Evening Star Newspaper, February 17, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING 8T. WASHINGTON CITY: ‘WEDNESDAY....FEBRUARY 17, 1364. ' Washitigton Meney Merket, Qeotations for stocks, coin and ancurreai money, furnished by Lewit Johnson & Co., | Bankers: Ue Comes U. 8. 7.30 No’ aa Anerican Goid. oe gene en tana ae TET upon 6% 1, 11; 7-30's, 3 OvrtZ- gates of Indebtedness, Wy; Gold, 16, 390's, OUR MILITARY BUDQHT?. DISPCSING OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. On Monday, officer Van Benthnysen, of the military detective force, arrested O. M. Harris, stewari of Robinson's mees-house, for disposing of Government property belonging to the es- tablishment of which he had charge. He was committed to the Central Guardhouze to await an examination. SENT TO THE ALBANY PENITENTIARY. Yesterday Capt. Wm. Wicks, of the [0th New York yolanteers, was taken from the Oirt Cayitel prison, where he has been confined for some time pt, and forwarded tothe Albany Penitentiary to serve out his term of sentence by court-martial LIST OF OFFICERS ON GEN. STAFF. MARTINDALE S As shown by an official report to be made to | Congress, the following is a list of officers on the staff of.Brig. Gen. Martindale, Miliary “Governor of the District of Washington : 1. Col. T. Ingrabam, ‘Sth Messachusetis, now Provcet Mer: hal. 2. Maj. J. P. sherburue, Assistant Adjutant enrral snd Ohbief of Staff; atso Acti ot Wa hington. t 5, Capt. James E. Montgomery, Assistant Adju'ant General and Judce Advocate, for ex- amination o; deserters at Forrest Hall 4. Capt Thee. McGowan, Assistant Adjatant General, Acting Judge Advoca® of Military | District in respect to cages sent before courts- martial, anc in charge of leaves and farlougs. 5 Capt. Henry C. Lockwood, Additional A. D.C. Statf of Maj Gen. Fremont, office of army | pscers ana orders for transportation. ’ 6 Capt. A.S Gurnee, 95ta N. Y. volunteers { —Uffice of citizens’ passes within the lines of the detences of Washington. ° { 7. Capt. Henry R. Rathbone, 2d U.S. infantry, commissary of musters, (It is intended to | assign t cMeer to duty in place of Cant. | Gamble, just ordered with his regiment to New Orleans ) 8. Capt. Charles M. Merritt, 19th Mass. y8is,, | A.Q. M., Judge Advocate Central Gnard- fcr examination of prisoners confin d | here. (but temporarily relieved to await the aN of an inquiry into charges ot miscon- uct.) 9. Capt. Thomas T. Gamble, Scott's 990 cav- airy, lately ordered to duty with bis reziment lo. Capt, E. Bently. A. A. A. G., ia charg: of reporta. r+ quisitic descriptive roils. &c. u. Capt. E M. Camp, A. Q. M., Soldiers’ | Retreat, and receives and disposes ofall enlist. 4 men arriving at the depot — detailed at the Teqorst of the Q. M. D. i 7th. Capt. Henry B. Todd, ist N.Y cayalry, ; Provost Marshal. Lieut. A. S. Baker, 6th N.Y. vols., As- to Provcet Marebal in charge of records, correapendence, and transfers of prisoners, d=- | Beriers, &c. 11 Lieut. 0. W. Thompson, 39th Maas. vo's., Asristant to Provost Marshal, in chargé of | commitments. 15 Lieut. GC. W. Sheen, %9th Maas. vols., Assistant to Provost Marshal, in charge of sold ers’ pa-ses, &c. 16. Ospt.D. A Dolan, commanding city patrol end chief of military detectives at Headquar- ters Military District of Washington. A PLEASANT PARTY.—Among the most agree- able parties of a season distinguished for the | number and brilliancy of snch affairs was that riven last night by Mr. A. R. Shepherd, of the City Councils, at hie residence, 358 Tenth street. There was 8 large party also at Secretary Usher's last night, and various affairs of the scrt elsewhere throughout the city, together wilh full and fashionable audiences in all the ihenters, lecture-rooms, &c, &c, showing the different state of things existing here in regard to population, &c,to that of ten years ago, ‘Wi.en a single large party of an evening pretty much ebeorbed the fashionable party-going material, depleting the audiences at places of amrsement telow the paying line, and making lise lf the center cf interest. S27 From Shillington, Odeon Building, we Lavo No. 2 (tne February number) of the «United Stat @ Service Magacine,” a handsome and well filled publication, on the plan of the Eng'sb publication bearing a somewhat sim- ilar name. We The (inciona'i Commercial, of February 2, Bays: “We have suthentic oceas:on for aay- jig bh turder no circumstances will General Grant be a candidate for the Presid-ney or pat bis name to come before a National ‘onven'ion for such purpose, if his positive declination ct the houor wiil prevent tt; aud, £0 fac as his opimvons are known, he is in favor cf the nomination and re-election of Mr. his- coin.” . 82 The {vo most atrocious and, for a while, myeterions murders recently committed ia th” Sraie of Massachaset's were those of Dr. Pari. man, who murcered Dr. Webster, and Green. vi dered young Conyers», of the Malden sad both originated ia @ like manner, : Bnancial ¢mbarrassment. wo” A firmin Civcinati have presented to Gew.* rapta fire horse, whien they bave beta Teisining tor # jong ume, inteniing to present Alto chem stsu cesetu! Generat of the war. aed tiey Rave concluded that General Grant is the man. . &s The counsel for Pete> Hartinger, who Wate in icteu mw Cincinnati as a guide tor gner- rilia Mergsn’e forces, hive claimed his cis- ch ree on 'he erc and that he kas accepted the Preidert's amnesty proclamation. —¢ @7 The Empr'ss Eugenie is losing her bewuty; erge, it ios become the custom to epeaic of Leras jos es: an immense fund of wit and great cu trys : ierriias are commi'ting depre- i t County, Ky., which is near the Ghio siver Hue. ®# Another young lady (Miss Susannah Evans), but (5 years of age, bas appeared in Boston 28 » candiwate for oratorical fame. a7 The last retu'n of the Pack of France Bl owed that it had lost £ 000 in bullion Cerise ttn walk 7 The type founders of the country Lave Mave ooo ge of avout sl per cent. in the P tect ati kancs of type. &7- The London Spec:ator, r ferring to Prea- dveut Lreotu.s «We believe a jaster man revir held the reine of governm: &/ Gen. Butier proposer to establish a com- mon-tebool system at Norfolk and Fortress M: rrov, moceled upon that of Massa chu-etts, 7 A Missouri woman lately gave birth to twenty teven pounds of animated humanity, | done up im three parcels. e _ &F The Engiish government are consider- riety of removing the government of Inciatrom Caleutta to Delhi. a) eculators have offered $290,000 for the | ypryVece of mining the coal under tha city of Bteubsrvitle Ohio. @7 Lares numbers of sclliers are passing through Louisville, Ky., daily, to join the regi- | ments at the tront i SThimbies were invented in 169) by the puted : «7 At Cha'tanocogs they sre making a sol- Girrs* ccmetery, and itis go:ng forward rapitly, | 9 John Morristey is s0 il in New York that he is vot expect d to live. 89° A biack onk ‘evently cut inSouthampton, Meer, preduced 6% cords of word. RF Anctber coler d regiment (the 25th) has Blied ite rei ks in Philadelphia, a&@ ‘The city p«ssenger railroads of Phitadel- phim hace a capite! of $7,000,000. &7 Parecn Brownlow ix publishing the Kroxville Why on Us cinrati. @7 Te pavigation of the Mississippi will be reop Leu. a7 Barre Axron, the pneilist. has been ar- rested in New York for defrauding a recruit. 7 Fracken county, Ky., produced 31,030 galicns of wine Inst year. ; 87 Com. McClunev, of the U. S, Navy, died fa Rew York # few days ago. z &7 Mre Gen. Thomas Thumb has given ‘oirih to a hale aod hearty e002. 67 Lamartine is about to marry a wealthy a7 Barnum. the showman, is said to have made another fortune—S2U0,0W. + ng As- - isnt Inspectur General of Military District - | cucta of shiz —; ll TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. BKOM SHER MAN'S BAPIDET TO, Jnckson not yet Occupied itis RK ed well Defended— Progress, tha iar, ofthe Usien Forces 3 St. Lotia, Feb. 1%.—A privat@ letter fro Vickeburg on the metsot, from hn ey ey: in cays McPherec 's cOTps crOsted the Rig Biack river, £fteen miles ast of Vick=durg, oo the 7th. Hurlbut’s corps took a p.rallel routs ) from Vicksburg, and crossed Messenger’s Ford Fach | without leave, five miles above McPherecn’s pontoons. coinmwa was fourteen miles loxg. The force sent up WS3tO prevent a flank movement to catoffour trains, Iron-elads will try to reach Gre pads) ioieo-opeérate with Smmith’s cavairy; and drive Forrests rebei_ command toward Canton, where Bishop Polk's conscripts ere. Jackson is said tobe fortified with cotton bles. ‘This letter, ptebliahen the falsity of specials froin Nashville to New York, stating that Sher- mun eutered Jackson on the 5th. A Mewphis cispaich of the 18th says tha’ Gen'l Smith’s cavairy expedition was camped last uight at Holly Springs, and probably next wall be heagd from through rebel sonicas. tet FROM FORTRESS MONROK.~ Fscaprd Union Officers from Libby Frison- Fou1gess Moxrcg, Feb. 15.—Twenty-six Unicn Officers arrived this forenoon, having escupéd from Libby prigon on the 10th inst. In addition to the names reperted are Colonel Wm. P, Kendrick, 3d Tennessee chvairy; Lieu- tenant Cclovel Gto. G. Davis, {th Maine; Lt. Colonet Alexander Van Weitzel, 7ith Penneyl- Liertenant Oclonel J. F. Boyd, Quar- termaster; Major J. 0, Collins, 29h Indian. Major G.’W izsimmene, 30th Indiana; Lien- iam _ Reynolds, 73d Indiana; Lien. we iame, 73d Indiana; Captain ¥ i Indiana; Chaplain Morton Sth Massachusetts; Captam Michacl Gallagher, <@ New York cavalry: Captain A. G. Hameiten, (2th Kentucky cavalry; Lieuten- ant J.C. Tistar, 7th Indiana battery: Captain J. #. Gutlaher, 2d Obio; Lieutenant N. a. McKeen, 2tst Iinois; Captain Isaac N. John- stor, 6th Kentucky: Captain W. G. B. Run- dell. 20 Ohio; Lientenant R. Y. Pradford, 24 Ternesses cavalry; Captain D. J. Jones, ist ; Kentucky fofantry. Avout twenty-five others, who escaped at the same time, were recaptured, ~ IMPORTANT FROM CHATTANOOGA, The and Union Army in Meti Nhe eruts Logan and Sherman to Act in Con- junction—A Flank Movement on John- ston’s Army Designed. i CrarTtsNooGA, Venn., Feb. 12—Gen. Logan Jeft Hunisville, Alzoama, some days ago, with ibe isth army ccrps, to actin copjanction witht Gen. Sherman Phe cavalry expedition under Grierson and Simith crossed the country from Corinth, moving fonthwurdly. is understeod that these columns are in- nded vo act in conjunction—the one to attack, the other to cut off Pol! Tetreat and dis« petse the cavairy of Forrest, reported as scour. ‘entra and Northern Miesissippt. ‘There is no resson to douht, thonzh beyond this enterprise the combinetions are merely copjectuvol, butthata great flank movement on Jobrsten’s army is mtended. The army at Chattancoga is by this time in motion tor Tunnel Hill and Daiton. Ltsmove- Thents may have been celayed by circumstan- ces unknown to us, but is under marobing or- ders From Celorado Territorye DENVER Crry, Feb. 16.—Resolutions recom. mendirg the re-election of Kincoln passed | Mos iw Waists av bo:h branches of the Legisiature unanimousty | F1+rch Borp 2k rig, etc , at musk reda ced a to. dey. Jne DD. Olark, pay clerk of the Branch Mint in “his city, absconded Saturday night with 2.3°,/ 00, in greenbacke and gold. nota of Rhode Fsland Full. PROVIDENCE, Feb 16.—Gov. Smith officially informed the general assembly, to day, that the : sade under every call of the uli. SONIAN CompreLyL of Wavash C von THIr OW y) RVANIN Tho isctuce fa repeated by requ mency of the weather on Moz: . Admittenee fres, it LECIURE —BMr. Wa. J Far tate of Mit- Tons: y Oodlege. Ps.. will le taro at tty!sod SDapei, coroc- of Mth wed D etreeta Laat. on DAY, %ab. 15 B. for the bexait of ti 1, Bubject: ‘-Lrelans Sixiy Scare Bg :." Tickets tucerts acmitiig @ gentioman and iady by oven a7 ‘ov’elock; Lrewwre toe anime nen, 8: & fe ji —The next reg vlar meeting of the Teachera’ Institats wolbe bed ip the ®-rithsonien Leciure Room, FRIDAY th ihinstact c mmsn‘ieest 2o'cl p to, Addreases will bo delivered by BG. Nonta- ker. Feq,, agent of the Macrachurctts Boar) of Ecneation an Oa w teed 9 invi atte 3,0 WILS0n. M.A. LER, RR PREGCRON, J, B.BLLU fe 17 Do nmittes. &o. LBCTUR®R BY BEV. J. M’KENDREB RILEY. Eubject—“ Univeisel Yankee Yation,” For the benefit of the UNICN CHAPEL BUNDAY 83H90L, At UNION CHAPEL, Troonticth street, Co THURSDAY EVENING, Podruary 13 1931. Adz ission 25 c-nts, __ fe watt (err stetacron LECTURK AB = - ~ SOCIATION, BSTRYET BA) TIT CHURCH, Between Fixth and Seventh Streets, THE FOULTE LKEOTURY Of the Course ¥ tll bs deliveres on - WED). 2°DL7 EVENING, Fed. 17, BY B 8, BTORRYJx, Ov Kew Youn, REY, 2D, Fubject:—° TAR MATION ARTES TAB ORVESL CP BATTLE.” ‘Tho reading wil! commerce at € y'clocx, Doors cf Churcs open at 73{ oP loc’, “ickets Fifty Cente For ta eet tie Holelt, Boo Etores,ar¢ a: the durros the evoulna of the Lec tore, PIERPONT. Pees ter Z FIC HARTE 3 {i e: N.2, BRYANT Will Delineate EZCRO ECCENTRICITY, Rorta and South, ar WILLARES HALL, On WRENESDAY EVENING, instead of TUES DAY EVENING, a8 previously anuonared, Vichete (cents; for asie at the prin -ipet hoa stores and hote fy ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, &0— Receptions, Parties, Ved tinge, Palle. Sip we pers. Faire rsd other entertninments furnivhod at ehertest potice end most reasonable terms, Cream and Weter Ices mate br steam pewer. ranted ¢ Te be the beatin the sit w : 2 and Wedding Cakes @ NAPEIELD'S Conf «ction en ANFLAMATORY BHEU SATI3M OURED, An (ffectus}, Cortxin eat permarent ou or th'sa psiptn’ direase, Never fis. § qrivs st Wo. 519 I street north, bh: tweou 6ih end Irn et-egt weat {£9 eolm*} O. BRENAN, I B ROW TON—JOURNAL DH MCD 34 POR 4 MACH Jatt received froin Parts is fall of Deavty end elegacce for tae Lad ea consist ng of Dreeme Closie Ronrets ete. of ths latesint tes, For fal wt FHED LING TON'S Bookstore, any Bulidine,corne: Four ead a halfstrest ant P. eon, w SOL APRON TaAOTION UN. BX Atwau, BY Comwmsnder FoxtalA Park-e U6 N Autobioprephy spa ccrrespordeces cf 1 Brecher, edited by bia ron Ohacien voi 1: & Caxtcniens by ®. Bolerr Ls iton 1h, M \Wuhorter’s Hand Book of ths Now Feats neat, 7 PRA* CX TAYLOR, @VICE—DKSIPNUS OF DISCONTINUING bunivesr, 1 will cffer the remainier of my Bicek © LG wane at ihe s.ctionoa i at 1) © te oy f mea a MULE. pair of mia a gi 4 Bind with Harness oad ¥ ‘Wee, L. A" DBLLWIG, cor 8th and I ats _Nasy ¥a ¥ SNE BOONOMY, POUBLE TUEE PIPR phy dt ett Pipe innge. Pry It, For a renerally AN & O90 , Agents, BO. W. GUCDR. Reo: o +s men 8 1- APPLES! 500 Bris Re ot Western New York packet Apri+a (relosted x04 rnit), om hoariechr A A, Rano+}. and for pale from the vessel,oa aosom. mcdeting forms, dj 3.G@ WATERS ” w. iract, few @ at Goatauwen: QPOND WAND Pianos. I dave jut reeves eon, iM ied Fis fob ecu Tort ta sesntet folly Gxed upby The f WH seem atere aibareatar Pilate reed RP 14 4 206 Pe av. bit gn Bele top fer Mduickeetag @ Borg? ches 203, a Do | || duty in the care of prisonérs ander his charge, | | and conduct unbecoming an officer and a gen- gentleman. pweek ending Febra- PA ary a64. S Colonel James B. dis, Scott's 000 daivatey New York » te date Febr ise mustere, neglect and perseverent disa Captain James Murphy, 6th rezime’ tava. lid corps, to date February 12, 1864, for @bsenve | leaving camp in citizen's ; cicthes, and conduct maworthy &n officer and gentleman. Captain John Hopper, 2ist regiment invalid | corps, to date February 10, 1961, for dtunken. { nese and conduct unbecoming an officer and | First Liewtenant L.L; Dyer, 11th Connecticut volunteers, to date January 11,1964, for absence ! withont leave, as reportéd by the rolls of his Tegiment and otherwise: - é Lientenant L. Denny, 90th Kentucky volan- | teers, to date February 8, {864, for neglect of i by which negleet several escaped. Second Lieutenant J.M. Tasker, ist reg'mont invalid corps, to date February 8, 1561, for drankennese while on duty as provost mar. ebal ofa general court martial: Second Lievtenant James McMillan, 35th | New Jersey veteran’ volunteers, to date Feb- | ruzry &, 1864, for neglect of duty, drunkenness, | tleman, Second Lieutenant George W. Arndt, inva. lid corps, to date February 12, 1561, for breach of arrest, drunkennese, and conduct unbecom- | ing on officer and # gentleman. Dismissals Revoked. | The orders of dismissalin the following cases have been revoked: | Captain Lucien H. Southard, 24 New York + cavalry, be having been previously discharged | on tender of resignation. Surgeon Michael D. Benedict,75t New York | volunteers. and he is restored to his command | proyided the vacancy has not been filled by the | Governor of bis State, Restored to Commission. The following officer, heretofore dismissed, ia restored, with pay from the date at which | he rejoine his regiment for duty, provided the vacancy bas not been filled by the Governor of his State: ‘ Captain W. W. Mayne, 4th New Hampshire volunteers, Headquarters Military District of Washington, Washington. D. C., February 16, 1861. } Feneral Orders No. 3.—' T. Ingraham, 38th Massachusetts voluuteers, is heredy Cetailed aa Prevost Marsbal of the Military District of Washington. He will be reapected and obeyed accordingly. By command of Brig. Gen. Martindale. Joun P. 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Paving received. the agancy for Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria and the Army of ths Po- for.ac, W2 are prepared to fill all orders for the CBLEBBATED DOUSLE-TOSBE PiPk. We oan covfidentiy recommend it az the CABAP- RET an wedl an the BEST PIPE IN USA. Zeslers forvisbed with circulars and price lista Put'era furnished with price lists and all informa fioucn applicetion. Ast orders fille? at factory prices, Literal discounts to tho trade GYOBGE W. COCITRAN & O0., 3938 Pennsylvania avenus, Wastington, D O. 486 WINDOW sdAbDgs! OVAL PIOTURE FRAME3! PLOTORE Clid AND TABI ELS! CHEAP 402 CASH ar 3. MARKRITER’S, No, 486 5EViNTH STREBT, RIGHT DUGES ABOVE | O4d-Vellows’ Hall irof WOuUK A 4883, _fe by tts FROM Ro: TON pprrbark Ras State Cant Bid-I4g2, hes is DOW ditcha ving her fr icat. HARTERY & BRY 95 and 99 Water strat Z Georgetown, DO. 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OVAL PICTURE FRAMES, © (War anted te be gilded with goid leat) The handsomest a:aortmont in tue District. from | the marafactory ty the comntry. Alo, au assertinent of DAR! *RaMBS, with bonutitol variety at meat’ aod. OVAL eré CARD ViriTK PRANKS of foreig# and ¢o- * mestionannfercura. , PIOTUKB CORD AND TASSELS; Oifterent nisanand colors; PIC) UKE Binds, NALLS, ce. Purcbaring Ce =a 7,07 cer the above is (according to their quality} will be Sitponed of at @ ratesar they can be pnrehased fo: ¥ ir the Bist o misreprentation made 'e effect sales, Reeding A salt solicited trom those the above "gor Terme casd, 3. MARERITER © the Reventh Ptes wa sy ra shove bat" el ira Hall ood. the terir'—t e*b for eordaand lanor, de et” Sth ATPOE AN BE a Geaeral Da: foals eprbe reo - B, Craigbil U. u PRANOK TAYLOR, A bt ©* ¥INDINGS OF COURT MARTIAL. \, ‘The soliowing ie the ffMdingsof several court- murtisie beld within the lines of the Army of the Potcmac, and which have been revised and prom nlg:d irom headquarters: Fefore the geveral court-martial, of which Cojl..Wm. S.Truex,of the 1th New Jersey ‘volunteers, WAs president, Uspt. Orlando 0.” Farguhar was tried for disobedience of orders’ misbebavicr before the enemy, atid conduct unbecoming aneMcer. Found gfilty, and sen- tenc+d “to be dishonorably dismissed the ser- vice with the lose of all pay and allowances, and to be forever disqualified from holding any office in the military service of the United States.” Capt. Benjamin F. Selle, 122d regiment Ohio yolunteers, was found guilty of conduct pre- judicial to gocd order and military disciplines and sentenced “to be dismisssd the military service of the United States.” First Lieut. Andrew B. Smith, s7th Penssyl- varia volunieers, was tried upon the charge of misbehavior before the enemy, and sentenced “to be cashiered.” Capt. Hugh Eoyle, tried before the court. mosrtialof which Col. H. B. McKeen was pres- ident, upon the chargecf conduct to the pre- jucice of gocd order nud military discipline Found guil'y, and sentenced «to be dismissed i | tlie service of the United States.” Second Lieut, Barthoiomew Cronin, 82d reg- iment New York volunteers, tried upoa the charge of drankenness- on duty, was found guilty, and sentenced « to be cashiered.” Atsistant Surgeon John B. McCollough was tried upon the same charge, and received the same sentence. Bet the court-martial of which Captain T. £ dodenbons?s of the 2d U.S. cavalry, was presid: nt, Capt. R, E. Oleary, 2d U.S. cavalry, was tried upon the charge of conduct unbe- coming an officer and gentleman. Found fuilty, and eentenced “to be dismissed the service of the United States. Second Lieutenant Peter Reiner, 24 U.S, cavalry, tried upon the charge of being drunk on guard, was found guilty, and sentenced «to be cushiered.” The conrt-martial of which Lieut, Col. J. L. Thompron, lst Rhode Island. cayairy, was president, found Captain Joseph H. Williams, ist Penn, Reserve cavairy, guilty of derelic- tion ef duty and disobedience of orders when in command cf main recerve pickets. Sen- tenced “io be dismissed the service of tha United States with the lors of all pay and emolumente, to date from the Oth day of Sep- tember, 1463,” Second Lieutenent George J. Geiser, Ist Penn. Reserve cavalry, was tried and found guilty of disrespec ful and insubordinate lan- guage to bis commanding officer and conduct untecoming an officer. Sentenced «to be dis. hcnorably dismissed the service of the United States with fhe loss of all pay andemoluments that are And may become due him, to date from October 1, 1863." EL PRISON LOOKOUT TO e The King Phillip, Acting Master Frank, ar- rived atthe Navy Yard yesterday afternoon from the Lower Potomac. A few days ago the cficers at the camp of the rebel prisoners of war at Point Lookout discovered that some of the prisoners wer: evidently making arrange- ments to escape from their quarters. It appears that by some meaus the prisoners in one of the quuriers had procured some lam- ber, with which they had bailt two boats, in which itis supposed they were toembark for the Virginia shore. Fortunately they were de- tected in their operations belore they had calked the boat. It appears also that they had collect- ed scmo 70 old muskets and a lot of stones, (@ scarce article in that locality, and which must have been brougat from some distanca,) which they probably designed using as wea- pons against any persons who should resist them. - Ilis thought, however, that but few of the prisoners were to attempt the escape unless indeed, more boats were to be built, as the two beats found would not be able to carry more than fif'y persons. The oflicers on discovering the plot, immedi- a‘ely tock every precauticn to sure the safe keeping of the prisonsre ATTEMPT OF R RS AT POINT PE GOT OFF, * The crdnance steamer Baltimore, Acting Master Mitchell, arrived at the Navy Yard yeeterdsy afternoon, having been got off Yates Bar,on which she ran onthe morning of the eth inst. The steamer, although on the bar nine days, is believed to be unir jared, the bottom on which she grounded being soft. She was gotten of ty the use of Ughters, after repeated attempts had been niade to pull her off, she being appa- rently held by suction. While the Baltimore was aground a man come cff from the V-rginin shore and stated that he was a Union mtn who had hid a fight theday previous with the rebel couseription officers, in which he killed one of them, and aiter being wound; d bimself he made his es cape. The fact, however, that he was anxions toretuin to his bome, was regarded suspici- ously by the officers, who sent him to Point Lockout, New that the Baltimore i8 afloat we may etatethat she was ing position of consileravle arger while agrouna, being withia guasho* distance of the Vircimitshore, andG could hays heen riddled by the as was the Peabody ecme mecnths since however, guarded «flectually by the gunboats in tha river. COL. INGRA GSM This officer entered to-day upoa his duties as Provost Marshal of the Military District of Weshington. Atthe breaking out ot the rebellion, Col. In- ein} om recruited a company in New Bedford: Mass, and served throughout the three months service as Captain of the came;and won the hegh esteem of sll his men Upon the expiration oj his term of service he ‘War commissioned Colonel of Ue 33ta Massa. chr-ets regimen’, and commanded a brigade uncer General Bankain the at/ackand capture of Pcxt Hudeon. He bas been in several other engngements, and for some time past has baen uj on detached cervice, acting in the capacity ot Judge Ac vocate of the Uld Uapitol prison. Tie is a brave and energetic, but ebliging cfficrr, and those having business at the Pro- vos! Marehals office can rest assured of re- ceiving prompt ane courteous attention. MEBICAL EX4MINERS APPOINTED, The Commissioner of Pensions has made the follc wing sppoiutments of Medical Ex-miners: Dr. Willismson M. Dunn, at Frankfort, Indi Dr. Dennis D. Loup, at Northeast, Pa; Dr Luther H. Baker, st Prestenkiil N. Yj Dr George Hraiton, at Vienna, Ill; Dr. J.L. Wake- field, at Shakopee, Mina. Lost iw a GaLe.—We have just received information of the lows, on Sunday last, of the harge May Queen, of New York, Bolan mas- ter, in the Chesapeake Bay, near the moath of Magathy river, (a few miles from Anno+polis,) in the heavy. gale of wind prevailing at that ume, Ore man was‘drowned at the time. The May Queen had a cargo of two bundred tons of cont for Mesers. Harvey, Olarke & Given, of this city, (who are insured,) and atthe time ‘ws in tow of a steamer, Washington M y Market—Latest Quer tations, Saris Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Uo., Bank- Selling. . 1S oo og hed Vou’ pandas Conpen 6's, i661, 111K, 70's, 1103; 094; Gold, 159%; 5.20’s, iisugs Haariess. 14; gi and Clevalan CONGRESSIONAL. ——— XXXVIlIrx CONGRESS.—FIRST SBS8ION. eisiehe sed Wrpnravar, Lipide’ OA SzxatTs.—Mr. Anthony, from Committee on Printing, reported back the resolution for rinting ten thousand copies of Gen. MeCiel- 4 n’s Feport, with an aheddpient, redacing tae nce handred, and it wens Sano I. Pomeroy irtroduced a nating Iands to the several States for educating or- phans of soldiers and sailors killedinghis war, which was referred to the Committee on Pub- lic Lands. P e Mr. Hale called up 4 bill for the relief of Albert Brown, of New Hampshire, a contfac- tor for army wagons, delivered at Perry ville, Md., some two years ago, and rejected on in- spection by Capt. Sawtelle. Meesrs. Hale, Clark and Johnson urged the justice of the claim, stating that the wazons were inspected at the point where they were built, and there shipped according to order to | Perryville, being thus accepted by the Gov- ernment. The subsequent inspection and re- jection by Capt. Sawtelle was'therefore heid to be, ioproper. Mr® Nesmith defended Capt. Sawtelle and his action, and urged that the bill be sent to the Court of Uiaims. . Atter further debate, Mr. Foster moved to refer the eubject.to the Committee on Clairas; which was rejected—yeas 15, nays 21. The bill was then passed. appropriates | Some 815,C00. P The Vice President laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of State, relative to a foreign claim. Hovse.—Mr Hooper, from the Committes of ‘Waye and Means, asked leave to introduce a joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the i Treasury tosellany surplus of gold in the ‘Treasury. Mr. Cox, of Ohio, peers to the introduction ofthe recolpuiogg* time.- ‘ir. Hoopere ittee of Ways the aud Means, asked leave tO report’ a joint reso- lution, as. follows: That the Becratary. of the Treasury be anthorized from tame ime, and at his discretion, tosell any gold coin in tke ‘Troveury over and above the amount which, in his opinion, may de required by the Govera- ment for the payment.of the interest on the public debt and for other purpoves. Mr. Kaseon explained that the object was to relieve the money market, and enable the mer- chants tepurchasegold with which to meat the demands of the Government for duties. He suggested that the resolution be allowed to be Teported to-day. and considered to-morrow, But objection was made. Mr. Farnsworth, from the Committee on Mil- itary Affaira, reported a jvint resolution of fervent thanks to the veteran troops who have re-enlisted in the war, and requiring the reso- lutions to be read to the veteran regiments, both volunteers and regulars. ‘The House resumed the consideration of the Senate’s amendments to the Internal Revenue bill. The Houce has stricken ont the sliding scale tax on domestic as well as foreign spirits, and aleo agreed with the Senate in strikiag out the tax npon Iquore on hand. A commitiee of conference was ordered on the disagreeing votes. Mr. Dawes, from the Committee of Elections, reported a resolution declaring that Mr.- Rice is entitled to the seat contested by Mr. S reper, of the Third Congressiénal District of Massa- chusetts, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. CAPTURE OF PRIZE RUNNERS. New York, Feb. 17.—The steamer McOlelian from the mouth of the Mississippi on the 8th and Key West on iith has arrived. She leftat Key West the steamer Demolay with troops aboard, gunboats Tioga, Meta Cornet and Hountsvilie, also prize steamer Camberland captured a few days previons by the gunboat De Soto. She bad a cargo of ammunition and arms and was bopnd from Havena for Mobile: -when taken. The McClellan spoke on Sth, off Southwest Pass, steamer Catawba tor New Orleans. CONNECTICUT UNION CONVENTION. HARTFORD, Feb. 17.—The Union Convention assembled to-day. Hon. James Pratt Brown, Gov. Bucking- ham, and the whole of the present State offi- cers were nominated by acclamation. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. Avovsta, Me., Feb. 17.—Lang’s woollen mill at Vassalboro’ was burnt this morning with all the machinery. Part of the etock of wool was saved Lore $40,000. The fire was accidental. PRICE OF GOLD. {By the People’s Line.} < New Yorks, Feb. 17-3 p. m.—Gold 604. LOOAL NEWS. Tre Comixa Drarr.—The committos ap- pointed ata public meeting in this city to se- cure volunteers sre earnestly requested to meet at the Mayor's office to-morrow night, a= it is absolutely necessary that the subject should be attendad to if adraft in this, city would be avoided. The treasurer of the com- mittes (Mr. J. H. Semmes) is Row paying 315) bounty to voluuteers, and he has secured ate thia rate fifty-six soldiers since the Sth inst., or atthe rate of seven per day. This namber could be largely increased if the committee and collectors would only assemble in such a force as to authorize the adoption of more perfect measures looking to thesecuring of volunteers It is therefore to be hoped that there will hea large attendance at tbe City Hall to-morrow night. Crorgetown has returned eight recruits within a day or two, and this 1s no doubt owing tothe fact that that city pays £16 pre- mium to those obtaining volunteers. i —— Bourcrary.—Last night the tatloring est+b- lishment of Wm. Graham & Co, D, near sth street, was entered by burzla and goods vained at Cver $2,000 were stolen. The front door, by which they entered, was tas’ ibree jocks, but the thieves used a and forced the door, smashing all the fasten- ings, Yesterday two colored men entered the store, apparently to make a purchase, but did not, and their movements excited suspicion. ‘They are unknown, It was a very boid rob- bery, for beside the tact that the police are passing and repassing that locality nearly bour, day and night, there isa tamily lyitig in the upper stories of the house, aad though the operation must have been attended with considerad.e noise, no one was disturbed. ge Sa A ee Port oF GrorGETOWN.—Entered, s'eamer Seymour, Room, from Philadelphia, merchan- dise to District merchants. Cleared, steamship Empire, Hunter, for New York; schrs. (eo W. Krebs, Cashile, for Kaltimore; Ross Wi Cole, do.; Jobn R. Griffith, Buckler, do. McCoy, Jobneon, for Philadetpaia; Pr I.ucas, for Point Lookout; Nick» oha ctor, Henry Wale:t, son, for Philadelphia; J. W. Hime, Man ew Haven; Maryland, Cathcart, New E Jane, Phillips, Battimore; Mary . Cole, New York; sloops Jonu Har, np, Nash, Occoquan; J. 'L. Robinson, Vo! Philadelphin; Fashioa, Sehultz, Point Look- ont. a Rs Tue WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA Ratt- Roap.—The statement published in Northera papers a few days azo, to the effect that Uom- mogore Vanderbilt, aad Lockwood & Co. avd Randolph Martin of New York, have bought the Washifgton and Alexandria rail- road, is we understand, not altozether correct. Thr facts are, we belleve, that Messrs. Vander- Bilt and Martin have purchased two thirds ot the road, (the interest of Mr. Hay aud some others,) while Mr Stewart, of this city, retains the other third interest. - ” ‘ ——— Larogexy op a Waicn.—Charies Hughes, a discharged coldier, was arrested yesterday by Officer Duvall, for etraling a watch from Uhas. Vote, colored. ‘The larceny was committed on Sundsy morning, at Oump Stoneman, where ‘both parties were emoloyed; the accused, who haz Irst an arm in the service, at the hospital, and the complainant as:a laborer. “luzhes con- teesed to. taking the watch, and told where it had been hid, and it was recovered. Justice Oull held him to bail for court. ‘THE WEATHER is to-day what the boys call “rough.” Its as. cold as Greenland, and no end.of dust afiont.. Below we give the rance of the the shown at Franklin & (9's At the Navy , do; $2. Jerry Murrey, Grunly 61.50, | - ; = or — Korie io netieeta meric arrived eben tas Beater fosee Sec creas Ee oe ‘Marenal. Jamee Chaton, drunk; wept Second Precinct.—Lambert ¥. Follansbee, sell. ing liquor on Sunday in the county; g20.53 Joseph Rogers, highway robbery; Warry Joha- fon, do ; jail for hearing. Roger Carroth drunk; not disposed of. page escent Thos. sere 9 inars erly, n. pbelly, vagrant; msford, do. Geo. McUalion, and Mary Thomas, o.; work: Ronse. Jno. Potter, disioyalty; military. A soldier. drunk: do. Fourth Precinct.—Frances Wise and Harriet Wise, disorderly; $5 each. Robert Hill, inde- cent exposure; 25.60. Tenth Precinct—Geo. Osterman and Thoé. Hareop, drunk and disorderly; workhouse. Michael Burk, assault and battery; jati for court. John Baltimore, malicious mischief: dismissed. John Waldron, vagrant; bail for good behavior. Mary S , disorderly; work. house. Wm. Smith, do; do. Jas. ZeTs, drunk: dismissed. Edmonia Gates, vagrant; workhouse. Jno. Wilson, drunk; Isaac Lowns, disorderly; dismissed. Harriet Lowns, com- mon drankard; bail for good behavior. Oor- nelius Martin, drank and disorderly; 93. prema ts Pea ComMITTED TO JalL.—Yeeterday afterncon Frank Smith and Heury Wells, soldiers, were arrested by Officer Beall on the charge of as- sauiting and robbing Wm. D. Batley oo Satur- gay night last, near the Anacostia Engine Houee, (noticed in the Star of yesterday,) and they were taken before Justice Cull, whocom- mitted the first-named to jail, and dismissed the latter. —___—_ Fourth Warp Station Oases.—Robert Richardeon, end John Herbert, assaultand nat- tery with intent to kill: ‘ail for court. Jeremi- ah Rhivehart, drunk and dieorderly; dismissed. Mary Howard, petty larceny; do Andrew Fussel, dronk; $1.58. Patrick Riley, drnok and disorderly; $2.58. Ellen Riley do.; $2.58. Maraaree Bradley, indecent language; dis- miseed. $e got as CrimmnaL Covsatr.—in the case of Edward Ganon, charged with larceny, a nolle pros was entered. ‘The cases of O. VY. Hogan and John Kerrigan, indicted for false pretences; Ida Thomas, for grand larceny; Charity Banks, for murder, ‘were continued to next term. « The court adjourned to Friday. Icz.—Notwithstanding the prevaience of the gale lastnight, considerable ice was tormed along the shores of the Potomac, and in the creeks and branches, but the rumor this morn- ing that the Potomac was again frozea up is incorrect. lp Frixep.—Yesterday morning detective Hitch- cock, of Captain Dolan’s force, arrested Thos. Morrison, keeper of a liqner shanty on K street, between isth and 16th #'r-ets, forselling Itguor without a license. Justice Furguson fined accused $20. i ——__>—_— GOVERNMENT Pxroresty Fovyp.—This morning, detectives Tompkins and Cock urn found upon the premisesofa Mr Johnson, sear the Navy- Yard, two knapsacks, one belt wd one bayonet, which they took parsvs-ion of nd turned over to the proper authorities. gates “diets PERMANENTLY CLOsED.—The Navy Hotel, Capitol Hill, was permanentiy clesed ths mornme by the milltary authorities, and the stock of liquor confiscated. SS Tnirp Warp STATION Cases.—Leon Love, threats; baii for peace. Aaron Stanbock, driv- ing ou a pavement; dismissed. Henry Tren- drard, drenk; $2. Rae Crrevit CouRt— Chief Justice Cartter.—This court met this morning, but before proceeding to businesses adjourned untit Monday next. T esetauiermnietenmivemhenmriemnaeiertemat teekere eel ‘Grand Sanitary Ball, February 22, 1564, ¥OR THE BENEFIT OF THE SANITARY COM- MISSION, AT THEIR FAIR BUILDING Corner of Sev. nth street avd Pernsylva-is avenus- LEST OF MANAGERS. EXECUTIVE COMMITIER Captain P, M. Dubsnt. Chairman. Messrs. J. A. Messrs. J Molan, B Yan Riper, Fenneliy, INV!TAT ON COMMITTES, Ben. Perley Poore. Exq.. Obairman. Messrs. P.M. Dubant, Messrs. B. Van Riper, Chas. H. Andereon, Capt. H. A Scheets, B. Harrington, Capt. McCut_hen, RECEPTION COMMITTER. ereral Farnsworth, Chairman, Capt. Beriham, Capt. C. Pease, Capt. Morris, Gap. Low, Capt. Merritt, Lieut. Brookfield, Lieut, Wright, "- Horatio Beall, Dr. F. K. Dunlison, Hicut.« "BR: James, jieut. 4 wer, Leopold Feiss, Frank Cowan, Jas es Stirving, Benjamin Kautmaa, C, Meyer Zulick. W.d Fry. Dr. D P. Walhaupter, Lieut ©. R. Robinson, Daniel J. Cox, Jemes K. Doolittle, sr., J.D. We FLOOR OUMMITTER B. Van Riper, Feq., Chairman. mes Molan Major Jobnaon, n, H, Nicholson, Lieut. Bora, rg- Clapp as. C. Fennetiy, Capt. J. F.W. Harrington, Capt, P.M Dubsnt, James Galway. HOUSE COMMITTEE Captain McCutchen, Chairmen, Messrs. R.H. Steele, © War! Huterinson, COMMITTE® ON MUSIC. Chas. H. Anderson, Chairman. Mesers.W.K. Sluyter, John L. Luke, dr., COMMITTEE ON POLICE. Capt. B.A. Scheetz, Chairman. Mesers, Aug. U. ball, A.B. Butler. COMMI: TEE ON REFRESHMENTS. Meserr. W. ik. Sluyter, . ELE anx, John L, Lake, Jr. Lewis W. Parker, Wm. Hutchi.sou. BEN. PER EY POORK. Beq., Chere an Board of Manazert. FP. 1. HARRINGTON, Secretary. N. B.—Tickets to be hac of any of the above Con mittees. cr the Treasurer, W. RB. 8, UYI BA, Clarendon Hotel. The sae of tickets is lim.ted. fe 17 5t POC RA) BW ihe bh ABH? BARBDALDON. ons cooi :Guih ct Fera’s Theater bows ing ag of Varicees: gOvd reaso 6 f © aeliin ther yartivolers ipqu re on te pr: u Capt a, Lieut. Adamson, o.t Porfir as. fs iv ot* By W L Wai D. Aue ivnewrs. TQLORS. SPERM BLE ac, at AUO 47108 —On TEU MORNING Podrucry Sb coms encivy at tv o's!cck maw} agliat the Auction Bioms withott reseiv free: 63 caarn of Whicky, Braney, eud Gim, ani Brendy Cock Tai & 2 q t8 boxeasf New Bed’ord Sperm Osadien, de cages P ke’s Army wordist ff . 25 bart+le O'4 Beus bon W.i-ky. w: a variety of ether Grocerizs t close & prttaerayis. te'?- WML WALL * 4, Acts By WML. Wall & CO. suchas Atthe Boise Bazwar, 98 sovth vids La avenue, be J tween 9th ane CRIES SEVING WA 4T ecctios —Ga Bn ary Isth, ccmmeneir sRN¥SS, 40, aY MOsn en o'clocx, We I t 1 Barrens, . Aree Waser ercelicat Horses which will be rold without reserve. ‘Terma cath, WM L. ALL & C)., ducts, BEN & 8. Auctioneers WilesntL, FRIPSY MORMING THs L9TA inetact eat if © clock at the Store of u. A, Dellwig, courerof sth and Tats, Navy Verd, the reo ainder of bit etcex of Qicceries aud los of varies Urands Old Whiskey and Braacies ar st GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancte foit By WM. L, Wau. & O00, Au-tionesrs. TOUK OF A GBUOERY AND 1 1QU0R STORE Ser Averioxs—On #BIPAY MurNinG, lob instant, at Iv o'clock, we wl! seli,atthe Grosn-y, the ecrner of 7th and D etre; Island tire Stock ard Fixtures. consvting of t variety of Groceries avd Liquors tu be found weil stocked Kstail Grocery. Atore tor rent. Terme cath, fei? td WM EL .WALL & 00., Augta. We OOnT woop: UB PLEO. AND BF: SP rGa On He cag Fire Wood Mi! “Corner Seventh street and Oanal. IOKUBY, OAK, AND PINE WOOP fa pele H et ener Rene ate strest end ‘Gans. Aull Cvs bit @AL CO Cee ton NES Ben