Evening Star Newspaper, February 23, 1864, Page 2

Sao a + sien aes } Washington Moncy Market. ‘Quotations for stooks, coin and uncurrent Money, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Ce. N ‘ORK Raras—Finst Boar. on as 1881, 111; 7-30's, LOX; Oertifi- Cates of Indebtedness, $94; 107 Ke —_r We ABE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE that there will be the usual reception at the Execn- , (of the Sth). Gen. Lee toi ‘tive Maosion, Tuesday eyéning, February 23d, _ trom && to 11 o'clock. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. TERRIBLE DISASTER AT SEA. Loss of the Steamship Bohemian from Liverpool. Large Number of the Passengers Drowned. {By the Independent Line of Telegraph: of- fices-246 Pennsylvania ave. ue, between 12:h und 13th streets; anc 56 Ninth street, one coor from Peanrylvania avenue.) PoRTLAND, Me., Feb. 23.—The steamship Bohemian, from Liverpeol February 4th, for Portland, struck on Alden’s Rock, four miles outside of Cape Elizabeth, at 30 p. m. yester- day. Heavy seas bent over her, and she now lies one mile from Richard's Island fail of ‘water, and will be a total loss. ‘The cabin passengers were saved. One boat filled with steerage passengers swamped along. | ®ide, aud all perished. Boats have gone to the assistance of the re- Tr Sinder of the steerage passengers. Cargo valued at £25,060, mostly on Canada &ccount. FURTHER OF: THE LUss OF THE EOHEMSAN. (By the People’s Telegraph Lines—Offices No. ott Ninth street, and corner of Pa. avenne and Sixth street, under National hotei.} PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 23—The steamship Bohemian, Capt. Borland, from Liverpool, etrnck on Olden’s Rock, four miles outside of | Cape Elizabeth, about nine o'clock laste veniag, and boat overturned, head ‘owards the shore, ud sunk in about an hour and a half, about two miles from the shore, outside of Rich- mcnd’s Island, having stove a hole in her engine compartment. Part of the steerage passengers are supposed Jost. Her bridge is covered at high water, and abe ceas are breaking over her, ‘The night was clear, erd the Cape lights in Tull blast. The Bohemisn bed 19 cabin passengers, all ft whom are supposed to be saved, ani 191 steerage passengers. It c nnot be asc-riained ow many of the latter were lost. Boat No.2 was swamped along side, owiag to people comimg into it, and came ashore in the Cape, with aman and child in it, both dead. ‘The people at the ocean house and ia the Wishing house on the Cape, sent aid ior the | sufferers, The following passengers were sayed : Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, A. Y.Gilman, Alex, | Emply, Mr. Falfow, J G. Miller, Mr. Welch, Mr. Wooruff, Rev. Mr. Richardson, W. B. Smith, Capt. Wells, Capt. Stone, John Jonn- son, James Hegster, John Robertson, Pussey Smith, — Schallarit, James Scatchard. Supposed to be saved—Mr. Stewart. Crew saved, the captain, purser, mail officer, stewards and chief cook, chief stewards, engi- Beers and others. ‘The mails were lost. ‘The intelligence reached this city at one this &.m., and a tug- boat was sent off at once. She | | VERY INTERESTING REBEL NEWS. : + descrites the runscing away of the rebels from j Saying (ow the Gib inst.) +Jacl " - SE SE Dead ea DOLOROUS REBEL ACCOUNTS OF SUERMAN'S | _— PROGRESS, ——s——— | ALSO, CF THE PROGRES3 OF OUR ARMY oN » THE COAST T#eXas, 2 ‘We have before us A the 15th ins act contal Preston, of Virginia, made 4 report from Qvart-rmaster's, and. ¢ art men’s that the Allegations that our prisoners in their bands have net been in ail respects properiy fed and cared for, is utteriy false. The same paper, im a letter from Brandon, From’ OPERA SEASON. MERBY FEBRUABY:29_ MONDAY, “|” MAROH 2—WRDNESDAY. MARCH 4_FRIDAY. ATUBDAY MATINER, racer. DAME BLANOR, STRADELLA IVE. Sete Wears Pudrcription tickets for fa's at Meten ahureday” Beb. 38, for the four Operamentye fet) ot mapa *y Chorus Orche-tra cow, rott’s. om Jackson, Miss., on Sherman’s recent approach, son) Was @vsc- | Sted BY Our forces on Friday afternoon, about Go the oth, Maj Bre: kenridge. with 15 men, | mode # dash on the enemy at Utd Indianola, tor | the purpose or seting tuformation, &e. He saw SA | eixo'clock. We are sorry wo cay it was taken “possession of by the Yankees at ‘hare last night ht them for two days with his cavalry, Made one of the vest cavalry fighis on record. Gen. Ferguson j arrived and participated with @ prt of his | command in the fight, from ‘about 3 o'clock | yesterday morning * * * | Ttwasa sid sight toeee the citizens (with |. but.tew exceptions) escaping im every convey- “SPRING DRESS GOODS. °* ALL THE NOVELTIES or THIS SEASON'S IMPORTATION. We bave just returned from New York, and are bow prepared to exhibit a very choice stock of i : FRENIH AND BRITISH ance imagiuabie imum the Yankee horde. some 7 | Mere on toot, some ou hapes' and mules, and DEESS GOODS @cliseallwere blended {1 ons | To mewand beautiful styles,and st priocs as low at common macs Thir destination was east of | they are ncld at any of the Jarge retail houses ia Peart Rive ce—any haven that will | woe york cpen to r+ : ‘There wns nothing left at Jackson by our | The ladfzsare invited to call. 4 | army. Every thing.of value was removed. ano the enemy have gotten bat the bire walis of Jackson as-the fruits of their rapid, hold | ond euccesstul move. Gen. Lee with Gan fo 23-2 308.3. MAY & 0O., 308 Penneylvanis avenue, Detween 9th and icth ets. Ferguson sre both still on the other side of Pearl iver, ard wil! contmue to fizht if the Yankece advance. Gen. Loring is on the move, and onr fore are rapidly concentratin:, where and in what manner it is unnecessary for us t> Ftate. ‘The Fousten (Tex) papers, of the iSth and 20 wlumo, fay thatall was then quiet at Gal- veston. Threw of the Federal gunboats were cff Caney on tbe 15th, shelling our woras. ‘The enemy had moved a little higher up the (Matagorda) peninenia. Tobey had been re- cently reinforcing at Indianola and Powder- horn; whether for» move upon the interior or for beiter wood and water was not then known. The Yankoes bad made several visits to Oor- j.pus Christi, and offered food to “loyal” citi- | zens. | . An expedition destined to capture the Yan- j kere st Matagorda, wes defeated with consid- | erable joss. Col Bucheil, who headed the ex | peditios, started on 8 cold rainy nizht with his Men #v6 hores neiriy broken down, and fund {| the enemy entrenched behiod a barricade of | flood wood, snd the gunboats in a position to sweep the narrow strip of Jind along woich fe 73 % ALPACA POPLINS. FIFTY PIECRS JUST RECEIVED, IN VERY CHOICE SHADES AND BEAUTIFUL QUALITY, AT 62 AND 75 OTS. PER YARD ‘These goods are particularly sdspted to this city, as they have avery high lustre, the dust can easily be shaken or brusked from them, We have the same goods ia Brag, an also many new things in Black for Spring wear, Jo3 J. MAY & 00., 308 Penusylvania avenue, between 9th and loth eur men bad to move; twenty of our mex ki ovr to baye heer killed. | At least 5006 troops, aud was fired pieces Of ariliery. ihe renegade Jack Ham- liten, ibe wouid-Fe Governor, was at Powder hern, with hi fhe Yankees made « rand into Davacea, en Dr. E. Hoghes, . MecRea, pastor ®% chureb there, - | evpers S- | Babs Dr. i cTELS, ANG & Merchant, tock occasion to retreat | p trooag WA 2th's boom. is a eon | The Youkee force at Rrownsville is estimated | b-* COO to 70, 3 taken command s upon bis arriyai f to the gsirsen, incinding the city. They are x a! ae @QPOOND G@RAND BALL s 8 or TH AWKWAw») CLUB, FOR Tis BENEFIT OF THT we ee A MONDAY, M The committe: pledze themselves that no pris or ibe By ef the potlic, as this Bail is giv Will be given at the Pa'r Room, corner 2a. ateaue and 7h au eet, on Cu 73H, 1864, Ted to mske this the Grand %. the menbers beg the cavse, Afuil vrassand string band! lenereaged Pvsitively no hits or caps lowe ie the reo Tickote 91 ade ing a gentlems@) and ladi2s, COMMITTER OF ARRANGEMENTS | - ready to mareh in ti W.G. Bird, | aber prevented his march i * pwheville is fortifiet by a | W.G@, Bord. | circle of redont‘s exterding trem th: vent | BF Fridley 2 B.F. fridly, A W. Buszy, Lik Manscres dco. Barkman Geo W Schaefer, E Leessitzer, Bobt Hultzman, prirgman Jas 8:uart, Maree OF RECEPTION yelmcon plete &nd not turnisbed with gas A.W Busy, na, BF. Pritl-y, Pont Isabeli and Brazos Santiago are aso | Jas Gunseil, sefer. Jas. Springmac, | foriflec—the former witu very heavy guns bof o¥ Potiog. | The Peceraisare eulistin: Mexicans, who thry | 3:4 Elimaton, | H. Motist, J.B. Weeden. | elann to be loyal citizens of ike United States. Yaa Balet yo’ Ww A 2,8 | They have abouta tuousandof them Itits rae | 2 | bortéd they ure dissatisiivd with their officers, i 16 SPR AY WardINGTON—Ths Nesta who sre Americans st Washington and ether Poems, by Joha Jamer snd Ssrah M_ Bryan Fiatt. Price $1. | | | | ‘ bas not yet returned. Additional intelligence | and names will be sert as coon as received. ‘The Bohemian had a cargo of silks and other g@cods, moeily on Canadian and Provincial ac- count, valned at one million of dollars. vessel was going at half speed. LATER. New Yorx,- Feb. 23.-The mails were for Th New York and Califormia, and reported to d¢ | lott, have been recovered from the Bolemiaa, and will probably be forwarded this evening. PRICE OF GOL. [By the People’s Line. New York, Feb. 23--10 a. m. SK; 1la.m., 67%#57y. << THR PRocEEDS OF TRE Fatn.—Fii‘or Siar: Pieace infurm me tf you can, whet tended that the familiesof piack soldi €d in the District of Columbitshall receive any, Bnd itso, what proportion of the provesds of the Fair at the Patent Office The co of many perecns will be governed by tho including — Yours truly, K street, Feb. 22. Davip M. Rastxr. ‘We have no positive kvowledge in regard to | the points enquired about by our correspon. . .dert, butare quite certain thatit is designed : @bat the femilies of all District soldiers, white > or bia. k, shsli ebare (and share cqually) in tas roceeds of the Fair—Ep. Stag. et Union National Convention xee.derxce cf How. Edwin D. Morgan, at noon yetterosy, and w#s called to order by tiat . gentieman, as its chairman. ‘wee elected Secretary of the Committee, in =Plece of Hon. George G. Fogg, of New Hamp- Stive, who is absen( from the country. Vpon ccnsultation, a call was unanimonsly memmmmenn®St 1d for a Natioral Convention, in the fol- “<" §éw Sng terms: ‘1 be uncereigned, who, by original appoints eu’) (r subsequent designation to fll vacan- + & @ica, wvetiurle the executive committee created Oy ‘Pe national convention, held at Chicago, on @be 'uih gay of May, 1960, do hereby call upon ul qualified voters who desire the uncondi- < #Aiitenance of the Union, the supremacy, 7 ite (Gnstitution, and the complete suppres- il apt and efficient means, tee to a ee LT ested fe eR . seyent! ny of mie, 1665 utstwelve oclock, noov, for the Of predeating candidates for (he offices Pre stdeatt mane Premdect of the United At Sry SACO SteW having’s representation in n wit be entitled tous many a jalegates be equality ice the numbe: 3 . ich e: Mis is sailed in tie Elve- thet ‘ates. e@eresoluepwas al@6 ‘adopted 4; BL fttrtone etof Colnmbin‘osend e determ: or vention: tto vote, som by the 4 again to meetai the tl. of the comeention. PSs Wek reas, of New Tork, chai wi an, of New York, chairman 4 . rence Braii Seca t ty Shy Moses Thos.(. Turaer, T3 @: n.; Deonuing Dust, ore, es F. Wagner, Md ;- a E %, Ind; Ebenezer ep OLA Stee ae jal; O. B.-irtsh, The eceunaitien: WeeFen tively harmcpivaste 4+ me Pgs, BEd acjowmeragn the hort! tet re a etaaeirant «el Iat® Setiad e°t al SUM od7 to et Britaae wat wAdw ations é told, 5749! The Union National Committee met at the | Bon. Faward McPherson, of Peansyly2nia, | news the cause thereat, by | ace ih fe 2 3t duet published and for rare by HILP & SOLOMONS. 332 Penn. avenue, stocks in ame stenivers in t jo Grande ent the « Alamo,* whi his stil runaing trom the Matamoras to the Mouth. - Li: vtep General Hardes has returned to the army and rested the command of his old vorps. Gen Chestbem’s old division has again be assi; ned to hin by the secretary of war. A letter received in Richmon &., states that ths act of ing sli che vertoes there has pre seu jrem being sert South, as their i owners intenden. bd. Cc t ny w. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS CUMBERLAND COAL. R SNOW & CO., AND £&HIPPERS OF CUMBERLAND COAL. Cfice—corner of High end Water, Georgetown, Docke—vorner Market and Caral cers Coaled at cur Coverad Docks, 107 street, one biock above High. 4. Threa thon- fo 19: im wer steam ENJINE ‘8 Fouadry. Georse- fe22 lw* x RB @. rt fig o'elo for the parpo fraternsl visti to Usion Lotge, No. it “PE BWEES, PB fe 22 1 NOFICK —A 5 Messrs Geor, {OR BALE fPOR BALE, SADDLE MARR. | i | anhe “SHEE VE’S Livery Stable.. 22-8t* vOR MAROC Y’R LAD\’S BOOK FOR MAROH. Just published and for sale b iy HILP & SOLOMONS, 332 ceun, avenus. we & T stant, at 1) oclo ing discetora for the eakaior year J VAN BIB K ork, » the re SAMER S4LVOR Oorsigness # F ceipt of their grods imme ARRIVED FROM NEW U please attend ‘Pal-Sr sails at 12m on Wednestay. 2th inst. MoRG AN & RHINKEHART Foot High st.. Georgetown, rr | between G ax FS pa ‘0 SUTL#RS—The advertiser has an OVEN which wii bake 100 pies per day, and a steam r Fiemini 3 Dg oyster and ecoking; Doth most rehsnge them for a 4074 Horsa, gHamess. Apoly at 444 1th at., Ogether with ibe ve 1 a-din t-umeotal, enmapars, Yor ps ¥ t sn | Al the M aclact the CRLEBRATWD DOU, For assis by dealers geaerally. BS t > | qa p he best in the city, wooles a) toany part of tye city. Charlotte ) Prrainide ani Wedding Cakes mace SHAFPTELD'S Confocti #6 H. 1-3m IF YOU WI3ii A FURE. Dx aravs | Emoke,relect the COELBSRATKD LOUBLE | | | and re- | PIPM. For sale by deniess generally ashi age Odeoa Suilding, corner 4 tions, end everst 1 | MAG Az Nee FOR MARCH, Received and for a? pal jo at SHILLINGTON’? BOOKSTORE, Stlantic Month todes’s Lady’a Book tor M mS Ladies’ Nation, ead, a Monthly for March sh, Magazine for Marsh, Magazine of Literatare for March, os, New B00)" and cheap Publicz- i in the Stationery liue at TRGTON'S Xookstore, reet aad SHILET A. PASE PLO, BMOKRBRBS! All Pipe Bmokers abould ase the UBLESBATED DOU BLE-TOBE PIPE. For purity of fisvo all cteer p'pes ii: For ra’e by dealers generally, and wholesale snd retail by ti @ manufacturers’ agents d economy in rics itexcals GEORGE W. COCHSAN & GO., URES? AND QABAPABT MEDICINE Depot in this city is JB. MOOR’ | Wert Bod Drog Store. 113 Pens. shih |: 988, Ebvsiolans’ Breesrigtions compounded 36 per cent, cheaper ‘ban the ceaps~ South side. 395 Pennsy!vanis avenue, Washington, D. fen 2” fo 20-80" peryaws CLOTHES WERINGER, : GAG RTOVER, ‘The Pateut-Lock dati) MLE STAND, 1G DEN’S Now Housefurnia! a 519 Beventh at . BEBONAL.—TJ hereby no‘ify FAMUEL Hie LOK to sppese and claim his interest the establishment ecndrcted beretolore by pattuere, within five dase from this motife, or for- | iy rontonl eithie interest therein, , Bay. ot FH 493 Tenth atrast, fF hepeh Bie _____ Waaiticgion. DO CATTLE BXBIBITION, | fem-3t* Nnedount | nett is Gue to ike oi INQPIOE- The partver-hip heretofore existing IN between J Bimaud & | the name end style of Kim & Rudh: Roudhart, under the rt.was dissolved at ov the isth of Pebruary, 1334. l continue the busiaesa oa his o#n J diabilities, and recsive whatever JACOB ELUM. HOMANUS AU DHART, at the coratr Pf Furteznth and E sirecis, for the benefit of the #AIN OF THE CURISTIAN COMMIASION, to b+ bald at the Patent Office. Seven Mammoth Fat Catt. , tore on t ted aioe of vessels cesirire ret pal FEE See Telte cel. “Avvty vo OAD Tale Sorte ’ J Also. ove very sree Halal, Giecolved miaission 19 Comte tors ot>_| distolved Ads op koxce jfemett | ANURB FOS SAL¥ AT GRISBORO POINT. MA cart or Yeesei loed, at low Fate. Lae F Wazhirgton, Feb. 15th, 1°64 PPBY Goons ann FaNOY, BORE. OL.U FION OF OOPARTN SESHL?. ‘he partnership heretofore existing mnder the firmofa & W. Meyenberg is this day by mutual oonesnt. bia typ tocoliect and sattle the af- ate rm. 8 ® Both of the under- . M RRVEN ’ W. MEYENBERG, fs 20-lw 0. 48 MARKET Braor. FRANK IN at 1 whet, Gtend or of | . The burinere h. fe the lat. PELTIBGNE & SCERALINGES, 830 ¥ sicest, | fim of A AW Moves tare Silke pontinaed at the fe23 3 pare : eee | old piace of business by the puiere aye CARHIAGE*: CARRIAGES: 1620 ee aM MEYEN BERG, -OabnLAGEs! PREgoNP WISHING, TO umABN TaH Gn, Land the Dest lof of OARREAG MA of my | Hox Be], Poaceinte tt, Sotreas £OF Harcnart jo! a ver off ie o—— sitistive te puis or one inc tw: sear Rogcawarsl | SSQUADMON TAORION UNGMR OT dai x Bernich aad Bult Toys, Pop soa Mo-tog Bageies, | ™~, vemmander Foxbal Fb BUR an Bepaiking BOBRE EER B oocsi an verekersabteee Pigson Guarien wok 12 817, se09 a4 OMI Wy ea Toe es MWhor of th: Now T wiament, | Nr shamed ho MONTH VY, MAROd, i861, Coxtunts: F orican BS ‘Walter Besourees. Lotter Lil, Paliner, the American Boulpto:.. By L. 3. Bige- low, runs ‘Mra Martha Walker Cook. ivighes of Amarieas Life aunt Bepaary. No, 2, jc 0 : ef the War. By John Stah! Patte-son, ‘agent So Ghsgiatirs, SLanaectee Bie seal FRANCK TAYLOR, UNION NATIONAL CONVENTION. The undersigned, who by original appoint. Ment or subsequent designation to fill vacan- cies, constitute the Executive Committee cfe- ‘ted by the National Convention held at Ohi- cago on the 16th day of May, 1860, do hereby call upon all qualified voters who desire the unconditional maintenance ef the Union, the supremacy of the Constitution, and the com- plete suppression of the existing rebellion» with the cause thereof, by vigorous war, and ell aptand efficient means, to send delegates to a convention to assemble at Baltimore on Tues- day, the 7th day of June, 1864, at 12 o’clock, noon, for the purpose of presenting candidates fer the offices of President ana Vice President of the United States. Each State having a representation in Congress, will be entitled to as many delegates as shall be equal totwicethe number of electors to which such State is en- titled in the Electoral College of the United States. Epwir D. Morcan, NewYork,Chairm’n, CuaxLes J. GuUMAR, Maine, <= + New Hampshire, L. BRatnarp, Vermont, J. Z. Goopricu, Massachusetts, Tuomas G. TURNER, Rhode Island, Gipron WELLES, Connecticut, Drnnxinc Dvugr, New Jersey, Epwarp McPxHeErson, Pennsylvania, N. B. Suiraers, Delaware, J. F. WAGNER, Maryland, THomas SroonsR, Ohio, H. 8. Lanz, Indiana, SamveL L, Casey, Kentucky, E. Pxck, Illinois, r HERvERT M. Hoxte, lowa, AusTIN Bratr, Michigan, DARL Scuvrz, Wisconsin, > W. D. WasHpven, Minnesota, CoRNELIvS Cox, California, ———-, Missouri, Ww. A. PHILLIPS, Kaneas, O.H. Intsn, Nebraska, Jos. GERHARDT, District Columbia. —— A FIGHT NEAR DRAINSVILLE. RES Ts ea MOFFBY AND HIS GANG WAYLAY A UNION SCOUTING PARTY AR DRAINSVILLE, ge Yesterday morning about 11 o’clock, as a de- tachment of the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry, under command of Capt. J. L, Reed, who had been out on & scouting expedition were return- ing towards Drainsville, Va.,on the way to Vienna, they were attacked on the Drainsyville pike about two miles from the latter place by a gang of Rebel guerrillas supposed to be under the noterious Moseby, concealed in the pines, In the detachment of the 2d Mass. there were 150 men, while Moseby, it is supposed, Rad at least Letween 200 and 300 men. The 2d Mass. were fired upon from the dense pine woods near Drainesville, and retreated. Afterwards of onurmen were found dead and7 wounded, while itis supposed that at least 50 or 75 were taken prisoner—at least so many are missing, though as scattering ones are coming in from time to time, the namber will doubtless be considerably reduced. Among the prisoners is Capt. Manning, of Maine. Capt. J.S. Reed, the commander of the detachment, was shot through the leftlung, and died a few moments alter being wounded. Capt. Reeds corpse has been prought to this city, and will be embalmed by Drs. Brown & Alexander, and thence will be sent North to his wife, who lives in Dorchester, Mass. Moseby beat a precipitate retreat, Troops were at once sent in pursuit of the guerrillas, but the pursuing party has not yet been heard from. HY A SUSPE OUS CASE ALL AROUND. ete aaa A PAYMASTER LOSES $70,000 FROM UNDER HIS BED. —_—.—_— Sometime during last night, Major Malone, a Paymaster in the U.S. Army, was robbed of $70,000, which he had drawn from the Treasury for the purpose of carrying to the front in or- der to pay certain regiments there. It appears that after drawing the money he took it to his home, on C street, between 4}; and 3d, and put itin a trunk onder his bed and supposed itall safe. Sometime during the night, the trunk was taken from his room, an‘ this morning a servantin the house found the trunk in the stable broken open, and an amount of postage currency scattered sround. A number of ar- rests, and among them that of Mr. Briggs, the Paymaster's clerk, have been made by detec. tives Wugan and Kelly, but as yet no money has been found. The detectives are however act- ively at Work endeavoring to ferret out the rob- bers. It is rather & suspicious locking case all around. IN THE + ENNEL. a The Republican, smarting under the indigna- tion it has aroused against it in this District by the course Of remark it has seen proper to take in regard to the white women of this com- munity,—or the very large pioportion who do their own marketing,—loses temper, and vents itself in uspawn of low expletives thutsuggests that its distinguished lady contributor of “Dutch” and “Irish” antipathtes has assumed its editorial pen. We cannot follow the Repub- lican into the kennel. Jobkn Randolph, in his tre against New Eu- gland and New England woolen manufactures, used to declare that he would walk five miles any time to kick a sheep. The editor of the Reqriblican, in his spleen against the sirect rail- way company and the white market-going women, would undoubtedly waik the same distance to kick a market-basket! When the New York Tribune deciares that the outrages upon the colored people of that city by the + masagers” of the “city railroads” of New York (not one company, but generally) are so common as to demand the immediate attention of the State Legisluture; and when the Philadelphia papers state that the colored man is forced, on all the lines in that city, to ride outside the car, and‘in ail weatuers, it would be waste of words to reply to the Repui- lican’s remarkable assertion that such cases are «exceptional” there, The Repubiican falls back, however, upon Boston,—the “hub.” Other cities may be little less than ungodly, but they do the correct thing in Boston! We sincerely trust that in ons at least of the northern cities the colored man is treated as well as here; and not as harshly as he is in Philade!phia and New York. AN EXPLANATION, As our friends of the Baitimore American seem to imagine that + the national executive committee” of which Mr, Pomeroy signs him- self “ chairman” is the national committee act- ing under authority of the Chicago convention, it may be well for us to call its attention tothe fact that Gov. Morgan, of New York, ‘s the chairman of that committee—not Mr. Poinsroy, ‘whose committee was constituted by no politi cal organization that has so far appeared “on the beards” of ournationabpolitics. A labored investigation to ascertain who compose Mr. P.'s committee, and by whom elected, has so }* 4. far proved utterly fruitless, Market—Latest Que- oa cr cae PETS “ Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Oo, Bank- ers: entes of Indebtedness, 994; Gold, 157%; 4 ¥ Pissbere, 116, Rock Ieland, sy. | me ‘ket weak and irregular. ; Prrsonat.—Hon. P. P. ‘Watson, Secretary of War, and Hon. Win. ‘Solicitor for the War Department, arrived here’ last evening a visit North on Government business. f. Watson will leaye again for the North in afew days. CONGRESSIONAL. |. pica ncaa XXXVIIIrH CONGRESS. PIRST SESSION! ea ee pesumesocercacal mit. SzenaTE—Mr. tee of conference on the disagreemiy yotes the two Houses on amendments to the in! revenue bill, made a pepo stated: the taxes as agreed upon for domestic spirits dis- tilled or removed on sale on and the sage of the act as follows :—Sixty cents Dae lon, first’ proot, up to the istof July next; & cente after the 1st Jaly anc until the Ist Jan- usTy next, and 70 cents after that date. stated that the House bad agreed thus t> J out the tax on demestic liquors on hand, bas had retained the duty on ported Ji in wors hand, making them as follows “Forty conte additional per gallon, ‘first- proof, on spite imported from foreign conntries -preyious the Ist July next; 45 cents on that imported after ist July till the ist January next, ands0 cents on that imported after the lst of January. next. . ~~ Mr. F.esid thatthe bili was thns substan tially in the form in which it passed the-Sen- ate, the advance in the rates being Only now 5 instead of 10 cents per gallon. The report of the committee was concurred in by the Senate. 3 Mr. Wileon called up the joint resolution egualizing the pay of soldiers of the U. S.army. ‘The bill was postponed. On motion of Mr. Sumner, the Senate went into executive session. : Hover.—The House resumed the considera- tion of the bill to establish a Bureau for Freed- man’s Affairs. ‘. Mr. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, advocated the passage of the bill, as due to meet the wants o; tbe many freedmen who had been emancipate: by the war. Had the wise couusels of our fathers been followed, slavery would long since have been abolished every where. A message was received from tke Senate, informing the House that the Senate had con- curred in the report of the Committee of Con- ference on the Whiskey Bill. The report was read. Mr. Stevens explained the report. Mr. Washburne of Lilineis, who had dissent- ed to the report, gave his reasons heretofore. He would not willingly stirrender his convic- tions that spirits on land ought to be taxed. We wanted the report recommitied to another committee, to so modity the bill as to bring a proper amount of money into the treasury. Mr. Fernando Wood was in favor of taxing liquors on hand in accordance with his _origi- nal amendment, but he had to yield to the ma- jority of the committee, having no discretion, as it was decided the clause taxing whiskey on hand was not a question in controversy, the the two houses haying stricken it out. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS, FURTHER OF THE DISASTER AT SBA, PoRTLAND, Me., Feb. 28d.—The steamsbip Bohemian, from Liverpool for Portland, struck on Alden’s Rock, four miles outside of Cape Elizabeth, last evening. The boat turned head towards the shore and sunk about two miles from land, haying stove a hole in her engine compartment. Her bridge is covered at high water. The night was clear and the cape light in full view. The Bohemian had nineteen cabin passengers. al! of whom are supposed to be saved, and one handred and ninety-nine steer- age passengers. It is not ascertained Bow many of the latter were lost. 7 NEW YORK MARKETS. {By the People’s Line.} Nrw York, Feb. 23.—Petroteum—market tn- active: ernde, Wy. or 40247 gravity; refined, in bond, 45, or 5634458 for free; receipts, 1,778 bar- rels. Srocks —First Board—Enie, 129 Y. Central, 1375ja1373; Gold, L Jem, 120!a1204; Reading, 1330 1574; Cumberland, 6749675; U. old, 103%; U.S. 5.20's, 107%. LOCAL NEWS. OVENING OF TRE Grea PaTEnT Orvick.—This great patriotic fair opened tast: yening under the most favorable auspices, the large hall being crowded almost to suffocation throughout. At7 o’clock Pres- ident Lincoln, accompanied by Mrs. Lincoln and Mr. Robert Lincoln, entered the hall by the east door, escorted by the reception commiites, ecnsisting of Dr.Brodhead and Edward French, Esq. They advanced through the hall to the stage at the west end, upon arriving at which the band of the 2d District regiment struck up Hail to the Chief.” The President and his son were conducted io seats mpon the platform, while Mrs. Lincoln occupied a position imme- diately in front of the stage, acesmipanied by the soldierly-looking Gen, Oglesby. ig The opening prayer wes offered by Rey, Dr. Sunderland; after which the Hon, LL. E. Chit- tenden was introduced to the audience, and delivered a lengthy but eloquent address. Hon. B. B. French followed in the reading cf a fine poem, which was received with much applause; upcn the conclusion of which loud calls were made for President Lincoln, and in response he stepped forward and said that he appeared b-fore the audience to apologize for not speak. ing, rather than to spesk. He thought that the committee had, practiced a little frand upon him, for they did not intimate, when they came to see him in the morning, that they expected him to cpeak, and therefore he had come before the audience totally unprepared tosay anything. That was taking one at great disadvantage, alter the eloquent speech of Mr. Chittenden and the fine poem of Mr’¥rench. There was great objection to his saying anything, for necessarily, in consequence of his position, everything went into print. [Laughter and apptanse.) If he made any mistakes it might do both h.mself and the nation harm. [Applause.} It was dif- ficult always to say sensible things | (Laugh- ter.) He therefore hoped that the audience would excuse him, after expressing his desire that the charitable enterprise in which they were engaged might be abundantly successfai. TAppingne:) he fair was largely attended by the most prominent citizens of Washington, amoug whom we noticed Mayor Wallach, Suyeriu- tendent Webb, of ile police, and a sarge repre- ser tation of the City Councils. We gave a general description of the hall yes- terday, snd now notice some objects of interest not then in shape tor observation. The first table on the leftot the entrance is under charge of Mrs. Gillis, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Gen. Taylor and Mrs. Kennedy. and contains alarge number of fancy articles, among thera 2 beautiful album, containing pictures of tae Presidents of the United States and of the gen- erals of the Union army, tegether with their autographs. The second table contained also fancy ar- ticles, and was presided over by Mrs. Ken-_ . cartificates, vT Fat at THe nedy, assisted by Mrs. Linton, Miss Tread way, | Mirs Todd and Miss Gillis. Next to this came the wheelof fortune, which is aitended by Mrs, Capt. Benedict, and where visiiors ean “get their money back” by a tura of the wheel. f B ‘The confectionery and faney article tables of Mrs. Nater, Miss F. Cobb, Miss S. Hawks and Miss Mollie Nater came next. This table, as well a@ those preceding it, were draped with flaps, and festoons and pices ef evergreens dered them yet more attractive. ser fine pinnae jaced there by Mr. W.G. Met- zerott, Occup Repace next to this table, and was much adm. * . Next came the table attended by Miss Mary Locke. Miss Alice Tysso i, Miss Is. Bacon, Miss E. Merrymsn, Miss M. E. Tucker and Miss H. Neill, which contained a variety of pictures, photograpbs, albus, &c.; and on the sutside and among the festoons and wreaths, by way of decoration, bung pictures of Jack- 800, ‘Webster, ‘Washington and Olay. Adjoining this was a table eontaining mili- tary is, Which had been placed there by Jas. S. Topham & Co., On Seventh street, Mr. Topham had presented a set of eqaipments, and besides gives 50 per cent of proceeds snles of the otber articles for the benefit of the. fair. ; Agijoining this is the table got up 44 the teachers and pupils of the public 5 swhich is. ect one of the most c} order, bat end + aa of the fancy ‘The sehook wer. per tables, and the ty an \v. isplay of edibles upon them invited all “bapgry mortals to partake; and ing from the numbers always around the tables, the fair pO-dapht Tealized a handsome sum trom this ogre side of the hall, Miss M. Plant ind Mrs. Robert Kearon presided at a ta’ “from which water ices, creams, and tancy ar. ticles Were sold. Above the table containing the refreshme: regina! fetye) ot Washington, surrounded a h of evergreens, and near it the inscrip. tion, made of evergreens, “ Welcome ye vy, @rans and heroes.” Next to this is a fine org: -of a novel description, furnished by Mr. W etzerott. Mrs. Whittecomb and danghter had nex ‘this atable loaded with retreshments, ang tame a fancy tale, presided over by Mrs. Jag, ‘Towers, Miss Towers and Mrs. Col. Towers, and upon which was 4 fine case of millin articles, a present from Mrs. McOlozky, while Over all hung the flag of the First D.C. ¥; onteers. é Mrs. Job Angus, Miss M. Middleton, Wheeler, the Misses Lewis, aod Mrs. Mcin tyre, presided over the adjoining table, which was furnished with fancy arti>les. Next came 2 table containing books and ian. *y articles, and attended by Mrs. W.P. Dole, . E. Clark, Mrs. Z. C. Robbins, Miss a. Ry Storrey and Mre. McCulloch Next came “Jacob's Wel!,” whence le mo: ade was dealt ont, and which was presidg over by & divinity who insisted her name w; only ‘ Rachel.” but who we eubsequen found out was Mies Molile Tilley. Mites &. ~and. F. Schmidt, representing the Ladies’ Relig _ Society, had the next table. and uext cam tables pres ded over by Mrs. L. B. Obittend Mrs. McClelland, the Misses Barr, Miss Ui Man aud Miss Hayes. and which contained refreshments, flowers, &c. All the above tables were decorated with flags, banners and pictures, and the wreatus and fectoonsof evergreens made the scene most beautiful and attractive. Prominent amongst the noticeable thivuge ia the center of the hall was thy aniqnue and bean titul rnetic bower, presided over by Mrs. ( Crandell, Mrs. Fred. Bates and Miss Kat Bates, assisted by Miss-Alice Thompson, Miss Lizzie Dawes and Miss Crandell. This de partment, by the beauty and taste of its sar- roundings and the novelty of its plan, drew continual crowd, monopolizing an extra share of attention. The winding stream that courses i so gracefully through its green banks, in this.®, ~ scene, forms at last a series of lakelets swarm. ing with fish of the most tempting description, in the shape of articles of differeut values tied up in packages, and every ancier who present. ed bimeelf was turnished with fishing appa. ratus, and, unhke most anglers, was alway; sure of catching something. Want cf space compels us to defer forthy notice to-day of the fine disp!ay in the center portion of the hall. All friendly to the soldiers) will be glad to knew that a handsome sum) was realized last night. The citizens of Wash. irecton take a deep interest in this matter, aad appear determined that the fair shall be a tri- umphant success. i — i election in Georgetown tor members of the Boards of Aldermen and Common Couna@us passed off quietly. The citizens were very prevailed during the entire day, and no fizhh img or disorder of any account disturbed tag For Aldermen, (five members~constituting the boaré, and six Candidates in the field.) tbe Gzor@rTowN Municirat Evrotioy —The much interested in thé result; bat good feeling voting. ust wal G. W. Beall, 2-3; Pe! x ‘ 274; H. King, 13: Shinn, 23—elected. W.H. Tenney, Teuney bad declined as a cancidate.) For Common Gouncil. (eleven membe etituting the boord):—W. H. Collin Davis, 191; Thos, Edmonst< 5 lisb, Myers, 3 Fer, 180; € Craig, 150; Clements, 15 cause a special election. John Marbary, 115; W. ©. Williams, 97. James Goddard, 115. Last night, alter the result was annoors4, the friends of the respective candidates wait upon them at their houses and partook of freshments prepared for them. There was — very large company assembled at Alderman § Sbinn’s residence, where a bovotifu! collation ‘wae prepared in the style peculiar to the alar alderman when he receives his friends. fa Sage Fine Ow Parntincs.—We wonld commend # © to the notice of our citizens the collection of oll paintings arranged forsale and now on ex nibi- tion at the auction rooms of James CU, McGuire & Co., corner of 10th and D streets, No more pleasant way of spending a leisure hour co: well be devised than to devote it to the exam nation of these pictures. Allare notof strilciag merit (a8 hardly could be expecied inso l-rge@ nomber—200) but many of them are good, many le are better, and others Are superior. T collection will be sold at aneticn on F Saturday evenings cf this week, and then asy who have money to expend in beantifying their homes will have a good opportunity to invert it. Ef the poet’s saying is true, “A thing of beauty is joy forever,” then he who hangsa handsome picture on bis parlor wall ts largely Pre eae) to the enjoy ment of his family and triends. —— TE SanITARY Fate Batt.—This ball suf fered necessarily trom the great attractions elsewhere last night; and we think the price of lickets were put injndiciously high by tae managers. Though, perhaps, not pecuaiarily remunerati the ball appeared to be « very enjoyable one to the participants, and the fee. tivities were kept up to 4 lite hour. The music was above the average in strength sad excellence for such occasious, consisting of we fine cotillion band of the Marine bind, and the band of the 17th U.S. imfantry, led by Poppea- burg. The supper by Sluyter, of the Olarea, dou Hotel, was, we Rear, very fine. ——_——__— SENTENCED Te BE HUNG.—In the Criminal COcurt this morning, Jeremiah Kendricks, cna- YietesLof the murder cf Lennis Shanaban, sad the eolond man, Emanurl Pollard, conviced oLtbe worder of George Butler, were each sen- tehced to be hung oF F iitay, thelist day of Apri, in the jail yars, Uetweem the hours of & and = o*clock. | Thx epyRITUAL PELYORMANCES of « the Da- venpor! Boys.” who sre anuoane: d to ipear av Willaid’s Hall, bave atiractes muc ) attes- ion, and excited no Mitte commant thrvug 1 OF be cowntry. ——S Pror. Wotowsni's Music ©1as3.—Prot Wolowekl is enteriig npon his lastcoarse of ins!ruction in yocal and {Instrumental masic in this city, previovs to a c ntemp\a France. We bave had occasion, once, to allnde td the Professor's distingaisied ability and success as a musi al artisie ani ss ateacher. In tact, he is acknowledged t) one of the first pianists in America, and his for- eign r putation is evidenced by the most fist tering testimonials from the leading priaces of Europe. How has he gained this great excel- lence, not only as & prt ‘ormer, but in the hicd- er faculty of readily communicating bis talert to others? By «xpending a fortune and bal’s Iifetime with the best artistes or Earope Itis Rot often that such an opportunity is offered those who with to increase their sail] in must, and those who would avail themselves of ve Professor's inetruction: will find him at 3i6F strect, N.E. corner of 1t:h and F. frist Chass BOARDING aT 3 aod M, street, between L Alto'® Hosriers. by immediate appiication. _ > v vax BD—Tws GIBLY ook, thes of WwW ‘vere LS ‘oly at No, 504 Pau. avenne. Reference required to 23 3H SD OCOK WANTS A PITOATION. OB bas been engages for long tima in one of HF principel Restaurants io this city. Can cive go?! Foie toe Ad¢rese Prederick a vatthis offies. 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