. Newbern is relieved. Bewy. F. BUTLER, Maj. Gen’l Commanding. THESITUATION. . No apprehensions, so far as we have been able to discover, exist here that Longstreet’s op- erations in East Tennessee will possibly result in any serious damage to us in that quarter As it may not be proper for us to explain why itis judged that his efforts are destined to con- tinue to be abortive, as vitally important to the rébel cause as success on his part certainly is justnow. We merely state the fact thus. Reliable intormation received here, confirms the truth of the intimations given ont in the | course of recent debates in the rebel Congress, that Lee’s army is in every way in worse con- dition than ever before since L. assumed its command. He needs men ard material of al- most every description to so great an extent as | that it is being urged in their current secret | congressional debates that unless it can be | greatly strengthened in every way, all hope | for the rebel cause will be lost so soon as the | opening of Spring permits our armies to re- sume offensive operations. We may add that the story that the rebels are operating against us with fifteen thousand men in Eastern North Carolina, which some of our stampeded in the vicinity of Newbern have sent to Fortress Monroe, is scouted here. Though their force there may outnumber ours precisely at that point, more or less, the fifteen thousand story 1s evidently but the result of a great scare. HUNTING OUT RILGAS Several days ago Capt. Ranney, of the 2d Mass., with a detachment of men, went on a reconnoissance towards White Piains avd Reuter Station, and captured 25 prisoners. A Gay or two previously Capt. Adams, og the®d Mass., and Capt. McPherson, in com- mand of a detachment of the Iéth N. Y. cay- alry, encountered afew rebs at Mourtsyille, killing one and takimg two prisoners, and hay- ing one man of 2d Mass. wounded. They then proceeded to Upperville, by way of Union and Bloomfleld, taking a number of prisoners at Upperville and Middleburg. Many smail parties of the enemy were seen watching the command on its way home, but owing to the jaded condition of the horses, they were obliged to forego the pleasure of chasing them. A NOTORIOUS GUERRILLA CAPTURED. On Saturday morning a detachment of 90 men of the 16th New York cavairy, under command of Lieut. Jones, start-d on a recon- noissance from Vienna and proceeded to Fair- fax, whence they proceeded toward the Occo- quan, and on the way stopped at the house of a notorious guerrilla, known as Black Hawk, (supposed by the soldiers to be Smith Fairfax) between twelve and fourteen miles from Fair- fax. They however did not see their man, and proceeded on their way. On Sunday, when returning, S:rgeant Nicholas Sheffen and private Alyin E. Haskins, who were thrown out as an advance, espied Black Hawk running toward his house, and they gave chase and succeeded in capturing him. ‘When the guerrilla was running he had on a Confederate uniform, but succeeded in divest- ing himself of it before his capture. Just as he was captured, Lieut. Mathew Tack, who had command of the advance platoon came up and secured the prisoner. Biack Hawk had just arrived home, as he did not expect the Federals would return tosearch for him sO soon. Lieut. Tuck placed the guerrilla on an extra horse which they had, first taking the precau- tion to remove the bridle, and to cause the horse to be led by the halter, and be was thus conveyed to Fairtax and lodged in jail. Black Hawk no doubt bad hopes of escape, for he offered Lieut. Tuck all the money he had with him if he wonid allow the bridle to remain upon the horse he was riding. Lieut. T., how- ever, could not see the point. The party a'so captured another man belonging to Black Hawk's command. The latter was a Confed- erate captain at the first battle of Ball Run, buat bas for a long while been known as one of the most notorious guerrillas that have been infest - ing the region of the Occoquan and Aquia Creck. GoveERNMENT ConTRACTS AWA RDED.—In Falumore yesterday B. F. Bennett was award- ed a contract for furnishing hemlock cullings and other Jumber a 1.90 and $31.00 per thous- H. Classen was awarded a contract for hay at $31.50 per ton aud corn at72 cents | per bushel; also a contract for lime at $172 per barred. contract for cement at $i -). George H. Thomes was awarded a Wm. B. Pitcher £11.00 per thousand aS. W. Smith was arrested yesterday in Bajtimore, on charge of being « Confederate py. os CONGRESSIONAL. eS ee XXXVILIrH CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. — Fripay, February 5. Hovse.—The House proceeded to vote en the motion of Mr. Holmav, of Ind, to lay on the ‘able the joint resolution amendatory of tha jomtresolution of July, 1402, explanatory of the Confiscation act. The question was de- cided in the negati ve—yeas 7¥, nays 80. Mr. Ashley proposed that the further consid- eration of the subject te postponed until efter the Enrollment Killshali be passed; that two members on each side shail be permitted to make speeches, when the question shail ba taken without further motions to delay the proceedings. Gentlemen on the opposition side were wil- ling to agree to this. Mr, Stevens said his proposition was that the majority shall rule. Mr. Voorhees said be and his friends would avail themselvcs of the rules of the House. Mr Cox moved that the House adjourn; but this was disagreed to. After several votes of that character had been taken, an accommodation was arrived at, namely: Speeches to be made by Messrs. Blair ot Mo, Mr. Smith of Ky., aad Mr, Pruyn of } Y¥.ehull be allowed to speak when the yote shall be taken on the joint resolution. Mr. Blair, ot Mo., opposed the pending reso. Intion, saying it would make an issue between the President and those who had heretofore supported him. TELEGRAPHIO News ASE ol SSS ES: ag FROM NOVA SCOTIA. EXCITEMEMNT IN CONSEQUENCE @F THE GOLD DISCEVE «IES. —»—_—__ Hativax, Feb.6.—The Arabia sailed at six o'clock this morning for Boston. Among her passengers are Capt, M. D. Field and Messrs- Oarlo Pierceand John E. M.Gillay. of Boston’ who made various explorations of the gold dis- tricts in this rovinee. They take with them Over $£0,000 in gold, the product of the mines in this vicinity for ‘he past fortnight. The excitement here in consequence of the recent discoveries in gold is increasing and bids fair ‘to rival the Oolorado and California gold fever. : Se E GREAT FIRE IN FURTHER OF THE GREAT ¥ ttaxrvonh, Fon 5.The pldcet 4 Hantvorp, Feb. 5.— oldest: building facing the Connecticut river is sae ofruins. There appears to be but one wall | the north side standing. The fire bas boon ar- received a contract to furnish 3),000 bricks at | rested on the connecting building, and hopes are entertained that the new building will be saved. The office, a large building separate from the others, is now in flames. The name ofthe company is “Colt’s Patent Fire Arm Manufacturing Company.” MORE ABOUT THE GREAT FIRE IN HARTFORD. Hartrorp, Feb. 5.—The original building of Colt’s Pistol Factory was destroyed by fire this morning with all the machinery and a large amount of other property. The building was 500 by 60 feet, with 100 by 60 and office. A large three-story building was also de3- troyed. ‘The new building in which the minnie rifles are made was saved. Several hundred workmen areemployed in | all, half of whom are thrown oat of employ- | ment. The Icss is at least halfa million; indeed the machinery is valued at that sum. It is insured for $750,000 in New York and New England offices. Several lives have been lost by the falling in of the roof of one of the buildings. FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA. {Ly the People’s Telegraph Line. BALT)MoR#, Feb. 5.—There are norebels new known to be on the Baltimore and Ohio rail- | road; but we have rumors that Gen. Kelley is fighting them in Hardy county, Virginia, suc- cessiully. There is great anxiety to hear re- sults, The impression is the rebels will make early movements this spring in order to sur- prise‘the Union armies, which they suppose | haye been greatly weakened by terms of en- | jistrrent expiring, though they will be deceived | in this. N£W YORK MARKETS. [By People’s Telegraph Lines.) New York, Feb.4.—The shares of the West- ern railroads were strong again this morning, and ‘nearly the whole list rose in price as com- pared witb the cash sales at the broker’s board yesterdsy morning. The market became quite active in the afternoon, and the closing quota- tions exhibited another advance, as compared with the sales in the morning. NEW YORK SFOCK MARKET. [By the People’s Line.} New York, Feb. 5.—First Board very dull; N.Y. Central, 1323! Yalv©y; Harlem, WRK al024; U.S. Mariposa, 32a33; Quicksilver Mining Co.,4> ya 4-4; Hudson River, 14 ¥aliiy; U.S. certifi- cates, old, 102% 3103; new, do., 97 7,a9s. Market a litle up, but not much doing iu gold. er LOCAL NEWS. | _Megetinc or DeparnrMent EMPLOYeEss, MESRENGE Watch AB | Tbe messengers, watchmen, and nected With the different depar branches of the Government in this c y, to the per of about seventy-five, assembled last t Temperance Hall, for the p» onsidering the propriety of petitionin incaease of wages, On account of the increased price cf all the necessaries of life. Mr. Amon buyail, of the T | ment, was called to the chair; | Maloney, ot the Interior Department, pcinted Sceretary, and Mr. L. 5 | Treasurer. The Chair siated the object of the meeting, and invited an expression of opinion as to the best means to be pursued for securing the de sired «nd. Mr. W. Goddard, messenger of the Interior Department, moved that the messengers, wetchinen, &c., of all the departments, petit Congress at once for an increase of pay. Mr. T.G. Warren, of the War Department, moved as @ substitute that the heads of the different Departments be first memorialized to use their influence. Mr. Warren believed that the proper course to pursue, and he confident- ly believed that the heads of the different De- partments would give them encouragement in the movement. It was due to them to show them this respect, for if Congress was petitioned over their beads, they (the Secretaries} might oppose the whole project, and it would there- fore fall to the ground Mr. Dyer thought that all ought to make sac- Tifices to their country, and that those whose salaries were $500 or over should not demand an increase. It will be well enough though to increase the salaries of those receiving less than S00. ‘This was opposed from all sides of the house. Mr. Goddard said they must go to work in this matter carefully. He was opposed to ask- ing ihe Secretaries of Departments tor the increase. as it was desirable to retain the present Administration, and if the heads of Depart. ments granted the increase theopposition would take hold of it in the coming Presidential elec- lion, and accuse them of squandering the pub- lic money to feed office-holders. H+ believed the Secretaries would say -‘ no” to the petition, as they would fear their acts wenld be criti- cised; and the opposition would certainly make capital cut of the matter. He thonght it best to petition Congress at once, and then let each man go to the member from his district and urge ppon them the passage of the bill. Mr. Rhinehart, watchman at the Capital, said he had been advised by Senators Kamsay and Cowan and Representative Stevens to present the petition to Congress, and he (Mr.R.) believed that they would then get an increase. The vcte was finally taken, and the motion of Mr. Warren to appoint a commitiee of one from each Department and petition the Secretaries, prevailed. ‘The meeting then took a recess of five mia- utes, and the representatives from the different Departments selected their committee-man to oraw up the memorial, and when tae meeting was called to order reported the following, viz: From Treasury Department, Amon Duvall, from Interior Dé partmeut, John F. Yates; from War Departmen, David Lau chi from Staite Department, Frank T. Crawford; trom Pos. Office Department, Wm. L. Newt and from Attorney General’s Office, Henry Kiopfer. When the Navy Depariment was calied no ore answered, and Mr. Warren stited that he believed all the messengers in thut Department were colored men. He would suggest, there- fore, if agreeable, that Wm. Wormley, a col- ored messenger, be added to thecommittee. We must include them also, or Mr. Welles would certainly not favor the movement if his mes- sengers were not included. | Another gentieman said he had no objection to having a colored maa on the committee, but he knew there were at least two white messen- gers in the Navy Department, (Mr. Chs. Hant and Mr. James Kelley,) and he would therefore move one of thm be substituted. Mr James Kelley was finally selected as the committee-man frem this Department, and the meeting adjourned to meet at the cali of the commi'tee, if the later should deem it advisa- ble io call them togethe! — Tue New Porice Macisrrares.—We hear it stated that the Board of Police Commission- ers met in their chamber yesterday, tnd by an- thority of the act of Congress creating the Me tropoiitan police, proceeded to the electiou of police magistrates for the District of Columbia. Hitherto the police magistrates have been ap- pointed by the corporations of Washingtoa and Georgetown, and any justice of the peace acted torthe county The Board have not until now ex+reised the power given them by the law to appoint police magistrates. The magistrates leeted by them are paid by the Board of Po- e ander the law, and in corporation cases are allowed to receive fees. The magistrates are assigned to duty as follows, and we hear the following names designated as of tho:e elected: Georgetown, 3d_ precinct, one magistrate, sal- ary #600, M. V. Buckey; 4th and 5th precincts, First and Second Wards, one magistrate, $500, S T. Drury; 6th and 10th precincts, Third and Seventh Wards, one magistrate, $500, Wm. Thompson; 2d and 7th precincts, Fourch Ward und near section of the county, one magistrate, S00,O. W. Wiltberger; sth and 9th preciacts, the Fitth acd Sixth Wards, one magistrate, $200. We have not heard the n me of the ap- pointee in this district. ss a Sa Criminal Court, Judge Olin.—Joseph Ost- well and Henry Morton, charged with stealing a eoat and Bit of pantaloons from Felix Cahn, were found guilty. 7 Joseph Ostwell, charged with stealing $53 irom John E. Coxe, was found guilty. In this case he was charged, in connection with F.C. White, who has since left the city. These par- ties were arrested by Detectives Donaldson and Bigley last week, and Ostwell left in the hands or the Justice $300 as security, and de- camped. Patrick Muicabay, for an assault and resist- ing an officer, who submitted his case on the Ist instant, Was sentenced to pay a fine of $25, or suffer imprisonment in jail for sixty Gays. Jobn Collins, Thomas Collins, and John Collins 2c, indicted for a riot, submitted their case, acd were sentenced to Bey, 8 fine of $30. The case of Jeremiah Hendrick, indicted for the mnrder of Dennis anon the 26th of December, was called, and the following ju- rs were empannelied to the cause: Henry urch, Jas Ashe, J Mundell, Foster Henshaw, Wm. Harper, John Sessford, Wat- kins Toleon, Charles Oumberiand. Richard H. Hi , Wm. H. Forkner, Daniel E. Kealy, and Wm. Parker, & TH JACHUSETTS VOLUN- guns This veteran regiment commanded by Colonel Devereux. has re-enlisted for the war. De They arrived in this city to-day. Cuancery Covet, Wylir.—This morn. ing in the case of Englieh and others ag?. ble and others, 3 decree of sale was made Lay agt. Ives, a decree for the appointment of a new trustee. Williams agt. Brown, order was made ap- pointing Rebecca Pune geardian, to take the an- swer to Win. A. Molnure. Morehouse agt. Browning and Wallach, de- cogs SEpoindng, new trustee. Morhonse agt. Sharretts and Wallach, new trustee appointed. 2 McKnew agt. Hanson and iiall, new trustee appointed. John Pursell agt. Sarah Pursell, petition for divorce, order to take testimony. Shilling vs. Hamilton and others, order ap- Pointing @ commission to inquire inw the fea Sibilty of dividing the estate. Pole ERE Casrs Unper tHE Cow Law.—Last night, ten proprieiars of dairies -Owen Shugrae, T. White, David Barry, Thomas Donnegan, Tim- othy Sullivan, Jerry Lynch, Jno. Roach, Juno. Connor and John Roach—were arrested by Sergeant Skippon and Reundsman Sheid for violating the act reiating to cows. The new law, recently enacted, requires that no one shall keep @ cow-pen or stable within two hundred yards of a residence other than the proprietor’s own. The arrests were made in consequence of the serio Ser es of residents in the northern part of the Third Ward, who were annoyed by the naisances. Five were fined $4 eech, and four $3 each, after an exam- ination atthe Third Ward station, by Justice Thompson. - —————_ — FourtH Warp STATiIon Cases. BH. Shelling, peddling unlicensed Maguire, drunk and disorderly ; workhouse. Fred’k Voigt, selling liquor on Sunday; $25.44, also, assault and battery; bail for hearing. Wm. Edwards, house breaking: bail for cours, Margaret Gates, drank and disorderly; locked up 5 hours. Bridget Foley, grand larceny, bail for court. John Driskel, assault and ie tery ; bail for hearing. Charles H. Sailor, a or James Ward, do.:and drunk; Pailli Soaf, drunk; B. Minnox, Wilson Watkins, Jas. Whitney, Andrew money: Zack Holmes, dog dismissed. Sarah Ann ard, suspicious; do. ————— ForcisLe EntrY.—Yesterday, William Ed- wards was arrested by officer Kelly, of the Fourth Ward, upon & charce of breaking into the house of Mary Maloney. The case was tried before Justice Giberson, when it appear- ed from the eyidence that the defendant is the landlord, and the complainant his tenant. Mr. Edwards forced the door, and went to work with an axe to tear down a part of the house. Edwards put in the plea that the house is in miserable condition, and his object was to repair it. The Justice sent the case to coart, and held the deiendant to bail in $250. ——>—— CHARGE Or GRA Larcesy.—Bridgat Fo- jey,& servant woman employed im the house ot Mr. Thos. Murpby, 3d street, near Penna. avenue, was arrested by oiicer Pendel for the larceny of a$i0 note. The money had just been paid to Mrs. Murphy, who laid iton a table while she attended to something in hast Bridget was the only person wh) was near enough to take it, and when Mrs, M looked for it ithad disappeared. Bridget searched, but the money was not fonnd. Ju tice Giberson held her to bail fora further hearing. _> Warp STATION Cases. & clly ordimance; Sxecorp ch Wheeler, y disorderly i dismissed . Barilstt, Hawkins, do. and disorderly; 2°. Elizabeth King. do; 4 AnANCB —On Monday ned James M Ball m- tas a blacksmith, left ‘y suddenly sta ing to his bro- sin the same tent that he was e time nothing was thought ef the fe ree days elapsing without us re- » bis friends }becam® anxions anc instituted earch however, withont success. itis sup posed that trouble impaired his miad, an! that ina fit of despondency Le made «vray with himself. pe eS CHARGE OF ADULTERY.—Yesterday after- noon, officer Barclay arrested Chas. Gould, whs is charged by Geo. Markham with committing sdultery with Mary Jane Markham, the com- plainant’s wife. The accused is a wagon maste:, in the Government service. The complainaat is asutler, at Frederick, Md. The accused was taken before Justice Clayton, who held the ac- cused to bail in $500, for a further hearing on the 11th instant, at 12 o'clock. Ga SSE =. PERMANENTLY CLosEeD.—James Flanigan, proprietor of a drinking saloon, corn: of 10th and C streets, was arrested yesterday, and his place of business closed for selling liquor to soldiers. A lotof Government property was found on the premises and turned over to the Property sergeant. —— FATAL ACCIDENT.— xesterday, as the down passenger train from the front was l-aviog Fvir 1ax Station, William Miller, a private of ne 2 .a New York regiment, wes thrown from ‘he platform of one of the cars, and falling apon the track the train passed over him, killing him instantly, —— ALTERING A Pass —Lewis Larenthall, « citizen, wus arrested yesterday by order of Major Sherburne for altering a pass issued from the headquarters of the Military Govervor, He was committed to the Central Guardhouse. BEM T EES RErNsTATED,— Yesterday the Secretary of the Navy reinstated Mr. Wm. E. Hutchinson as tasier plumber at the Wachington Navy Yai, trem which position he was dismsced several weeks fince ee ES aed BALE, AND _LMMEvIATE PO3SE3310N givex,sg20d SRIUS HOUes containin, roome, '4 ject frent, 1 feet Int Price 81,55). partictiacs aoply to MITOSELL & SON, soath correr Pa ayenne and 1stb st fe Aas AND STORE £02 RENT—Oc on: of the very bes+ locations in this sry busicrers; eght years lease can be ° Als, other bouzes for rent and ai! kiads of proper ty fer sple inthe e:ty ana country. Inquire aisis Intelligasce, and Beal Estate Office, No. 611 8:2 test. pear Penn. arerue. N.H. MILLER. fe £-8t™ By WM. L. WALL & CO. Auctionse QTOOK OF ARETAIL GROCERY ATAUCTION. Cn MONDAY MORS1'G, eth fastant at 16 o'clock, we Will sell at No. 552 L street. bet veer sib ard 7th, the stock of a small Retail Grocery. cn bracing & general variety of Groceries, Liqaora, fr all Btores, &c ‘arms cash. fes WM. L. WALL & 00. By WM. L. WALL & CU. Apctioneers At the Horse Bazacr 9S south s La, Awenus between Sth and With streets — ORSES, CARRIAGES, WAGONS. HARD F ‘AT AU Ti0s—On SATURDAY MORI +b. 6th, commencing xt 10 o'clock, we wit! lstihe Bazar and Repssitory, without reserv*, rv earb, a numer of— Bx-eder't Work and Saddle Horsez, i very fine Horse, Wagon and Garaess with ao ber of other Horses eras Previons 1o the esle of Horses, we wil! sell— A number of Osrriages Buggies aud Haras-s, SleG, two largo Farm Wagon", good order aig. Coca. m th P WALL & CO. Aucts _ By J/C, McGUIRS & OG. Auctionsers. CSEWOOD GEAND PIANO roRis. WAL R pur PaRLox AyD Gnamner Foevitces, ae {OUSBKSEPING Birects aT 2csLio AucTION — Cr Ti ESDAY MORNING, February 9tb. com: x « st 10 o'clock, we shel sed at No. Kivventh street. between MB and P. ° Porachols Farciture and Kitcben Req! ing im part— (ne Rorewood Grand Pisuo Forte, One suite Wainut Parlor Furniture, Back. Tapestry Velvet Parlor Carpet, Hall Setts and ii Cloth, Walnut and Mabogaoy Bureaus, Wardrobes, Wesbstands, foilet Sets, ia Jenny Lind’ard French and “ottaze Bedete ds, ¥: ather Beds, Bolsters, Pillow Chamber Tables Obairs. et: Mattreeses, Blankets, and Beldivg. “o Three ply. Ing sin ane Chankes Carpets, Stair Carpet. joth, an . Dit Te ie and Ch: re Modalion Perler Stoves, b 4 Kitchen Furnitare,cte. Cooking Utersllgen, MroGUIRM & CO., Aucte, TAMER BALTI?ORE HAS aBRL VED FROM New York. ae Consignees will please piel & cee atone the Peas oe on Batarday rext, the 6th (09's Gian’ @ RHAN BHART, Act = ‘ASHIONABLE OODALL'S FASBION AOISING ACADEMY, United as Hew doors from the Avenue. rivate less 2n8 feah- i seen or take Pupils can join bis claseen oF ake od ites periect themselves in She Bill-room ances, with privacy 2° G1 Iatisa! = rorion and cor- and Tye Indian Clad, Ob 3 Geena eal Zio Sct onda ot for gentlemen.