Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1864, Page 6

: ae heat iat THE EVENING STAR. | f WASHINGTON CITY: | SATURDAY, -FEBRUARY 6, 1861. | Washington Money Market. - Quotations for stocks, coin and uncurreat money, furnizhed by Lewis Johuson & Ce., Bankers: Buying. Selline. U.S. Coupon Bonds, 1881 +1063; 107 U.S 7.30 Notes, ... 1073 1 usrtermasters’ Ohecks. Bx =— | few Uertificater “97% = American Silver. 10 - Ameriean Gold .. New York Rarss—Finzst Boarp. : Coupon 6's, 1981, 107; 7-30's, 107%.i Cert: Gates of Indebtedness, $3 jd, 155. ——____+<08 TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AT THE LONG BRIDGE. About t2 o'clock to-day a train lorded with lumber started to go over the bridge, and by some sort of blurder Tua into the river at the Washington draw, which was open. ‘The usual red ilag was up as a signal thay the draw was open, and it is supposed that the accident was the fault of the engineer, wao ‘Was a new one on the road. The engine was plungedentirely under water ‘and the engineer drowned. Others were badly injured, one man having both legs broken and another a leg broken at be knee. Whether others were killed or iajured has not yet been ascertained ‘We shall give full particulars inour next edition. RECEPTION OF SPEAKER CoLrax.—This re- ception, last night, was well attended, es- pecislly by ladies and young people, on hand tor the agreeabie dance that is a part of the werkly programme at his receptions. No stiff fermaiities were observed upon this occasion, and ell present seemed to enjoy themselves, many participating in the dancing which was had in the lower rooms of the Speaiker’s man- siop. As beretofore, the Speaker was assisted in doirg the honors of the evening by his mother (Mrs. Matthews) and daughter, who received the guests with much courtesy. @F Coal is seil $6.50 and &.: gat $9 per ton for fa: 0 for smaller size family ¢ Baitimore. Lump coal commands at retail $0 perion. Pine weod sells at $7 to 87,50; oak ar $9 to $9.50 per cord, and hickcry at $10.50 per cord on the wharve TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FOREIGN NEWS. New York, Feb. 6 —The steamship Es burg, from Liverpool on the 2th ult., has ar- She brings few items not before aoticed | Loxpex, Jan. 21.—Letters from Pian state that the opinion is prevailing wat Au. and Prussia must coine to scune definite ng with Ergleud. COPENHAGEN; “Jan. 20 —The regisied have commenced the discussion of an address, and all paraes declare an unconditional adher- ence to the November Constitution, which is a pled ze of the iy lence of Denmark. A Saxon battalion at Kiel suddenly received marching orders, and leaves to-day tor D west Holstein, where the Saxoa Conting to te concentrated. The Austrian troops destined for Scitles have commenced marching, and are expec at Kiei to-rorrow. The Fdinburgh brought the captain aad ten men cf the bark Eliza Ann. of London, from St. Johns, N. F. for Pisincuth, England. abandoned at sea with a cergo of lumber. crew were on the wreck thirteen days, during which scven died from starvation lin- fort 188 PRICE OF GULD. New Yorx, Feb. 6 —Gold, at 102. m., S84; 11a.m., Sats. Soya + —_____ CONGRESSIONAL. The joint resolution to smend a joint resolu- tion eaplanatury of an act to suppress insur- Fection, to punish treason and rebellion, tose and confiscate the property of re other purposes, approved July passed. This joint resolution amend. tion of July 17, 159, by making it read that no punishment or proceeding all b: so construed as to work a forfeiture to the offen- der contrary to the Constitution of the United States: Provided, That no other public warning or proclamation under the act of July 17, 1siz, chapter ninety-five, section six, is or shalt be YTequired than ‘he proclamation of the P: dent, made and published by him on the 25!h of July, 1562, which proclamation so made shall be received and held sufficientin all cases now pending, or which may hereatter arise under eaid act. +e + _____ DELEGATION rR TRE City Oovncu. or WaASHINGTON.— Yesterday a delegation con- Sisting of nine members of the City Council of Washington arrived in this city, for the pur- pose of making an examinatiou of the working of the fire system of this city, and the police and fire alarm telegraph. They were vaken in charge by several of the members of the Uoun- cil of this city and Fire Department, andevery facility was afforded them in order to acquire correct information. ‘The delegation, after having visited the vari- ous engine houses and other places of interest im the city, were conducted to the old City Hall and introduced to the two Braaches ot the Uity Council, the Presidents of which welcomed them in an appropriate manner, and an hour was pleacantly spent, At o'clock an op- portunity was given them of witnessing the operations of the steam engines nud truc panies, in Monument Square, whither the tire department repaired on asummons com municated through the telegraph box 2-. T efficiency of the deparimext was fully as Tested on this as on 2!) previous oceasio! the visitors were excecdingly graiitied witht dispisy. Several of them returned to W: ington by the night train while the others are sull enjoying the hospitality of the firerar The {cliowing are the names of the visitors John H. Semm<s, President; George H. Play and John B. Turton, of ‘he Board of Alder- men: Jonas B. Ellis, N. D. Larner, and Caas. ‘Wilson, cf the Coramon Council; Tuo. J. Pea- body, Chief Engineer of the Washington Fire Department, w ith Messrs. Larner and Reynolds, cinzers. Mr. Asbury Lioyd, President of the Board of Common Ccuncil, aod Mr. Thomas Lewis, of ibe, Board of Aidermen, reached the city jast evening in time to witness tue display in Monument Sq re —Bultimore Aw an Feb, 6. Ne; ¥.—A Strted Met : Ypograpiica’ & ciety will be halt in th. Chamber, City Hall, THIS (Saturday) EV at 7}, o'clock, it J_C_PROGTOR. Rex Sec => A CARD.—The Distriet Committe of the U. 8. Christian Commissi hemsely ent, to from all utinort care and’ prudence in the ap the joiat resola- ication of all funé«and Moros rraea in their hands, taney wish it Cistine tly understood that they are not responsi le - modes adopted by others to raise money in the rame of the Commission, © desire to stand before this community as a Christian orgavization. to minister to the wani- of ur country’s brave defenders, in camp, hospital, prc on the battle field, and we look to « grateful nd liberal public for the means to carry on our ‘hk: but we cannot compromise Christian prin- ciple in raising funds to proseeute its mission of mercy kes re being made for us, and not by us; the A ppes Com» ission is responsibl i y and with the authority of ite cmor weat is done by WM. OTR NE Cusirman, Z. RICHARDS. © 1 M. iH. MILLER. TO THE PRIENDS OF IRISH FREEDOM | ON EASTER MONDAY, MARCH 2s, 1864, Fair will be held in the city of Chi ¥ R2asee> the weck, ‘ander the ‘ausp eect tae FRNIAN BROTHERH JOD. ‘the proceeds of which wil! be devoted to the pur- | AR pee ramely, the overthrow Brotherhood of this cit 1 to thei rbnty the Army to ald them by cone | Fancy Needlework, Books, Pistures, rita sition. or any ‘appropriate articles a f iy aserkted: and such as ganeat cof work bd mubecriting sesord'a' thett Sst # iateof “arth their modes of distribution of at . that th — P veges atadistance who atree' nite will edule Ceatre. ar | ERS | oifert MogalsB, specifications, in OFFIC HEAL. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 2 Washington, February 3, 161.) Information has been received at this Depart- ment {rom Alexander R. McKee, United States Consul at Panama, of the death ofthe follow- | ing American citizens, viz: Louis Paris, colored, native of Baltimore, Meryland, died in Panama, on or about the 24th November, 1863. John Maywood, jumped overboard from steamer St. Louis, 30th December, 1853, and was drowned—residence unknown. Jowes Russel, died ou board steamer St. Louis, 3ist December, 1563. Jirs. —— Brooks, colored woman, from New Orieens, died at Panama, December John Guinan or Gudnan, died ship Constitution, atsea, July 2, Willian Gale, died at the Island of Flamenco, 12th November, 1853 Wiliam For, stewsrd on the American ship Salvador, died on the 3d-cf Octo ver, 1953, Further information concetning the persous above named may be obtained by addressing this Department. ing of the Board of Frustess of the Publis chcols will be neld on TURSDAY néxt, the 9b instant. at 4¢ o'clock p.m. lemct NEXT REGULAR MONT ALY MOET. e fe 6-3t R T MORSELL, Bes. re A CARD a (1 S™ ata meeting of the PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS ASSOCLATION, hel their rooms Dee, 20, 1563, the following’ preamble and resolu- tiens were unanimously alopted: Whereas the firm of J. W. Thompson & Co. have sed to comply with the reqnirements of this intion, as spectable establishments have done inthis city; be it therefore d-solved, That notice he given to all Plumbers and Gas Filters to avoid the sail J. & Co..as they are considered hy this Association as enemics toall honest and faithful workmen; seeking their own axgrandizement at the expense of the bumble but faithful mechanics Ky order of the Association EB MURPHY H.MCLIND GEO H R.CAS S. MeNevney. "MILLER, .. PBELE. Treasurer, o Grens ¥. Biilow, 3 Thos, Harrison. J. Ward, W. Marshal. J.McConnell, A. Ridgeway, 4 ‘Stedham, | J. Jolson. Hanaway, ‘T”, Bresnehan, Gorman B. Cahill, Barry, £.'De Haven, Zen, J) Minehan, P. Dail J. Hazan, H. Crnit, | Feeney. R. ull,” J. Cole f iham, C!Percell,” —_D_ Bro J.Vinkins it (Cer THs, BEGOLAR MONTHLY MeariNG |& ibe U © © A 4 GB Cathol‘cs’ Friend Society Ti be beld at St ¥8iu8 Chars, 22 SUNDAY pT enOen tals viclonk fe S 3 ‘The Last Scene ¢ OF THE GREAT PLAY OF LADY ISABEL OF EAST LYNNE, _ “WHE LAST SCENE. Mme Fine’s chamber—plainly but tastefully fur. nished—curtamed bel of back—lounge fr. h— William discovered on bv 1—M'me Vine (Lady Isabel) in attendanee. Isabel (bending over bed).—He sleeps—ny ebild, my sweet dying babe! Oh, God! that I could know again sleep so soft and peaceful! It I could but hear him call me “ Mother,”— or even one glance of recognition; oh! with what happiness would I then lay down this weary burden of my life. He wakes! Willie (starting up)—Oh, Madame Vine! I baye had such a pretty dream. I thonght I | was in a beautiful city, with gates of pearl and shining precious stones; and streets of such very bright gold! ly trees and flowers, and harp mosic; and sweet songs by angels with shining wings. Jsabel.—It is a glumpse of Heaven that you have had, darling. Oh! that we were all there | now! Willie —Madame Vine, please lay me on the couch; this bed is so hard and hot. (She bears him to the couch.) And please opén the win- dow, I want to see the sunshine again. Isabel.—There my child. Witlie.—Madame Vine, do you think mamma will bein heaven. Mamma whom that wick- ed man stole from us! Isabel.—Yes—yes. so! . Willie.—I hope so, too, but you know she was not quite good to papa and to us: and sometimes I think, suppose she did not grow good, and ask God to forgive ber? Tsabel (aside).—-Oh—oh—oh! My heartis fall to breaking. Oh, God! My own child is now my judge! Willkte.—Do you think she ever prayed? Tsabel.—Oh, William, her whole life after she left you, was a scene of prayer and re- peniance. Her sorrow was greater than she could bear, and her heart broke yearning— yearning my child, after you and your father. ( Weeping.) Willie.—Why do you weep. Vo you know her! Jsabel.—Yes—yes. I knew her abroad. Willie (eagerly).—Ob, why did you never tellus that?) What was she like? What did she say? /sqbel—She said she was parted from her children here; but t shé would meet thom in Heaven, and be with them //-re—forever. FOR PROVID L, CAPI OF CHAP the new botld ion, the charitable ginerout are u tors'renize the ta'a af desireble srtiiciey, whica AV DVSNING, tho 23tn The ar will tegin on TH Céd Fellows’ ¢ treat, and nirister to innoce Giject to be attained wi fx6 tower ety JOS Sia t enjoyment, ibe arermnneat s 3 os SALLIMIRE 3 h street, betecen @ |. Receptions, Wed- sacd other Entertainments fara? latshort @rtretea rnd mest reasonable terms. Ic3 C:eam ard i © Ices made by stexm power. the bart aueli'y, > . nlesa’e and retail, delivered to any part ci the ¢ ty and Georgetown ja U-im* => CALVARY DACTINT CHUROH MEETS every SABBATH in the Old Trinity Gharch co Bh strect, between Band La, avenue, S-rvicas st ils m,erd 7 p.m. Rev. T. R fowterr, tor Strangers are cordially invited to attend fi oc 31-8,tf less RESTAURANT, in one t ons in theeitv, Terms -aa Fer perticalars apply at tho Star office, CLA FIED CIDER! J CLARIPIKD OLDER! suet ed per schooners BE. 8 Twisden, J Priv v'iana. a laree suoply of prime CLAR- 1ht85 CYOWR, from Mase Poraale by the ealion, tarielorcack,at | RILBY A. SHINN’, * Tnion Rottling Depot 57 Green st , fof—n {Chron.! Georgetown, D 0. Me LEGAL MAXIMS New edition. The Bowance of the Mume Fadler—Petit Cours de Vers'o7s 1 By Theophile Gautier. | Charcer’ Legends of Good Women. Edited by | Birem Cerin. Polko’s Mesical Sketches Dane's Text Pook of Geolory. Aleer’s History of the Doctrine of a Future Life fe6 FRANK TAYL932. FSTAUBANT FOR SALE —A Restaurant and Diving Faloon, sitaated on one of the princi- ps! thoronghferrs of the city, izelnding Furniture and Fixtures forsale. Tria ertublirhment is one of the mest popular rescrts inthe city. and is do- ing a luzee payisg business. Eusioess of import- | ance in another :e:tion of conntry i2 the sola reason | o* ‘ke proprietor offsting his place for sala, F erm and otaer information aoply at the Star OF ee, 6 Vy BES BERS GUABERS, RCHIEPPEN GLASSES, LAGER BEER MUGS, ALE AND BAR TUMBLER, CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, AND BAERRY GLASSE3, itcck of the shove opted to-day. . W. BOF RLER & BON, 318) Inén Hail,” Penn. avenue, | between 9th and l0th je A lsrge fe ett He WAKD DINING ROOMS £ AND LADIES’ ORDINARY, 113 H street, treo doors from Tibelfth street. s ot allhonrs, and Lac BOARD, iesand Gentlemen hy toe dey Ry the week. By the menth Tabes stepplied with Silver Forks, clean Nap- kins. white Covers, and Bountiful Fare. No Bar. | t tL ERS COMPOUND By ee # GUM ARABIC A ylearant aad mort eficrcisas remedy for | Coughs, Golda, ard all ailectiuns of the Throat tnd Lurgs. Twenty fire contigs box “Boss ben in cotat twenty 31 ir family for over success, 1 think Jos J. Doun attache of thie eflics, long trouMed with a ficitere cough. sud whosa posed biz lung! to be | oa Tm tecelved the griatest benefit from e spgle box — Balt. Clirper x. * Fines L introduced it be-e, sere rely of one phy bi git, with the bast. sucsesa?? AY & DOME DRY GOODS, 308 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Bet. Ninth and Tenth Sts, 1vp We take plearure in announcing to our custome! and to the citizens of the District gane-ally, that we bave now one of the lasgest and beat stccks of alleirdsof FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS to be found in this city, and we shall continus to fellat the forest New York cash prices 3 3.3. MAY & 99., fe 6 2t 305 Peon. avenus, bet. 9th and 1th. SALE OF CONDEMNED KS AN Ss RED GRAIN SACKS AND Cuixr Qusmtasmicten’s Orvice, Divot or Wasnisarox. 2 Wasninatox. D C., Pub, 6, 1601 , Will be reld st pudjicanction at7th et: et wharf, ip ibe spat has Fen fone D.C, 2m TUESDAY: #5. ib, 184.at W oclozr a. m., thirty thoussod (50.40) old Grain Sacks, deemed unfit for pablic Bryce, Also, stl? o’elock m., of the same day, at Gov ernivent Warebonse No, 3,eor:er New York avanue aud O:hetreet will barold 6x thousand two dred (6500) rene of Bags Terme cach in Government funds : D H. RUCKER, Brig. Gen. snd Chief Quartermaster, fe 6-td Depot of Wachiazton. p®orosanre. Navy Daraxrxexr, Burenu of Yards and Dock: 33 Fed. 1764 i ‘puildlage at Port oval 8 Gro” will bo vessel 8 8 O.,"7 wi Teoel at this office until noon on the 2:4 Fabrusry, 13st, Plan: iGeations for there bald have been yan Sepesited with Commentene of ¢) emary Willie—Oh, I hope so! I do want to see my mammaso much. But will she know us! " hy yes! Willie.—I am ili again! Madame Vine! Oa! hold me up Tam dying! Isebel—Dying—no—no, not yet! Wil Retp! Help! {Running to the ball. pulls it violently yle rashes in —What hus be ppened M —Oh (recovering Semmen Dr. Martin, Carlyle.—My son are you going to leave met Willie —Yes, papa, but I am going to see mamma in Heaven, She wanted us pap her heart broke, and she aied. She tola M ame Vine so. Jsavel—Pardon me, sir—I—I—, The child seemed worried about its mother—aud I oaly spoke as I thonght. Carlyle.—I willinstantly send for Dr. Mar- tin. Madame Vine, you must be fatigned with watching. P'lsend Corneiia and Barbara Hare to relieve you. Jsabel.—Not her! Ohi no, sir; keep ker from this sacred bedside! Carlyle (surprised).—Of whom do you spaak! Isabel_—Oh, sir!—this little one has so—so | won my heart that—thatI am jealous of any one else watching by his bedside. | barrassed.) Willie.—I only want Madame Vine, papa. [ love her. Carlyle.—Well—well. I'l soon be back, (Aside.) There is a thrilling familiarity in her tones. [Going.} Willie.—Oh! papa, papa, say good-bye to me! Carlyle (fondly kissing him) —Bye-bye, Wil- lie! Oh! may all the good angels of Heaven watch over your couch, my little one. [ Exit.) Willie —Ob ! Madame Vine—I feel so strange; so light. I could fly almost. Isabel —Tis death! I's light is in his ey Oh, Willie—Willie. my darling, in this dying hour look upon me and try to fancy me your mother! Do not leave me so! Oh! away with all disguise! See William. Look on ma, child! Iam your wretched mother! [Casting off her disguise. | Willie (starting up) —Mother! Dear mother! | [Dies.} Tsavel.—He is dead! {Shnieks.] [Enter Carlyle R.|—Carlys.—lsabel! Jsabel.—He is dead—he is dead! And I, too, om going. Thank God, I am going at last! Oh! Archibald—(creeping on her knees with Oh, God. he is dead! uplifted hands to where he stands with his | face hidden in his hands)—forzive me! deaply | have I sinned, but bitterly haye I suifered! I | am dying, Archibald: tut with my Iitest breath I swear toyon 1 have never ceased to love you above all earth! I was mad when I | sinned! Oh! husband, I am on the verge of eternity: ere I go will you not forgive me! On this holy altur—the corpse of our, child—I lay j all my si Archibald—bless mo, forgive me Oh! my heart is breaking for it! Carlyle (impulsively snatching her to his em- And there were loye- | (Much em- | I hope so, child: 1 hope | | ence to the rebellion. | | long life, which have “grown with my growth | able and venerat | d | reduced to her present | day, andsweur the sun does not shine, because | they desire to shutout the light. | Silver, 493: Michigan Southern, Terra | Havt+, 64¥: Prairie du Chien, 56 Erie, Lii yg: Helen, 1 v. ¥. Central, 6: Hudson River, 15%; R ng, 17%. brace).—God forgive and bless you, Isabel, us | Idouow! Isabel (kissing the child).—I am coming to you, carling. Yes, I shailsee you soon. You will Jay me with him, will you not, I can- not contaminate him now. (Turning to Oar- lyle and extending both hands to him with a look of intenee affection.) God biess you, Archibald, Fareweli— [Dies in the act of kissing her son } Carlyle—Until Eternity ! [Bending over boly and supporting its head. Joyce kneels by bed- side of the child.| Music— Then youll remember me.” PICTURE—CULTAIN. = PRODUCED THIS EVENING AT FORD'S NEW THEATR Feat Street, above Pennsylvania avenue. t if IME! LIME! s LIME! Just received 1,690 bis Frash Burot Line and tor sale by RICHABD3 & GUINAND, At their Lime How Foot cf 4th st east, Navy Yard J ACARD N Conscquence of the death of ons of the firm which rerdera it ne seasary to close the business immediately, I eha}l se'l the remsini. @ etock of Wood end Coal at a reduction on former pric-s Perecns indebted to the firm ara requasted to set- te at onee. | H. CLAY BT EWART Surviving partner of Warder & Stewart, corner H aud Lith streets. H. CI AY STEWART wil! continue the business after the firm is settled. fe5 st* Coal $11! Coal $11! Coa) $11! RED AND WHITE ASH COAL, FURNACE— Egg ani Stove sizes, On hand and for sale at $11 per'ton by N. 0, McKNEW, Corner Zeventh stroet and Canal, east side. SS SoS See Sarena LIME! LIME! LIME! 2,000 barrels jubt received, and for aale by N. 0. McKNEW, Corner Seventh street and Cana’, east side sty SSS CEMENT, PLASTER PARIS, AND HAIR, Just received and for sale by N. 0. McKNEW, Corner Zeventh street and | tor from Virgima, NT | EDIT, SS eS - * 4 OOLOCK P. M THE JOHN M. BOTTS LETTER. As there have been many misrepresentations in regard to a letter written by John M. Botts to Hon. George S. Smith, Treasurer of the Vir- ginia State Government, declining (for rea- sons stated therein) the position of U.S. Sena. Mr. Smith farnishes us with the original letter for publication, in order that Mr. Botts may de setright before the coun- ty Itis as follows: AUBURN, Culpeper Co. Va., Jan. 7, 1261. Dear Sir: I bave received the ietter of Mr.S. in which he urges in very earnest terms, that | Ishould avcept a seat in the Senate of the United States, ai the hands of the Lazislatare now in session in Alexandria: an election which he seems to think L have no rignt to decline, as the fri-nds of the Union everywhere desire it. Permit me to sfy, my good sir, that I duly appreciate the honor designed, which is far be- yond anything, that 1 have reason to expect, now or hereatier, from any otter source; but high and dignified as is the position of United States Senator, which in ordinary times is one that might reasenably satisfy the ambition of any moderate man, yetin the present coadition of the country, and of the state ot which I am «native here and to the manner born,” 1 could not with propriety, ana’ with my convictions of duty, acceptany appointment atthe hands ot either of the numerous gorcraments, NOW exer- cising legislative powers over any of the dis. membered fragments, of what once constituted | the proud and revered old commonwealth ‘ot Virgina, In takirg the osition I have done, in refer- I have been actuated by no sordid considerations, and by no selfish de- sire to advance my politicni, or personal for. | tunes; but it has been forced upon me by the clear, unclouded, conscientious and overwhelmin: convictions of my best judgment; free from all passion, prejudice or ambition, From the present aspect of affairs, as they appear from the stand-point I occupy, it looks as if the day was not very far distant, when (if ever) I may be of seme service in healing those dissensions and distractions (growing out of the grossest Misrepreseniations and frauds) that now divide the nation, the State, and al- most every locality, to a greater or less extent: and which, though smothered for the time, have never yet been extinguished; but this can only be done, if at all, by adhering firmly and ccnsistentiy to the opinions and principles of a and strengthened with my strength,” until they have become a part of my second nature:—in other words, I must permit no shadow of sus- pieion from any quarter, to nitach to my unsel- fish patriotism, or the disinterested integrity of my peurpose, which the acceptance of office might subject me to. The extent of my aspirations for the present, is to return “gor! to this once yener- bat now poor, down-tri and dilapi+ | * that has been tble cond n, Who, eatculetion and bliun- hecy and evil,” n. shattered, he y ied old “Mother of ber jeading 6nd trus'e sealeulaton upon d imagination, 3 sellisuness, tion to perpetuate ther owa that has been without # parallel in the ry of the world. I am aware th: ycouncils for the last three years have been spurned and derided, and my person even threatened with violence, by many who once looked with a more charitable and friendly eye upon my cuggestions and ad- vice. I have reason to think, this hallucination is passing off, and is being rapidly dissipated by the terribie ordeal to w the fortunes of a d,and it may be, that ata future day, Imay in some way stand a link between | the North and the South, by which the chain | that once beund them toget} nect them, and fo this ec ‘ last; for neither passion, nor prejudic suffering, nor want, ner hunger, nor prid», nor strife can endure forever, and the time must come whenmen will look at things as they are, and no longer close their eyes at bright mid- Fer these and many other reasons not neces- sary to enumerate bere, I must beg to be ex- cused for respectfully declining the high posi- tion to which it is proposed to elevate me. Very respecttully, your ob’t secy’t, Joun M. Borrs. REFUGE FRUM RICHMOND. To-day, three women, four boys and one girl presented themsclves at the Provest Marshal's office as refugees from Richmond. They were poorly clad, and reiterate the tale of destitution in the rebel States, but could give no intorma- tion relative to rebel military affairs, Capt. Todd dismissed them with permission to x main in the city upon taking the oath preser in the President’s proclamation #27 In consequence of the pressure upon our columns to-day, much matter of interest in type is necessarily laid over until Monday. Washington Money Market—Latest, Quo- tations. Furnished by Lewis Johncon & Co., Bank- ers: Selling. Ww7y 10> 4 Coupon Bonds, 15%1 U.S. 7.30 Notes... Qluariermasters’ C! New Certificates, NEW YORK RATES—SECOND BOARD. Coupon 6's, isl, 167 7.30's, 1774; Certifi- s of Tudebtedness, 977; Gold, 15%; (Quaick- BLEGRAPHIC NEWS. TESAPEAKE PiRAC x, Feb. 6.—In the case of the Chas: peshe, the Judge ofithe Admiralty Court has | decided to restore the vessel and cargo to her owners, subject to such conditions respecting the payment ot expenses us the Attorney Gen- eral muy exact. The latter demands surety against the latent claims, which the owners cemur to, The Court has adjourned till next Wednesday. Mershal Kane aud a number of Confederate ofiicers left in the steamer Alpha to-day for Dixie. THE FIRE AT HARTFORD. {By the People’s Telegraph Lines—Offices No. 511 Ninth street, and corner of Pa. avenue and Sixth street, under National hotel.] Hantroxrp, Cr., Feb. 6.—1t was at one time thought that several lives were lost at the Colts Armory fire yesterday; but it is now believed that only one man, named E. K. Fox, was killed. He was seen toenter the burning building, and has not been heard of since. Many were injured by falling walls and floors in endeavoring to save machinery and tools, scme quite seriously. SPECIE GOING OUT. New Yorx, Feb. 6—The s'eamship Ger. mania takes out to-day $214,000, and the City of New York £201,100. LATEST NEWS FROM EAST TENNESSEE. Our Communications with Cumberland Gap cut off—The Bebels Positively Rein- forced—Exciting News at Hand, ¢ KNOXVILLE, Jan 31, via CHATTANOOGA, Feb, 3.—(Dispatch to Phila. Inquirer.]—I have reliable information from the rebel lines that General Longstreet has recently been heavily reinforced from Virginia and North Carolina: Major General Bushrod Johnson commands the right wing, and the younger Hill the left He holds a line extending from Strawberry Plains to Sevierville, His army is in better condition than it has been for some time past, and every effort is being made by the enemy to strike heavy blows in this he eremy has been drawing his forces to Sevieryille doring the past two or three days ‘And a large army is now concentrated there. A large body of rebels have crossed the Hol- ‘ston river, and are now on the north bank, Ere'very ‘veld on: thelr movements, and. scom m_ their movem a entisfied of their ability to push on successfal- ie to give them Jy. In this des! fete Eonar hold the Gap for several mon necessary. A paitle soured. at Tazewell, on Sanday Isst, which was. in progress for some hours. The tosses on ‘were severe, and I am +10 learn that the gallant General Orlan- do B, Vi ilcox was ly, though not s: ously wounded. le will be able to direct operations 1m am ambulance. In this affair our forees were repulsed; the rebels app: aring in overwhelming numbers, having been reinforced at the critical moment. Qur forces fell back to a good position at nightfall, and have not since been molested. Matters here are growing big with portent events, and are already extremely exciting in their general aspect. Here we are in this de- voted city. once more preparing to stand anoth- er siege; which we trust General Grant miy make as disastrous as the one made last No- vember. y Skirmisbing is going on constantly every day along our entire line. The rebelsseem to think we ve fallen back from ‘weakness, and would bring ona general en; ment, but of course we bave great ad vantage in retiring un- til our reinforcements are thoroughly up and in positicn. Citizens and soldiers from the rebel linesagree in the statement that Longstreet has called for and is hourly expecting reinforcements from Johnston’s army in Tennessee, which is re- | ported to be coming up through North Carolina, as wellas overland. It is doubted whether such reinforcements will be able to join Long- street presently. Fi General Foster isin direet communication by telegraph with Gens. Grant and Thomas. LATER FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA. The Defeat of General Early. New York, Feb. 5.—We have rereived the following special diepatches this evening: In THE FiELp, Feb. 4, six p. m.—After six hours hard fighting, Colonel Mulligan drove General Early from Moorefield, and then sharply engaged General Rosser on the South Fork. We have met with signal and brilliant success. HEAD-QUARTERS IN THE Freip, West VA., Feb. 5—General Early has been compelled to retreat up the South For': of the Sonth Branch» towards the enandoah Valley, in conse- quence of the vigorous manner in which he bag been altacked and pursued by Gen Kelley's TCeS. Gar combinations have proved successtal in defeating the enemy’s desigus. We bave taken & number of prisoners, and baye re-captured many of those taken fromus. Onur forces drove the enemy out of Petersburg. The enemy have lost a large number of men by desertion, and deserters continue to come in. The occupation of the wires with milit business precindes the possibility of sending a longer dispateh at this time. LOCAL NEWS. Partienlars of the Railroad Accident at the Long Kridge. ONE MAN KILLED AND A NUMBER WOUNDED. The accident at the Long Br to which we briefty referred in our first edition, occurred atouteleven o'clock. Atthat hour a boat was about to pass the Long Bridge at the Washing- ton diaw, and the slide of roved to one side to allo pproaching far up ivenue, and Legh Whitney, of the Liv Ds, WhO Was on cuty with the guard a Tan up the red yards, and rv (Wm. H. tthe grade is ex: in slid ¢ rm the grade a spite the reversal of the eng The dr: ibis time bad been hed open nearly haif way, and the engine (judging from its positioa e walter) wentoyer its vkhole pushing the éraw tack and mashing this end consicerably, went down heels fi and nothing now is seen of her but the top or the smoke stack. The tencer of the engine. in fal- ling apparently broke its couplings and doubied reversed his engine, t ly heavy and the t | over upon the engine, and it was followed by cre of the cars, the end which is completely shed, the tront wheels lying upon the ten- er. The car immediately behind this one ran under it and caught the leg of a soldier between the two serious!y mashing his leg ‘The engine was the “Chauncy Vibbard,” and the train consisted of five cars loaded with jumter. There were on the train twenty soldiers of the Gist regiment, Pa. volunteers, whe were on their way to the front to join their regiments, and all of whom were more or less injered, Four of them itis known had broken limbs. All of the wounded were conveyed at once to Armory Square Hospital, and we have not been able to obtain the names ofany except the following, viz:—Jno. Young, wounded in cheek and arm sprained; Thos. Best, arm badly bruised; Adam Kiesler, thigh bruised; —— seca r, leg badly mashed: Hugh Gorman, leg broken. The engineer, Wm. H. Sadler, was never seen after going on the bridge, and ther is no dout but be went down with his engine. Oas soldier, who was taken out of the water badly wounced, says that while he was under the water his hand tonched the head of aman, which appeared to be hanging by the neck— threat cut. This was no doubt the ill-fated engineer. ler has been running on this road bat about two months, but was heretofore a tuusted engineer on the B. & O. R. R. Isaac Cobell, the fireman, sayed himself by jumping from the tender just as it was passing Upon the bridge. He, however, sustainedsome bruises by jumping, but nothing serious. Capt. D. H. Cuyler, of the Invalid Corps, who has command at the bridge is in no wise responsible for the accident, as the universal testimony of parties who re present is that he took all the usual precautions to prevent ac- cidents. Workmen sre now engaged clearing away the wreck, and eforts are also being made to r/ cover the body of the Engineer. The accident will probably prevent the ase of the bridge for travel for a Gay, at least, as considerable injury was done to the draw. ~ CRIMINAL Court, Judge Olin.—Yesterday, aiter our report closed, in the case of Jeremiah Hendrick, indicted for the muider of Dennis Shanahan on the 26th of December last, at the house of the latter, near the corner of ist and L streets north, Mr. Carrington, for the pros- ecution, opened the ease, and was followed by Mr. J. C. Clayton (who is associated with Mr. Putney) for the detence. ‘Lhe facts of the case appear to be as follows: Hencricks, who is a teamster, bought an old slove from a woman, and he and the deceased bud a quarrel aboutit. They, however, sepa- tated, and itis alleged that on the same night Jendricks went to the house of the deceased ard challenged him to fight, but Shanahan re- fused to go out, and Hendricks left, butreturned about 12 o’clock and imocked at the door, when Shanahan invited bim in, and Hendricks in- vited him out, but Shanahan only went to the door, when some words passed abont the stove, and Hendricks plunged the knife in the stomach of deceased and ran off, but the wife of th» de- ceased pursued him, and two soldiers arrested him. The evidence for the prosecution closed this morning, and the evidence for the defence was ecmmenced. ———— Forn’s Nrw THEATER.—“ Lady Isabel, of East Lynne,” again this evening, at this fash- iorable and popular temple of the d ama, and if we may judge from the crowded and de- lighted audiences that nightly witness Mrs. Bowers’ powerful acting of the heroine, we should say there would be no occasion for any change of performance for many nights to come. Yet, notwithstanding this fact, the man- agement annource but one more reprecentation of this highly effective play, which is to be withdrawn to make room for the production of another powerful pisy sounded. on an incident in the French Secret Departmentof Police, and in which Mrs. Bowers has a role in which she is eaid to excel al) others. The tay.6f «The Mummy,” with Mr. Bishor*in the principal character, concludes the performance this eve- ning. - ee WasHINGTON TuEaTER—Miss Laura Keene. ere appears to be no exception to the rule of ‘owded and fashionable audiences at this es- tabligchment. Last evening the fair Lessee pro- duced ber celekrated play of “Our American Cousin.” It is pleasing tothe criticat all times to accord praise where it is legitimately due, ind we must say that the comedy, as placed con the stage last night, was all the manage- ment had promised—excellence in every point. The orchestra was enlarged, and gave nnivyer- eal satisfaciion. In consequence of the enthu- siastic appioues it received, Miss Keene will repeat it the present evening for the last time, as it must be removed to give place,on Mon- day, to the grand spectacular drama of the ‘Sea of Ice, or.the Mother's Prayer.” PROFESSOR WOLOWSEI will leave for Europe this summer to procure its for the Musical Time Indicator, a valuable instrument recently invented himself. He will give a short tecign of bochaiten aa sxiduur baton tle Hocaivare, ————— “ Fuemisnine Sopiers wits Crrizes’ 48 arrested tor iter, «Te by the news and destroyed by the tonian was on board of her.. uel B. engineer, son of Jouas B. Elis, & young man about 22 years of aze. The presumption is that those on board ex- perienced no wore fate than capture a fate not particularly to be envied, however. ——a SuicipE oF A Soipisx.—A foldier named Wm. Thompson, Co. K, isth N. ¥. cavalry, committed snicide last night, about 9¥ o'clock, by cutting his throat, causing a “division of ex-carotid and jugular right side of neck.” He was 25 years of age, net married, and bora in Scotland. The act was committed at Camp Stoneman, Giesboro’ Point, D. C. peters st vets aes ORPRAN'’s Court, Judge Purcell.—Letiers of) administration were issued to Mar'gt Keadriclg on the esiateof Wm. J. Kendrick; to John H., Russell, of Patrick Larner. John L. Edwards was appointed executor of the late Judge T. Hartley Crawford. ‘The will of James Warder was fully proved. The codicit ‘of Mich] McUarthy’s will was fully proved. A Domestic Ficut.—Yesterday atteracon Charles Hatch and Mary his wife, got into a fight, (tke result of too mach drink) broke up their own furniture 9nd, and the doors of the heuse, and were then arresied by officer Mor- rice, who took them before Justice Giberson. They were locked up in the 1th Ward Station, and this morning were fined $2.55 each. FourtTa beech pasen ge! eee hs Be disorderly; loc u hours. Joun Gates: dismissed. Addison Bowden, assaalt and battery; Amanda Stewart, threats: bail for ace. Mary Hatch, fighting; Charles, latch, do.; do. Joseph Fitzpatrick, drank; George F. Childs, do.; Jno. Dernin, sleeping ia an omnibus; dismissed. —__—+—_—_ , Granp Larceny.—James Rivers, eo was arrested this mornin: by city officer Kir for stealmg a coat and pants, the property of Wm. Johnson, colored. Rivers was taken de- fore Justice Gibberson, who committed hii for trial at the Criminal Court. 5 The GAs QUESTION has at Iast been settled. The friends of Alderman Brown and Council- man Shepherd have decided toend this matter, by meeting at Anderson’s Bookstore, 455 Sev- enth street, opposite the Post Office, and pur- chase one of his handsome Valentines. No matter whether the gas pipes leak or not, : 2S eee From the Northern Independent, Mz. Enon: Ath aa FE. P. Banniog, M. D.. of New Yor city. has ia vented an instrument well adapted for dodily ia firmities. the object of which 1s 1. To restore the back to it shape 2. To hold up the addo museles tor 3 To bra chest. It s of poysiology. after Allother shoulder braces and a of them ar i t igimal aud right d thus ex i pand Ub upon th its interng posidon, pinicg imvalid the erect and uc an fram tei anne st h was conlined to use work, v she is en th 1 her f Sau 2 rational ar vi Rev. Jous A. Weis 0 1860. y be consulted at the National Sth inst. fo> the eure of V stive, Spinal Female and H fer correcting and eypiy ling oping children and youth, (dice hou s from 2m, to 6 p.m, it oral rial TORK3, AND aurant, lo-st- sr Penn. avenue. This nd ia conducted on the tted up and noe doing & as ALE—1HE DBASE of the Smit «dat 497 Tenth rteet, pice bas a hotel licens Furop'an pian; neatly Uptop buriness Will be roid cheap fer gull the owner ts ging South. For perciculari apply on the premi es. fe 6-3t* Pye BALE OF BORSE FOR LIVERY.— Whercss a horse was leftat my siadie about morthegofor Mr 8 A eugh, B-q..ani wh:rea 8 A. Perv gh re pudiates the ssme ani no aciti9' ed,ed owper ecmet forwart,1 wiil sall iher horre at public ale a: my s'ab G streets, on Wednesiay, the i for iver. 8E feé ivery Statle correr 0th and BAL ESTATE FOR FAL —Tthis Pa tains about76 acre®, near Rock creex Caurch it jcirs Theinas Bown, Charies Weitberger, ard Btcit, ina healthy reighberioot; it bes a g70d +pple ard pench orebars of ibe bert kina of frait aso s' me Cf the test kind of as. i to market with shondancs of w: : table House It ° as ls ured as a Markst ea-den fer many years; it would saita dairy. { will sail the crep and steck if required. This is a rar charce to get a vlace so near the city—n'y foar miles, {fe f-2an2w | THOS CROWN. PROFEBSCR J. WERT Temperance Hail, E strc Frof. Kreis bers lexve to announces to his patrons ard tle citizens of Wart ington «rd its v ities that hia last qnerter has eum ne ard those joinirg bis classon Monday nine, the 8th,and Wednes¢sy aft-rnoon, the — * oth, will z ? receive t*ree mon*ha to the quarter. Deyr and hours of tuition for Latles, Misses: aad Messters on Wednesday avd Satu-d-y aftercoons from $to& Gentiemer’s class Monday ani Wal- netasy evenings, from 7 to 10. Private lessons given to suit the ccnverienca of tae pup l. His f rvices can airo be red ir bowding schools, &c. For forther parti-ulars cal! st th hall during treboursof 10 anc 12a m acd%and §p m,or gusee the boars of tuition. Oall and gets cir- culsr OCING ACADEMY, and Vita, ny J. ©. MoGUIEE & CO, Auctioncers Q\MALL FRAME HOUSE AND FOTAT PUBLIC \* SaLe.—On THULRDAY ATIERNOON, feb. llth. at 4o’elock, on the rremise: we shill sall gartof Lot No. 12,in ®quere No 8%, fronting 2% f et on north I tre: t. dbe1ween 6th and 7ch st -e3ts east, srd runnivg Beek j44 feet to a3! foot allay. imp*eved by a Frame Qo tage conts'ning 6 coms anda kitchen Terms cath, feéa J.C. MoGUIRE & 00.. Ancts _ #Y WM. L. WALL & OO.. Acctionesre \ SLUABLE JMPR.VED REAL BSTATE AT AvcrI0s —On WEDNESDAY A¥CERNOON Ach inst,, st 4 o’clock. we will sell, in front of th: premises, Lot 21. im rererration No, !1,00 tae + side of Second etreet wast, between B and U atroets perth improves by a thre - story brick nonse, with two story back baidine This hen:e baing large frd reo ny. well Puiit. commodicus, end rithin © tqueres OF Penrsy !van's avenue, it admirably fitted fer a large boardivg bores, and has jast been rewly painted The attention of ties desiring to nske invast- werts is requested. # this is one of the most vai- vahte pieces cf pror-r’y at present in the market. Serme: Ore-Palf ecsch ; balance in 8 and 16 ropvtks, tearing interest, and secured by = deed of irnst or the premires. Posseesion given iminedistely, fe.6. WM.L. WALL & OO., Aucts. 8 MAREHAL'S SALE.—In virtve of a writ Cf fieri faxias, issved from the Clerk’s office the Pupr+me Court of the Distrist of olumbis, ar ¢ to me dircowd, 7 willexpose io public sale, for seh, at beuse No 400 Penn avenue, between 4% t, north side,on WEDNESDAY, the ii , 1864, commencing hd 2 Furniture e en Gilt-frame Mirror, a Te Center Table and Uover, pas cing T a Wire w Curtains, i eee Table, 1 Tren Rafe, 8. izedal! Wm H Marqu intese*t in and to the above named 5 A vil! te sold to satisfy wiit No. 595 in favorof Al- exardris Hay, WARD H LAN, fe €-ta U.8. Marsbe!, DO. Bvd ©. McGUIRE & CO.. Auctioneers UBNITURE AND EVFSOTS OF A FAMILY DProiising Hovusekesriig.—On TAURSDAY MORNING, Feb. lith, at 1) o clock, at the corner cf th and ‘eets, wersall sell the Furattare era Effects of a family declining housexespiag, ecmprising— Mabogary Plush-covered Arm and §id2 Ohairs, Rose wi Marble top Genter Table, Welrut Fancy Tables, Whatnot, alogeny Oard Tables ae Lounge, Frusrels and Ingrain ©: Rugs, ir Cloth, Mahi ok, Walrut Natemsion Fable, Qane seat Ohsirs, Rorewood Marble top Bide! mirror bask, Cocekery, Glass Ware. Table Catlery. Husk Mattre:ses. nes, Gomterts ‘and Blankets, je and ther Btoves, Kitehen Uton- fe A HARE I bave this day received t tit teaul t in Washington, It will t BEA Vf ChAT ee has ever be a Bold rea‘o- 306 Pa. av.. bet. hom Tents: ; ‘ 4