Evening Star Newspaper, March 3, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY. --.- MARUH 3, 1864. 7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SEB OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- | GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. Washington Meney Market, Quotations for stocks, coin and uncurrent woney, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Ce. | Bankers: U. 8. Coupon Bonds, 1881 ..0- U. 8.7.30 Notes... uartermasters’ low Oertificates American Silver. Ocupon cates of Indebtedness, 99% ; Gold, 16;x. 6's, 1681, 111%; 7-30’s, 111%; Oertin- OUR MILITARY BUDGET, LATEST FOREIGN NEWS. Loxpon, Feb. 20.—The Paris correspondent of the Times ssys Napoleon wiil not fail any | opportunity to march the French troops to the Rhine. ™ Little credence is attached to the reported in- tention of France to recognize the Confede- rater, All was quiet at Duppel on the 19th. In consequence of the circuitous movement of the German troops, the Danes were com- pelled to evacuate Rulding in Jutiand. A de- cisive engagement subsequently took place without a decisive result. Twelve Austrian ships of war are ordered to sed uard the German merchantmen. Coni sea Saturday at 90%. ‘The faliin funds was owing to the tone of | Lord Palmerston’s speech on Friday evening, and the increasing fears of further complica- tions arising out of #@ Danish war. The squadron wim Tacus is ordered to return to England, to assemble in Portland Roads to await further orders. LrveRroot, Feb.20.—The cotton sales to.day were 4,C00 bales. The market dull and prices NAVAL ORDERS. | Lieutenant Commander Joseph H. Sherretts: | deteched from the Katarhdin, and ordered to | New Orleans, to command the Areostook. { Lieutenant Commander Chester Hatfield, | detached from the command of the Aroostook, and ordered to return North. . Lieut. C. M Schoomaker, detached from the ‘West Gulf Blockading Squadron and ordered to return North. i Second Assistant Engineer Cleland Linds- Jey, deteched from the Tuscarora, and await- ing orders. IMPORTANT NEWS - CHANGE OF PRISONERS. TERA For come time past, an unofficial correspon- dence has passed between General Butler and General Ould, the rebel commissioner of ex- change, in relation to the exchange of prisoners. ‘This correspondence has resulted in adeclara- dion of exchange, agreeing that all prisoners delivered at City Point up to the 2ith ot Janu- ary are declared exchanged. TOOK THE OATH. ‘We understand that some twenty Tennes- sSeeans, who deserted the rebel army some time since and came within our lines, haye been released from the Old Uapitol, within a day or two, upon taking the oath prescribed in the President’s amnesty proclamation, and have started for their homes in Tennessee. ———_+<0e-+ —___ How IT Worxs!—The Iast batch of rebel papers from Richmond are exuberantly ex- ultant over the « Pomeroy circular,” hailing i; Bs ihe evidence of a division in the Union ranks that will ensure the easy victory of the anti- ‘war party in our next presidential election, @n2 consequently as ensuring the success of the rebellion. | The Richmond Dispatch, in publishing the circular, has a long editorial (headed « North- ern Lights”) upon the same hopefal topic, in | Which it recapitulates with infinite gusto al- | Most every paragraph of the circular; styles it | an ‘artful address worthy of the most insin- | uating and permeating Yankee,” and goes on to vaticinate the most hopetv! results to the Confederate cause from this movement agains; Mr. Lincola. | CONFIRMATIONS BY THE SENATE.—The Sen- te in Executive session unanimously con- firmed the nomination of Ulysses S. Grant, | mow a Major General in the military service, to be Lieutenant General in the Army of the | United Statns. | Joseph K. Barnes was also confirmed as Medical Inspector General, with the rank of | Colonel in the Army of the United States. | Tre Cry Is STILL THEY ComME.—A despatch Yeceived here reports the unanimous nomina- ticn of Abraham Lincoln for President and | AnGérew Jchneon for Vice President, by the | Legisiature cf Nebraska. i APPOINTED.—Mr. Simeon Mead, of this city, hhas been appointed to a first class clerkship in | the Fiith Auditor's office, vice P. M. Fortier, | resigned. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. RUMORED MISCARRIAGE OF KIL- PATRICK’S EXPEDITION, GUES ED OF WASHINGTON CORRESPOND- 'S OF THE NEW YORK PAPERS. —————__ [By the Independent Line of Telegraph: of- fices—216 Pennsylvania aveaue, between 12th and 13th streets; and 56 Ninth street, one door trom Pennsylyania avenue.] New York, March 3.—The World has a ‘Washingwon special dispatch stating that Kil- patrick’s cavalry expeditien has miscarried, | owing to the storm, and the fact that its nature | ‘Was noised too much in the army. [ Washington Special to the Times.] Capts. Sawyer and Flynn, who were sen- | tenced to death at Richmond, have been ex- changed by Gen. Butler. Com. Dahlgren has been recalled from the fleet at Charleston, and Farragut is to succeed | Dim. LATER FROM EUROPE. oe ANOIHER RUMOR ABOUT FRENCH RECOG- NITION OF TILE CONFEDERACY. rete THE GERMANS ENTER JUTLAND. pa Seatiste es; Hatirax, March 3.—The steamship Canada bas arrived, and brings the jntelligence that the | steamer Georgia has left Brest. There was & vague rumor that -France in- tends soon to recognize the Southern Conted- eracy. The German forces have entered Jutland, The Archduke Maximilian will visit the Courts of Brussels, Paris and Windsor, before | leaving for Mexico to entér upon his duties as Emperer. PRICE OF GOLD. [By the Peoples’ Telegraph Lines.] New York, March 2.—9.30 a. m., gold, 60; 11 A. w., 00%; 12 m., 60%. Fire and Loss of Life. SepatiA, Mo., March 2.—A fire broke out abvut 2 o’clock this morning in the Missouri Hotel, ard spread so rapidly that many of the bostders escaped only by jumping trom the windows. Five persons are knowa to be killed, an cug them the wife and daughter of the pro- prictor of the hotel, and T. M. Greasham. S:v- eral buildings west and a whole block.east of | the hotel were consumed. The loss is esti- | mated at from $114,000 to $150,000. The fire ‘Was undeubtedly the work of an incendiary. —___ + e+e + ‘Tux New York ELEcTions.—The New York Trilune of yest@rday states the results of the ‘MnuBicipal elections in the State of New York meee: showing decided Union gains: oy has elected a Democratic Mayor by 700 majority. Seymour's majorit: pecs Wads- | ‘worth was 1,066—Union gain Yue. In Lock- prt the Democratic ticket is chosen by 150 ma- | ority—a Democratic gain of about 16. In the Democra tic ticket is successful by wbout 100, which is a Democratic loss of53. In Aibica the Unionis:s succeeded by 71, which is | ab ndcome Union esin. Oswego re-elects its | Democratic Mayor by t1e small majority of 5). | CONFEDERATE OFFICERS To By Excuayag: —— W. H. F. Lee, (son of Geni’ ob rt EB. Lee,) and Capt. Tyler, of his staf, arrived in this city mor! from Fort Latayetie. They were in charge of Lieut, Crowley. They sujourned at Barnum’s Hotel wntil 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when they eft for Fortress Monroe in the line steam. eral of prisoners wi soon It is pot ascertained Fe General be is to be for— ' the fire department; | inst, weak. Breadstaffs quiet and steady at Fri- days rates, except wheat, which is firmer. Provisions flat. A cabinet council was held at London on Saturday, which was hastily summoned the previous night. The French policy appears to be setting in favor of Denmark aud some Journals utter warnings to Prussia. A Danish frigate in the English channel had | overhauled numerous vessels. Lord Palmersten on Tuesday and Friday night spoke strongly on the Austro-Prussian invasion of Schleswig, and was loudly cheered: THE ALEXANDRIA ELECTION.— The total ‘vote cast in this place yesterday, for muni- cipal officers, was 213, as follows: 61 in the First Ward: 31 in the Second Ward; 74 in the Third Ward, and 44 in the Fourth Ward, of which CU. A. Ware for Mayor, on the “ Anti- Reform” ticket received 167; James P. L. Wal- cott, on the “Reform” ticket for the same office, 33; and J. T. Armstrong, “Independent,” also for Mayor, 11. Reuben Johnston was elected auditor; S. Ferguson Beach, corporation attor- ney: Robert Bell, jr.. surveyor; Charles R. Grimes, superintendent of police; Isaac B. Lovejoy, guager of casks and inspector of spirits: Richard l'atsapaugh, chief engineer of ‘homas Ywyer, clerk of the gas works; John P. Whitemore, clerk of the market; W. W. White, measurer of wood and bark; Wm. R. Howard and E. S. Boynton, inspectors of lumber; Geo. C. Hewes and O. C. Whittlesey, collectors of taxes; and Thomas Davy and P. G. Henderson, assessors. In the First Ward. James Vansant, alderman, and Samuel Bager, G. Hulst, J. F. Carlinand W. J Cowing, councilmen; in the Second. Ward, E. Burchell, alderman, J. R. Sherwood, J. L. Dysen, Jas. Robinson and A. Moran, council- Men; in the Third Ward, A. C. Harmon, alder- man, J. Tacey, J. C. Clark, J. M. Stewart and CG. N. Gregory, councilmen; and in the Fourth Ward, Robert Bell, sr., alderman, W. D. Mas- sey, W. N. Berkley, Wm. Arnold and H. S. Martir, councilmen, were elected.—Alezandria Gazette, March 2. THE ANNUAL MEETING FOR THE Newsboys will be held at the Home, in rmory Eq on SATURDAY, the 5th instant, ‘clock. It'is hoped that the members of the re re and ail who are interested will attend. m REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION.—A reet- ing of this Association will be heid at Union eague Hall, on 9th street.on FRIDAY EVENING. the 4th inst , at 73s o'clock. An opportunity will be cflered any who may desire to uuite with the Association. .. 9.45. COOMBS, Pres’t. L. CLEPHANR, Bec’y. {Chron.} mh 42t MECHANICS ILDING AS80CIATION Any person wishing to join this Associa lion are requested to attend the next regular meet- | ing at the German Hall, llth street, MONDAY EVENING, at 732 o’olock, or call at Geo. Willner’s, No. 464 9th street, or J Jouvenal’s, corner 6th and B streets, Capitol Hill. The second payment will be received next Monday evening. GEORGE WILLNER, Pres’t. J. JOUVENAL, Bes’y. B OsTerMaver, Treas’r. mh 3 3t* lem rata LEOPURE3.—Prof. W. D. of Wuitnxry.of Yale College, will give a course -ctures on Philology, comn encing on FRIDAY EVENING, Maron 4th, at 8 o’clock. Finst Lucrvre.—History snd Objects of Linguis- tie Bcience. plan of the lectu. Why sand how do we Speak English ? how language is preserved and perpetuat its constant change; the study of lan- guage an historical study. Bsconp Laotrurs, MONDAY, March 7.—Illustra- tion of the process cf growth and change in lan- guage; formation of words by combinat‘on of old mate! ; mutilation and corruption of existing forms; changes opment of meaning; rate of roeresac! these changes. _ Pablic areinvited. Admittance free. wh 8- ATTENTION, ENIGHTS TEMPLAR.— The bers of Columbia Commandery are requested to meet at the Asylum. corner 9thand D streets,on THURSDAY EVENING, March 94, 1864, i Fair at 5 Knights are cordially invited to join ua. By ord mh ] 3t” L, HOLTSLAN DER, Recoraer. OF Son are heres KNIGHTS TEMPLARS.— o You are hereby notified to attend a meeting ashirgton Commandery, No. }, at the spin corner Ninth and D streets, on THURSDAY BV. NING, March 34, 1864, at 6 o’clock in fall unifor: for parade. All sojourning Bir Knights are i vite tend, By order. JAMES B. BEILY, M.D. mh 1-3t* E Recorder P. T. ‘CE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, &c.. Receptions, Parties, Weddings, Bal ap pers, Fairs and other entertainments furnished at shortest notice and most reasonable terms. Ice 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. Charlotte Russe, Jellies. ppanids and Wedding Cakes mada to order, at JOSEPH SHAPFIELD’S Confection- ery, 386 Sixth st., bet. G and H. fe 11-3m* lew FLAMATOBY RHEUMATISM CURED. fo An effectual, certain, and permanent car. Fr this painful disease. Never fails. Inquire at No. 519 I street north, between 6th and 71h street west, {fe9 eolm*} CO. KEENAN. Fos BALES ‘Apply at LANSBURG & BHO, 376 Seventh al 5 ev on! street, bet, Land K. 1 mb's ot RICKS BRIOKS!! B ; ICKB On 18 The unfersigned bave 600,00 building Bricks for sale, On N, between 3¢ and Routh itol street. mb3-I1m* -_ A. & T. A. RICHARDS BS. WEEN I8 CURING HOPELESS GASES OF DISEASE ne By Magnetism and Electricity, when all other treatment fails. Oall and see tes- imoniais at 445 K street, Washington. m mh 31 L MILLINERY. ADIES, All I ask of i 8 latest novelties o: 6 day in ei BRY and FANCY GOODS LINE. My store small one,No, 22 Market Spaz corner 8th et, but it contains handsome goods, do not pass the store, ladies, without stopping be m id call. 6 ALTIMO&E BESTAURANT.—No. 41 German street, between Howard and Liberty 3 istoresieorrent. Possession given about Ist A It in in the beart of the city, J) steps from Baltimore street, and has been shoves fully opt Ce Bret ciate abe Oe eet ice rs, bas every advactage, . Ine 5934 Fayeite st. Balto. stdat mhs Sw* BEES. HORSES, HORSES —175 Hors arrived and for sal ing of Just oR Bisgdon’s BELL, Mules, IGNOR STEFFENONE D PROF. DU- CHANT) begs to inform is ies of this city, that he has a few hours at his disposal. Those who could not be received at the commencement of th Sesrion will please address sie Store, corner of 1]th street and Penn avenu Mand N south, 5: rt. . H. Fistor. Wanted to purchase—100 Proven tt Rees — . Meigs, Mi . W. ‘ Mer Rishmonds Sultans MD. Oboe, Bortionttes talian Minister. . mh 3 3t* FAT BEEF, THE MEAT OF £2 SIX PREMIUM CATTLE ‘Wit! be on exhibition and for sale at Fulton Mar- ket, cotmer of 14th and E sts.,om Saturday, the 5th wh § at") A. M, HEPBURN. AND 366 3B STRE: Lh a 20m have + CONGRESSIONAL. —_—-—_ In THE SENATE yesterday— Mr. Hendricks submitted the following reso- Tution, which was adopted : e Resolved, That the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War be directed to inquireinte causes of and the circumstances attending the recent military ition into Florida: with whom the expedition originated, for what pure pose it was undertaken, and what were its results, and that the committee be instructed to report at as early a day as practicable. r. Sherman cailed up the subject of the dis- agreeing votes on the whisky bill He called attention to the message from the House, and offered a resolution that the request of the House for another committee of conference, with instruction to agree upon a tax of not less than 20 or more than 40 cents on spirits or domestic liquors on hand, be acquiesced in. A lengthy debate on the question as to the proper eariiamentary mode in & proceeding of of this kind ensued. ; . bd Mr. Sherman’s resolution was rejected Mr. Grimes thought they had better get rid of the whole subject, as it was evident the Senate and House could not agree, and let the matter come up in a new bill. a ea. the subject be indefinitely postponed. cted. Finally a qaoulon of Mr. Conness, that the Senate disagree to the resolutions of instruction proposed by the House, and agree to a free committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses, was adopted. Ix THe Hovse— The consideration of the bill declaring the jurisdiction of the Court of Claims shall not extend to or include ay. claim against the United States growing out of the destruction of, or a dations on, property by the Army and Navy engaged in the suppression of the rebellion was continued. Mr. Wilson sent to the Clerk’s table, to be read, a letter from Mr. Whiting, Solicitor of the ‘War Department, in which he says a large number of cases had been referred to him,and which he had declined to consider. He re- marks that by far the larger portion of these claims are from disloyal States, for every va- riety of property, some of which has been con- demned as proper objects of prize; and what is singular, every claimant professes to ve loyal, although some of them are known to the War Department as already engaged im rebellion. Were they to regard the evidence presented as proof of loyalty. it is doubtful whether there ever was a disloyal person in the seceded States ‘With regard to the general character of the claims, they are so gross and outrageous as to stamp them with fraud, the idea seeming to be entertained that it was a fair game to rob the Treasury. In relation to the extent of these claims, hundreds of millions of dollars would be reguired to ey, them. If these were now settled it would be impossible for the War De- pariment to carry on the war for three months. As much danger was to be apprehended from Commorents on the Trecsury as from armed rel 8. - The Solicitor says, in conclusion, we ought not to allow any court or tribunal to pass on these claims, however small the amount may be, and the Government should not now com- mit itself to acknowledge their validity. A debate here ensued between Messrs. Wil- son, Thomas, of Md., Schenck, and others, upon the conclusion of which Mr. Thomas proposed an amendment to the bill, proposing all claims for quartermasters’ stores may be submitted to the Quarterm:ster General, and all claims for subsistence to the Commissary General, accompanied by proof, and it is made the duty of these officers to examine the claims, and if found correct, they are to be referred to the Third Auditor of the Treasury Department, which, shall be final and conclusive. It also provides for the as- certainment of claims by the appointment of a commissioner and solicitor for each of the dis- tricts prescribed in this amendment. Care ts to be taken to exclude disloyal claims; and all claims not presented within three years are to be barred. The House agreed to this amendment to the pending bill. The House took mp the message from the Senate that they had disagreed to the instruc- tions adopted by the House on the disagreeing amendments to the whisky bill, and ask a free Committee of Conference on the subject. This ‘was agreed to. ES QEED OATS OF FINE QUALITY—For sale at 3 ALDUOH’S Wholesale Grain and Feed Depot, corner Second and O streets, near B, and O. B. BR. Depot. mh 3 6t* 0. SUTLERS—Five cases BOLOGNA SAUS- AGES new, jin fell ss eis. por Ib, without foll j aire, S0 cts. Por pound, Packagrs or MARSHALL, No, 14 Second averus. Now York. mh 3-fawSw OTATOES! POTATOES! 2,000 Bushels of Prime J Soa Whites and lercer Patatoes. Just arrived per achr, Fulton. and for rale in lots PETS) BY. to suit purchasers, . mh 3 he &5 Water st., Georgetown. NE-HORSS COUPER. ‘We offer for sale cheap a One horse Coupee, close gil around, wis geen fe mnt and sides, and arranged ve Fomumeljas. 0. McSUIRE& CO., mh 2 12t Auct ani Com. Merchants, H. HOFFA, DEALER IN WATCH MATERIALS, TOOLS, OBYSTALS, FILES, &c, No, 337 Pennsylvania avenue, opposits Metro- politan Hotel. mh 2-ly T DISSOLUTION. HE Copsrtnership heretofore existing between the undersigned, under the name and firm of Lup- Low, WiLLI4Ms & Oo . is by mutual consent this day dissclved. L.H. Onuncn retiring therefrom, 2 SapubLow a8 LJ. WinLiaMs will sapuree the ein oe L: 8. WIDGTAMB, L. H. CHUBCH. Washington, D. 0., March 1, 1864. COAL ‘!—COAL !—COAL! AND WOOD !—WooD !—wooD: Washington, D. 0, mh 2 St* Ihave just received bills of lading for two car- goes of very superior RED ASH OOAL, which will arrive this week. I will seil it ata small advance if taken direct from the vessel. I have now on hand OAK, PINE AND HIOKORY WOOD, |d all kinds of COAL at the lowest market prices, a f H. OLAY STEWART, Buecezsor to Warder & mh 2-1w* corner H and 12th sts. ALPACA POPLINS. FIFTY PIECES JUST REORIVED, IN VERY CHOICE SHADES AND BEAUTIFUL QUALITY, AT 62 AND 75 CTS. PER YARD. ‘These goods are particularly adapted to this city y have a very high lustre, the dust can easily aken or brushed from them. We have the same goode in Black, and also many new things in Black for Spring wear. JOS. J. MAY & 00, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, Between 9th and 10th. SPRING DRESS GOODS. —1n- ALL THE NOVELTIES Or THIS SEASON’S IMPORTATION. We have just returned from New York, and are now prepared to exhibit a very choice stock of FRENCH AND BRITISH DBESS GOODS In new and beautiful styles, and'¢t prices as low as they are sold at any of the large houses in Mew York. The ladies are invited to call. 308. J, MAY & 00., 305 Pennsylvania avenue, mh2-3t be NBCOND ATG, SSS . 4 O'OLOCE P. M. Mest Important from the Frent. eps KILPATRICK’S EXPEDITION HEARD FROM. ae HE HAS JOINED BUTLER’S FORCES NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE FOR A DASH ON RICHMOND. ee DESTRUCTION OF A REBEL CAMP NEAR FREDERICKSBURG AND CAPTURE OF PRISONKRS. Spee STIRRING NEWS FROM RICHMOND EX- PECTED. Se ‘We have late and interesting information from the front, to the effect that Gen. Kilpat- Tick, with a force of picked cavalry, has ar- rived at the White House, and formed a junc- tion with a force sent up by Gen, Butler from the peninsula. The statements are based upon the fact that two of Gen. Kilpatrick’s scouts have come back and made the above report. This report is believed in the army of the Po- tomac. : Kilpatrick is thus within a few miles of Richmond, and as Gen. Butler is co-operating with him, we may hear of staftling news from that quarter in aday or two. On his route to the White House Gen. K., having orders so to do, avoided meeting any large force of rebels. After Gen. K. had left the front, another party of 800 picked cavalry was sent out to communicate with him. They, however, met arebel force,and as their orders were not to fight, if a battle could be advoided, they moved toward the East, and the commander not strik- ing the direct road, came upon a party of rebels near Fredericksburg; captured them and burnt the camp, and destroyed a valua- ble quantity of army stores, and then proceed- ed on their way to find Kilpatrick. « We have other interesting news of a contra- band character concerning the movement, which, however, will keep until the proper time for its divulgement. ARRIVAL OF ADMIRAL DAHLGREN AND ° STAFF, Last evening, the steamer Harvest Moon, Acting Vol. Lieut. J. D. Warren, arrived at the Navy Yard, from Charleston Bar, having left there on Saturday night last, bringing up Admiral J. A. Dahigren and staff, of the South Atlantic Squadron. When they left the bar everything was quiet with exception of some excitement in reference to rebel torpedoes. None have been segn, however, since the Husa- tonic was blown up, but as ‘a precautionary measure, fenders are put out around the dif- ferent vessels nightly. ij + ‘When the Harvest Moon arrived in the Po- tomac yesterday, there was no pilot at hand, and after several efforts were made to secure one, Admiral Dahlgren volunteered for the duty, and took his position in the pilot-house, bringing the vessel safely up to the Yard, where she arrived about five o'clock last even- ing. Commander Rowan was left in tempor- ary command of the fleet. THE DRAFT. An order is now in the hands of the printer, and will be issued to-morrow, directing the Boards of Enrollment to commence the draft on the 10th instant in all sub-districts which had not filled their quotas before the Ist inst- All volunteers who may enlist before the draft is actually made will be deducted from the quotas by the Board of Enrollment, in accord- ance with orders to be given in each case by the Acting Asisstant Provost Marshal Gen’l of the States. If the quota shall not be filled by the first draft, the Board shall make further drafts until the entire quota is obtained. REFUGEES, This morning, seven refugees from Rich- mond, presented themselves at the Provost Marshal's office. They were dressed better than refugees usually are, and had upon their persons large sums of money in silver and gold, tightly sewed up in belts, so as to be ‘worn around the body. They took the oath of fidelity, and were dismissed. ARRIVED HERE, Col. D. H. Dulaney, an Aid-de-Camp on the staff of Gov. Pierpont, of West Virginia, and who was released from one of the Richmond prisons on Friday last by special agreement between the Union and rebel commissioners, arrived in this city yesterday evening. IN TOWN, Brigadier General Graham, ot General But- ler’s department, arrived in the city yesterday, and is stopping at the Metyopolitan Hotel. Washington Moncy Market—Latest Quoe- tations, ee Furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co,, Bank- ers: Buying. Selling. U.S. Coupon Bonds, 1881 ‘ LX U.S. 7.30 Notes......-+. 2 Quartermasters’ Checks. ay New Certificates, NEW YORE RATE8—SECOND BOARD. Coupon 6’s, 1881, 1114; 7.30's, 111%: Certifl- cates of Indebtedness, 99%; Gold, 160%; Erie, 115%; Quicksilver, 57%; Michigan Southern, 98. : CONGRESSIONAL. —_—_—_ XXXVIIIrx CONGBESS,_FIRST SESSION, ee TuuRspay, March 3. SznwaTE.—Mr. Grimes presented a petition of the justices of the Supreme Court of the Dis- trict of Columbia on the subject, and intro- duced a bill to regulate the fees of the clerk’s office of the Supreme Oourt of the District of Columbia; whieh was referred to the Commit- tee on the District of Columbia. On motion of Mr. Wilson the joint resolution to continue the payment of bountieg till the ist of April was taken up. Mr. W. presented a letter from the Secretary of War expressing an en that the requisite number of troops could be raised more readily by payment of bounties than in any other Le ‘That the quotas of the States would generaliy be filled if the time was extended to April Ist, so that we would not need to have a draft. That he regarded the joint resolution wise, and thought 1t would be well to pass it. Passed withont debate. Mr. Davis submitted an amendment which he designs to offer to the joint resolution for the amendment of the Constitution re; from the Judiciary Committee, which provides as follows: That no negro or.person whose mother or grandmother was a negro, shall be recognized as a citizen of the United States; and alco, that the States of Maine and Massa- chusetts shall constitute one State, to be called the State ot East New England, and the States of Vermont, New ait g open Rhode Island and Connecticut 5! set apart as West New England. Special order came up. It is the bill to pre- vent officers of army and navy from interfer- ing elections. : Mr. Powell proceeded to address the Senate at length in support of the bill. Hovsz.—The Housy resumed the consider- ation of the bill which was considered yester- a oe mehentaPanes ction. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. _—»—_— LOUISIANA A FREE STATE. ——~——— BRUTAL MURDER OF NEGROES BY THE CON- SEDBRATES. —_—>— Port Hupeon, Feb. 23.—The election yester- day in Louisiana resulted in the triumph of the straight free State ticket. Michael Hahn is elected Governor by about 3,000 majority, out of a vote of over 8,100. There is great rejoicing by the free State party, and illuminations-and cannon firing took place last night. Louisiana is a free State. At Johnson’s plantation, Tecumseh Landing, 5 miles above Grand Lake, Miss.,on the Lith, aband of 60 well mounted guerillas, dressed in Federal uniform, surprised a company of the Ist Miss. infautry, (colored,) who were standing guard about a mile and a half from the main foraging party, capturing and dis- arming them before assistance could be ren- dered. All were killed or mortally wounded excepttwo who feigned death. Some of the negroes were pinned to the ground with bayo- nets, others were shot through the head while on their knees begging for quarters. The guerillas escaped without losing aman when the foraging party returned. FURTHER CONCERNING KILPAT- RICK’S MOVEMENTS. Nzw York, March 3.—The Herald's dispatch from the Army of the Potomac, of Feb. 29th» says: Kilpatrick arrived at Spottsylvania Court House about dark Monday. From this point Col. Dahigren wus dispatched to Frederick's Hall, midway between the junction of the Virginia Central and Richmond and Fred- ericksburg Railrcad and Gordonsville, where the rebel reserve of artillery is parked. His mission was to destroy the artillery ronds and telegraphs, and rejoin Kilpatrick. A later dispatch, dated March Ist, says the expedition was heard from last evening. All ‘was going on well. Yesterday artillery firing was heard in the direction of Gordonsville. Kilpatrick has dashed ahead, beyond the reach of regular communication, and can only be heard from via Fortress Monroe or rebel sources, = IMPORTANT FROM THE SUUTHWEST ES, SUCCESSES BY GEN, SHERMAN, ——— Memrais, Feb. 29.—A private letter received from an officer at Vicksburg, dated the 22d of February, says : “We hear nothing of a defi- nite character from Gen. Sherman, but there is no doubt but that he has taken possession of Selma, Ala. Itis said that he captured five gunboats at Selma.°’ . LOCAL NEWS. BALTIMORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE M. E. CHURCH. SECOND DAY. Oonference reassembled this morning, and religious services were conducted by Rey. Mr- Munroe. The following are the resolutions offered yesterday by Rev. B. Newton Brown, and which were referred to. the committee of five: Whereas we are taught in the written word ot God, which is our only and sufficient rule of faith and practice, that civil government is as verily an institution of God as the Christian Church itself; that by divine authority and permission kings reign and princes decree jus- tice, princes rule and nobles, even all the judges of the earth; God moveth kings and setteth up kings; that the Prince of Peace him- self set an example of obedience to civil law, and His inspired apostles commanded every soul to be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and whosoever resisteth the power resisteth the ordinance ot God, and they that resist shall receive to them- selves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil; that he beareth not the sword in vain, but he is the minister ot God to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil; that we must be subjeci not only for wrath, but for conscience sake. And whereas we are further putin mind to obey magistrates, and to submit to every crdi- nance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether it be to the king as supreme, or unto governors as unto them that are sent by God for the pun- ishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well. Ana whereas the obedience enjoined by the apostle to the civil government, thongh under heathen rulers, is, if possible, more imperative in regard to governmetit under Christian ruiers choseh by Christian people. And whereas our twenty-third Article of Religion is a clear recognition of the Scripture teaching on this subject, and upon which the Methodist Episcopal Caurch has acted since tbe organization of the United States Govern- ment, and was among the first to declare in a public address to fresident Washington. Theretore Resolved, by the Baltimore Annual Conférence, That as citizens, as @ body of Christian min- isters, among our highest and holiest duties are those we owe to the government which protects our most sacred rights—therefore, no event, no combination of circumstances what- soeyer, shall in any wise shake our allegiance or hinder our earnest and unreserved support tothe United States Government in the hour of her perij, now and henceforth—God being our helper. 2. That it is with profound regret.that the di- vine teachings herein set forth should have been in any degree really or apparently ob- scured in the minds of any among whom we have lived and labored, suffered and rejoiced; and we affectionately entrest all such to suffer the word of exhortation; to abide by the an- cient landmarks; to stand in the way and in- guire for the old paths, and meddle not with them that are given to change; but render tnto Cwsar the things that are Cwsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. That prayer be made for rulers, and for all in authority, that we may lead a peaceable and quiet life, in all godliness and honesty. God is our wit- ness, Whom we serve with our spirit; ye are in our hearts brethren, to live and die with you in the fellowship of the gospel. 3. That the question so long propounded in our Book ot Discipline—what shall be done with the great evil of slavery—which has feurd no reply in the wisdom of statesmen or the councils of the church, God, the great law-giver of heaven and earth, now answers; he breaks ohe seal in this mystery and bids man stand in awe while he speaks—“Let m: people go!” The Lord rides on the whirlwin: and directs the storm of war, and strangely lifts the hands of the people to break the bonds of slavery; none can stay his hand, or say unto him what doest thou? i 4. That our duty m regard to this question is indicated in this passage of holy writ—* Be si- lent O all flesh before the Lord, for he is raised up ont of his holy habitation.” Bishop Scott announced the following as the committeee of five to consider the resolution of- fered yesterday, viz: Revs. BR. N. Brown, W. B. Edwards, T. Sewall, J. Thrush and J. A. McCauley. Rev. N. J.B. Morgan announced that Rev. Mr. Lanahan had been afilicted Zeierday. by the loss, by death, of one of his children, and he offered resolutions that the Conference had heard of the atfliction with regret, and assuring Mr. Lanahan of the sympathy and prayers of the Conference, which were adopted by a ri- sing vote. Rey. Mr. Morgan reported the tojlowing as the standing committees for the present session, and the report was accepted. On Dickinson es ae 5 e, 8. V. Blake, W. H. Chapma: . Start. On Temperance—W. T. D. Olemm, ©. C. Cronin, and J. W. Cornelius. On Semi- naries—W. Krebs, F. S. Cassady, and H. N. Sipes. On Colonization—J. N. Davis, P. D. omb, and G. W. Hobbs. On Bible Cause— Bear, ‘W. M. D. Ryan, and S. V. Leach. On W. Conference Regier. Myers and H. C. ‘Westwood. t Office—R.R. Murphy, H & We eeu Ons atin eDaniell, and K. Boyle, and 8. M. com! of the colored commanication says the colored ple Tac. knowledge their indebtedness for al. they have and are religiously attached to the Methodist Episcopal charches, but they think they should have a distinctive conference. Referred to the Bishop and Presiding Elders. The seventh question of the minutes, Telative to superannnated preachers, was taken ap — and Rev. T. S. Harding was allowed . Rey. M. R. White was placed on the effective list. Rey. J. R. Efinger was allowed $150. The vote whereby Mrs. Cornelius was allowed yesterday $121 was reconsidered, and the amount inereased to $200. The names of widows of deceased clergymen Were then called, and Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Munroe were reported deceased. Appropria- tions of $200 each were made in the following cases, viz: Mrs. Cookman, Mrs. Rice, Mrs, Edmunds, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Busey, Mrs. Jas. Watts, Mrs. Rossel, Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. J. M. Aiken, Mrs. J.T. Aiken, Mrs. Pey- oe ee Stevens, Mrs. Dalrympie and Mrs. rst. On motion of Mr. Monroe, the order day, the call of stewards was taken up, cot oO nages of the effective ministers were first called, and J. L. Gilbert presented a claim for $250, which was allowed. Rey. D. H. Smith resented no claim for himself, but asked $200 for his wife aad children, which was not al. lowed. Collections were called for, and the follow- ing were handed tn, viz: From Baltimore district—Baltimore City Sta- tion, 6.18; Wesley Chapel, $100; Fayette street, $200; Columbia street, 840; Union Square $109.91; Franklin street, $30.35, Hanover street, $14.40; Seamen’s Bethel, $5; Sharp street and John Wesley, $5.72; Baltimore Circuit, $71.05; Severn Circuit, $32.46; South River Circuit, $6.16; Calvert Circuit, $23.50. Washingten district—Foundry, $66.32; Wes. ley Chapel, #100; East Washington, 830.85; McKendree, $100; Union Noisy, aber Gorsuch, $10.39; Waugh Chapel, $20; vidence Oha- pel, $12 80; Georgetown, $55; West Georgetown and Tenalytown, $5; Ellicott’s Mills, $2: tapsco Circuit, €22; Howard Ci Elkridge, #9; Bladensburg, $13.03; St. Mary's Circuit, $3. Virginia district—Alexandria, $100; Rock- ville, $10, Montgomery, $37. Rev. W.B. Edwards read the report of the Methodist Preacher’s Aid Society. Referred to Committee on Nesessitous Cases. Reports were received trom the Sunday School and Tract Societies of the Church. Rey. E. E. Saipiers & candidate for Deacon's orders, answ' all the discipline questions, and Mr. Clemm, from the Committeeon Exam. ination, made a favorable report and he was admitted to full fellowship and he was elected to Deacon’s orders. The names of effective Elders were then called, and Rev. N. J. B. Morgan, the P. E. of Baltimore district, made a favorable report upon the work in his district, in all its details. The missionary collection will reach over 7,600. Very fine revivals baye been held during the year, and 1,000 persons have been received on probation. The ministers of this district reported Mr. Morgan as & most usefal and efficient elder. The names of the preachers in charge were calied, and the character of the following passed, viz:—Thomas Sewall, Maybery Go- heen, Henry C. Westwood, Samuel M. Dick- son, James A. McCauley, L. F. Morgan, W. F. Ward, W.B. Edwards, T.A Morgan, S. V. Blake, Charles A. Reid, Wm. Hamilton, H. McNemar, R.R. Murphy, Wm. H. Laney, C. C. Cronin, C. Parkison, John Bear, fae on Hawley, W.S. Edwards, E. D. Owen, W.H. Holliday, W. Krebs, J. H. eal John W. Start, S. H. Cummings, Thomas Myers, P. D. Lipscomb, John M. Green. When the name of Mr. Lipscomb was called, he stated that he had been 24 years in the Uon- ference, and had always gone out to the work to which he was sent. But he said he was get- ting cld, and asked to have his relation changed to the superannuated list; and the request was granted. ? It was announced that nearly 210,000 had been collected for missionary purposes in Bal- timore District. On motion of Mr. Myers, a resolution was adopted fixing to-morrow, at 11 o’clock, as the time to elect delegates to the next general con- ference. The names of effective Elders of Washington District were then called, and Rey. E. P. Phelps, the Presiding Elder, stated that the past year had been one of peace and prosperi- ty inthe church. There had been over 500 per- sons received on probation. The city collec- .ion for missionary purposes has been favorable, but the country churches have not done so well. The Sabbath Schoo! interest has been carefully attendedto, All the ministers testified to the excellency of Mr. Phelps as aman and a preacher, and Mr. Chapman, of Georgetown, said in addition to his many other good qualities he was a thor- oughly loyal man. The characters of the following preachers of this District were passed favorably :—W. M. D. Ryan, B. P. Brown, T. H. W. Monroe, Jno. Thrush, B. N. Brown, J. H. M. Lemon, H. Sipes, J. N. Davis, M. A. Turner, J. W. La beth, W. H. Chapman. Jno. L. Gilbert, W. D.Clemm, A. S. Hanks, Wm. Prettyman, H. T. McDaniel, T. T. Wysong, B. Thomas, U. J. Linthicum, and J. J. Largent. A letter was read frem Rey. Jno. W. Hoover, a chaplain of the U.S. army, asking acontinu- ation of his relation, and his character passed. In his letter Mr. Hoover asks the Conference to adopt strong resolutions defining the posi- ‘ion of the body before the country and ex- pressin, joven, tothe Union. Referred to the Committee on Patriotic Resolutions. Rev. J. W. Lambeth asked a superannuated relation and his request was granted. Revs. N. J. B. Morgan and John Lanahan ‘were added to the committee of five on the res- olutions. Rey. Mr. McCabe of the Ohio Conference was introduced. Conference then adjourned with a benedic- tion by Rev. Mr. Prettyman. ————————— and, Elders call boc rows Met hacsteh aed to be ay Hs THE RoGue’s Mancu.— Yesterday afternoon, three contrabands cmployed in the Quarter- master’s Department, named Amos Dean, Thomas Miller and Joseph Shipley, who it ap- pears have recently been creating disturbances about their quarters and other offences, were sent to the Provost Marshal, and by him were committed to the Central Guardhouse. They were escorted by a guard of the Invalid Corps with field music around Q uartermaster’s store- honses and thence to the guardhouse in tke fol- lowing order:—A file of men with arms re- versed and bayonets fixed, then the prisoners flanked by guards, the tallest one wearing 3 large placard on his breast labelled « The King of Thieves,” and another on his back on which wasinscribed “A Rag Thiet,” and the others on either side of him were placards on their backs labelled « A Striker.” . Behind them came another file carrying their muskets ata charge and behind these came the music playing the Rogue's March followed by a platoon of men. As the novel procession passed through the Ftreets it attracted much attention and & large crowd of boys followed them to the guardhouse. Ee SE OoMMENCEMENT To-paYy.—The annual com- mencement of the Medical Department of the Georgetown College, takes place at the College to-day. The following isa list of the grada- ates: Clement ©. Barbor, D. C.,J. Beers, N. Y. D. R. Brower, Penn.; Aaron R. Gleason, N. H. George P. Hanawalt, Ohio; Oscar Palmer, Mich.; J. W. Pettijohn, Ii; Wm. E Poulton, Va.; John A. Ruff, M¢.; Thomas OC. Smith, D. .; George Sylvester, D. C.; J. Lawrence Tur- D. C. Turner, Mass.; Henry W. C. Van Gieson, N. J.; - Y.4 Rowland E. Wood- ward, Il. ALL CacEp.—This morning at two o'clock, Officers Davis and Hawes, of the Second Ward police, made a descent upon a house near Thir- teenth and I streets, where disorder prevailed to such an extent as to disturb the peace of the neighborhood. The officers took all the inmates to the station-house, where Justice oar Tac Bowers, Margaret Foster, Amanda Stewartand Sarah Thompson $1 each. The girls declared that one of their number, who had been to a ball and got “tossicated,” caused all the fuss. lesa REaL Estate SaLe.—Wm. L. Wall & Oo. auctioneers, sold yesterday afternoon in front of the » part of lot No.4, in square numbered 377, on E street, between 9th and 10th streets, 24 feet front and running back 159 feet to um alley. Purchased by F. McGhan at 102% cents per foot.