Evening Star Newspaper, February 8, 1864, Page 2

G STAR. ‘WASHINGTON Crry; _MONDAY...,,.,.... FEBRUARY 8, 1864. EXTRA. aetacten:s Meney Market. Qaotations for stocks, coin and ‘nourrent | money, furnished by Lewis Johison & Oo, Bankers: €or eREFEP TION: ies Frret Bo Ooupon 6's, 1881, 107; 7-30% see Gs tif. | eaten of Indebtedness, 24; Gold. 15h ne WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO STATE that there will be @ public reception at the Executive Mansion, on Tuesday evening, February 9thy | trom 8% until 11 o’elock. OUR MILITARY BUDGET. —-—- LATEST FROM THE FRONT. ' “The Demonstration Across the Bapidan. ‘we experienced considerable loss in the return ‘of our troops frem the late demonstration. It 4 is stated that some of our pontoons were lost at ? the Rapidan, whereby the enemy was enabled to pick up some ofour men who had not re- crossed ; also, that a rebel cavalry force, cross- ing above Morton’s Ford, intercepted a couple of regiments of ours, who were forced to cut ; their way through, with some loss. ‘These reports, it should be added, are not at all definite, and have not,—up to noon to-day — been confirmed by anything received at the War Department. LATER. Parties arriving from the front this forenoon State that when our troops pushed across at 7 Gcrmania Ford, they found the reble rifle- pits in that immediate vicinity occupied by but twenty-five pickets, who threw down their arms and surrendered; stating that there ‘Was no rebel force within ten miles of their position. Immediately thereafter our forces pushed abead in the direction of Orauge Court-Honse, but bad hardly progressed two miles before they were opened on from twelve guns. At- tacking the rebel force working and supporting these guns, we drove them from their position With considerable loss in killed, wonnded and prisoners; our loss being 35 in the affair. The mass of our infantry then recrossed the Rapidan, leaving a force to hold the rifle-pit: first taken, protably until the operations of our cavalry, that had moved by a different route, had terminated. Heavy firing is said to have been heard yes- terday, and it was believed about Culpeper that our cavalry was then engaged with the enemy it had been seeking. mportant from the Front. } Sahn aii THE RESULTS OF SEDGWICK’S RECON NOIS8- SANCE. Pratincs aioe SOME BRILLIANT SKIRMISHING. N A STRONG POSITION i NEw York, Feb. 2.—The New York Hvrald has details of the movement of the Army of the | Potomac, ot which the following is asummary of the reconnoissance in force. The enemy's outposts were met at Morton’s Ford, where they found an inconsiderable | foree. After some brilliant and successful skirmishes our troops returned to their old } quarters, The country was pretty well scoured at dif- | Terent points by Generals Kilpatrick, Warren | and Merritt. It is reported, though not official- ; ly, that we lost between 100 and 200 men inthis ' reconnoissance, which resulted in ascer-aining | the fact that Lee was occupying a position in , full strength in front of our army. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC LN MUTION. ii. Sa RECONNOISSANCE IN FORCE a nigpecni GENERAL SEDGWICK IN COMMAND — A reconnoissance in force was made by the Army cf the Potomac on Saturday last, the 3d. army corps moving to the Rapidan at 8 a.m. on thatday. The enemy rvsisted the crossing, but, despite their utmost efforts to prevent il, ihe corps named was fiually successfal in lay- ing & pontoon bridge, over which it advanced, criving the enemy before them, and capturing 4 large number of prisoners. This engagement, resulting, as reported, so trilliantly to our army, lasted two hours, the if rebels annoying our forces with thelr artillery | b and sharpshooters, but, as the sequel proved, | without avail. { Ati p.m, the 2darmy corps, baying in the | uiterim also crossed, the advance was contin- | ued, the enemy, as before, offering protracted | Tesittance, butm vdin. They foughtstubborn- | » Jy for two hours, but, as in the first fight, fell i back, having been bafiled in all their attempts | to repulse or check our intrepid coluinns. Their | joss in prisoners in the two eugagemente is ru- mored to be very large, as well asin killed and | ‘wounded. i C ‘We are not advised how much farther the Teported reconnoissance in force will beextend- | d, butitis claimed thatits results are very satisfactory. The strength of the enemy h been ascertained, and other important mov ments will speedily follow. Major General Sedgwick is now in command ofthe Army of the Potomac, General Meade | ' being detained at home by sickness. The cause of the reconnoissance reported Bbove is stated by another source to have been | &n advance by the enemy in force to Mitehell’s and Raccoon fords, their design being to cover | Toovements elsewhere, probably the departure | of reinforcements for North Carolina aud Ten- nessee.--Chronicl:. THE CASE OF DR. @WINN The Republican on Satarday last stated that Wr. Stuart Gwinn, latery imprisoned in the Old Capite! for alleged malfeasance im the discharge of the trusts confided to him by the Treasury Department, has been unconditionally released, | ond thereupon brings vehement and serious cbarges of outrageous maltreatment of G.on the part of those (the officers of the Treasury) who caused hisarrestand imprisonment, The ‘prrport of the statement of the paper in ques- ton is that Dr.Gwinn is wholly innocent of apy wrong to the Government, and that the factis broadly admitted by the authorities in unconditionally discharging him from the Old Ceyitol. - Now, the irnth is, Dr. Gwinn has noi peen | ufiéonditionally discharged. His wife came here and satisfied the anthorties—isi, that ne -had at one time been an inmate of an insane | asylum; 2d, that his longer incarceration in | ib2 O14 Capitol at this time might superinduce | @ second attack of insanity, Whereupon it | ‘was judged best to release him on his agreeing | not to leave this city previous to appearing for trial under the charges on which he was im- prisoned. He was not required to give bail tor is appearance, only because the Government Dolds in its own bands, an amount of money which it owes him, as large, quite, as any bail that would have otherwise been required of him. DISTINGUISHED Visirors aT THe OLD Drvry.—Mre. Lincoln and other distinguished ‘visitors are expected to be present at the repre- sentation of the «Sea of Ice” to-night by the Laura Keene Company. oe eT en JP a ae RT Parties coming from the front represent that | is of small consequence—besides these foreign , home until five » these, which as TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. THE MALDEN Pagestle! me apee ee DE. Bostox, Feb.&.—The Mal ‘Bs obber and murderer has bee? Srregi int j pefcon | of Edware N. Green, postmaster of that/plage. | He confeseed his guilt. Most: of the 5 | money bas been recoygred. 7 & | Green is 27 years old, has a wife and ona | and has heretofore borne a good character. —FINANCIAL, « = [By the People’s Telegraph Tine.] ~Niw York, Feb. s—10 a. m.—Gold 55,49 iL a, mold $9. 6 %. ja ee perp ente: ine mien Too! rere a ee f ws giro uriais by a throng of distinguished guests.” | | Bditofs Bids: "The Utief patagtayh, above, ap- | pearing in oné of your eity cotemporaries, gives, So Little idew of thie magnificent |ball of ‘Friday evening, given. bye Mr. Riggs, in his palatial | amansion, that one who'enjoyed) in every sense, | te truly beautiful fet, teers disposéd to aad , to the meagre + item” just quoted a few, words expressive of the pleasure it gave to those so fortunaieas to have been thehospitable banker's guests. - It was not at all a 'reception,” but an invited affair for the personal friends of the host, and the young companions of his charm- ing Caughters. It was a Washington private | Wife party, if I may so say;not a Washington jam for “:di-tinguished” strangers and Gov- _ ernment dignitaries. Indeed, we only observed of this class, the elegant Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Senators Morgan ana Dickson, and three mem- bers of Congress. The Diplomatic Corps were fully represented. and wearing their court dresses and decorations, made an important ‘Feqs thet feature in the brilliancy of the lout ensemble. But our eyes rested principally on the inhabi- tants of the Capital, whose presence brought back other days and other such recherche and select reunions. General Ramsay, Admiral Wilkes, Dr. Miller, Col. Harris, Col. homas were there, and others who, being merely private citizens, one does not fee! as if they could take the liberty of men- tioning their names. Nearly ali the officers of the army and navy present were in un:form, which added not a little to the fall dress effect of the whole scene. The ball-room was a treat to dance in from its size, and its smooth bright floor; and the music from over & dozen pieces was so inspiring that it was difficult tor old feet to keep still when listening to its strains The house was decorated with flowers: the tefreshments of course were layish, and of the costliest and rarest in eyery respect. There was no crowd. The fine rooms and bare nial hall which divides thera were filled just enough to dispiay, not to crush the elegant dresses—and may scme allusion be made Lo these without seeming invidious, or inirading on the si:red precincts of private life ? It is a temptation to recall the brilliant yisions by describing their successful toilettes, and I shall yield to it. First, we will tell that the fair hostess was attired in black velvet, and her lovely young danghters in white tulle—the legitimate cover. ing tor Hebes on evr. and the only saita ble and becoming dress for maidens in the firct blush of youth. Therefore, other young maiu- | ens were Yas suitably array ed: and Sweetest and pretties’ among them, to our tasie, were the Misses L. R— ° however, dressed in blue si only trimmed with white lace, the Misses L. B—a, who have only recouily came here to live. Perhaps the most conspicnons comple present in imposing presence was (40 oY and Mrs, Morgan. Mrs. M. did-credit to the Empire State in her magnificent motre robe and poin: lace trimmings and dtamondorm:ments. (Si held her first morning receptior thatday, which wes crowded with visitors, and then she hail been toa dinner party, and yet was fresh to epjoy the ball.) With Mi-s J., of Harttord, < beauty. dressed in white tar trimmed with flowers. very ta Mrs. Captain W—+, in white Well as when she was the belle Miss 1! some few years ago, and has uotlost her agreesbility by being @ mother and happy wite. F.ong may she delight her friends with her unusual col- Joguial powers! Mrs. 1. H—s, (Marine Corps, ) in grey moire and black lace trimmings, was as elegant as we remember her always to be, (and is just now in the proper place for her, doing the nonors with peculiar grace and ease of the aristocratic and famed old residence always occupied by the head of the Marine Corps of the United States. She receives charmingly also on Thursdays.) Mrs. Capt. A—y was lovely in pink silk and roses and white lace, with pearl ornaments. [Her gallant husband being absent in the dis- charge of his onerous duties, would have been too happy could he have peeped on her bright face, and seen what a belle she was.] Mrs. M. B. F— d, of N.Y.. lately become a | resident ot Wasnington, atiracted all eyes, from the brilliancy of her own, and her “Frenchy” toilette of white tulle and silk, Honiton lace and roses, ribbon and narrow velvei, &c., Ac, all arranged with ‘este and | skill. (She has issued cards for three evening | receptions, begining Monday.) Mrs. Senator Sprague wore a blue silk tunic trimmed with chenille fringe, over white silk, richly trimmed with (ouillons of tulle. Her | exquisite form was displayed to great advan- tage in this dress, which fitted it admirably. Mrs. R—y. of Washiigton, was as usual, a great bellé, ard most becomingly attired iu white embroidered tarleton Mrs. H—1. of Washingto. with white roses in ber hair. The lovely Miss K—r. of N. Y., looked very | handsome, attired in blue silk trimmed with white. (She is the guest of ex. Mayor B—r at | | present.) . | But we cannot mention all the pretty women wore black satin, | Present, for we did not know quite all of them, even by name. The diplomatic corps must not be forgotten in this slight sketch, for they per- haps, were really the feature of the evening— | the ladies of course, one means in talking thus: The present represeniative of the French Court, Madame Trailhard, has been celebrated | in her native city of New York. from child- boed up, for her beauty. She wae attired in cloudlike draperies, of white gauze, with pearl | ornaments. Madame Stoeckl, of quneenlike | presence, arrayed in white and blue bro feathers and diamonds. looked a fit su f to the famous beauty who last represented the ; Russian Empire at ou, court, and the new in stars here—Mudame Protestar, ,9f Spain, white tulle and roses, with a splendid 5 acher of diamonds, and Madame Barreda, Peru,) whose beanty is a thing of settled fact in Northern circles, splendidly dressed in white. with gold-colored trimmings, and glittering with dismonds—atiracted universal attention and:dmiration. (She ‘eceiyes” on Tuesday mornings.| England, Austria, Prussia, Swe- , den, Denmark, Italy and Mexico are not rep- | resented here at present by the fair sex. Senora | Lisboa, of Brazil, has sailed recently ona visit | to her native land. The few ladies belonging | | to the Diplomatic Corps fortunately are capa. | ble of representing them so well that number | bachelors of distinction may become victims to the charms of A1serican syrens, and some of them have been before: and perhaps they are liked all the better for being (ostensibly) heart- whole and open to conquest. The cabinet was represented by the Sewards, the Chases, aud the Welles's. The “German Cotillion” was danced until after four, and some ot the guests did net get clock. Quite London hours nish people of Japonicadom, and even those who bi ve long lived abroad. JOURNKYMEN STON GUTTERS —Reg- ular meeti wi we be neld at the she ee 7b street an: srenuerover Walte’s Dug store, on TUESDAY BVEDING, Feb. th, at7o’dicck’ Every member an as ate to attend, JA _WM. CUNNINGHAM, Been fe 8-2t* A ae IN REPLY TO PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS 8OCiETY.— Editor Evening In your issue of og til Appears a card, arporting to be signed by the Pluubers and Gas Biers ogee ee eS of Washington individually, centurin, Thompson & Oo. for not cem- ey ‘the r quirements of said Bociety. As Vite breaident of the Boclety, I pronounce. the statement in a that card untrue, aud the use of my pame asa forgery. J.W. Thompson & Co have complied with all proper requirements of the So- ciety, and are now earings ther wages than any or. bington ther firm ia Was! it against them is acre ointat to alee consi ts Phoneat man, at 1 “grate: of the nea 2 toltNDER are oa binge, F 8, 1864. ct arts 5 ye ofibe Raid on Lay ULAR MONT? rie a ta TUBBDAY Seats ibe a fe 6st B. T. MORSELL, Bes. a peer dines Ed ed a Setice on Cre juslity, w: St the city wot para TRE CoPARTN Basal ‘SRETO! X+ "Tiimive between it alexander ores: se. the x ¥ dias ein te continue Faust ts Darkot Bpnce, etree®. by aa iF | and to the citize! >? , of olunteers, is pi ry~-defence e Ricketts, U.S. make satisfacto! against them : snap Meant tith } U nited States paere | threo ae aes Rica WOLMBLEOTS. WN mae eral, rire te cae the Army of the Prtombc. Applcations must be 7 be matle ‘at theoffice of aiice MF street, be- fergie 1th ang. steety bebreen between 11a. m. and 1p.‘m., ‘jot Pelouze Tenet ‘gras Eee Qf Mejor Pe: Jonze, the di nm is final, and no Teference need _be made at thé War Department. ak ae cannot be | elven! to ‘Eo females to visit eae order of mprpecretmy, of W ete has, . Assistant Adjutant General PIA F INE PIANOM 5 9s orreuL MELODEONS, Heavy stock of alt Winds! MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, é. I de; the attention. Of the citiz st mense sto of Fiano Fortes an¢ Pee re— > . 3 ‘enn. om streets, no} cate, octa' from ¢ Neavncatate nar ts he tereeemn reas | rouse x1 style, at prices and terms that cannot ‘are tie ie only jon. is this niselty who cangell a Falgwia akers: i | | { fo srt N 8. iis 3 'Go., These are all old beginners, ti rices ant it @ y we Bienes eles ‘allowed f for old Pianos in part payment for new. PIANOS POR RENT. ! Pianos moved carefally for anybody in oar patent a ing weeny avy pert of the city,at moderate hare: | Fiesos bought, packed, shipped, tuned, ex- chauged, & \ Bear in mind that our atora inthe oldest, the isrgest_ most popuiar, most central, best estab: Ugsed in Washiagton city. Our assortment the largest, our stock t the most varied, our terms the | easier ng prices the lowest, not only in Pianos | ea OBEONE. GUITARS, VIOLINS, | HARPS. BANJOS TAMBORINES, LUOB TeApEDURETas 8. FORKS. and every ar- ticle in the MUSIO BUSINE! Great tock £2 ies. , Choras, cred and other kinde MUSIC BOOKS. | INSTRUCTION BOOKS for every Musical In- ttrument. Avy instrument rented out for one night, wees, or month to responsible pereons. Piauon, Mel odeons and Music hired for concerte, PAc ivS, serenades, und hooks, Strings or other small articles by mail free of po cetage 29) ag ahs, of ths | ccuntry | No. 866 Pa ay vat. ae eal th mide of street, 4 [¥nt_& Con. Union. | PROPOSALS FoR BRAN. | Onrer Quan’ axAcrEn’s Orr Lo Deror or Was Wasatuciow, D.C, FunOaNE®. ate invited for the immediate delive tro 200,000 POUNDS OF BRAN. delivered jn bulk at ihe Government For- age » Bengt, t the foot of £eventh street, Washii to ©. “Bids will be reoeived until Wednesday, 10th in- stant, et 12 o'clock M. The proposals to be sealed endorsed ‘Proposals for Bran,’ ‘The price must be written out in'words,ard the h bidder delivery | or | shall be commenced and when compietsd Bonds in balf the sum will be required for the | faith {ul performance of the cont tract 1 D.H RUCKER, fe.8- t Brig. Gen'lsnd Quartermaster. OR SAL R—A first-class RESTAURANT, in one of the best locations in the city, Terms re3- nable. For particulars apply at the Btarfijce. Ceasiriep CIDER! | et ie a a tel Just received i Twisden, J. | Paine and Jntian: suvply of AER IFIED CIDER, fro For sale by the aallon, barrel or cark, at YA. SHINN'S a | °F falon Bottling Depot?”57 Grew at, | fem (Oh rom] ”” Georgetown, D. 0. | l ESTAUBANT FOR SALB.—4 Restaurant and Dining Saloon, situated on one of the princi- pal thoroughisres of the cit} including Furniture and Fixtures forsale. Thi afablisbmment is one of the most popular resorts in the ci ing & large payiag business. Bui ance in nother s¢>tion of count: of the proprietor offering his corms ard other information a; ENE BEER GLABBES, W BORG PEEN ‘Guasens, LAGER BRER MUGS, ALE AND BAR TUMBLIERB, | . CHAMPAGNS, OLARET, AND SHERRY GLASSES. | A large stock of the above nove opened to: to-day, { 318, ‘rom Hal Hall,” tars avenue, 5 St between 9th and loth ‘ats. OWARD DINING ROOMS AND LADIES’ ORDINARY, 413 H Street, tivo doors Srom Twelfth street. Meals at all hours, aid or ia and Gentlemen | accommodated with BOARD. By the single neal, By the day, By the week, By the month. . Tables pope with filver Forks, clean Nap wiht overs. and Bountiful Fare. No Bar hin fe é JOSEPH J. “MAY & © FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, 308 PENNGYLVANIA AVENUS, Bet. Ninth and Tenth Sts. We take pleasure in aunouncing to our customers | of the District cenerally, that ‘we bave now one of the lasgest and best stocks of all xirds of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS to be found in this city, and we shall continue to sell at the Jowest New York cash prices J.J. MAY & CO., 305 Peon. avenue, bet. 9th and lith. S4 LE OF CONDAMNED. GRAIN SACKS AND Crimr Quanegeusetxx's Orrice, Depot oF bhp eer fe6 2 Wasuincroy. D Feb, Will be soldat public auction, at 7th str: et wharf, in the city of Washington, D- G., on TURSDAY. Feb. 36, 1364. at 10 o’slock x. ‘thousand thirty (50,000) cid Grain Sacks, docmed unfit for public Service, 12 o’clock m., of the same day, at Gov- Iso, af ernment Warehouse Mo. 3, corner New York avenue roll a x thousand two hun- Grea (6 100) pounds of red ( nds o! Termé cash in Gor mehaithve CREE, fe 6-td Loeb etal Washiagton OBEIO Lor! OF neta FOR LIVERY. Wher 1y one abou! toy riven ir liv . en as auanie corner om and a@. 1 N Consequence of the aeath of one of the frm, which renders to elose oe I Fereons indebted te the Arm axorequested fo set: ‘ereons in 10 - tle'af one, Lay stawaat. fs corner H and sth streets, raat will continue the Dasinees - | Goal $11! Goal 811! Coal sil!!! RED AND WHITE ASH COAL. FURNACE— fi “Bag and Stove sizes, On hand amd for sale at O11 per ton by B.C. McKNEW, Corser Seventh street and Canal, east side. LIME! LIME! LIME!!! 2900 basrOa nyt received, and for sale by O, McKNEW, Corner Seventh street and a CEMENT, PLASTER P. (AND HAIR, Just received ond fer RK. Corner feventh fe 4-6t ‘ lo of atroot, named Armsbee, deserted his regiment, (the 2d Massachusetts cavalry,) went over to the enemy and joined Moseby’e guerrilias, About two weeks ago he led a rebel cavalry charge wagainet his old nt, was ied by Grum.head cor idl, Ani mared 49 be shot, which sentence was cairied into ex. ecution at Vienna, on Saturday, A cavalry brigade; commanded by Colonel Lowell, was drawn in hollow squaré apon an, open field, “and the'priéoner marthed around in reviéw. He was then taken,to¢hestand and asked if he had anything tosay.to which he replied ina firm yoice “Farewell comrades,” After prayer by acl he tools his-seat unagsisted upon ‘the coffin, and baring his: breast; ordered the squat to fire, which was done, and he fell Head pierced by several bullets. « ~ + CHANGE OF POstTIONs, It is understood, that Gen. Angnr-has been assigned to an important command ‘in the field, and that Gen. Sickles will take his place: here, in charge of the defences of Washington. Mrs. Lincotn’s REcEPTION.—The reception at the White House, Saturday afternoon, by Mts, Lincoln, both as regards numbers and brilliancy, ¢xceeded all that have preceded it. | Bow houses of Congress were fully represent- | @d, and there was present a large number ot military and navy officers, diplomats, &c., &c- The Baltimore American, of this morning, publishes a communication from a correspon- dent at Westminster, Md., (who it says is a re- spectablé gentleman of that town,) charging C_ W Webster, State Attorney of Carroll county, Md:, and who was lately released from prison at Richmond, with having betrayed his fellow pulsaniers who were making elforts to escape ‘he correspond®7i says that Mr. Webster nas publicly stated “that some eighty of the Yankee prisoners had formed 2 plot for their escape trom imprisonment, thatthey had tummeled un- der the walls, &c.,of the prison, and when about to consummate their fies, and offered to give them the important in- , tormotion for a consideration. upon the assur- ance of which he disclosed the plans of his fel- low prisoners and fellow sufferers, and he is now at home and their plans were frustrated. Tue CAPTURE OF THE UNDERWRITER —A letter, dated the 2d instant, furnishes some fur- | ther particulars of the capture of tae gunboat Underwriter : ¥ (Tuesday) morning, at three o'clock the in barges boarded the gunboat Under- writer, which covered a portion of our fortifi- cations between Fort Anderson and Fort Ste- ns, near Newbern, N. C., and aiter a terrible strnggle she was captured with her officers and # large number of her crew. Fortunately she was hard aground. The force that effected the capture consisted of some 260) officers and sail- ors from Savannah, Georgia, from which place they brought their barges by railroad. Ieing unable to remove the Underwriter, they set fire to ber and blew her u Nearly two-thirds or the Underwriter's crew | escaped. Acting Master Westervelt and all the officers except the third assistant engineer, Mr. | Allen, are captured. The latter officer, anda large number of the crew while being conveyed away by the enemy ina barge overpowered the rebel officer and his men and came safely into port. : The gunboat Underwriter, was a propeller, rating @ No. |, of 450 tons, 10 feet draft, and single decked. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. REPORTED CAPTURE Of MOBILE. A 8TOCK JOBBING CANARD. ——. New York, Feb. $.—The report circulating of the capture of Mobile, with 400,000 baies of cotton, $,000 prisoners, and 130 cannon, it is safe to say, is a canard to affect the gold mar- ket. +202 + LOCAL NEWS. aus ACCIDENT AT THE LONG BRIDGE. vayne C Perkins, of Co. M, 2d Verment volunteers, who had his legs crushed by the aceident at the Long Bridge on Saturday, died afew moments atter he was taken to Armory Square Hospital. The body of the engineer, Sadler, was re- covered om Saturday evening about 7 o'clock. His back was broken, as was also his nose, and. Be ches otherwise bruised and injuredabout the as when he fell, all the wood from the toe ler apparently teleupon him. The remains | Were embalmed, and were yesterday conveyed t Baltimore for interment. ene bridge has been sufficiently repaired to allow of the resumption of travel, and yester- day and to-day trains were passing to and fro. he damage sustained by the accident will amount to 215,000 or $16,(00. The engine, the “Chauncey Vibbard,” was a comparatively new one, and was alone worth $13,100. es THe Tu m Insun ck Case.—Judge | Barbour, of the Supreme Court, New York, has fined jury #250 each for bringing ina verdict of “We agree to disagree.” The officer who suggested the verdict to the foreman of the jury was fined $100 and suspended trom pay and duties until the further order of the Vourt. The case above mentioned was that of Wm. Tucker, vs. the Mechanics Fire Insurance Company of N, Y.; and the claim of the plain- | tiff was for insurance on his property de- stroyed by fire at his store on Pennsylyavia avenue, in this city. The claim was resisted by the Insurance Oompany. Counsel on both sides consented that the case should go back to the jury for reconsideration, | and Judge Barbour again charged them atsome lengih, telling them that the plaintiff was en- titled to recover, and that the only question ‘was totheamonnt. The jury retired and re- turned in about half an hour with a verdict in fayor of the plantff for $1,027, ie ape Frres.—The alarm of fire on Saturday night Attwenty minutes past + was caused by a burn- ing chimney. The alarm at balf-past 3 this morning was caused by the partial burning of a.two-story frame awollige st the corner of Maryland avenne and ‘oud street east, owned and occupied by Mr Timothy MeCar- thy ; loss about #100. The fire was supposed to have been caused by leaving a hghted can- dle near the window. The whole fire depart- ment was out, but the services of one company only were needed. The Columbia was in ser- vice. oo If AFVORDS US PLEASURE to call attention to the grand sacred concert in aid of the Church ot the Ascension to-morrow evening at 7% o'clock. Among the accomplished artistes who have volunteered their services for the occasion is the distingtished prima donna, Miss Juliana May, of this city, who will sing * Intlamatus, from Stabat Mater, and “I know that my-re- deemer liveth,” trom the orstorio of the siah. W Akrs ss ccrctet quire and Dumb, R: Kendall Green. es ee Bie’? Ne 365 Most., bet. 0th and ith ate, rgb ington, D. 0. ths RENT—Unforaished ROOMS and FLOORS. AUNDRESS. [a- ition fur = i in house No. 440, Bs trest,near7th Also. Ground Fico, suitable for » store. Inaair it 482 Seventh at. fe 3-2t T—The Large Three-story B BRICK FRE. _Pena. avenue, bet. No, 307, mas elon sipea {JOHN ALRXARDER BEYANTO wn, MABY'S 4 aCaDEMY . = ity, Md % Tadien tt iiusted, ton,) will reeei' tion address MBB. fe 8-tu fat” bendsome a6 Rew aoe street, ae paid, tor Old, Books, 8008 or, : fie Rede ebedaters poor lans;he having | | knowledge of them, sent for the rebel authori- | oiwe | tral, 139K a19%; Erie, UeKal2 x; Q Aathentie Information. ; ‘om the Fro the Front. ‘ THE RESULT OF THE : OF THE LATE MOVEMENT ~ ee ‘HAYES’ DIVISION REPULSED AT MORTON'S tot: | OUR LOSS BE aE TROR oof AND THREE. p eT A 1 ovr Fontes NOW ALL ON THIS SIDE OF “THE RAPIDAN. x a We learn from reliable parties arriving by the train that reached Washington at 3p. m to-day, that the portion of our army recently engaged in a demonstration. upon the front of the enemy on the south side of the Rapidan Feturned® to their Jate quarters, between the Rapidan and the Rappahannock, on Satur~ dey night last, afier haying accomplished what | ‘was believed to be the design of the movement, | viz: having ascertained that the enemy still remain in his usual force in the positions in front of Orange Court-House he has occupied for some fime past, and from which there had | been some reasons to believe he had retired. | In the course of. the movement, Gen. Hayes’ division of our forces became engaged with the. enemy in overwhelming force and in a strong- ly fortified position, in the vietnity of Morton's Ford. Gen. Hayes ordered their works to be carried by storm, which was found im- practicable witheut too great loss, un- der existing circumstances, where the condition of the roads would not, as at ! present, admit of pushing to a legitimate result any advantage & heavy sacrifice of men might secure for us for the time being. He accordingly withdrew his attacking force with a loss on our part of between two and | three hundred men, killed, wounded and miss- ing. The loss on the part of the enemy in this | engagement was not known at Culpeper up to | 9a. m. to-day. A considerable portion of our army, (all of which had recrossed to this side of the Rapi- dan) were in line of battle last night, owing to | a report that Lee had crossed or was crossing | the river in force; which report turns out to | have been untrue. | We lost no pontoons, as rumor had it this morning. REBELS ENTSRING THE NAVY Last week over one hundred of the Rebel priscners at Point Lookout were sent to the Noriolk Navy Yard on the gunboat Commo- dore Read—they having taken the oath of alle- giance and enlisted in the Navy. It is said that large numbers of those remaining at the Point are willing to take the oath. ARREST OF AN OFFICER OF THE INVALID CORPS. Capt. Todd yesterday committed to the Old Capitol Lieut. George W. Arndt, of the 19th regiment lnyalid Corps, charged with conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, and with breach of arrest. ARREST OF OFFICERS BY THE PATROL. The infantry patrol last night arrested three captains and two lieutenants for being absent from their commands with expired passes w? The Missouri Legislature has passed the Emancipation Convention bill by a vote of 50 to HM, after amending it so as to postpone the election of members of the Convention to No- vember, The amendment was adopted by the close vote of 60 to 57. THE Sworbs vor THE KING or SiAM.—The magnificent swords (a description of which wae given lately in the Star) to be presented by this Government to the King of Siam, are now to be seen at Galt’s jewelry store. Washington Meney Market—Latest Quo- tations. Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co., Bank- Buying. Selling. U.S. Coupon Bonds, 1831,. U.S. 7.30 Notes....... (juartermasters’ Check: New Certificates American Silver. American Gold,. NEW YORK RATES—SECOND BOARD." Coupon 6's, 1881, 107: 7.30's, 107%; Certifi- cates of Indebtedness, 97 ¥; Gold, 15*%; Quick- Silver, 49; Michigan Soutbern, 9144; Erie, 112%; Terra rinse 65; Santa Clara, § ¥. CONGRESSIONAL. ao spe te au XXXVIIItH CON@RESS,—FIRST SESSION. Monpay, February 8. SENATE.—Mr. Powell presented resolutions of.the State of Kentucky, praying Congress to reimburse that State for expenditures for mili- tary defence, as well as other States. r. Grimes presented a netition from the Jolumbia Fire Company ot this city, praying aid trom Congress to purchase steam fire ap- aratus, which they will work gratuitously. Reterrea to the Committee on the District of Columbia. Mr. Harlan presented the credentials of Hon. Mr. Grimes, re-elected Senator from Lowa: which were laid on the table. Mr. Sumner presented a petition of colored citizens of Philadelphia, praying | for a general emancipation, and asking that Congress take all steps in iis power to secure them the elec- tive franchise. Hovse—Mr. Spalding, of Ohio, introduced a bill to repeal the fugitive slave law; which was reterred to the Committee on the Judictary. Mr. Pendleton introduced a bill providing the Secretaries of the Executive Departments muy occupy seats on the floor of this House. Referred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Orth, ot Indiana, introduced a bill to establish a new department, to be called the Department of Industry. Mr. Dawes, from the Committee of Elections, made # report declaring that neither Mr. Mc- Kenzie or Mr. Kitchen is entitled to a geatin this House as a Representative froro the Sey- enth Congressional District of Virginia. Mr. Brown, ot Wisconsin, introduced a reso- lution tendering thanks to the noble ladies who, as members of ladies’ aid societies, sanitary fairs, and christian commissions, and declaring that the House will refrain from all schemes of expenditures te which the public raith is not pledged. Mr. Stevens moved that every member of the House contribute $50 out of his own pocket. The resolution lies over. Mr. Blair, of West Virginia, offeed a long preamble, concluding with resolutions, utterly repudiating the doctrine-ot secession, and de- elaring whea the rebellion is put down the so-called seceding States may return to the Union with all rights and immunities under the Constitution, with the exception ot African slavery; also, declaring against compromise. Debate arising, the Proposition. went over. On motion of Mr. Cobb, a joint resolution ‘wus passed, hg tet the thanks of Congress to General W. T. Sherman, and the officers and men under bis command. The House went into the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union,on the En rou ment bill. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. 68! Saas IMPORTANT FROM CHATTANOOGA, PHILADELPHIA, Feb. §.—Chattanooga dis- patches of the 7th say the railroad is open to Cleyeland, Tennessee, and will be open to, Knoxville in five days, Reports of mutiny and wide spread rebellion in the rebel army are afloat. ‘Tho rebel army is sround Tunnel Hill, Dals ton, and Rome. One thousand and forty-eight deserters were the Provost Marshal's office'du- : the’ People's. Line} °**") New your’ ‘Feb. 6.—Eiret Board—nN. Y. Ss vasire 105 ane! U.S. cértificates, 01d, 12% 8 103; new) 0.5 Haw. ey M., KASEY: FROM NEW YORK. the People’s, Telegraph Line. } eee Feb. 8—2-p. m.—Gold batt 245 p.m.—Flour—No prices given. @ stabbing affairtook place in Corn « Bx: change: A policeman wae.stabbed by aspecu- LOOAL NEWS: Soe re Nese ~ Navy Yard Afrates —Frida ‘a1 Bills. ye flag-ship of ot eaenaeee Parker tne oan. SE i * pam pmenger: ‘ker cam‘ the r oy mm r, e, spent some days pa ae poagey re assigning, in some instances, svessels 10 new stations,&c. The Resolate ar- Persian force: m= At thts tim: the mbeen of the Yard are kept busy, and abont eighteen hundred workmen are e! yed in the varions branches. ees im; nt of the work done here is in fitting out vessels, and in moun- facturing guns and Sh ae for _— nay the larger portion of; the ammunition Ing made here. are several vessels lying at the wharf under the hands of the able mechan- ics of the yard, among themthé Western World, of the North A be remembered, came near being lost in Pee nage Jast off the coast of’North Oarolima, in the same? sgpall am, which the brig Bainbridge founders, ‘Western World is having her boiler r. ired, and is peceiying sy general overhauling ¥ ‘he Wyandank, which heretofore beep used ~ as the store-sbip of the flotilla, is awaitipg her turn to be hauled on the ways, when he? bot- tom will be re |, and if found staunch enough it is s e will be converted into a YTegular gunboat, ger ots in active serv and the King Sin wil el ane, take hi lace The Freeborn, which has as the uber been at the y for several months, has had extensive repairs made to her machinery, boiler, and wood-work, and it is expected that she will be ready for service in about ten days. The Fuschia is being greatly improved, a new steam chest having been put in, a new cabii erected on deck, and other improvements a onher, which will make her one of the trimmes: hittle boats afloat. The revenue cutter Bibb is having her boiler repaired. The fine gunboat Wateree ig sill ayaiting the complement ot her crew, © Sich it is expected wis. us mae up shoruy, when she will leaye for the Pacific. —.—__ Cincvit Count, Chief Justice Cartter.—This morning the jury in this court were discharged until to-morrow, when the trial cases will be called. The day was oecupied in calling the docket, entering judgements and assigning cases for trial. The case of Alexander agt. Sweeny & Huyck, which will excite considerable interest, espe- cially among gold dealers, was assigned for Thursday, i-th inst. The object of this suit is’ to recover certain sums of money for gold sold by the plaintiff. It is alleged that the defend- ants altered the dates in their account to those wheu the premium was low. —_—_»——__ Suspicmvus CHARACTERS.—This morning, the proprietors of the American House, Tt street, opposite Center Market, called on of- cer Burch to arrest two men, suspicious char- acters, who had been lodging at the house at diferent times, under different names. One gave his name us Patrick Kinslow, and was entered on the books on two other occasions as Kinsley and Keenan. The other was Jacob Feil. and he gave himself tie alias of Ja Brown. They were sent to Superintend Webb, who will decide upon the fins sposi ticn of them, Ae oe IysvLtinc a Lapy.— Right, a andy. with ber two children, going to church, ws ter- cepted on the ctreet by a fellow named ‘John Donnelly, who insulted her. The lady took « route that led past the Fourth Ward station and when opposste the door, her little son rau in and informed police. Roundsman Eck- loff immediately went out and caught Donnel- ly, and locked him up. Justice Giberson heard the tacts this morning, and fined Donnelly $2.56, and im default of payment, committed him to the workkonse for 60 days FEMALE PUGILISTS.—Yesterday Jrtia Lynch and Mary Shea amused themselves by having & pitched battle in Blaze’s alley, for which they ‘were arrested by Officers Riley and James, of the First Ward, and taken to the station house. At the trial this morning one of the prisoners presented a handful of hair as proof that the other party made the assault, but Justice Drury decided that they were both guilty of breaking the peace, and fined them $2. each. a VIOLATERS OF THE SuNpay Liquor Law Phillip Lishew, keeper of a restaurant on Sixth street, between U street and Louisiana avenwe, and Joseph Debender, proprietor of the Cen- tral Hotel, corner Sixth street and Pennsylva- nia avenue, were fined $25 each this morning by Justice Ferguson, for selling liquor on Sur- a Bibehnst incin RIDING OX THE PaveMENT.—Harry Brewer and James V. Yates, were arrested yesterday by officer Borland for riding on the pavements of the First Ward. They were fined $2.60each by Justice Drury. nih BE SELLING Liquor Witsout LickysE—Jame- Gatley, keeper of a liquor satoon, corner of ith street and Maryland avenue, was fined 220 on Saturday by Justice Fergnson, for selling li- quor without a license. meee SD SELLine Ligvok To SoLpieRs.—This morn- ing Andrew Schwartz, keeper of a liquorstore corner of East Capitol and Ist streets, w fined $20 for gelling liquor to soldiers; also for selling withont license. ae ecg ers CRIMINAL CovRT, Judge Olin.—This morn- ing, John Donovan aud Rob't Bell, ind.cted tor stealing a horse, were tried, and they were found guilty, with a recommendation. A mo- tion was made for a new trial. pa wa Laisa BrovGut O8 To Day, beantisul Sets Lilver plated Tea Spoons, at 4:3 Pean, avenue, near Haast the Douar Jewe’ Doiler dowel F MP Oinse se st Store a ieee kearos CHANCE. SELLING OFY !-SELLING OFF! $50,000 worth cf BOOTS snd SHOES at co. 10 days only. L, BELLBRUN & 00. 506 Zeventh street, adjoining fe 3 6t* Odd Fe PreeeRar ROUSs, GEORGETOWN and favorite house on Bridge s'reet, pear High, has changed hands The new proprietors ha-* completeiy renewed the whole establishment The baria stocked with the best Liquors and Cigars thatcan be procured Also, eye ythi staat the inner man may require Give teem a STBBL & OO . Brid, fe 5 wt 10,000 two wiles north of Queen tree Ls ext Biver, Ft, Mars county, M gente abort $0.00 oor ite c.. appiy to . Port one Bt. Mary’s county, Md glk CLAN, Genoral Agente, 5: 28 17th street a =a L, WALL & CO, Auctioneers. At the Horse Bazcar. 98 south side La, Ave Lerrween 9th and Wr screets TINE SORERL EADING MA ARE AT AUCTION MOKNING, 9th instant, ws will rll My the Denes & very fiae sorrel pacing Mere. Saddle and Bridle Terms ash. std W. L, WALL & 00, Aucts. ALUAELE BUSINESS STAND AND PU BLIC HOUSE AT PRi VATE SALE.— Wishing to re- ire trom business, 1 will seil cn easy terms thet valuable Lot with the improvemen's Know2 as the “Ri House.’’ fronting about 4: feet on thasouth cide of New Jersey avenui tween the railroad<d valurtle lecation fer — -thirg o sh, ard the reridue at6 acd. ig months. vearing inti =e = 8 Batiafactorils endorsed oe —_ Ward’s, corner oe At pelt way peal tans rd ‘0 more usiness can be sound. Tarms the pursnate it. Those the ingots Auctioneers “ and Niath stract. &e.. AT AUC TION CON ity nas Furnwure of a family a tlantic Squadron, which, it will » “‘opporite toe car depot. COBDS OF PINE WOOD FOR SALE. A larze body of Pina Wood, atandiag 3 =} ft ¢ Rk = t y a