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ts. econ WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY +> MABCH 17, 1864. pad ial ot fe _ MFREADING MATTER ON BEVERY PAGE BEX OUVISIDE FOR INTERESTING TBL GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. Washington Money Market. Quotations for stocke, eoin and uncurrent Money, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co, Bankers: U.S. Cspot Bords, 1631. U.S. 7.30 Notes. naseee Quartermasters’ Checks. Buying. Selling. Tig 1s = Th ew Certificates 9s merican Silver. American Gold arid ines - Naw York Rates: RS 4 Coupon. 6's, 1381, 13, sy U2: Uertifi- eates Of Indebtedness, 9%; Gold, 16i; §.20's, 109; Canton, 64; Cumberiand, 82; Quicksilver, @2y: N. ¥.' Central, 1264; Erie R.R., 123x; Hudeon River. 157¥; Harlem, 146; Reading, 137 4; Michigan Southern, 108%. MORE NAVAL CAPTURES, Rear Admiral Farragut, commanding West Gulf Biockading Squadron, reports to the Wavy Department the following captures: On the 20th of Febrpary the U. S. steamer Virgmia captored ihe schooner Henry Oolth- ‘wiet near San Luis Pats. The schooner was from Kingston, Jamaica, and her cargo con- sisted of 200 kegs of powder, 259.0¢0 percus- sion caps, 500 ounces quinine, and also coffee: hardware and dry goods. A On the 2th of February, by-the Penobscot, Lieut. Com. Benham, the English schooner Lilly, when about eight miles from Velasco, Texas. She was from Belize, Honduras, of 43 tons register, with a cargo consisting of 45 pack- @ges, & part being powder. Also, on the 29th of Febraary, by the Penobe Scot, the schooners Stingray and John Douglas, Off Velacqo, Texas. The Stingray hada cargo | { ©f 60 bales of cotton and 52 half bales. The | Douglas had on board 100 pales. On the same day the U.S. steamer Virginia | captured the schooner Camille, laden with ection, and durrt & sloop, the details of which bave not been received. The vessels have all been sent to New Or- leans for adjnditation. ‘THE Go.p BILL.—This bill as finally passed by both Houses of Congress, authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to use surplus gold in anticipating the payment of interest on the Public debt, or to sell it from time to time as he May ceem it neceesary forthe public inter- €sts—provided that nothing contained in this ent?orization shall impair the obligation to es- toblish a inking fund as prescribed by the act © Febroary 25th, 19862. The operation of the ct is limited toone year. There isno require- ‘ment in the bill that gold slove shall be used in the establishment of the sinking fund, @7 The Baliimore and Boston Steamship Company have contracted for the construction in Philadelphia of a’propeller steamer to run betveea the ports named. This looks asthouzh this line were to be re-organized, for since the ‘war, the ete2mers employed upon it have been used by the Government, and as these steam. | ere (the B. Deford and 8. R. Spaniding) can- not yet be dispensed with, the company find it becersary to procure new vessels, @7 David Small, who walked out from York’ nine miles to deliverup the town to General Eorly at the time of the invasion of Pennsyl- ‘varia lastsummer, has been renominated by the copperheads for Chief Burgess of that town. —$___________ Tne RaPpravANNock.—The statement that the Rappahannock has left Calais and gone to zea is erroneous. Government. Prrsonat.—Baron Sto:ki, Russian Minis ter, and Hon. Owen Lovejoy and wife, were in New York yes‘erday. BZA Gestructive fire, causing a loss of over $15,000 in buildings, hay, hay presses, &c., oc- curred in Baltimore yesterday. TELEGRAPHIC -NEWS. ——— FROM THE SOUTH aND SOUTHWEST. FARRAGUT’S FLE&8T TO BE WITHDRAWN ROM MOBILE, poietic, PILATKA, FLORIDA, OCCUPIED BY OUR : TROOPS, poe eee PORTER’3 FLEET AT THE MOUIH OF RE RIVER. poh a CAPTURE OF ASTRONG REBEL FORT ON THE WASUITA, gees GENERAL BANKS TO RE3UME ACTIVE OP- ERATIONS, poesia ar New YORK, March 17.-The Herald corres- pondence from the iieet off Mobile has a rumor that Farragut is about to withdraw his fleet, being satisfied that the city cannot be taken by ‘water. ‘The deraid's Hilton Head letter reports the | Occupation of Piia'ka, dorce under Col. Barton. ‘ ‘The Herala’s New Orleans letter states that Porter's entire fleet was at the mouth of Red diver. Thirty transports loaded with troops ae also there. Admiral Porter bas captured a strong rebel forton the Washita river, with all the guns, including three 32. pounders. General Banks and staif would take the fleld onthe 10th,and the army would commence immediate operations, Florida, by a strong FROM LOUISVILLE. —_~>—-—_— MOVEMENTS OF GENERALS, —>—— Levisvitve, March 17._Masjor Generals Sher- | Aidan and Sherman have errived. Col. Bruce has been reinstated as military commander of Louisville. Col. Woltord has arrived, en route tor Nasbville, having been released from arrest &ud ordered to report in person to Gen. Grant. FROM EUROPE. New York, Mareh 17.—The Edinburgh has arrived, but the news has been anticipated, PRICE OF GOLD. [By the Peopte’s Line.) New Yor, March 17—9.30 a. m.—Gold Oprved at (3%; 10a.m., 6la614¥; ll a.m., WX aot; 12m, 619614 ———+ e020 —____ The Difficulties in Kentucky—Governor Bremletie in Trouble Again, Political affairs in Kentucky are in a most Cisturbea and unsatisfactory condition again. Governor Bramieite telegraphed to the Pro- ‘Woet Marshal General of the State, at Danville, Pecterasy, that if the Government did not stop he enroili iment of slaves ) Governor) would. Be te Satay oie. He also telegraphed to the Rey. Dr. Robert Breekinridge, the distinguished Union leader, | tosome to Frackiort ir. Breckinridge replied that he = prove of the course taken by the footer) all, and if be expected him to sustain his course, there was Do use of his coming to the sue Capitel. He preferred to remain among 6 people. Bramlette then seked Breckinridge to go to Washington and consult with the Govern- nent. This would indicate that Bramlette is not geady to curry ont his threat, and thus mullity the National law. The Union men of the State bave taken a de. @tded stand in favor of the National Govern. nent, and are determined tosustain the proper officers in the inforcement of the Federal laws in the State. Dr. Breckinridge, who ta a tower of strength in Kentucky, stands with them firmly and an- The Union men are also warie committee in call: ° Ferme eed een oe Ohinscp- They wiil be ted in Baltimore aext Junecand ig their Beate platiorm they wil tene ‘ho ground that slavery is dead. She was still detained at | Calais on the 27th of February, and her case | ‘Was under the consideration of the French | | a | hovels, restaurants, steamboat«. &c., done at General Sherman's Ofliciel Revert. ‘Major-General W. T. Sherman, in patch cated Vick+burg, Miss., Feb. 57, by way of Cairo, March 10th, has addressed the follow - lowing to Lieutenant-General Grant, care of General Halleck: ‘ = Pew ‘General:—I got in this morning Can- ton, where I left my army in eplemdid b and condition. Wereached Jack Feb. crossed Peart River and id hb Rrams don to Mortov, where the enemy made jiepositions for battle, but fied in the night. oorea on over all obstacles and reached Meri- dian February Mth. Gen. Polk having a rail- road to assiet bim in his retreat, escaped across the Tombigbee on the i7th. We stayed at Meridian a week, and made the most complete destruction of railroada over be. held. South from Quitman, past Cuba Sta- tion, two males north to Lauderdale Springs, and west all the way back to Jackson. I could bear notbing of the cavalry force of General Wm. Smith, ordered to be there by February 1vth. 1 inclose by mail with this a copy of his inetructions. I then began to give back slowly, pene a circuit by sha north in Canton, where leit the army yester 5 I will leave it there five days, in hopes the cavalry will turn up from Memphis. Major Gen. Butterfleld writes from Osiro, on March 11th, to Lieut. Gen. Grant or Gen. Hal- leck, that he lefe Gen. Shermar the day pre- vious at Memphis, and that his command was alleate. The total loss in killed and wounded wes 170. The general result of his expedition, including the Smith and Yazoo River move- ments, is about as follows: One hundred and fifty miles of railroad, sixty- three bridges, seven thousand trestles, twenty locomotives, twenty-eight cars, one thousand bales of cotton, several steam mills, and over two million bushels of corn were destroyed. The railroad ddéstraction was complete and therough The capture of prisoners exceeds our loss. Upwards of eight thousand contra- bands and refugees came in with the various columns. After occupying Decatur, General Dodge preesed west to Courtland and thence to Moal- ton, driving the enemy and capturing many prisoners and much ammunition. CHANGE IN THB COMMAND OF THE MIDDLE DrPaRTMENT.—BErigadier General Lockwood, resént Commander of the Eighth Army Corps, Ridate Department, has received official noti- fication of the appointment of Major General Lewis Wallace, of Indiana, to the command of this department. General Lockwood, it was thought, would be ordered either to Texas or Western Virginia for active service. General Wallace will aseume command of the depart- ment on next Friday or Saturday. In connec- tion with the abeve, it was also stated (but not yet officially) that Col. Don Piatt, formeriy chief of General Schenck’s staff in this deprrt- ment, will be chief of staff with General Wal- lece, and that Col. John Wooley, of Indiana, from the Army ofthe Cumberland, has been pelected by General Wallace as bis Provost Marshal General for the Department.—Baiti- more Sun to. da: GUERRILLAS.— This -morning as two mem- bers of the Michigan Cavalry were passing in the vicinity of Annandale, they were captured by s party of four guerrillas. Subsequent y, while two of the guerrillas were some distance off counting the greenbacks taken from the gavairy men, one of them suddenly drew a re- volver and ehot the two who wera guarding them, acd made their escape. The cavalry- men returned to the city this afternoon minus their greenbacks.—Al+z. Journal, March 15th THE BOSs PLASTERERS OF W. ING- i] ton are requ e nd a meeting to be i * r 8th and & sts. eld at Loreb’ : 2 y th, atso'clock. on ApiwaS E L. CLerHane. See. JE TO THE BOSS BRICKLAYERS A TO ng of the ayers, held on the 6th instant, resolution was adopted: That on and after the Ist day of Apri]. we demand four dol- lars per day. JOHN H. THOMPSON Joun E ec. m ir NATIONAL LODGE, No. 12, A. FL. AND 3 A, A speci. communication of this Lodge will be held at Masoni corner D and 9th ste. on SATURDAY EVENING. the l9th inst. at7 o'clock. Master Masons of good standing, and sefourning Brethren, are cordially invited to be sent. rde the ~ Mt Minh iat) OT STOW. MERTZ, See. | fy => ATTENTION, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.—The members of Oolumbia Commandery. and al! other Knights in good standing. are requested to meet in full regalia at the Asylum, corner of 9th ard D streets, at 6 o'clock FRIDAY EVENING, larch 38th, preparatory to visiting the Fair. By order: L: HOLTSLANDER, + Recorder, THOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE BE: EFICIAL SOCIETY.—*Let us walk hon- estly as in the day, notin ri: ngand drunkenness, but putye onthe Lord Jesus Christ.—St, Paul Romans lath chapter. 12th and Bth verses. The old members end all others favorable to the cause of temperance are requested to meet at the St. Patrick's school house, corner F and 10th ats., St: Patrick's day. at 7 o'clock in the evening. for the election of officers and spending the evening honestly and soberly. Committee of Arrangements. mh 15-26 A CONCERT OF VOCAL MUSIC WILL be given by the young ladies of the Third strict Female Grammar School, under the di- tion of PROFESSOR DANIEL, on THURSDAY ENING of this week, at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, pear the Navy Yard, to commence at 73z o'clock Admittence 25 Cents. For purite of the Public Schools and any others under 12 years, 15 cents, The proceeds wil! he applied to the purchase of 2 piano for the echool. mb 15-3t NOTICE— 70 THE TAX-PAYERS OF WASHINGTON Assessor's Orrice, Wasuinatos, March 14. 1834, oss he ng completed the ¢ year 1834, hereby give notice that they will sit as a Board of Appeals, and for the purpose of making any correction, from day, the 2ist day of March, to Tucsiay, the day of April, inclusive, (Sundays excepted.) at their room, No.6, basement story, west wing City Hall, from 9a. 3p. m, each day. By order of the President : W. SPALDING, i JAMES _mh 15-tA p25 retary Board of Appeal._ WASHING AT SHORT NOTICK —Tha has changed rs side Pennsylvan nisth and i3isstreets Washi-: for or notice. tm: 4-Im*J PERRY COLMAN. 1CK CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, &o.— ZF Keceptions, Partien, Weddings, Balla. Sn vers. Fairs and other entertainments furnished at Shortest notice and rwost reasonable terms. Ice Cream and Water Ices male 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, Pyramids and Wedding Cakes made to crder,at JOSEPH SHAF FIELD'S Confecti ery, 386 Sixth at., bet.G and H. fe 11-3m* ing an ord avenue, nett FS SALE—A WASHINGTON (HAND> PRINT- ING PRE a small lotof TYPE and COTS for printing tour sacks. all in complete order, at No 37 7 7th street, between L and M streets, mh } F IRS We are now receiving a full stock of Spring Dry Goods, Shawls, Cloaks, Cassimers, Hoop SXirta, gpd a general variety beautiful shades all-wool 6-4 eusling, Cottons at teduced Broa GEO J. JOHNSON & CO., _inh 17-3t*__eorner 2th street and Pa. avenue, RE AURANT DU COMMERCE, 295 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUK, BgTWEEN 9TH AND 10TH STREETS, (UP STAIRS,) TABLE v’HOTE, - Dinner from 12 to6 o clock, One Dollar. WARD DRY GOODS STORE. ill of Fare:—Soup; Poisson; Hors d’Hoeuvre; Deuse entrees; Deuse rotis; Trois Legumes; Sal- ade; Dessert. Dejcuner from § to 11 o’clock, 50 cts. mh 17-1w* WUsT RECEIVED At J ST RECEIVED AT Jo Cs B 379 F 8t., Opposite Pa The Spring Nutwber of Madame Demorest's* Mi ror of Fathion.”’ This splendid number contai adcuble mammoth Fashion Plate, six full si Patterns Braid Sheets, with numerous other arti- cles for the ledies and children. Also, Edinburg uarterly Review, London Quarterly Review, Vestminster Quarterly Review, Cornhill Maga: i March, with all latest publications can be had at the well-known Periotical and Cc. PARK ery Depot. + . -3t* 379 Fyxst., oppo. Patent Office. T OFrricr, ILITARY CLOTHING! 1 MILITARY CLOTHIN y PY ck hei so eect No. 353 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Will close cut large stock of MILITARY CLOTHING at manufacturers’ cost for the next few days. eee, attention of sutlers aad di ze is 8 fact, ant ey wi ind i 1} called to thi y pos PYER, em to call. 0 call. 4 gent for Manufacturers, 353 Pa. at, mb W7-iw* pear tai NOISE TO PERFORMERS ON THE PIANO VICTOR B. rome hee for Chickering & Sons, for Washington, D. C., continues to tune * pair Pianos, Melodeons,&c. He will do jus OR rg acer cma ecc rir roe re 5 r ordersa JCHN Fr ELLIS'S Piano ‘Warer ‘oomn 306 Penn avenue, between 9th and I(th ats. in Alox ria, King st. 3t" COAL beat gualit and Lehigh and Wood of the best quality saned ced sollte on the corner oat tbe lowe prices, Good ee Dh eR "ORO. T, LANGLEY & BOX, Gen: sed it as not 7 : do any good, ths any being only in fact clerks of the consuls, and destined to be chang+d as often as thé.consuls are. 2 The amendment was adopted—yeas 20, nays 16; and_the bill pagsed. ‘Fhe Senate concurred in the House amend- nent To the gold bill; sO it only awaits the Pree dent's elgnature,to become a law. In tHE Bouss— ; The gold bill was debated by several mem- bers; aller which . : ME Stevens moved the previous question, which was seconded: and, under its operation, the amendments of the Senate, as amended by the provieo of Mr. Hulburt, were agreed to— yeas 63; nays 57. es The bill as passed thas follows: i | Resolved, &c., That the Secretary of the Trea. sury be authorized to. anticipate the payment Of intercet on the public debt by & period not exceeding one year, from time to time, eisher 4 with or Withgut a rebate‘of interest upon the coupons, &s to him may séemexpedient; and he ia hereby authorized to byte of any gold in the Treasury of the United States not neces. sary for the payment of interest of the public debt: provided, that the obligation to create the tinking find according to the act of February 23, 1365, shall not be ee thereby. The House resumed the consideration of the bill reported from the Committee on Military Afisizs, to drop from the rolls of the army un- employed general officers. 'r. Cox offered the following proviso: that whenever any officer comprehended in this act shall demand a board of inquiry, and who shall be willing towerve, that such board shall be convened, ind if said board shall find him competent to command if the rankto which he is entitled, he shall be at once restored to active service, with full pay;and provided farther, that all officers who have received the thanks of Congrees during the present war shall be exempted from the operations of this act. ' Mr. Kernan also offered an amendment, pro- widing for a board to determine 4s to the effici- ency of unemployed officers, etc. _ Some debate ensued, but noaction was taken. OR RENT—Well-furnishel BED CHAMBER and one PARLOR. Inquire at No. 504 Masa, avenue, between ath and sth sts, mb I7-3t" EAL RUSSIA CRASH. ive bales’ Tears. just received, very superior quality, and will be 801 TOS-J. MAY & CO., 308 Pennsylvania avenic, mb 17-2 between 9th ani luth ais, > OOF FELT ees AND CEMENT Constantly on hand and for sale. Apply to ‘4 BOTELER & WILESON, ‘ 318 Penna. avenue, (up stairs.) mh I6 eolm. between 9th and 10th ata, F EMALE COLLEGE. BORDENTOWN, N. J._ The Summer Session of this Institation will epen April the Sth. A few vacancies only re- main. For eatalogues containing terms, &c., ad- dress Rev. JOHN A. BREKELEY, A.M... mh 16-Im* President, COAL. $10 0. W. PALMER. $10 * Ofice at Wharf foot of Eleventh street, Island, 0. W. PALMER, Office corner C and Ist sts., near B. & O. R.R, depot. Lump, Red or White Ash. Steamboat or Nut... Lar £° Egg or a: Mo. ci Red Ash. mal! Feg and Stove..... bene poe il Cumberland Coal, lowest market price. woon. ssaneteiies aes veces eee BI 00 E lowest cash price. Cord length or sawed and spl $10 COAL. glo ‘PALMER & SLY, Corner Seventh st. and Massachusetts avenues, 39 mp, Red or White Ash mboat or Nut - 10 00 Large Egg or Furnace White Ash +10 50 Do. do. Red Ash . » 1100 Small Ege and Stove.......... + 100 woop. Pine, Oak and Hickory. loweat market price. Cord length or sawed and split. _mh 15-2w * GRAND OPENING op SPRING MILLINERY. On and after THURSDAY, March 17th, will be opered for inspectiou the RICHEST AND MO3T FASHIONABLE 8TOCK of Goo?s in the Millinery line ever offered in this city. selected FROM THE LEADING NEW YORK IMPORT- ING HOUSES. Styles of the latest designs in DIES’ AND «: 188ES’ HATS: BOYS’ ANDINFANTS’ HAT#, OAPS AND TOR LADIES’ BONNETS, ‘ i “~~ DLESS CAPS AND fs HEAD DBESSES, The above Gooda will he MARKED AT NEW YORK PRICE3; nothing additional asked for freight or labor in getting them to thia city, Ladies are respectfully invited to eall and ify for themse ves the correctnada of what is here said, ave if euited, the favor of their patronage is s0- licited, Pa J. SANFORD. MT No, 4 MARKET SPACE, PENN. AVE. (Next door to Pe:ry’s,) mh 15-3t* Hgemanss NAVAL OCOUBTS MARTIAL: nd‘. Tria of Colorel Quentin of the 10th Hussars: Lepcon Naphier’s Military Lawand Courts Martial: Lon- Tytler on Military Law and Courte Martial, Lon- D. Trial of Lieutenant General Whitelocke ; "French's Military Law. Trial of Lievtecant Wiliam A Hyder, loth Has- fe:8: Lovoon McArthur on Courts Martial: London, : qustier to the Queen on a late Oourt Martial: 2 Observaticn on Courts Martial. Ccnrt Martial of Captain A. M. Rovertaon, 4ta Draxoons :_ London. Militery Lew of Exrgiaod; London, Lon- Jsmen’ Eentences of Courts Martial: London, Hougb’s Practice of Courts Martial; London. Hioogh’s imrroved Artieles of W: Calcutia, Eeonedy’s Led ir Boeri snus! of ar aw London, mbi7 a FRANOK TAYLOR Fo BALE—A very « sentie family HOR! young and perfectly which has seen service fie'ds, 1644 hands of brown color, warranted eou! with guaranteed title. ineludi exce'lent modern built famil b ore year, car be purchased for pplication be made'o JOHN HITZ, Jr.,No 29 BoulnA st, Capitol Hill, where horse a2d carriage may be reen, mbis ft" OR SALE—25,000 extra choics hi Bloomirg Roses, Magno'ias, Tre: Wis‘erias, Ciemsti Paricr P Climbing Plants. ‘green . The coltection ccmpriace the most celebrated kinds known in Europe or America. A. JARDIN, Florist. mhl5 Im* Isth at., cor, of M, MOORS’S WEST BND DRUG STORE, 113 Pa south side. ‘ge supp'y of DRUGS, TB, &c. or less at lowest marbet m4’ i427 = Pal aL OLL per barrel BANKLIN MARERT, 17th Street, two doors above Pa. avenue MARKETING of all kinds, MEATS, POULTRY, and GAMB, BHAMB, TONGUES, DRIED BBRF, Also, BMOKED SHAD and ROB HEBBING. Marketing dolivered to all parts of the city. mh i 6t" ©. F. 8OHOOLMAN, Prop. Pere Kings sad Raval H Live of Nelson, Scutbey’s Life o Memoirs of Admiral Bir didne: Smith; avo's, vols, Meretall’s Nava! Bi ‘ Lie’ ane Correnpondence of ‘Admiral Bir Obarlee > 2 vols. gbipwr hs of the Royal Navy, eptune’s Heroes, Memotr of Vice Admiral Bir Jahled Brenton Bilem a Lite of ene wa hy Hi i‘) Memeirs of Admiral de Beuruares; d vols.” Brenton's Naval 3 tg i dled * WHA NOK TAYLOR. Mm ! I, reigned hewe MB setors ek Burned Botemes Lime at teat eee mie see oreck, George! 'e 4 gob Heim KIRELAND & DOWLING. IN2™ YORE AND wasnincrom STRAMEHIP COMPANY. ‘The Berew Eteamsh! BALTIMORB, SALVOB, BMrIRZB, JaMAS 5. GRABS, aap FAIRSANES Fare ct ies ‘ COLLISION ON fh Bay. HE HARVEST MOON BADLY DAMAGED. pie «ade ADMIRAL DAHLGREN ON BOARD, Priore? innit The U.S. steamer Harvest Moon, Vol. Lieut. ‘Warren, arrived at the Navy Yard this morn- ing from Fortress Monroe, bringing up Ad- miral Dahigren, returning from an unsuccess- fal é¢rrand to procure from the rebels the body of his sop, the late Col. Ulric Dahigren, who ‘was killed during the recent raid of Gen. Kil- patrick. y pay On the way up & collision occurred between the Harvest Moon and’ an anknown schooner, bout twelve miles below Smith's Point, about four o’clock yesterday morning. The schooner appeared fo be @ large coaler, apparently of abont 250 tons, and was bound down, and when first discovered was seen crossing the bows of the steamer. The pilot of the Harvest Moos, Mr. Geo Moore, immediately attempr- ed to sheer the steamer off, but sh struck tne schooner on her starboard quarter, carrying off ber rail. The steamer’s bow, about the water line, was stove in, and immediately the water commenced to enter, and in about an hour the fire-room floor was covered to the cepth of several inches. It being dark ut the time, and a heavy sea also running, the steamer could not stop to as- certain what damage was done the Schooner, which was soon lost sight of. The damage to the steamer rendered it necas- bary that every effort should be made to keep her afloat, and all hands were cailed out and the pumps gotto work. During the frat hour it is estimated that about sixteem thousand gal- lons of water were thrown out by the pumps. The Admiral in person superintended the stoppage of the leak, and the pumps being kept constantly at work, the steamer was brought eafely to the yard. Her masts will be taken out to-day, and she ‘will at once be drawn up on the railway, tha; the necessary repairs may be made, THB RECENT OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAR- OLINA, General orders No. «8, issued by Gen. Peck, dated Newbern, N.C, March 9, 1361, gives the following a8 the reeuits of the recent operations in North Carolina: « Besides the repulse of Gen. Pickett’s army, at Newbern, the tollowing have been captured. 6 officers, 261 prisoners and dangerous rebe Is, 600 contrabands, 250 arms and accoutermeats, 13> horses and mules, 11 bales of cuttou, 1 piece of srullery, caisson complete, 1 flag, many saddles, harness and wagons, Much property ct the rebel Government has been destroyed, from mability to remove it, as appears by a partial fist: 250,000 pounds of pork, 8) barrels of Jard, 75 barrels of mea’, 20,000 bushels of corn, 52 barrels of beef, 5 hozsbeids of sugar, 5.c00 empty sacks, t corn mil, 10 Wazonz, 1 ton. of tobacco, 18 mules, 2 ware-houses of salt, and ext nsive salt nan ufactories, «Thousands cf arserters have entered the lines and resumed their allegiance to the Fed- eral Union with joy and gladness,” CAPTURE OF TWO UNION. 80LDIERS GUBuKILLAST MILEY siloct Tie rh a Ja Yesterday, two Unio. eoldiers were capturea near Muusron’s Hill, by @ party of four rebel guerrillas. The captared men were taken into | the woods, wuere the guerrijlas had a citizen prisoner, and left in charge of two mea, armed with shot guus aud revolvers. Corporal Frag- pe n and his companion, (whose name we were nabie to learn,) watched their Opportunity, and seizing the guns of the guard, shot both men and made theirescape. One of the rebels killed was a Lieut. Hopkins. Their bodies were taken to Furt Aibany and buried, XES INTENDED FORK ReBE 2 Fo TO BE DELIVERED, * SISONERS Col. William Hollman, Commissary General of prisoners, (whose office is at the corner of 20th and F streets) has decid-d that boxes, con- taing nothing hurtful or contraband, sent to prisoners of war by their families’ or friends, will be celivered. Any uniform clothing or equipments for mili- tary service, weapons of all kinds, and intoxi- cating liquors are among the contraband arti- cles, Any excess of clothing over what is re- quired for immediate use is also excluded. ——<—$_$_____ MORE REBEL DESEK TERS KELEASED, Oxe hundred rebel deserters, who came with- in our lines at different times, were released from the Old Capitol yesterday afternoon upon taking the oath prescribed in President Lin- coln’s amnesty proclamotion. These deseriers represent various regiments of the rebel array, aud upon being releared from prison here were furnished with transportation to Philadelpiia. ce isha EE Book Notices. ASTRONOMICAL AND METEOROLOGICAL Us. BERVAIIONS. Made at the U. s. Naval Uo- eervatory during the year i862. Captam J M. Giiliss, U. S. N., Superintendent. Wash- ington : 1863. This volume gives evidence in every page of the accuracy, regularity and thoroughness of the work done at the National Observatory: Since Capt. Gillis assumed the centro! of this post he has instituted @ thorough system dY reform; reduced extiavagant expendi'ures} mice the establishment a plaze for work, anu not for loating; and placed things on & proper fvoting throughout La GavioTa. A Spanish novel by Fenian Caballero. Translated by J. Leander Starr. New York: John Bradbarn, For sale ia this city by Wm. F. Richsiein, 278 Pennsyl- Vania avenue, The translator and publisher have done good service in placing before the American public, mh ucceptable style, this work bya Spanisn 4 uthoress of rising European repatation; and who presents in the story under notice such vivid pictures of modern life in Spain. Tux WasHINGTON SkETCH Book. By Viator. New York. Mobun, Ebbs & Hough. Wash- ington. Blanchard & Mobun. This gracefully written snd handsomely isaued volume, though in no sense a guid+ book, fufrnirhes no little information to the stranger in Washington. But its main interes; will be to Washingtonians, in furnishing a clear, well told history of the city. The writer is Hon. J. B. Varnum, of New York, formerly of this city. Tus Wuir, Hot AND Sworn; or the Gulf Department in 1t63. By Rev. Geo. H. Hep worth. Boston. Walker, Wise & Co, For sale in this city by Franck Taylor. Nr. Hepworth went out-to New Orleans as Chaplain, wassubsequently apppinted by Gen Banke tocuperintend plantauuon Tabor, and his work throws considerable Jight upon the sub- ject of plantation paid labor, &c. Wittiam Aparr. By Mrs. Henry Wood Philadelphia: T. B. Peterson & Bros. For saie by Philp & Solomons. A tale by the author of “ East Lynne.” Tux Coton Guagp. By Rev. J. K. Hosmer. Boston: Waiker, Wise & Co. For sale in ‘this city by Franck Taylor. ‘The author, who volunteered as 4 private in the 52d Massachusetts regiment, presents one of the most animated pictures of the interier life of a great army in active service that has yet appeared. SPECTACLES ror YouNG Eygs. Moscow. By Peer W. Lander. Boston: Walker, Wise A pleasing book for children. Hitcora’s Batt Room Guive. THs PARLOR Maeiolan. New York. Dick & Fitzgerald. portale in this city by J. Shillington, Odeon juilding. Just the thing for the young folks, MvsicaL.—Mr. Gottschalk, assisted by Herr Hableman, Jate tenor of German opera, M'me Charlotte Varian, soprano, and Carlo Patti, the violinist, will give concerts here next week, 87- From Jobe 0. Parker, 379 F street,’ we have Madame ‘Demorest’s Mirrer of Fashion, for the Spring of UH. tons . & Couper Ser IL. 412 70's, 1k Certif Dn 6's, 7.20's, \- cates of Indebtedness, 09%; Gold, 160%: 5.20's, 'D BOARD, 19; Quicksilver, 1624; N. Y.Oentral, 137; Erie, 423%; Hudson, 137%; Harlem, 146%; Reading, 13t¥; Michigan Southern, 16%; [llisois Cen- tral, wa Cleveland and ttsburg, 121%; Cleveland and Chicago, 121%; Cleveland and Toledo, 14644; Rock Island, 123%. CONGRESSIONAL. estes kata XXXVIlirs CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. het THURSDAY, March 17. Szvats.—Mr. Grimes submitted an amend- gient to the rules of the Senate, providing that 11 Executive nominations shall be considered in open Senate. Laidvover ander the rules, Mr. Morrill introduced a new bill for anoth- er street railtond in ‘this city. Referred to the Committee on the District. Mr. Davis called up his resolution providing or the appointment of a Committee of three to investigate the connection of Col. T. W. Hig- ginson of the 55th Marsacbusetts volunteers ‘with the rescue of Anthony Barns in 1855. , Cs Mr. Trumbull’s mo:ion it was laid on ths jahie. Mr. Doolittle from tne Committee on Indian Affairs ye ported a bili toregulate Indianaffaira in California. Mr. Trumbull called up the bill to provide for the summary tral or minor offences against the laws of the United Siates, which was passed ‘withont debate. The bill to incorporate the Metropolitan Rail- road Company of Washington, came up asthe unfinished business of yesterday, and Mr. Jobneon addressed the Senate on Mr. Sumner’s amendment, providing that no person shall be excluded from any car on account of color. ovss.—There being no quorum there wasa call of the House fer the purpose of securicg oge. r. Ashley moved to tpone for thrae ‘weeks the joint resolution for dropping certain unemployed army officers from the rolls, and the question was decided in the affirmative— 62 against 42. The House proceeded to the consideration of the bill reported trom the Military Committee declaring the Camden and Atlantic Railroad snd the Delaware Bay Railroad to be lawiul etroctures and public highways of the United ’ States for pcstal and military purposes. Mr. Deming, of Oonn, advocated the bill until the expira‘ion of the morning hour, when the subject went over till Tuesday next. ‘The House proceeded to the consideration of the special order, namely : busineas pertaining to the Territories. : The House passed, without debate, the Sen- ate bill enabling the Territory of Nevada to’ | foraconstitntion ard State government, and providing for her admission into the Union. The House next took up the Senate bill of fimilar character, for the admission of Colora- do. ~ LOOAL NEWS. Terrible Accident. ONE MAN KILLED AND TWO WOUNDED BY THE FALLING OF A GRAVEL BANK. Atout 9% oclock this morninga terrible and fate] accident o-cursed on the farm of the late Dr. Sy der about one mile above Georgetown, on the fennailytown road. A number of men are there engivged in excavating earth and gra- yel for the Government, and this morning the brpk caved in and the 1tail-n mass of earth covered three men who were at work. The ubfortura‘e men were extricated from their jiving grave as epeedily as possible and they were found covered to the depth of thr-e feet. Oxe of them named Daniel Weit- zell, who resices om High street, was tound to be dead, and had doubtless been instantly kill ed. Of the o\her two one is s@ badiy bruised aud mashed that his recovery is extremely doubttul. The third man is also badly brutsed but itis thought he willrecover. We have not been able to learn the names of the iatter, but undirstand they reside on Water street in Georgetown. ———— Tug FUNERAL oF THADDEUS OU. MorRIc The fonersl of Thaddeus GC. Morrice, messen- ger to the Speaker of the House of Representa tives, took place this afternoon, from his late res. dence, 5:9 K street. ‘The corpse, which had'the look of life, was ar din black cloth coat and pantaloons and ‘vest ot white satin The coffin, furnished by Harvey, was of fine walnut, trimmed with twilled eatin, and with a silver plate bearing the name and date cf birth and death of the Geceared. The silver screw-heads in the cen- ter bore designs representing the crucified Sa- vior, while those at theend represent angels kreeling towards the cross. The tuneral was largely attended, quite a number cf cfficers of the House, among whom he wasa favorite, being present, beside many indy triends. ‘The impressive cervices of the Catholic Church were conducted by Rev. B. A. Maguire, of St. Aloysius, after which the corpse was removed, the following gentlemen acting as pall-bearers: Meeers. Joy. Boyd, Larrer, Holbrook, Chaun- cry and Buck, and the ccrtege wended its way to Mount Olivet, woere the remams were placea in the vault. —_——— DEgsPERATB Rowvixs.—Yesterday evening, three rufliane, named George G. Howe, Henry Wiliams, and Jeremiah Estes, went to th= Teeidence of Mr. W.S. Wright, one of the pettit jurors, who was absent from home at the time, aud forced their way into the house, and as- suulted the wife and danghters of Mr. Wright, ang behaved in an outrageous manner, They are attached to Baker's cavalry, where they bave avery bad reputation; and when they returned to camp, aud their Captain was tn- formed cf their conduct, he confined all three in tLe guardhbouse, to await an order from tha civil autherities. The warrant for them was issued this morning by Jusuce Giberson. Mrs. Wright was knocked down with a stone by one of the party, and was so severely hurt as to require the service of of a physician, which prevented her from making the complaint. The warrant was served by Officer Howard, and the priseners were dispatch d to the Fourth Ward Station, under guard. Justice Gib rsoa gent them ‘o jail for a hearing when Mrs. Wright shall be able to appear. ge CRIMINAL Court, Judje Fisher.—Yesterday John Johrson, an old man of sixty-five, in- dicted for the larceny of a cloak belongiag to Col. Kelton, was found not guilty. Thomas Humphreys, andicted for grand lar ceny, was convicted acd sentenced tu ja:l for six Werks, This morning, Chas. Gallagher, indicted for highway robbery of Mr. O. B. Hazen of thirty- five dollars, was found guilty. Vatrick Sullivan, indicted for petty larceny. submitted his case, and received a nominal sentence. cee Ey <a THECASBOF ADAMR AGT, HOOR.—This morn- ing, pioceedings were again commenced by J. Bell Adams agt. Chauncy A. Hoor, and Justi- ees Kinsey and Johnson upon view of the premises imposed & fine of fifty dollars upon the defendant for forcible entry and detainer which he r-fuced to pay, and the Justices made out a cOmmitment to jail ane ordered him iato the custocy of Officer Crown of the 7th pre- e nct police to be taken to jail. Horr however paid the fine before arriving at the jail, and he ‘Was thereupon discharged. ee DEALING IN GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.—Last evening two men named Land, living to Georgetown, were arrested by Capt. Dolan’s detective+ for dealing in Government property. Their premises were searched and a large lot of feed bags and other Government property seized and turned over to the property sergeant. They had in their possession a pass, (issued by Capt. Dupree, allowing them to trade in the camp at Geieboro Point) which was taken from them. The prisoners were committed to the Central Guardhouse. ———— PROMENADE ConceRT.—Thoee having charge of the grand vocal and instrumental prome- nade concert to be given at the Patent Office fair rooms on Saturday evening next, are de- termined to make ita superior afair. The best instrumental and vocal talent of the city has been cdllected together and willtakepart, The concert is intended to increase the fund to en- courage enlistments and should therefore be patronized by all. —— OvERLAID.—This morning Mrs. Eveline son, residing on 3d street east, near East Capitol street, cn waking found her child, an infant of about four months dead in bed; she having, turned upon it in her sleep. Ooroner Woodward this morning viewed the corpse, and after examining the inmates of the house found that there was no evidence of foul play, snd decided that no inquest was necessary. —— NEE FULLy CommitTsp.—Robt. Richardson alias Bob Rae was this morning takea out of jail OFFIC taL, we j ft iy | War Department; General 4 i fee Was y werkt he t 2 sinstn’ bo itt asaungten Set eesaseeeess | te Major. Haileck, Ontef of Staff) and must specify the business for which the oficer. aires the permission. Telegrams addressed direct to the Secretary of War on this subject Will receive no attention. By order of the Pcie h a ire Assistant Adjutant General Transfer of Personein the Army. War Deperivicnt, Adjutant General's Che f 7 a 1864. ithingion, February 29, ton is published fer the information and guile ion relative to transfer of in the military service to the haval Po on aad Resclved by the Senate and House of Repre- fentaiives of the United States of America in Con = gress assembled, First: That the Provost Mar- shal General be, and is hereby, directed to enlist such persons as ini ae to enter inte the naval eervice-of the United States, under euch directions @§ may be given by the Sec- retary of War and the ‘etary of the Navy, which enlistments shall be credited to the a] priate district: Provided, nevertheless, That inasmuch as persons eulisted in the naval service receive age moaey, persons so enlisting shall not entitled to receive apy bounty upon their enlistment Second: That the ‘sident of the United States may, whenever in his judgment the public service Tequires, authorize and direct the transfer of peredvs who have been employed in sea ser- Vice, and are pow enilis in regiments for land sérvice, from such regiments to the ui it tervice, upon such terms and according tosueh rules @nd regulations as he may prescribe: Provided, meveriheless. That the number of transfers trom any company or regiment shalt not be se great as to reduce sach company or regiment below the minimum strength Tequicek by the regulations of the military service: And provided further, Thatsuch sum as may bave been paid to persons 80 transierred, ag bounty for entering into the military service, shall be transferred from the recruiting fand of the naval service to the credit of the proper appro- « riation for the land service. Sec. 2. And be it further resolved, That there * hall be ped to each enlisted able or ordinary men hereafter enlisted into the navai ser- ive, an advance of three months’ pay, as @ unty, tobe retunded tothe Treasury from Ly prize money to which such enlisted mas may be entitled. Approved February 24,1963. By order of the Secretary of War: W. A. Nicwors, Assistant Adjutaut General. Confederate Bills, Notes, kc, {General Orders. No. 8». War Depariment, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, March 3, 184. All confederate bills, notes, or boudein the bands of officers or agents of the Goveramant will be transmitted to the Adjatant General of the Army, with a specitied statement bow and from whom it was received. Ifcxpturad, the circumstances of the captare will be state '; and if any portion has been exnende |, ths amoaat and mode of expendiiore will be given. Come manding officers of d-partm=nts. armies tn the held, independent posts, regiments, and come panies are charged with the execution of this order, By order of the Secretary of War. W. A. Niogots, Assistant Adjatant eneral Brescete MUSLINS. NEW YORK MILLS, WAMSUTTA, ANDROSCOGGIN, ARK WRIGHT, WHITE ROCK. ATTAWAGAN, JAMES STEAM MILLS 9-tand 10-4 Peppered SHEETING COTTON, 4-4,5-4an1 6-4 PILLOW CA°E COTTON, BROWN SHEETING and STIR AT NEW YORK PRICE: JOS. I. MAY & CO., 308 Pennsplvania avenue, | between 9th and lth sts, + J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Anctioncers, LLE FURNITURE AND HOUBSE- p Errects.—The Carpets, Mattresss. Bo- fas, Beds and Bedsteads, Household and Kitch- ev ‘Furniture, &c., &c..of a complete and well furnished house, will be sold at private sale aay day this week, for cash in hand. The house is also for rent; and any person bu the furniture cana step into a well furnished houre. If not disposed of by Friday next, the whole will on that day be sold at public auction. nquire an the promises, No. 413 i3th street, be- tween G and H sts. mh W-1t The above-ramed prey: will be soli by ua at ge lic auction TO-MORROW (Fr.day MORNING, March 18th, at 10 o'clock. 3g" J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Ancts. Coats: SPOOL COTTON, We have yet on hand 400 dozen COATS’ SPOOL COTTON which we are‘selling to customers at §) per dozen. (Regular price $1.20 per dozen.) Those who have not yot supplied theraselves should do so immediately. We have many other good bargains from New York auctions. d08. J. MAY & CO., 305 Pennsylvania avenae, mh 17-2t between 9th and ith sta, §50 TO 3100 PER WEEK !—Agents Wantod to take orlers for the © Acinovledgad Standard” HISTORY OF THE SOVTHUERN RE- ».J. Victor. This work is conca ¢:y b-st—is endorsed by tue Presi- dent, Cabinet. Members of Congr-ss, Govern: ra, Bancroit the Historian, by the Press generally, and over twelve thousand eminent civilians. Tu ba completed in three elegantly illustrated ao par- royal octave volumes. Vous. 1 ssp IL Now Reavy, Also to take orde Victor’ AMERICAN CON very superbly illustrated volume, selling rapidly, Agents make readily from $5) to $106 per week canvassing for th ok lu only by subscription, and e. itery zive 4 for Circulars of terms. & > Adar EDWD.F. HOVEY.G Tal ___13 Spruce street, Ne By MV. BUCKBY, Au-tioncer. Kets i. . &. XECUTOR'S BAR — Gy vist of the last wil mh 17-2 eeveuty-rix. (76) EI Georgetown, lying on the east sida of Gon lalley, frcnling Ove'bundred and nicety feet on asid by fora. Line feet deep, aud the @ uthw-at G One-third of the purchase m nsy ty be paid ip cash; aud the remdus in two ecual ia- stalm-nts, at six and twelve months, wit] interest, to be seeured. The terms 0° sale must be compiie¢ with within one week after sale, or ‘ke propeits may be rero'd at the risk and cost of the first porovarer, after weck=’xotice WALTER = O0OX Exe>uto: 7 eck de* M. V. BUCKEY, a CARRIAGES! CARRTAGES ES! On hand, and constantly making 0 of light work ever offere in part of Extension To No-Top BUGG the best lot in this city, consistin ROCK A WAYS. Tor an . BOAT WAGONS, &c., &c, Repairing promutiy attended to RébT 1. GRAHAM. Coachmaker, 374 D,ani 477 Eight reet. ROPOSALS, FOR BUICDING THK NEW PrCOSDRY MCE CHURCH will be received by the C mittee until nef m, April 7th, 183t, mh 35-3t* on when the bids will be opene in the chur’>. No hid will be received except from actual builders. The Committee reserve the right to reject any or all bids, as may be best for the intcrests of the church.’ Boud and security will be given and T9- wired. a "Bidders are directed for plans and specifications tothe architesta, Mesare. Cluse &@ Kamaverhuber, 36 street, By order: Man iest Y org #. SIMPSON, Sec._ RGAINS IN DRY GOODS FROM THE LATB Ber OW ORK AUCTION SALES. Just received from the great importers, Gales, of New York, Black Silks from $1 per yard <p: wardn; embroidered Collars, Setts, Bands, Swiss eee ete Carr nh erebicte from ins, Linen ite upwards, aud mavy other goods, all at low rast ° Cloaks, Rw I have alsoa large stock of handsom® Shawls and Dress Good se Price ENEERG, ander the Avenue Hous: and of 8. &. M. Me: ™m! BEST T ‘SELF-VENTILATIN ‘MATTRESS SPRING A THE WORLD. superior to all others ever ons Mattress is offered tothe public, (or eitventiating. No foul at eaad wd ire remain confined within the Mat- iré upon itejectaallimpure 08. As Fe Leadon in ltmmediately suppliod with fresh. ths i ‘are made in br Pitcher ra cole be ade; while this con be turned over at pleasure. on Ay bed: . It th i bed ow in use. at “ite most stauraule Mattress male. tt bth. i eeereerest saany penta of stead ee becomes Tepal: ittrens, Shae at triting expense, which will render i b a8, as new. It can be used without any under bed, con, enti it waken the cheapest ‘as well as the best ie sale only by P eee one, orn” ~ %