Evening Star Newspaper, February 24, 1864, Page 2

Te rw _THE EVENING STAR. | WASHINGTON CITY: Weenesver =: FEBRUARY @werican Gold.. ; New Yore Rarse—FizeT Boarp. Coupon 6’s, 1881, 111; 7-0's, 110%; Oertin- eates of Indebtedness. 994; Gold. 157%: N. Y. Central, 136%; Erie R.R., 1185; Hudson River, 156; Hartem, 123; Michigan Southern. 64; Il- | Hoow Cental, 134%; Cleveland and Toledo. 1464; Oleveland and Pitisburg, 117%; Rock Icland, 121. ‘ ——_—_+-«e2--_—_____ OUR VETERANS. : | ‘We bear that ontof thirty thousand veterans of our Army of the Potomac whose terms of service expire within the next nine months, at | least twenty-five thousand haye already re- | enlisted, witha fair prospect that nearly all the balance will doso before the periods for their discharge under their present enlistments shall arrive. We further learn that of the six thouzand Veterans of this same army who have of late gone home on furlough, five thousand five han- dred have already returned to dutyg their fur- Joughs having expiret. There is no reason to Goubt that the balance will be quite as prompt to return as their's expire. ‘We mention these facts as illustrative of the eapital spirit—tone—that animates the veterans of the armies of the Union in view of the work fm band for the now so rapidly approaching spring campaign. | A BOGUS CAPTAIN. | Harvey Thompeon, aprivate oi theith Penn- © Sylvania cavalry, was arrested on Monday by the guard at-the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot for being drunk, representing himself to bea captain, and having in his possession a forged pase. He was committed tothe Ventral Guardhouse. THE CAVALRY FIGHT AT DRAINSVILLE. An official dispatch received in relation to the fight at Drainsville, states th: we lose in Killed 10, wounded 7. The numb‘r taken pris- ners bas not yet been fully ascertained. Tue RECEPTION AT THE Wits Hovuse— | ‘The r@ception at the Presidential Mansion last evening was undoubtedly the largest that has | taken place this winter. The rooms were so completely blocked up that it was almost im- possible to move. Seated in theoval room was | Gen, Sickles, surrounded by a number of his friends end members of his staff; while in the , East Room we noticed Gens. Oglesby, Augur and others. Among the naval officers present was Rear Admiral Davis. Mr. Fred. Seward, Assis‘ant Secretary of State; Mr. Bancroft, the historian, and Collector Goodrick, of Boston, ‘were present, as were also Senators Morgan, McDougal, Johnson and Dixon. The Lower House of Congress was represented by Spzaker Colfax and a number of his fellow-members, Owirg io the tact of there having been a diplo- | matic dinner last evening, the only diplomats | in attendance were the Swedish and Spanish Ministers. Marshal Lamon, at the left of the President, Presented the visitors to him as they passed throu: h the reception recom; and Hon. B. B. | French bad the agreeable task of making pre- | gsentations to Mrs. Lincoln, whe put her guests tense by her cordial manner of receiving them. During the evening, Dr. Augusta, the colored | Burgeon for the District colored regiment, | @ressed in his major’s uniform, and Assistaut | Surgeon Abbott (colored, of the same regiment) paid their respects to the President, and were Kindly received by him. There were several of the escaped Libby prieoners among the guests; and tbe President €ntered into conversation with Vol. Kendrick, of the 3d West Tenxessee regiment, remarking | pleasantly that he (the Colonel, who, by the | ‘way, is raiher tall and slim) was like himself, well built for getting through smal! holes.” About half-past ten o’clock the President on- tered the East Room, accompanied by Mrs. | Kaseon, of Iowa, followed by Mrs. Lincoln: escorted by Flon. Reverdy Johnson. Mrs. Lincoln was tastefully attired in a! white silk drees, heavily festooned with rich black lace, and wore a necklace of pearls, and bead-dress also of pearls. &7 The Union State Convention of Iowa on Monday by a large majority pronounced in Yavor of the re-election of Mr. Lincoln, and in- etructed their delegates to the National Con- ention to y»te forbim. The Union State Gon- wention of Indiana, which met 2t indianapo- lis yesterday, is also enthusiastically in favor of Mr. Lincoln, and will instruct its delegates | accordingly. Tux PALMERSTON ScANDAL.—Lord Palmer- Ston has been cleared of all suspicion in the ©’Kane scandal case, the suit having been dis- missed. The presiding judge, in announcing this result, obseryed: «The conrt cannot part with the suit with- out one word with respect to the co-respondent. It is a matier of great satisfaction to the court that a name which is never mentioned in Evg- Hand without just pride should pass from its | @unals withouta stain. (Cheers, which there | ‘Was no attempt to suppress.” TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE SOUTH, AFFAIRS IN CHARLESTON. FURTHER OF THE UNION SENTIMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA. trai @'E RERELS TROUBLED BECAUSE MR. CHASE'S GREENBACKS ARE CIRCU- LATING AMONG THEM, scat a Neweery, N. C., Feb. 20.—The Oharleston Mercury (received here) says that “Secretary | Chase is making every exertion to flood the | South with greenbacks, which unless imme- @istely checked, will subvert our currency, | Sud thes inflicta mortal blow on the success of cur canse.” | ‘The same paper 's ‘sthe constant dropping of the enemy's shot and shell is telling upon the lower part of the city.” » ‘The Newbern Times says the late rebel raid divs strengthened the Union feeling, and adds, ‘we cannot for & moment doubt that should a Sireng rebel force move on Raleigh and unfurl the old starred banner from the Capitol, it ‘Would be hailed with shouts of intense joy by &evs of thousands. Rumor says that General Pickett lias been ec urt-martialed for not capturing Newbern. eesti ee iain 3 ARRIVAL FKOM EUROPE. (sy the People’s Telegraph Lines—sil Ninth treetand corner of Si: treet = sylvania avenue.) eu — New York, Feb. 24.—The steamship Hecla, frcm Liverpool on the 9th instant and Queens- | town on the 10th, 18 below. LiveRPooL, Feb. 9.—The cotton market is wery firm. Sales of 6,(00 bales. Prices ‘may | be quoted at yd higher than Friday. | ‘Ike steamship China, to-day for Liverpool, te ont $290,272 in specie. FRUM SAN FRANULISCO, Saw Frascisco, Feb. 23.—Arsived; hip Les Aenict, from Honolala, . Spring weather here to-day. ea ENDIANA’S CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT. New Yore, Feb. 22—A special dispatch to the Tribune, dated Indianapolis, Fenraary 22, giys the Umon Convention to-morrow will be enthusiastic on the re-election of President? Aincoin, ana will direct the delegates to vote Gov. Morton will be re-neminated by acola- mation. . : [sxcomp pIsratCa.} Isptawaro.is. Feb, 23—The Union State Oos vention organized at 0 8. m. to-day, with | these wh | west. Gov. J. A. Wright, President. A resolution endorsirg the Administration, and recommend- ing the nomin: ot Mr. Lincoln for re-elec- tion was pas: unanimously. 5 c Gov. Morton was renominated forélectionby acclamation. . [THIRD DIsPaToH.] InDIAWAPOLIB8, Feb. 23.—The Qonvention nominated a full State ticket, with General Nathan Kimbail for Lieutenant Governor. | The resolutions were short,and demand the sacrifice of every partisan feeling for the cause of the Union, and the action of our Govern- » ment, whether in accordance with our views of our correct policy or not. We cannot ab- solve any way from rendering all possible aid to crush the rebellion by furnishing the Gov- ernment men, means, counsel and encoutag2- ment They hail with joy the indications of returning peace by the complete subjugation of those in Fcbellion- in accordance with the laws and Constitution, and favor the destruction of everything that stands in the way of a perma- nent and perpetual peace amongst the people of ajithe States,and afull and cemplete re- storation of the just authority of the United States, un; tbe Constitution: They denounce ose the Government, and who pernee i contribute men and money to sup- ort - ‘They present the name of Andy Johnson as the choice for Vice President. sary taccuad abs aes Be ey IMPORTANT FROM CAPE TOWN. Seizure of the Pirate Tuscaloosa. Boston, Feb. 23 —Tre bark John Gilpenhas arrived at this port and brings Cape Town dates to the Ist of December. She reports that the rebel pirate Tuscaloosa has been seized by the British authorities at the Cape for violation of the neutrality laws, in landing 8 portion of a captured cargoon that coast. Afier the seizure of the Tuscaloosa, her lieu- tenant lodged a formal protest against the pro- ceedings, and proceeded to Cape Town to con- sult with legal advisers. Mr. Graham, the United States Consul, had also lodged a claim against the vessel in behalf of her former own- ers, and it was thonght that the question would be received as tothe legality of condemnation by Captain Semmes, who claims to constitute a prize court by authority from the Rebs] Gov- ernment. It will have to be argued before and decidea by Sir Wm. Hodges in the Admiralty Court. The Cape Town Advertiser states that, in the seizure of the Tuscaloosa, Admiral Walker acted scecording to special instructions, sent by the home Government, and the prize will be detained until claimed by the legal owners. The grounds of the seizure were that the Tus- caloosa is a vessel belonging to the Federal States of America, and, not having been adja- dicated betore a prize court, is stillan uncon- | demned prize, which having been brought in an English port in violation of the neutral laws, they must act accordingly, and the vessel be detained. ig The vessel referred to as captured by the | Tuscaloosa, was the Living Age, before re- ported. 44 eh THE EXPEDITIONS IN THE SOUTH- WEST General Smith's Advance—Its Com plete Success Thus Far. Meirnis, Feb. 20:—A courier has just ar- rived from General Smith's cavalry expedition end reporis that the Tallahatchie river was guarded for fifteen miles in front of Holly Springs, as Forrest expected the expedition to cross near that place. Gereral Smith advanced a@ brigade of infan- try and occupied the enemy trom this side while he moved esst to New Albany with cav- alry, where he expected crossing on the 16th, but was delayed twenty-four hours by theslow movement of Waring’s brigade. The enemy were tsken completely by sur- prise by this movement, and General Smith en- tered Pontonac on the 17th, where skirmishing ‘was going on when the conrier left. All were in fine spirits, and confident of penetrating to the vitals of the Confederacy and coming out safely. * Twenty-four prisoners were taken at Talla- hatchie. “SHERMAN’S EXPEDITION: Nothing New—Despatches on the Way. Cairo, Feb. 23.—Advices from Vicksburg to the 16th report nothing new from Sherman’s expedition. General Smith’s cavalry were fol- low: d ard barrassed by Forres! and Chalmers. A detachment of the 19th Pennsylvania cav- | alry arrived at Memphis on the 20th from the Tailabatchie, where they left Smith’s com- mand and returned with despatches. Freedom Convention in Louisville, LovisviLLx, Feb. 23._The Freedom Con- vention adopted & platform declaring that the existence of slavery is a national question. That the Constitution should be amended so as to secure freedom toevery human being. That the Government has a right to command the | | Services of ever: male, whatever his color or condition, whether bondor free. Thatthe Pre- sident basa right to free all the slaves in the rebellious districts. That the amnesty procla- mation has had an injurous effect on the Union cause ; it is unjust to the loyal men by placing them upon the same footing with the rebels, and the Convention urges its suspension until the rebellion is wholly crushed. A resolution was offered, and lost after con- eiderable discussion, providing fora national radical convention at St. Louis, May 10th—53 CONGRESSIONAL amen nt was rejected—yeas 7, nays 30, _Mr. oven co ene the report of the ‘Committee on ference on the Cinemas votes of the two Houses on the Revenue B The ey edd was agreed to. The Senate resumed the consideration of the pending question—the joint resolution to pro- mote enlistments. Mr. Collamer, offered an amendment, which provides that all persons enlisted into the ser- wice of the United States, under the call of 1863 for three hundred thousand volunteers, shali Teceive the same pay and bounty. The further consideration of the subject was. postponed. In THE Hovss— The report of the Committee of Conference on the whisky bill was non-concurred in; and a new committee was asked of the Senate. The Houee resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, on the naval appropriation bill, and speeches were | made by Messrs. Blow and McDowell. FROM NORTH CAROLINA, The Raleigh (N.C.,) Progress, of February tive to affairs in North Carolina. Call For a State Convention. A “very large and respectabie meeting of the citizens of Guilford county” was held in the eourthouse in Greensboro,’ on the 30th of Jan- wary, at which a series of resolutions was adopted, ceclaring that the liberties of the citi- zens were in serious peril, and calling for a State convention. We quote two: 11, We believe that a further extension of the conscript act by Congress will greatly endan- ger the domestic peace and security of the State, andso derange our industrial pursuits as to add famine to the horrors of war. 12. We believe that the sovereignty of North Carolina and the liberty of her people are in imminent peril, and we therefore respectfully and earnestly request our Governor to con- vene the Legislature, that the question mv be submitted to a vote of the people, whether or not a convention shall be called with fuil power to protect the sovereignty of the State and the rights of,its citizens, and to meet every emergency and every peril. Important Decision. Under this caption, the Progress has the an- nexed paragraph: The Fayetteville Observer contains the first decision made under the new Jaw ot Congress eonscripting the principals of substitates, made by Judge French, of the superior court bench. It affirms the constitutionality. of the law, and remands the applicant to the custody of the en- Tolling officer. How far and to whst extent this decision may affect the action of the other judges and the supreme court remains to be seen. Goy. Vance is pledged to sustain the decisions of the judiciary of the State. and he will doit, whether they be in favor of or against the principals of substitutes. Of Confederate money the Progress remarks: A South Carolina Senator writes home to some one that Confederate money will hetterin a couple of months than ever. The Lord speed the day. Many of the North Carolina troops,are r>- enlisting, and the Progress bestows great praise on them for so doing. Peace Party in Georgia. Referring to the recent arrest of Robert Toombs ons charge of disloyalty, the Progress says: e learn that there is a very large peace party in Georgia, and that the peace feeling is very strang, and fiat prominent men openly advocate State action. It may bt that Toombs is arrested for his sympathy with this party. Governor Brown, we learn from good autho- rity, favors State action. - ES NEW BOOKS! N NEW BOOKS! at Washing'on, sad other Poams, By Pistt acd Sarah M.B.Piatt Bound in vellum cloth, on toned paper. gilt tops, $1. The Life and Adventures (songs, services and speeches) of Private Miles O'Reilly, 47th Regiment pew york Volunteers with comic illustration bz a 1,25 ed free on receipt ofthe above prices, Just Mai hed, and for sale by published, and for sat 7DSON TAYLOR, Bookteller and Stationer, fo 24.1” No. 334 P BPIEANO SB: GOOD SECOND-HAND PIANOS FOR SALE OR RENT. Now in store, several excellent Second-Hand Pisnos. Prices $40 to $175. For sale on monthly payments, or discounts for cash. Also, a heavy stock of— MEW PIANOS, MELODEONS, anv ONE FINE NEW HARP. VIOLINS, GUITsBS, FLUTES, &o, JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pennsylvania avenu: Between Ninth and Tenth streeta, Oa north side. Sole sgeut for Chickering & Bons’ PIANOS, fe 24-3t in favor and 61 againet—the majority preferring to act with the Union party in the National Convention. They adjourned sine die. Important Captures. Catro, Feb. 22 —The gunboat Conestoga, ten miles below the mouth of the Red river, re- cently captured four 1ebel officers, two of them colonels, while attempting to cross the river with a Jarge rebel mail. iT Two hundred thousand dollars of New Or- leans mon¢y, thirty bales of cotton, a number of mules, wagors, borses, and other property, bas been delivered to the quartermaster at Natches. The prisoners were retained on board the gunboat. Nearly three hundred rebels have been cap- tured in the ne:ghborhood ef Helena and sent to Nashville by General Butord within the | past month. NOTIOK —A Meeting of the stockhold: the Washington, Alexandria. and M' non Steamboat Company will be held at the couni- ipe-reom cf Messrs George & Thos. Parker, on FRIDAY, 26th instant, at 11 o'cloct am. for ths porrore of electing directors for the ensuing y sar fe B3t* J VAN BI8WIOK. TBE LOT HOLDERS OF THE FOUNDRY BURi aL GROUND are r qu-stsd to meet the Trustees,in the Lesture Room of the church, corner of Mtb and G@ streets on MONDAY, 39th i stant, atid, o'clock to consalt upon the e: peciency of closing the ground aod removing the toa more tuitable plate. of Trusteer R.T MORSELL, Sect ATTENTION, KNIGHT'S TEMPLAR — You are requested to attend the regalar communication of WASHINGTON COMMANDRY, No 1. at Masor ir Ball. corner Ninth and D street, on WEDNESDAY EVENING. Feb. 24th, 1834, in fullun form. Al} visiting Sir Knights are invited to attend, By order: JAMES R REILY, M.D., fe 22-3t* Secretary pro tem IF YOU WISH A_ PURE, D&LIOIOU3 Soke, select the OKLEBRAT BD DOUBLE fT fd z tPE. For sale by dealers generally. (e 22-3 SMITHEONIAN LBOTURES—DB. R, 80L- GER’S Lectures on tue ** 8 of Man? wil be given on WEDN ESDAY,24th. and FRIDAY. 2th Febrnary The lectures will commence at § o'cock. The public are invited. _Acmittance free. fe 22-e08t * ICK CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, &c.— Receptions, Parties, Weddings, Balls, Sup- pers. Faire and other entertainments furnished at shortest notice and most reasonable terms. Ico Cream and Water Ices made by steam power, war- ranted to be the best in the city, wholesale and re- tail delivered to any part of the city, Gharlotte foctdgr at JOSREH SHAPEIRL D'S Seeiecnee crder, ai on! ° ery, 386 Sixth et., bet.@ and H. fell-sm* (Cg, satetectant cor RHEU MaTIOM OURED, fo) 7 An effectual, certain. and permanent cure F this psinfu) disease. Never fails, 197 street north, betw Sha Ti risest fe9 eolm*] IF YOU WISH A PURE, DELIOIOUS Smoke, select the CELEBRATED DOUBLE TBE PIPE: For sale by dealers generally. fe 2-8t ALB — At Gladmon’s Li od Revie corner of Bridae, and Watket ae streets, George tow: ENG at prices to walt tho times, for'eueh toM Iw" 7p. T- GLADMON & 00, Casa cess! OLANLPIED OID Ea: I have just received bar! paper State, ond am fu expecting per ying to whist" ineite the attention of ‘all persons il eeteet SY Cian, Gree |) Pe feu-rw [Onion] Georgstows, B. 0. No. 5 een 6th and 7th O-REENAN” fe 4-18* Bast ride ds strogPand Ganal, Fr : ans ; Benel to any otber att fo% im THE GREAT AUCTION SALE or COATS’ SPOOL COTTON LAST WHEE, We were the purchasers of 1,00) dozen of the above celebrated Spool Cotton. and will give it to our customers at less than the agent’s price by the cas At the rame sale wo bought a large lot of— LINEN GOODS, BUSBIA ORASH, ‘TABLE DAMASK, 44 splendid quality IRISH LINEN, TOWELE, NAPKINS, $ DOYLEYS, SHEETINGS, ALso, BLACK SILE8 AND OTHER DRE3S GOODS. A}l of which we are going to sell very cheap for cash, JOB. J. MAY & 00., 308 Penvsylvania arenue, fe 24 2t between 9th and 10th sts, FR NOH OHINTZ AND FBENOH OAMBRIC BOBES A great variety of the above goods in atyles to suit all tastes. Also, one hurdred pieces of SPRAGUE'S PRINTS, in styles and quality nearly equal to FRENOH GOODS. Although we have to pay 24 cents by the case for the choice styles of this make we shal! co: tinue to sell them at 25 cents, Twenty-five pieces 44 ENGLISH OHINTZES, lendid styles, 308, J, MAY & 00,, 305 Ponneylvania avente, fe 2-2 Letworn oth atid 10th ote P#oPosays FOR wgov AND COAL, Office Howse of Reprissttaliew, Ba a 4 ebruai 3 PEALED Prorosats Til be received at this oftice urtil 12 o'clock on BATUBDAY, the 26th day of March next, for farnishing for the use of the House of Henresentatives of the United States, Three Hua- dred Tons (2,28 pounds’ best White Aih Ooal,staax- dost size, and Fifty Cords Dry Pine Wood. Ta9 whole to be packed away in the vaults of the Capitol ateuch places as may be de: ignated by th f En- ineer ip the service of t! of Bepresen‘a- iver, and to be deliveréd by the 20th of April nex:. Bonds for the faithful execution of the contrast will be reaeiret «aad = oath of allegiance mass accompany the g coal will be considered seps- Bids for wocd rately, and satigfactory arrangements will be male for the correct aasarement of both EDWARD MePH *_fe24-ot Glerk House Ke presentati rdant with the standard pattern to be seen at ae New Yok Arseoal, y are to be toes oe SOs uanel fat yeotion’ ant sul proof. and are ty be inapsoted at liveries m: made at the rate of not Jess jon E00 per Week, commencing the 4th day |, 1884, itten - wi ito hond wit! enter ints ha ith ‘approved suretion for its pon the aw: te m tified, val ser yen the reject any 4and 5, contains some matters of interest_rela- | | tors on the f : ‘ CHCOND DITION 4 O'OLOOK P. M. THE ROBBERY OF PAYMASYER MALONE. Mr. Samuel F. Briggs, the clerk to Paymas- ter Malone, and who was arrested yesterday upon suspicion of being concerned in taking the $70,000, (mentioned in yesterday’s Star,) was released to-day, there being no evidence against him. Major Malone and his son, a yourg man about 21 years of age, are in cus- tody, and the affair is being investigateds AIDING AND ABETTING THE ENEMY. Yesterday, two citizens of Virginia, residing within the lines of our army, were sent to this city by the Provost Marshal General of the Army of the Potomac, charged with aiding and abetting theenemy. Col. Ingraham committed them to the Old Capitol. ‘THE STREET-CAR (QUESTION.—In the Senate to-day Mr. Willey, trom the Committee oa the District of Columbia, reported on the resoln- tion (offered by Mr. Sumner) fistructing the Committee to .nquire into the expedience of further providing by law for the enjoyment of equal railroad privileges by colored people in this city, asking to be discharged trom the fur- ther consideration of .hé subject; which was agreed to. Sznator Hicks.—The friends of this gentla- man will be glad to know that he is mach better. Last night he was able to sit up for thirty minutes; the firat time he has been able toalo so since he was taken sick. His physicians express the opinion that his recovery now will be speedy. w7 Artemas Ward, and Dr. Hingeton, his agent, were captured by a band of Indians, while on an excursion to Salt Lake, a short time ago, but were released through the efforts of Governor Reed and Brigham Young. wv Joshua ©. Gunnell, an old and well known citizen of Fairfax County, died at his residence at Fairfax C. H., on Saturday last. Washington Money Market—Latest Quo- tations. Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Oo., Bank- ers: juying. Selling. U.S. Coupon Bonds, 188 ily U.S. 7.30 Notes...... IN Quartermasters’ Uheck: New Certificates American Silve’ American Gold....... NEW YORK RATE! BECOND BOARD. Coupon 6's, 188i, 111: 7.30's, 110%: Certifi- cates of Indebtedness, 99 ¥; Gol 157%; 5 20's, 107%; Quicksilver, 604- 914; Erie, 11s; Terra Haute, 67%; Pittsburg, 116. Market dull. CONGRESSIONAL. : —__r—_— XXXVIIIrz CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. ge Wepnesvay, February 21. SENATE.—The Vice President laid before the uate @ message from the Presideut, comma- nicating correspondence between the Govern- ment of Great Britain and the Secretary of Staie relative to the capture of the American schooner Highlander by the officers of the British vescel Pearl. Mr. Grimes presented a petition from citi- zens of Idaho, praying a division of that terri- tory, ene portion being inaccessible to the other; which was referred to the Committee on Ter- ritories. Mr. Grimes also presented a memorial from Major John Thomas Lane representing that he has discovered a preventive and cure tor small-pox, and asking that it be tested at Kalorama hospital. Referred to the Military Commitee. Mr. Hale resented a petition from contrac- louble-end gunboats, representing that the price agreed apon therefor will not remuneraie them, and asking some relief in the premises. Referred to the Naval Commit- tee. Mr. Ten Eyck, from the Judiciary Commit- tée, reported favorably on the bill admitting guardians of the Insane to place patients in the Asylum in the District ot Columbia. =~ Mr. Willey, from the Committee on the Dis- trict of Columbia, reported on the resolution directing them to inquire into the expediency of further providing by law for the enjoyment of equal railroad privileges by colored people in this city, asking to be discharged from the fur- ther consideration of the subject; which was agreed to. Mr. Grimes introduced a bill for the charter of a Masonic hall company in this city; which was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. Mr. Wilson, from the Military Committee, reported adversely on petitions from persons employed in the Quartermaster’s Department for creased compensation. Hovse—Mr. Alley, of Mass., briefly stated that during the last week the town of Glouces- ter, Massachusetts, was visited by fire, and the business portion of it destroyed. There is con- sequently much dis'ress. The collector for that district has written to the Treasury Department asking that the collection of internal revenue be suspended for the present; but the Secretary has no power to do so. He (Mr. Alley) there- fore asked leave to introduce & joint resolution for that purpose; but Messrs. James ©. Allen and King objected. . The House resumed the consideration of the bill to establish a Bureay for Freedmen’s Affairs. = Mr. Dawson, of Pa., made an hour’s speech againet the bill. The morning hour expired. On motion of Mr. Stevens, the Honse pro- ceeded to the business on the Speaker's table, when a number of Senate bills relating to the District of Columbia were referred to the Com- mittee for the District. Mr. Fenton, of N. Y.. moved that the House puton its passage the Senate bill authorizing the President of the United States to appoint a wurden tor the jail, whois to have entire su- pervison and care of the prisoners, and to re- ceive an annual salary of 81,60. . Mr. Cox, of Ohio, wanted the bill referred. saying it had not been printed, and tharefoce mcmbers had had no opportunity to examine the provisions, He moved to lay the bill on table; but the motion was disagreed to—yeas 55, ) DAYS 72. The bill was passed. TELEGRAPHIC NEWs. FURTHER EUROPEAN NEWS. me ES THE DANES RETREAT TO FLENSBURG. Se DISCONTENT AT COPENHAGEN, sob gcicsas REPORTED ABDICATION OF THE DANISIf KING. a New Yor, Feb. 2i—The steamship Hecla from Liverpool has arrived here. The retreat of the Danes to Flensburg is con- firmed, and it is also reported that they have retreated from that placs to Duppel, after ase- vere engagement. There is great discontent as Copenhagen, The Danish Commander-in-Chief has been recalled. : There is an unreliable report of a revolution at Copenhagen. The Court of Exchequer in the chambers has ditmissed the appeal in the Alexandria case. LATER, [By People’s Telegraph Lines—Offices No. 511 Ninth street and corner of Penn. ay. and Sixth strect, under National Hotel.) LivzERPOoL, Feb. 10.—It is rumored in Paris that the Danish King had abdicated and left for England, and that the Kieg of Sweden was proclammed King of Denmark: Loxvon, Feb. 4 —Contols 90a ; for money, 90% a91. . Gorennaces, Feb. 7—3 p. m.—The Danes Tetreated on the 6th on Fiendsbarg, which place they occupied, It was thought a doubt- ful position, owing to continued Austrian at- tacks and large forces outflanking their left wing. The Pruseians cutoff the Danes’ right wing. Lose in Prosstans large. _ KRxDsBURG, Feb.8.—The Austrians attacked the Danes before Flendsburg. The Prussians eut off their—the Danes—right wing. The Danes retreated with a large logs, the Prus- asians taking many prisoners. There was fight- ing in the streets‘of the'north part ot Flends- burg. Livzgrcot, Feb. 10.—Petroleum, refined, £1 109. Noses ofernde, ; + (By thie Peoples’ Telegraph Lines" ~ PM gta Feb. 4—11 0 m.—Gold, 57%8 SHH; 12 wo 674067 %5 1 P Ms 7 HKASTN. VERY LATEST FROM EUROPE. CONFIRMATION OF THE PRUSSIAN AND Tre Davenrort Bora.—Thesa ne a etarae Bat tne Berne ont committing Oureel ves to the theor: ot spi interference in the matter, | AUSTRIAN VICTORY aT FLENSBURG. simi Mat their perf meen we ms Sail must == us and surprising. fe do not AMERICAN AFPAIRS IN THE BRITISH PAR- | that they bave created such an imprence LIAMENT. throughout the country. The manner in which ———— their musical feats and tests of strength are performed, while firmly and, apparently, im. movably bound, is a standing puzzie to the shrewdest observers, scientific or otherwise, The seances of the treupe will. be continued nightly at Willards’ Hall, and we have doubt that the a of thei: unique and un. fo! accountable rmances will draw crowds, —— PorT or GEoRGETOWN.—Cleared—Ste: Saivor, Robertson, tor New York; schoonen, Very Latest per the Hecla via Queenstown. Lonpon, Feb. f0.—The rumored revolution in Cepenhagen is unfounded. The Prussians bavye occupied Flensburg. Austrian loss there was 1,100 There are rumors of an attack on the Danes at Duppel but no particulars. Earl Russell stated in the House of Lords Corine, Lamb, for Baltimore; Mary D. Oram. that Mar. Adare thonght it prudent to withhold arr, Grasannr, tor Anemaess Essien Mr. Seward’s offensive dispatch at which Lord | Gnisset, for St. Mary's; D. B. Bayles, Joyne, Derby was so indignant, and it had never | for New York; Isabel Beurmann, Smaii, for Baltimore; Wilson Crawford, Campbell, for Patapsco; J. B. and F. L., Parker, for Balti. more; A. Arcularises, Jackson, for New York. Robert Knowles, Shorter; for Baltimore; p' Cox, Wingate, for Patuxent; Catharine J mes, Dorcas, and Cornelius, Johnson, for New York: Serif of Cherry field. Wakefield, for Phil. adelphia; sioops D. 5. Page, Howard, for Acco. mac; Daughter of Zion, Dealty, for Annames- sex. ——>—_— A YourTsFut CoLoneL.—Abdont five weeks ago, private D. O. Whitmer, of the Ist Conn ieut artillery, deserted his regiment, came to this city, purchased a Uolonel’s uniform, and took up his residence at No. 552 Pennsylvania avenue, passing himself off ss the Colonel of the regiment to which he belongs. Since hig- appearance here he has keen living in fing styie, and by his well concocted representa. tions has succeeded in taking in several pars ties by obtaining loans of money, &c. He wag arrested this morning by one of Capt. Dolan’s detectives, and taken to the Provost Marshal's office, where he presented rather 4 comical ap- pearance in his “new outfit,” being only about 21 years of age. a who were cay-tared several days ago by a - ., tion of the cavairy of the Army of the Potrenae, 7 arrived in the city and were committed to-the Old Capitol. Among this batch of rebels wera several Washingtonians, one of them being 0. 5 F. Wollard, son of J.P. Woltard, of the Third time a clerk in au Ayenue dry goods store, and who ran away from this city on the day the Graft took piace. ee East WASHINGTON METHODIST PROTESTANT Cuvrcn.—The members of this church have elected T. W. Watts delegate and R. B. Ferguson had been for a number of years a mission, but for the pest two years has sustained itself, not only haying paid off the church debt, but also making up good collections for the various funds—the sum total which will be reported to Conference this year before larger than ever been presented. . Mr. Layard said Americas had made no de- mand. either written or verbally, for indem- nity for the Alabama’s doiugs. A prociama- tion of Marshal Wranget announces the ap- pointment of Baron Zedlitz,a Prussian, civil ecmmissioner for Schleswig, and confirms the present civil fanctionaries in office, and de- clares that the German language is henceforth | to be used in the administration of affairs, and prohibits demonstrations adverse to the Aus- | trian and Prussian policy, aud attempts to es- tablish any other authority in Schleswig. COPENHAGEN, Feb. 9.—The Regsraad voted to-day an address to the army, announcing the energetic prosecution of the war. The address was proposed by Bishop Morrad. An engagement occurred on the 6th near Id- stedt, in which the Austro-Prassian army was victorious. In the engagement near Oversee and the streets of Flendsburg there were many Killed and wounded. One Austrian regiment lost 17 officers and 500 rank and file. A Berlin dispatch of the Sth states that 1,000 persons have been arrested in Warsaw, and it is said the archives of the national Govern- ment have fallen into the hands of the Rus- sians. Advices from New Zealand announce the | defeat of the natives by Gen. Cameron after a Severe engagement, in which the English lost 41 killed and 99 wounded. Nearly 200 prisoners were taken. It is ireely confirmed that the Danes have retreated from Schleswig. They evacuated Davnowerke and blew up the works at Mis- sunde, The Germans followed them to Flensburg, from whence they retreated towards Duppel. There was severat severe engagements, and considerable Joss on bo’h sides. The Germans secured great booty and a large number of guns and prisoners. ‘ According to some anthorities, the Danish possession of Schleswig is probably ended, and the army will retreat to Jutland. Others assert that a formidable stand will be made at Duppel, where the Danes, supported by the fieet, may assume a strong position. Vienna, Feb. 9.—Ata council of Ministers on the 7th, under Presidency ot the Emperor, important resolutions were adopted to the effect thatthe London proctoral can no longer be precerved by Austsia as a basis of negotiations between the Great Powers. Lonpon, Feb. 9.—The Times Vienna corres- pondent says: Austrian Government is satis- fied with affairs in Schleswig, and it is under- s'ood that Austria will not consent to cross the Northern frontier of Schleswig. HAMBURG, Feb. 8.—Official dispatches state that the Prussians are marching upon Duppel, and are said to have carried the intrenchments before Duppel, held by & small Danish force, and thrown forward their main body to Appan- drade, to cut off the Danish retreat into Jut- land, The reads were blockaded by cannon which the exhausted horses were unable to drag fur- ther. The Danish army is reported to be in a state of complete dissolution. PRIgONERS OF WAr.—Last night 53 prison- ers of war, mostly of Moseby’s command, and ward. Another was thet tall, gawky individ- ual known as John Dame, who was at one 2 alternate to the Maryland Conference. This clarge, of which Rev. W. W. Reese is pastor, rested yesterday at Camp Barry, by Major Hall, for selling liquor to soldiers ard far- nishing them with forged passes. He was turned over to Provost Marshal Ingraham, who accommodated him for the present at the Central Guardhouse. ee SA SELLING Liqvok TO SoLpigR28.—This morn- ing the following parties were fined $20 each, by Justice Ferguson, for selling liqr r to sol- diers :—P. Kelly, proprietoroftheM umental House, near the Depot; Louis Gray, keeper of A groggery near Oarver Hospital; and John Beaner, proprietor of a lager beer saloon on } before. 7 eg ere Forcrp Passzs.—Frederick Knabe was ar- | the corner of High and Second streets, George- town. ee SMUGGLING WHISKEY.—Yesterday, Frank Brooke, colored, attempted to smuggle whis- key across the river, but was caught in theaact by the guard at Aqueduct bridge. He@as turned over to Col. Ingraham, who gave him a «free ticket’ to the Central Gyard-honse. ———— Prize Court, Judge Wylie—This morning final decrees of distribution were made in the cases of the schooners Antonica, Sallie, and Ella. A YOUNG GENTLEMAN-AGED TWENTY- three, wishes to open @ correspondence with an intelligent young lady, with view to friendshi end a little fun. Address FRANK GITHENS, Lawrenceville, N. J. o it* IBSOLUTION OF PABTNERSHIP —Notise is hereby given that the partnership betwesn fovowsty & Fabian was dissolved on tne 221 day of February, 1864, by mutual consent. All debts of the firm was Fogel y the said Pabian ani those dus FROM WESTERN ARKANSAS. RHR GND TAN: the business will be continued by tae undetsteasd, ™ . a . ¢ business w! continu 6 underal i AFFAIRS IN THE INDIAN TERRITORY, fe 24-0030" JOSEPA FABIAN’ Sr. Lovie, Feb. 21—A Fort Smith despatch | (j20RGETOWN (D, 0) Fish WHAKP FOR says advices from the Indian country state that the valley of the Canadian river and its tributaries are clear of rebels, and that the upper Seminole country is entirely clear of Tebel supplies. The rebel Indians are thoroughly disheart- ened. Gen. Moxey was presentat the Choctaw Legislaturea few days ago. and advised the Indians to return home and raise crops. The Choctawe, Creeks, Cherokees, Chicasaws and other tribes represented that the Choctaws were urged to separate from the Confederacy, as it was unable to protect them. Col. Phillips’ brigade had a fight with the rebel Indians on the Middle Bog river on the ith, killing 40. Our loss was one killed. Mayon’s Orricr, Grorcetown, D. C., Feb, 24, wes. ED ProPosals to rent the Wish Wharf in Will be reovived at this office notil Taurs- iti Gay of March next. fcr one year from Terms cash Should any re be necced the expense will hare to be paid by the party by whom tke whsrf may be rented. fa 24 td HENRY ADDISON, Mayor. PROPOSALS FOR CAVALRY HORSES. War DeragtMest, Cavatry Borziv, CBice of Chief Quartermaster, | be Washington, D. C,, Feb. 24, 1854. BEALED Prorosa.s will be received at this office Bra! nzul 12 ovelock m.,on MONDAY, March seventh, (ib, |. for IBEEE THOUSAND (3,000) CAVALRY HORSES, to be delivered at Montpelier, Vt., within fifty (0) day: f:um ¢ate et contract, ONE THUUSAND (1 0°) CAVALRY BORSKS, to be delivered in Washingtoa, D. ©.,(Giesboro? Depot)within thirty (90) days from date of con- e tre ONE 1HOUSAND (1 0m) CAVALRY HOSS, to be delivered in Elmira, N Y., witnin forty (49) Gays from date of contract CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATIC CON- VENTION. (By the People’s Telegraph Lines—Offices N ». 611 Nipth street, and corner of Pa. avenue and Sixth street, under National hotel.} . New HAVEN, Feb. 24.—Judge O. S. Sey- mour, of Litchfield, was nomtmated for govern- or by the Democraiic Convention to-day. The vote stood—O. S. Seymour 42@ out of 425 votes. Hon. W, M. Eaton is chairman. It is the larg est convention ever held in the Stats. Bsid horses to be sound in all particulars, not less than five (5) nor more than nice (9) years old; fi 4s to 16 bance high; full fleshe brie wise, aud of size sufficient poses. z A These specifications will be strictly adhered to and rigidly enforced tm every particular. No Will be enterteined unless accompanied by a gusranty of ite faithful performances, W2"Fhouls sny Dnited Btates officer gcarautee the proposal of a bidder who should prove to be irresp -Drib'e. hin pame will be reported to tas seo- retary cf War. witha recommendation that such cficer be dismissed the service. Form of bid and giaranty can be bad on spplica- hn W. McKim, A. Q. M ,at Bos- nD. Maac., or at thie office, Successful bidders ee pared to enter into written contracts, with ¢ id sufficient xecuri- Vy temetiatery, on the seceptance of their bids. ~ id, jfrom , compactly built, for cavalry par- NOW YORK STOCK MARKET. [By the People’s Telegraph Line.) New York, Feb. 21.—First Board—Gold, 1573,: Reading, 1303; N. Y. Central, 13640136; Erie, 118 yall8%; Hudson River 158X159; Har- Jem, 12432125: Michigan Central, 1339 Illinois Central, 133; Cumberland, 695 z Quicksilver, 60%a61; U.S. certificates. new. ; Go, old, 034; U.S: 5.20's, 1074; Galena, Rock Island, 121; Cleveland and Pitts- burg, 1164 21163. ii ‘he oath of allegiance must accompa.) i “The undersigned reserves the right to reject all bida d i f 8 deemed unreasonable No bid will be entertained for lees than fifty + BEB, Payment will be made on completion of contrast, ‘or a3 Foon theresiter as funds may be reovives. Proporais must be endorsed “Proposals for Oav- alr’ Horses,” and addressed to Captain James A. _ i 2 Upiot D Quartermaster, Cavairy Bureau, ington, Any farther information will be Free 3° meee on application to JAB. A. BEIN, re LOOAL NEWS. Orncvit Court, Chief Justite Cartter.—This morning, in the case of Mrs. Mare’t A. Knight, use of W.G. White, agt. W.H. English, T 5S. Bocock, Miles Taylor, C. L. Vallandigham, Wm. Barkedale, Wm. Bigler, John A. Lozan and Jchn Cochran, members of the last Na- tonal Democratic Resident Committee, for reut of pari cf house No. 8 44 street, was tried, the action being against Mr. English, who is the ouly one of the committees now residing here, and a verdict was given for tie plaintiff Cox for plaintiff and Keunedy tor detense. Thomas Wilson and wife agt R. 0, Wood- ward; action to recover $375 of defendant. There was no appearance for plaintiffs, and Mr. Cox, for the d-fense, said the declaration did uct state for what the amount was claimed, bat that it was alleged it was for ser vices ren- Gere by the plaintiffs wife in procuring aa offic for the defendant. A verdict was given for the defendant. : Chie’ Q. M., Gavairy Bureau. ee Q*DPr ancy GFFiCE, War DsPartmant, Washington, Feb 23, 1964. Proposars will be received by this Department upi:l Tuesc March 8 at4 ee d+ livered at the Springfield Armory Mass , of 6 00) sets of wrought iron work, for United States Ar- Ullery Farness The Hurneas Irons ate to be packed in well-maie boxes, containing twelve single sets each, being an estoriment for four wheel and eigbt lead borss; end eack twelve sets so packed wili consist of the fol'owipg pieces : ng Hames, complete, saort Hames, complete, 6 pairs mecium Eames, complete, 45%) ace Clips wi-b 144 rivets, 4 doubie Loope or cyes, 2 Sed le Loops (bent for cattle,) 24T ace Byes, 24'ong Chains with toggles, 24 short Oheins vith toggles, 4 breast Hooks, 23 Leg Guards, with 10 rivets, Alfred Lee agt.G. H. Plant; action of debt. . bt for riding saddle pummet. : plan 4 oa ere Hovnere Trens are to. conform striotiy is yerdiet for plainti: 2 a 8 —————.—- pate nd weight to the por yori bel-gs in. Brockapz Runxers.—Eleven men, taken. Fasc hin trissaleae te habe from on board several blockade-running ves- | 9:4 each pirce in to be made sele captured by the North Atlantic Blockading | jron prescribed ip the official bil ~ Squadron, and who have been in the guard- | which cen de obtained af this — at : eo New house atthe Navy Yard for several days past, je! ae janen were turned over to Col. Inj . and by bak . him committed tothe Old Capitol. They hsd + for the in their ssion several large bundles, which they said contained their bed-clothing, but on cog ai being opened the-following contraband articles ne were found: 2 pieces cloth (cotton,) 3 pocket bundles, handkerchiefs, 10 pairs socks, 1 piece cassi- Ee meretally mere, 11 irs ladies’ shoes, 1 table cloth The pak marked Wm. J. Hughes, 1 paper pepper, 2 planation. blankets, 1 bag, 4 packages tea, 1 kit of clothes, of eons — 1 shawl, 5 cotton shirts, 3 woolen shirts, 3 pairs acptae ae Aetn ‘et 4 pants, and 2 pieces calico. a Navy Yarp.—Lieut. Commander M. Pat- : 3 5 H A rl 3 i H . Li 1 ae terson Jones, who hag been attached to the sor simi- 5rd thong time pent, the hi two k, acd who can thope abe “ months as executive officer, bas been ched and ordered to the command of the gunboat ageliszore for turning ont the fail Re ea uy — ea be requirad t» furnish proper soouri- ia Yard. Lieut. Commander Joho H. Rostelly poy oP ordnance daty at the Yard, relieves ‘ut. Jones, The Fuschia, Acting Master W. T. Street, having been extensively lett the Yard yesterday afternoon for duty on the flotltla. ties for the "performance of the work, «si aie written acknowl- Sarmenterct Ta ae ea a, bes sigsa- faithful execution ter Arthur, has 1 bid hod's thorough gverbauiing, ald Willloave to- oiinotdes aes nouefel pidsert day for the lower river.: tract wei etad Feioit oa Susriorove CuaRactaR.—This yporaiie,' or ot aa 5 ‘aay ae" S Bee ont Jaaetniy A Eg a} evel B Fama One fond ot ie + red the military au’horities and ake ous.” . @ DB. . Teunciticd to the Ceatral Gaardhonse, Berets Tro cig. Ges. and Oblef of Oranans?, “«