Evening Star Newspaper, April 8, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Proprietor. ‘WASHINGTON CITY: WP READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE GEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TE @EAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. Washington Money Market. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS, ee FROM CAiRO AND THE WEST. pe EXTENSIVE SALE OF COTTON AND SUGAR. eae APRIL 8, 1864. REBEL ORDER RELATIVE TO THE LATE AF- i FAIR AT PADUCAH. mean eats THE REBELS CLAIM A SUCCESS. EEE Carino, April 7.—Confiscated goods to the smount of 419,000, consisting mostly of cotton and sugar, were sold here to-day by order of Quotations for stocks, eoin and uncurrent | the U. S. District Court. Eighteen hundred money, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co., Bankers: Buying. Selling. Ue. Coupon Bonds, 1881......113 me jotes.. 2 U. 8. 5.20 aes 126 Now Certificates, - Silver. = American Gold... — Naw York Ratss—Firet Bose Coupon 6’s, 1881, 114; 5.20’s, 111%; Uertifi- cates of Indebtedness, 99%; Gold, 169%. NAVAL ORDERS. Assistant Surgeon ©. H. Perry has been or- dered to the receiving s! at Boston. Chief Engineer He: H. Stewart has been detached from special service at Wilm'ngton, Delaware, and ordered to the Wyaloosing. Chief Engineer Andrew Larkin has been de- tached from special duty at Boston, and or- dered to special duty at Wilmington, Dels- ware. DESERTERS. ‘This morning 120 deserters were transferred from Forrest Hall prison, Georgetown, to the 1 q i rendezvous near Alexandria, preparatory to | being returned to their regiments. Thirty de- | serters, recently captured, were committed to Forrest Hall prison also this morning. THE CHANGES IN ARMY CORPS. ‘That portion of the order relating to consoli- dation of the Eleventh and Twelfth Corps has been amended so as to denominate this consoli- dation the Twentieth, instead of the First Corps- Socrat GREETING TO HON. GEORGE THOMP- 60N.—The Hon. Geo. Thompson, of England, the distinguished philanthropist and orator bas been the guest of Mr. Lewis Clephane during his stay in Washington, and last eve- ning a handsome entertainment was given by Mr. Clephane, at his residence, on G street, by way of social greeting to Mr. Thompson. Among the gentlemen of prominence present were Senators Wilson, Sherman, Wilkinson, Chandler and Pomeroy, Hon. John W. Forney, Secretary of the Senate, Representatives Ju- lian, Alley, Eliot, Ashley, Rice, Gooch, Con- way, Hon. Fred. P. Stanton, John Pierpont, Dr. Channing and others. There was an interesting exchange of opin- | fons upon current topics, and the affair was altogether ag,exceedingly pleasant one. The elegant hi italities of Mr. ©lephane’s table Were in due keeping with the other social en- joyments of the evening. Nortice.—Citizens of Ohio who are now in ‘Washington, and who will support the nomi- tees of the Unien National Convention, are requested to magt in the Recepticn Room of the Senate on Saturday evening, at half past seven o’clock p. m., to form an Ohio Union clab, and to center upon other measures to promote the Union cause. JouN SHERMAN, B. F.Waps, J.M. AsuLey, R. P. SPALvine, J.W.GaAerigLD, Revert U. SCHENCK, E. R. Ecxtry, Sa The Archduke Maximilian was to embark fer Mexico on the 30th of March. “The French frigate Themis, one of the finest vessels in the Imperial Navy, was to form partof his escort. Five hundred men ct the “Foreiga Legion for Mexico” had embarked at Cherbourg. It is said that a new loan for Mexico was arranged in Paris, and that a member of the French ‘Treasury Department had left for Miramar to obtain the rew Emperor’s signature to the de- cree. THAT Wuisky.—Michacl Vowers, the persen who obtained the liquor permit down the Mis- sissippi from Major General Frank Blair, testi- fled before the Special Committee to the effect tnat Gen. Biair had no interest in the matter | whatever; that the permit was a very small | affair when he got it, but tly it had been altered by ihe addition of the word “each.” He knew who aliered the permit, but declined to say who t was, as he did not wish to criminate himself. Sa The emigration for the past three months Teaches ‘he enormous figure of 25.465; for same period last year it was 9,551. Ireland sends 13,359; Germany 6,045, England 3,4¢4; and other countries 2,587. The largest arrivals were in March, being 13,905. SS &7 The Monmouth, N.J , Herald and Iaquirer Places at the head of its columns the following Presidential ticket: For Presijent, Avraham Lincoin: for Vice President, Wm. A. Newe 1. @7 From Hadson Tayior, 33: Pennsylvania avenue, we have the April number of the United Service Magazine. —_____ SW Caroline M. Kirkland, we aathoress, is dead. Sa eS pes ey S@ Franck Taylor cends us Part 41of Frank Moore’s valuable Rebellion Record. MARYLAND CONSTITUTIONAL ELEC. TIONS. The Baltimore Sun says: Passengers by the steamer Arrow, trom Chestertown last eve- ning, report that both Kent and Queen Anne’s counties have gone against a convention, and elected Democratic delegates. The passengers of the steamer Kent state that Dorchester county has given nearly 400 major- ity againet a convention, and elected the Dem- ocratic delegates by from 200 to 250 majority. Can bridge vave a majority of 25 against, and East Now Market 169 or a convention. ‘Both ‘Laibot aud Caroline counties voted for a con- vention and elected the Emancipation dele- @iter. Easton gave 104 for ‘and Trappe 3 ugainst aconvention. HOWARD couNTY. This county, it is reported, has gone for a convention, and probably elected two emanci. pation and one conservativeUnion man,nimely: Thomas Donaldson, 8. W. Sands and Jam2s | Sykes. The fall vote, however, has not been received. The ist district gave 172 for and 54 against, and the 2d district 233 for and 17 against & convention. HARFORD COUNTY. The Sth (Dublin) election district gives 103 majority against a convention. The county, born: bs bas voted forit, and elected the Union ticket. ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY. We learn through a correspondent that the vote in the 4th district shows a majority of 184 against a Convention, and for delegates it siands 227 Democratic and 51 Union. In the 5 p (Patapsco) district, there is a majority of 19 sgainst the Convention, while the vo‘ fur delegates stands 143 Democratic and 42 Union. FREDERICK COUNTY. Freverick, April 7.—The returns come in very slowly. The following districts give ma- jorities for the Convention and Emancipation ticket :—Frederick, 480; Mechanicstown, 189; Creagerstown, 10; Mount Plessant, 55; Mid- dletown, 373;’ Jefferson, 10; New Market. 115; ES 4 ‘etersville, 48. ‘ollowing give majorities against a con- ention pbnckeystown, 103; Woodsboro’, 45; UL a The delegates will receive about 2,000 ma- t nity, and the convention 1,500 majority in the county. WORCESTER County. “aLteBuRy, April 7.-Snow Hill district, creester county, gives 119 majority for the Sbourae’s dlatriot gives 4 clbourne’s dist ves 47 ma: vention—the entire vote cast. arity fons ‘ewrowm, April 7.—Nutter’s district gi Ud atsccaites tao mentee ves ‘ be a een. ad district gives 77 , f coun! ve * (he convention. se ‘2 + ET \LIBBURY, Apri! | | ry cgeerine tot Srnehtned ects pia oar Eigse eel aed | 8nd capturing several. bales of cotton yet remain to be sold. Over 100 bales were brought up by the naval dispatch boat, »*New National,” from Red river; algo, two 9-inch Dahlgren guns, a part of the armament of Fort DeRussy. These guns ‘were a part of those taken from the Harriet Lane‘and the Indianola. The steamer Forsyth has been released, and left for Memphis. Several thousand dollars worth of contraband goods were found on board of her. The head first clerk has been held for examination. The Cairo News has been furnished with a copy of an order issued by Brig. Gen. Buford, commanding the second division of Forrest’s cavalry, congratulating the troops on the (rebel) success of the Kentucky campaign. He praises their conduct during the attack on the fort at Paducah, making a feeling allusion to the loss ot Col. Thompson, commanding the third bri- gade. He aseerts that they silenced the guns of the fort and compelled one of the gunboats to with- draw from the action. The rebel loss is atated at fifty killed and forty wounded, the Federal loes twenty-seven killed and ceventy or eighty wounded. He concludes by informing his troops of his intention to hold Western Kentueky. ‘The actual loss of the Federal forces, 14 killed and 42 wounded. The rebel prisoners admit 300 killed, and three times as many wounded. FROM CALIFORNIA. ———.—_—_— ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLATURE. SS DEATH OF COLONEL RINGGOLD. —»—_— San Francisco, April 4.—The Legislature of California has adjourned sine die. Among the acts pasced-was one engaging the | State to pay the interest on a million and a half of the Central Pacific Railroad Com- pany’s bonds for twenty years. April 5.—Lieut. Col. George H Ringgold died yesterday. The Legislature does not meet again for two years. The bili submitting toa vote of the people the proposition to issue 500,000 of the State bonds | to the Western Pacific Railroad Company, and $1,500,000 to the Central Pacific Railroid, was vetoed on the ground of its unconstitutionality, April 6.—Sailed, steamer John L. Stephens, for the Northwestern ports of Mexico, with merchandise and mining machinery, valued at one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The Legislature has donated two hundred anda fifty coMars per month, during five years, to Captain Sutter, the California pioneer. FROM MEMPHIS. SS Ses FORREST PREPARING TO ATTACK THAT PLACE. SS Mermpuis, April 7._Nothing later has been received in relation to Forrest or Grierson. It | 18 reported that the former is preparing to at- tack Memphis. GEN. a ad HEARD The Rebels Repulxed and Driven—Governs ment Cotton Burned by Guerillas. St. Louis, April 7.—The Democrat’s Fort Smith, Ark., special of the 6th says:—Steele’s army has driven the rebels from Arkadelphia, and is now advancing on Price, in the direction of Washington. Clarksville, sixty-five miles from here. was attacked day before yesterday. The enemy was repulsed with a loss of three killed and ten prisoners, twenty horses, and all their camp equipage. yesterday four hundred and fifty Texans, under Gen. Gano, attacked Rossville, forty- five miles south of here, and burned two hun- dred bales of Governmentcotton. Our troops afierwards drove them from the town, killing The remainder of the cotton in that pisce is being brought here, which will relieve the cavalry heretofore guarding it, and enable them to drive the guer- illas from the country. Pennsylvania Union Central Committee. HARRISBURG, April 6—The Union State Central Committee met here this evening. There was a fall attendance, Mayne McVeig chairman, and George W. Hammersly, secre. tary. It was decided to hold a State Conven- tion on the 28th of April, at Harrisburg, to elect Senatorial deiegates to the Baltimore Conven- tion. Representative delegates are to be chosen in the usual manner. After a number of speeches the meeting adjourned. HARNESS MAKERS, ATTENTION adjourned meeting of the harness n of this city will be held on MONDAY NIGH 7s o'clock, at Germania Hall, C +treet. near ith. A large attendance of all workmen in the District is requested. up b-3st 4 MED! mecting of the Medical A , District of Columbia will be heid in the Me College, on F street, near 12th, on TUESDAY, April 12th, at 1 o’cloc® pm, J. W. H. LOVEJOY, M.D. ap 8-3t ‘Secretary. ((s E48T EXHIBITION OF THE | _ . DISSOLVING VIEWS, at the West Georgetown Chapel, on FRIDAY KVENING, S1u 1NST., Commencing at 73 o'clock. = KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS—Patriarchs and epresentatives are notified to meet TO- MORROW NIGHT, (Friday. at 390 D street, be- tween 9th and lth sts.,at 8 o'clock. Business of importance demands your attention. OS, T. K. PLANT, ap7-2t* G.C. District of Columbi REGISTER’S OFFICE, March 2, 18 Notice is hereby given that the Licenses is- sued to owners of Wagons, Carts. and Drays will expire on the first Monday in April, and that raid Licenses must be renewed in compliance with law, at this office within ten days after that time, SAMUEL E. DOUGLA&s, mh 25-dtaplo Register. TICE—TO THE TAX-PAYERS eee a ASHING TON aig Wasuincrom, Merch 14 1864 i + Sal . The Board of Assessors, having completed the General Assessment for the year fase, hereby give notice that they will sit as a Board of Appeal#.and for the purpose of rte’: any correction, from Monday, the 2st day of March, to Tuesday, the 2th day of April, inclusive, (Sundays excepted,) | at their room, No.6, basement story, west wing City Hall, from9a. te . Tm. . By orev ofthe Betaden mea day wh 15-tA p26 Secretary Board of Appeal. FOR SALE-pri ‘5—s RO! = $75 ING tare Potties oat orton. | Hnguire at 55 Fayette nee comner of 3 street, Georgetown, D. 0. api-:t* OR SALE AT A BARGAIN—Three nonpareil Fate MACHINES arranmer ompareil power; four Clothes Wringera, one Mansie (Dene fan & Sharp's make), some 8.0 fect Sten Pins, Bhatting and ‘Puilies- comprising ‘the requinifes fora steam laundry. Will be a if, separately. or together, very low. Inquire at Excelsior Mould- ing Mill, corner 13th and C'sts., between 9-m. ma, and 4p. in. ap7-at* Dp sorcrion OF COPARTNERSHIP, The copartnership heretofore existing between LOUIS WINTHOLD & HENRY LENE. in the keeping of the Steuben House, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will hereafter be carried on by eer efit parties.” Wwe LeaNE terest o: ties. ; beg LOUIS WINTHOLZ April 4, 1964, ‘ap 7-3t* eRe tay CARRIAGES}, TAGES! hand, perio’ f LIGHT CARBIAG: of the Bat mak end doten. consisting in ment ways, Bu; jon and Half-top Jer- ersons in want would do asing. i yaad att Biahth eteest. at our 70. M Grders can be loft at re foah eae avenge, te BARRELS AND coor : QPPRANORS Daragtxexr, ‘s Seal he mentor, ¢ hie boact ved al FS ment nag soloed p.m, on Wednesday, the 4th day of May, 1804.for the delivery of all the Wrought Iron Plates and Bars as hereit specified, no- cessary to Er re riages : ‘or 15-4 . ) Barbette Front Pintle, $) Barbette Center Pintle, For 10-inch Guns, 139 Casemate Carriage, 200 Front Pintle Barbette, Jo Front Pintle Harbette 0 in 4 The parte required for Wrought Iron Barbette and Casemate Carriages are as follows : k-Plates, races, Gaps, Shoes, Transoms Check- , Braces, Caps, Sky 4 Guide Hool Guide Hook Bar, Trunnion Beds, jolts. HASSIS, PRONT AND CENTER PINTLE. Rails, Hail Plates, Rail Chords, Bail Braces, Transome, Angle Iron Floor Cleats, Pintle Tran- soms, Transom Washers. xle Shapes, Pork Bhapes, Hurters, Chassis, Step, Assembling Bolts. CASEMATE CARRIAGE CHASSIS Parts named before and rail top bars. The number and dimensions of the iron plates and bars for each carriage to be as apecified 1a the bills of iron in ordnance memoranda No.6, copies of which can be obtained upon application at Wat- ertown, Frankford or Alle, sages © Lrsenals,the New York agency. or at this office. rinted schedules, containing the number of plates and bars required, can be obtained at the above named plates. On these bidders will state the price at which they propose to manufacture each part,in the manner therein prescribed. | _ The iron to be used in the manufacture of the plates and bars to be as follows: ROLLED IRON. Check-Plates and Rail-Plates of medium qualit of iron. fibre in direction of Jength, tenacity no’ lesa than 48,000 lbs per square inc! ‘Transoms all to be of best qualit; iron, fibre in direction of len, Jess than 48,100 Ibs per square inch, | Trunnion Beds to be of best quality of charcoal iron, tenacity not less than 54,000 Ibs per square inch. Cheeks, §Braces, Hurters, and Counter-hurters, y charcoal flange tenacity not all to be o: Rood medium iron. Tenacity not less than 48,000 lbs per square inch, Rails, Rail Chor Caps and Sk Mngt Linacre oh eced sunttret oes, and Angle Iron, e of good quality o! well refined fibrousiron. ‘Tenacity not less than 5,000 Iba per square inch. | Axles for 8inch and 10-inch carriages, and all Traverse Wheel Journals, to be of best eharcoal fibrousiron. Tenacity not less than 85,000 lbs per square inch, All Bolts and Rivets to be of bestcharcoal fibrous iron: Tenacity not less than 58,000 lbs per square inch. HAMMERED IROK. Axles for 15-inch Carriages, and all Pork Shapes, and Tongues for Casemate Carriages. to be of the best charcoal iron. Tenacity no less than 55,000 pounds per square inch. y Bidders will specify the date at which they can commence deliveries, and the rate at which they can deliver each part thereafter. No bids will be received except from parties actually engaged in the manufacture of this or similar kinds of work, and who can bring ample evidence that they have in their own shops all the machinery and appliances for turning out the fall amount of work as specitied by them, _ Bidders will be required to furnish proper sure- ties for the proper performances of the work, and will encle se, with their bids, the written acknowl- cdgoments of their sureties over their own signa- ures. Each party obtaining a contract will be required to enter into bonds with approved sureties for its faithful execution. 3 Upon the award ‘being made, auccessful bidders will be notified, and furnished with forms of con- tract and bond. The department reserves the right to reject any or all bids, if not deemed satisfactory, Proposals will be addressed to ‘* Brigadier Gen- eral George D. Ramsay. Chief of Ordnance, Wash- ington, D C.,’? and will be endorsed ‘* Proposals for wrought iron plates and bars for iron gun car- riages ”* GEO. D. RAMSAY, ap5-td Brigadier General. Chief of Ordnance. AND OPENING. MODES DE PARIS! 7 MISS M.J. PLATT will open on Thursday, April 7tl, amelegant and recherche assortment of. SPRING acd SUMMER BONNETS of the! most approved and latest Paris styles, to which she respectfully invites her former patron- age and the ladies of Washington and vicinity. N. B. Do not forget the number, 246 Penn. avenne, near 13th street, over the Independent Telegraph Company. M’me S. Courteille, from New York, also at the warns piges, offers a select assortment of rich Muslin and Lace Waists, Capes. Real Lace Setts. Collars, Barbes, Veils and dies’ Under- clothing. M.. TUCKER, y MERCHANT TAILOR, No, 426 Pa. AveNvE, Batw. 43 AND 6TH Sts., Invites the attention of Members ot Congre: it- izens, hia Customers and the public zen erally to his fine assortment of SPRING GOODS, consisting of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS. anv _ BUSINESS COATINGS, which he has just received, and which will be male up in the most fashionable manner. Army and Navy Uniforms made latest regulations and at the shorte: ap cording to the notice. NARPETS! C CARPETS! tal OIL CLOTHS! VARERIA: OIL CLOTHS! Es eataae, OIL CLOTHS! : MATTINGS! MATTINGS! With the largest variety of ee HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS inthe Districtat. BONTZ & GRIFFITH, ap 6-6t 349 7th street, between Land K sts, FINE NO-TOP BUGGY, HARNESS AND HORSE will be sold cheap for cash. For further particulars apply at livery tie TSN ble on G street, between I7th and 18th. ap 6-3t* Cc. & E. WRO! PP SOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP. The copariiecaly heretofore ex’ ng between J.H. Johnson and Gwynn Harris in the Grocery Business is this dav dissolved by mutual consent. The business will herafter be conducted by J. H. Johnson, who will collect all bills due the firm, Persons having claims against the firm will please present them to J. H. Johnsen, who has power to receipt for the same; and those indebted to the firm will please make immediate peyeinnt to same, J. H. JOHNSON, a GWYNN HARRIS. Washington, April 4, 1864. ap 5-iw Te NATIONAL ALMANAU AND ANNUAL RECORD weet FOR 1804, Exhibiting the POLITICAL, FINANCIAL, oe Economical, Educational, and Military Condition and Progress of the United States, and of the individual States for the years 18 and the Personnel of the Go ernment for 1334. i2me., upwards of 49 pages. Price, in boards, muslin bindin, pt free on receipt of ee. DSON TAYLOR, Bookseller and Stationer, _ap 5-1" 334 QUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- LUMBiA. No, 86—EQUITY. Mary M. MeIntire. McIntire’, Clarence B. Bakerand Laura E his . Stephen McDonald and Mary Eliza his wif uiney L. e aad Mary Ec his wife, Phos Dayideng hy avidac nd Delozier Davidson against V illiams A. McIntire. The parties stove named, the guartian of the minor and the trustee are hereby notified that on the 28th April, 1864. at_ my office in the City Hall, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. I shall state the trustec’s account and ascertain and report to the Court the shares of the parties and their assignees in the trust fund. They are requested to attend. Ap 6-Staw3w W.REDIN, Auditor. THE VERY LATEST NEWS: AND FROM THB MOST RELIABLE AUTHORITY! P. J. BELLEW & CO., 510 Seventa STREET, It’s no ure talking, ve got the inside track and we are bound to keep it for the benefit of our We have just receivad— e 2 450 dozen Coats’ SPOOL COTTON, which we will sell at 1a dozen, 20 dozen erry e very fine WATER TWIST, as good as Coats’, warranted 150 yards, at 60 cents Ped dozen, 200 Sing HOOKS and EYES, 1 gross each, 20 cents per box, £00 papers American PINS, 5 cents per paper, 50.000 assorted NEEDLKS at 5 cents per pap No speculator need apply. Only a package to each family. : An additional new stock of Plain Ornamental, Giltand Fancy PHOTOGRAPHIC FRAMES, tie prettiest styles we have ever had. We are still gelling at our usual low prices, yet we are paying $2.50 per dozen advance. It’s amusing to see how we make goods move on the double quick. Hard marching, but we are bound to Keon the track, P. J. BELLEW & CO., 510 7th street. 3 doors south of apé-Iw Odd Fellows? Hall. PERSONS DESIROUS OF SECURING A PLEAS- ant spring and summer residence will fiad it to their advantage to call at No, 212 Bridge street, near Frederick street, Georgetown, D. C. The house is delightfully located. ap7-3t* ‘OR SALE.—One of the best and entirely new, Geo. A..Prince’s MELODEONS. man leavin, Wuhington. and is to be seen at Prof. ALEX. WOLOWSKI’S rooms, No. 316 F street, corner of llth. Hours of reception, only from 9 to 1) o’clock, a. m. ap 7-3t MAYOR'S OFFICR, April 5, 1834. will be Poco ree office until 12 o’clock M., on Saturda: it fo: i . f 7, the 9th instant, for gra- ding an i south to Listreet sduth, ores tench thereof as the Make gravel eee ed by the Co: {csloner and Assistant er sitsioeera, The gravel to be nine er in the center, ng G beaut Seager iaseee Tae and well rolled with a heavy rolier. eee ne” singor filing thet Shin cement tee ae, wi Flere =i only one be y and square yard eee WKeDOY. yA * € SECOND EDITION, ————————————————————— 4 OOLOCE P. M. THE CoLLivs Russiaw OvERLAND TELB- SEAPH Via BEHRING's STRAITS.—Mr. Collins has returned to Washington after nearly two years absence in Russia and England. Negotiations tor right of way, and the con- struction of a telegraph across Asiatic Russia, Russian America and British Columbia, so as to connect Europe with America, by way of Behring’s Straits, having been brought to a satisfactory conclusion under very favorable terms, now awaits the final action of Congress. ‘We understand that Mr. Collins will soon precent the plan to Congress in view of the co- operation of our Government, Orera.—Cannot Manager Grover manage to accommodate the public by securing the superb opera company for another week? The com- munity, lke little Oliver, has not had half enough of it, and eagerly cries for “more.” “La Dame Blanche” will be played this evening, with Habelmann, Graffo, Johansen, Frederici, and Canissa in it—the same ad. mirable cast as that of Wednesday week. Forp’s THEATER.—The President, with Mrs. Lincoln and Mr. Seward and family, will visit Ford’s Theater this evening to witness Mr. Forrest’s grand impersonation of King Lear. wa Camp Carrington, Indianapolis, Indiana, has 7,000 troops already for the field, and Camp Shanks 2,000 more, prepared to mové@at once. ALABAMIANS FOR THE Wa8.—The Nashville Union say! The ist Alabama Federal caval- , 700 atrong, have re-enlisted for the war. This regiment, which is under the commandof Col. Geo. E. Spencer, was organized in 1862, under the auspices of Gen. Dodge. It is com- posed entirely of citizens of Alabama. It goes to Decatar to recruit. Col. Spencer has author- ity to raise & brigade, and thinks he can do it in six weeks. = ee ae Washingten Bloucy Market—Latest Que- jons. Furnished by Lewis Jonson & Oo., Bank- ers: = tllle * NEW YORK EATES—SHOOND BOARD, Coupon 6's, 1881, 114: 5.20’s, 111%; Certificates of Indebtedness, 994; Gold, 171; Erie, 125%; Hudson, 157° Harlem, 163; Reading, 160; Mich- ignn Southern, 114%; Rock Island, 127%; Fort Wayne, 143%. CONGRESSIONAL ee XXXVIIIrH CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. cheeses Faipay, Aprils. SgNATE.—The Vice President laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of War, covering # report of the Adjutant Gener- al, in reply to the call for information in regard tothe numter of nine months men mustered into the service, &c. Referred to tha Commit- tee cn military affairs. The Senate bill for amending the charter of the city of Washington, giving the city ad- ditional power in the improvement of streets, &c., at the expense of the particular wards or localities benefitted, having been returned from the House, amended so as to provide for drainage and keeping the streets and sidewalks clear, it was, on Mr. Grimes’ motion, recom- mitted to the District Committee. On Mr. Willey’s motion, the House amend. ment to the Senate bill chartering the Union Gas Light Company of this city was concurred in, +0 that with the President's signature there- to it becomes a law, giving the people the op- portunity it the charter be carried into effect, to get eas of greater illuminating power than now supplied at #2.50 per 1,000 cubic feet. Mr. Grimes introduced a bill to provide for the establishment of county industrial com- mon echools in the District of Columbia; which was referred to the Committee on the District. Several private bills were taken up and parsed. Mr. Trumbull reported from the Jadiciary Committee on the proposed new rule of the Senate for considering nominations in open session, with a recommendation that it do not pass. The report was concurred i On motion of Mr. Wilson, a res-lution was adopted directing the Secretary of War to com- ™municate to the Senate all information touch- ing the recent arrest of Captain Ferguson, Quartermaster, and Captain Stoddart, Assist- ant Quarte; master, at Alexandria, Virginia. Mr Morrill introduced a bill extenuing the jurisdiction of the district courte; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce. Mr. Sherman introduced a bill to provide for ®& national currency secured by a pledge of United States stocks, and provided for the cir- culation.and redemption thereof. He said it ‘was the seme bill that has been perfected in the Honse, but tailed by some misunderstanding between its friends. It was referred to the Committee on Finance. Hovsr.—Mr. Ganeon, from the Committee of Elections, made a report, accompanied by a Tesolution, that Hon. Benjamin F. Loan is not entitled to @ seaton this flooras a member ofthe Seventh Congressional District of Missouri, and aleo that Mr. Bruce, the contestant, is not enrtied to the seat. A mincrity report was made, declaring that Mr. Loan was entitled to retain his geat. On motion of Mr. Odell, a resolution was adopted instructing the Committee of Ways and Means to inquire imto the 3xpediency of reporting & bill levying an advalorem taxon all sales of bonds, stocks and merchandise ofe very description, the receipts on railrvads, coal gas, and all other incorporated companies, The House resumed the consideration of the District Penitentiary bill. Mr. Patterson referred to certain remarks made by Mr. Wasnburne, of [ilinois, yest-r- Gay, saying that the gentlomin from New Hamprthire had voted for an app-opriation of $135,000 to extend the Charleston navy yard, which had turned out to be aswinile. Asa @ ners] remark he threw back the insia- uition in the teeth of any man who shoald make such a charge. Mr. Warhburne made sucd explanations as toinance Mr. Patterson to exonerate him. The bill was finally recommitted to the Com- mittee on the District of Columbia, with in- strueticns to strike out so much of it as relates to a penitentiary and jail, and report as to ap- Eropr iadne @-—-for the erection of a house of refuge The Houre proceeded to the consideration of private business. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS HEAVY FIRE AT ALTON, ILLINOIS. FROM RED RIVER. LARGE AMOUNT OF COTTON CAPTURED, a Sr. Louis, April8.—A fire took placa at Alton, Tl}, op Wednesday night, consuming a ware- house on the levee occupied by Simpson & Ketchum, which was filled with hay and other preduce, and also the adjoining buildings. The loss is $160,000; insured for $60,000. The Democrat’s Alexandria, La, dispatch says a large amount of cotton is being captured along Red River. It is reported that severa} naval officers were captured while confiscating cotton, - Admiral Porter bas issued a circular to the captains and owners of steamboats in the em- ploy of the rebel Government as transports, tf they will deliver their boats to him he will af- ford them every Opportunity to receive their property, while if they burn them they will be & total loss. FROM KENTUCKY. = ——— FORREST RETREATING FROM THAT STATE. —.—_—_—_ PHILADELPHIA, April 8.—A special dispatch from Cincinnati to the Bulletin says; Notwith- standing the Rebel Buford’s assurane: ‘nat he intexids to remain permanently in Kentucky, it is reported that Forrest is manau- vering to get out of the State by dividing his forces into small detachments and slipping them off by by-ways. PRICE OF mage the People’s Line. Wow Foley ages Some, we tela Oy; 1 nee ld a taal 1p. m., 694 60%; 2 BP. B, 60}: ° VU. 8. 5.20's, M1 Kalle; U.S. certificates, new, Military Mevomontsin the West, Onicmmatt, April 6.—Adjutant General Cowan of Obio, bas issued an order to the vet- erans now at home to prepare to join their re- spective brigades on the expiration of their forloughs, without delay. Comianders of Tegiments are made responsiblo for any tardi- mess in the movement of regiments, and are not allowed to remain at home on any condition, &@ day beyond the expiration of the time of their furloughs. ‘The movement of troops to the front is on an unexampled scaie, and there is the greatest ac- tivity in hurrying them forward. Nearly all the re-enlieted regiments go back with from three to five hundred recruits. ‘We have no military news of importance. Forrest's Rebel command is plundering Western Kentucky with little hindrance. They sre carrying off an immense deal of plunder. LOOAL NEWS. Port or Gzorcerown.— Entered—Schooner Ophir, Uran, Boston. Cleared——Steamer Brear- ly, Broughton, Philadelphia; Potomac, Keney, Point Lookont; schrs. Porto Rico, Tyler, Phil- adelphia: M. B. Mahoney, Macomber, Boston; Glover, Holbrook, New York: Citizen, Stone, Rock Creek; R. J. Capron, Beacham, Onrtis Creek; Wm. Donnelly, Hunter, Philadelphia; Goldfinch. Lord, Accomac; Joe Hunter, Rose- brock, Baltimore; Ashland, Mitchell. Magothy; Armada, Phillips, do.; Merchant Purdy, An- namessex: Great Western, Ulark, Broad Oreek; Georgia, Sweet, Boston; Pioneer, Talpey, Aus- tin; Jas. Brindle, shores, Annt ws. amessex; Bruster, Evans, do ; Cadesh, Burns, Hooper's ee ‘aits; barges C. Mi r, Sidman, Philadelphia; Flannery, Casey, do. 5 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.—Some few boats begin to arrive at Georgetown from the upper canal. The arrivals since our last report are: The Surquehanna and W. O'Brien, with coal to the American Coal Co.; Loretta, ceal to the Borgen Oo.; Allen Campbell and Elmira, coal to Camberiand ©. & I. Co.; Cornelia Alvina, coal .o Central! M. & M.Co. The departures were eight, all light. gy cutee NCEE A HUCKsTER ox A Barpur.—Last night of- ficer Padgett, of the Fifth Ward, arrested Sam’! R. Herbert, a huckster, who was on a regular bender, and took him to the station. Itappears that Herbert had an old horse, and an older ‘Wagon. and was started in business by a Mr. Ash, who gave him on credit a load of pota- toes, the understanding being that he should pay ashe acid. Herbert, however, spent the money he received almost as fast as he got i and Mr. Ash hearing of this went to him an got away from him about five dollars, Her- bert telling him to takeit and go; that heshould -* liveand let live.’ Last night, however, Her- bert was so drunk and disorderly that the of- ficer took him in charge, and mounting the ‘wagon attempted to drive to the station; buton the way & carriage ran into the wagon and smashed it, throwing the officerout. Thehorse and the prisoner were, however, taken to the station, and this morning Justice Ferguson fired Herbert #2.55, and he left his horse at the station as security. ———_>—_—_ Poxicze Reporrs—Third Precinct.—Margaret Hall, selling on Sunday; #5.56. Wm. Fowler, misdemeanor; bail for court. James Simms, disorderly; dismissed. F. W. Pounder, sus- picion of larceny; do. A. Gardner, disorderly; “92.44. F,. Miller, desertion; military. Kitty Jimmerson, drunk and disorderly; $1.56. Sizth Precinct —John Murphy, violating hack law; $5. Joseph Buckley, disorderly; military. Fanny Dynes, do; workhouse. Kate Wilson, dodo. Eliz. Thomas,drunk:do. Jas. Stuart, Francis Moore, Jas. Riley, John Donnelson, John McQuaid disorderly; locked ap6 hours. Henry Bailes, creating nuisance; $2. J. Davis, do.: workhouse. Joseph Bell, larceny; work- bor John Wilson, do.; do. Mary Knox, Barthy Knox, disorderly;$2. John ite, do.; #3. Henry Bigley, drunk; workhouse. sie Ata as Me Harness MaKERs’ Megtinc.—Pursuant to call published in the Star of yesterday, a large number of harness makers employed in the city assembled at Gerhard’’s Germania Hall, on C street, near Sixth, for the purpose of forming an organization to protect themselves and fix a scale of prices. But little business ‘was cone, except the election of temporary officers and the appointment of a committee to drait a constitution and by-laws. Mr. Geo. A. Sesstord was elected president, Mr. James H. Hanley vice president, Mr. Wm. Murphy sec- Tetary, and Mr. ©. Smith treasurer. Messrs. ©. Smith, Thomas McGrath, Wm. Toppin, Geo. W. Dobbin and Chas. Boyd were ap- Folnted the committee on constitution and by- jaws, and the meeting adjourned. pee Sees ReaL Estate Saues.—Yesterday, J. 0. McGuire & Co. sold a farm, formerly owned by —— Miller. located on tne Eastern Branch, rear Anacostia Bridge. The farm contained about 3 acres, and was divided into five parts; four of which were bought by Thos. Young, and cne by Richard Brewett, at an average price of $270 per acre. Green & Williams, auctioneers, sold a three- story brick house and lot, on D street, between 2d and 3d, to Jas. L. Barbour, for $10,00v. Part of lot 5, in squaré 353, on 11th street between D and E south, to John Braxton, for 25 cents per foot. eg eee Suspicion oF Horse STEattna.—Yesterday afternoon John Wildbecker was arrested by cfiicer Pendell on suspicion of- stealing a horse trom Robert Warner.+nd was taken before Justice Giberson. Wuldhecker says he found the horse going at large in the street, and would be able to prove it. le was heldto bail tor hearing. Jobn B. McKay was arrested by officer Mc- Colzen for having in his possession a horse stolen from Hornbeck Shiner. The prisoner said be purchaced the horse. and would beable to produce the evidence. He also gave bail for further hearing. eg eee Fourth Warp Srarion Cases —Barney Feeney, threats of violence; jail in default of bail. Wm. Whitney, profanity; $5.58. Hanora Madden, drunk and disorderly; worknouse. S+muel Preston, larceny; dismissed. George Myers, drunk and disorderly; #558. Henry F. Seitz, do; dismissed. Anne Bailey, suspi- ciour,do. Jobn Wildbecker, larceny of horse; fcr besring. Wm. Warren, disorderly; $1.53. R. Pb. Borden, drank and disorderly; Isaac Worthington, do.; Jobn Skelton, do.; military. Wileon Haines and Samuel Davis, drunk; do, William Myer alias Joho Damm, drank; $2.53. John Conner, suspic iis rte dite DEATHS OF SoLpIegs.—The deaths of the following soldiers have been reported at the office of Capt. Moore, Assistant Quartermas- tes, No. 134 F street, between 2Utn and 2Ist streets: George Weaver, Co. U, 4th Pa art: Alfred McFadden, Co. A, 25th Ohio, Elijah E. Coffin, Co. R, Ist N. Y. dragoons; Charles Wilson, Co. G, 3a_V. R.G; Wm. Baker, Co. K, Ist Mich. civ; Ralph Betts, Sth N. ¥.cav; Lewis A. Rayer, Co. B, 13th Pa cav.; Roo’ Bibb (rebel), pe E, 4th Va; Serg’t Joho Farrell, Uo. K, 5th .S. cav. ae ass A New Cnvrcu.—Arrangements are being made for the erection of a, new church at tha coruer of M and 9th streets, and it is stated that if possible it will be completed during the precert year. The projectors are some of those who left Wesley Chapel some years since, and who nave been worshipping in the trame church on 14th and P streets. It is to b= culled the Independent Methodist Church, and as its name implies it will not have any connection with the other Methodist churches either the old tide or church sonth. --—>—_—_ S ASSAULTED AND RossED.—Last night, John Smith, of company F, 3d N. J. cavalry, while asieep in the Soldiers’ Rest, was attacked by one of bis comrades, named Miller, who beat bim about the bead and tace with iron knucktes, cutting him terribly, and then robbed him. Smith was taken to the Sanitary Home, where bis wounds were dressed. Miller was immoe- cael taken in charge by the guard at the post CorFIRMBD—The nominations below - for justices have been confirmed by the Sanata: Nehemiah H. Miller, to bea justice of the pense within and for the county of Washington, . O. Samuel Ls be m Janes of the peace within and for county of Washington, D. U0. seine Leet Ssconp Waep Station Cases —Uaroline Sommers, prostitution; dismissed. ~ Carrie Moore, do.,do. Mary Herman, do;do. Ann Stewart, colored, do.;do. Patrick Regan, lar- eeny; diemiseed. [ ADEBS. ATTENTION !— You can have all Crodinitet CERES chp ge Gace babas one, Also, FUCKING and STITCHNG, at the low **Kiso, BRAIDING done with neatnoss, RA Ladies living at a distance can have their work ed f id returned, b ding their address {o'No. SHO Beventh street, between B wad Marr" jut ARRIVED PER STEAMER FROM NEW ork— ix Walnut and Mahi FA BEDS, rice donee per ak Perr and ING-SEAT OHAIRS yeoewets Fe Shich we invite the attention of the House- keepers of the ap 6-6 369 7th street, GherT anak. ARG OVAL FiorUnn FRAMES. 486 486 ae.NBW 8TOCK...--------486 AareeeeeeS iso," r egeortment, of Dard Frapast parses roe 486 Tth otroot, ols soos a erail. ap 1- GROVER'S THEATRE. TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, LAST TIME, MOST POSITIVELY, of YON WEBBER'S GRAND OPERA, in four acts, DER FREISCHUTZ, Pronounced upon its presentation§by this Comps ny Monday last, One of the Very Finest OPERATIC PERFORMANCES Ever Given in America, The Vocalization and Instrumentation are of the Grandest Description The Choruses Perfect Gems. The Incantation Act, the most Wonderful and Mysterious, ever given upon an American stage, This Grand Gem was Given Over Three Hundraq Times in London. It CATHRINE GORE, will be thankful for aa: + information as to the whereabouts of KATH CHERRY. Her children(two boys) have arrived in this city, and are now. homeless and destitute Apply at the Philadelphia House, No. 517 New Jersey avenue, (near the Depot.) ne pe Aien anh cents Sea at ad JE Se FOR, fALB—A S0DA WATER APPARATUS, ofthe Bernhardt pstent. comprising a Genera’ tor and three Fountains, with a handso’ Drew at the corner of 7th st. and Louisiana Bp 8-e03t* Buffalo Meat. THE BEEF of a very fine BUFFALO STEER will be exposed for sale on SATURDAY, the oth, AT FULTON MABRKBT, Fourteenth street, corner of B street. 1t* A. M. HEPBURN, 2 }OR SALE—A new 3°-horae power Upright Tu- Dular BOILER: one io-horse power aseat hand Upright Tubular BOILER. ‘Also. one 6)- horse power Horizontal Tubular BOILBR; also. one 110 and one 15-horse power locomotive style Tubular BOILERS. Also, second hand horison- tal, single and double, Return Flue BOTLBRS; sines from 8 to 36 horse power. Also, difforent sizes Upright and Horizontal BNGINRS from $ to @ horse power. All guaranteed to be in good order. Enquire, either by mail or in person, to THOMAS C. BASSHER & CO., No. 26 Light at., ap Baltimore, Md. D8 COMP StITIOn AT DEFIANCE: LARGE ARRIVAL or NEW SPRING GOODS. Mr. A. STRAUS begs leave to inform his cus. tomers and the public in general that he is con stantiy receiving the most fashionable styles of SPRING GARMENTS of the latest designs, which he will offer to the public at unusually moderate prices, and therefore craves an examination of his stock. A. STRAUS, ee Avenue, ap &-3t* between lth and Ith streets $50,000 WORTH re ie BOOTS AND SHOES Have Arrived at HEILBRUN’S BARGAIN STORE, 506 SeventH Street, Adjoining Odd Fellows’ Hail. The stock consists of all sorts and styles of Bal- morals, Gaiters, Boots, Ties, Pumps, Slippers for men, ladies, misses and children, which will be cold at last year’s prices. Any Shoes not giving satisfaction will be mend. ed free of charge. No trouble to show goods. Wholesale rooms in the basement ap 8-2w* 506 Seventh street. ¥ W.L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers, WILL FE SOLD ON SATURDAY, APRIL STA, at the Horse Bazaar. 98 Lonisiana avenue, a be*u“iful darhing fine dark bay Vermont MORGAN HORSE, 164 is high, warranted gentle and kind in single and double harness, solt because the cane cannot match him in any part of the country. Also. a very handsome valuable four seated Pheaton, nearly new, and made by One of the most celebrated makers in New Haven, Connecti- cut. The attention of private families. army officers and every person in want of a valuable stylish horre and carriage, is invited to is sale. Can be seen in harzess at the Bazaar, 9 3) on the moraing of the sale. aps W. L. WALL & ©O.. Auctioneers, BX GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioncers, LUMBER AT AUCTION, On MONDAY. the lithinstant.at 10 0’clock #. m , we rhalisell a lot of Bemlock Joist an@ white ‘ne Col'ing Boards just landed from on bosrd arg. footc ftth atrest Nevy Yard, and wili be sold to pey freight and charges. i Builders and others in want of lumber wil! find it to their advantage to attend; will be soid in lots to suit purcharers of 1440 feet with the privilege. fale poritive. : Terms cash at the time of sale ap.& 2t GREEN & WILLIAMS, Autts. ¥ J. 0. McGUIRE & C2., Auctioneers, EXCELLENT AND NEARLY NEW FURNITURE AND HOUSFHUOLD EFFECTS AT AUCTION, On MON DAY MORNING, Aprill ith. at 1 o'clock, at No, 360 D street, between 9th and Ith streets, we shall tell the Furniture and Effecta of ily de Clinicg Horsekee ping, comprising— Suite of colid Walnut Parlor Furniture finished in Hair Cleth and comprising French Sofa, Two Arm ard Six Side Chais, Walnut Seeretary. Whatnot Fancy Tables, Demark and Jace Curtain, Shader, Tapertry and in Carpets, Rugs, Two Marble-toy Chamber suites with Wardrobes, Heir and k Mattresses, Rolsters and Pillows, Comforts, Toilet Set Chira. Glast and Crockery wai Cooking and other Stoves, Kitchen Utensils, &c, 7 bs pid J.C. McGUIRE & 00,, Aucts, ap.sd Y GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS NEAR THE NAVY YARD AT AUCTICN, On THURSDAY, the I4th instan®, we shall sell ia front of the premises at 5 o'clock, p.m., commen- cing onthe Brat named property, the following handsome Building Lots. viz: ay All of Lot No, 4,in Seana, No. 943. sub-divided in 3 Building Lots. of 19 feet front each, on south B, corner Stb srreeteast. Also. allof Lot No. 5, and part of Lct No 4 in &quare No. 972, handsomely sub-divided in€ Building Lots, fronting 2 feet cash, on }!th etreet east, next to the corner otsouta 0 street. Terme: one-balf rash, balance in six and twelve mcpths for notes bearing in'erest from day of eale, A deed giver and a deed of trust taken. Allconv-yances at cost of purchase: including Mp sd GREEN & WILLTAMS, Aucts. Y J.C. McGUIRE& CO., Auctioneers, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLDZEFFEOTS AT eae BALE On THURSDAY MORNING. April 14*h. at reai- dence No. 19 I street, between 20th and tat streets, at 10 0’clock. we shall sell the Furniture and Eifects of a family de Jining Housexeepiag, . Mpriring— Snes ‘Damask covered Parlor Suite, Lounge, Arm Ww and Hide Chatrs. ae tatnct, Fancy Chairs, ¢ ttomans. P Marb'e-top and other Tables, Venitian Blinds, Brorse's Ingraiv. an“ Stair Carpets, Oi, Cloth Mesing. Boge, Sid: board, Dining Tables and Ohxi: China, Glass. and Crockery Ware, B dstesds, Bureaus, Washstanda, Wardrotes, Matt esses, Bolsters and Pillows, Pooking Gisecnst chet en: ibe ooking and other Stoves,&c ,&c. = Together with the usual assortment of Kitchen reguisites. eas? 5.0, MoGUIRE & 00.. Aucts. EB UNITED STATES OF BAL- ~ s BY ONE END FIXTU BES, tof Quai ¥ , Divot of Washincten, Chih Quarter reas ee DO. Apa ®, it t Will be sold at Public Auctio Goveromen' archos. Le mem ee poe, beeen ni Warhington, D. G.,on Monday, April, 1861, at 12 of Silk and clock m res, lot phgyen 7) Balloons and Zorrou wheels, Oarbors . Gas Geni of ‘triol, Bteel Filings, Oopper and Iron Batorts ee S Saereeill be required toremovo the Gi idders will articles within Bve (5) days from the day of sale. ‘Terme :—Cash in Goverames' tf fot OK ER, hie? Taster, STS General and C! Pea enon. Do. V1 Geral GALE oF OLD DNSERVIOBABLE ows compacts Be Aah a| whats inoelty or shiagiom, D.O. MONDAT. a REERVIORABLE @RAIN Successful bidders will be: Scat apétd *r Gen’l and Chief OULDIRGY, oR SeA ooo The uuterai is tow 4 85) to ’