Evening Star Newspaper, April 16, 1864, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. —— eet W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Proprieter. Bae date encarta fate t ar enemies WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY....<.---+.... APRIL 16, 1864. | | WF READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE | BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELB- G@EAPHIC AND OTHER MATTSB. ——— NAVAL CAPTURE. On the morning of the 20th of March, whilst laying off Elbow Light, in lat.26.33 north, long. 7625 west, the U. S. steamer Ticga overhauled | and captured the sloop Swallow, from the | Cumbahee river, S. C., bound to Nassaa, N. P. | One hunered and eighty bales of cotton, eighty | barrels of rosin, and twenty-five boxes of to- | bacco were found on board the Swallow. The | & captain and one man were sent to Boston in | the sloop, and the crew were sent to Key West. i NAVAL ORDERS. The orders assigning Lieutenant Commander John H. Russell to the Cimerone have been revoked and he is granted one month’s leave of absence. Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Young, | detached from ordnance duty at New York and | ordered to the command of the Cimerone. | Assistant Surgeon George R. Brush. ordered © the Receiving-ship North Carolina. mw The new two-cent piece which has been recommended for the sanction of Congress, re- | sembles, as much as anything can, & gold coin. | Omone side there is a wreath of wheat, in the centre of which is stamped “2 cents,” and | around which are the words “ United States of | America.” On the other side there is the | shield of liberty. bearing the words, “ Godour Trust.” PREs (DENT LINcoLn.—The President is quite indisposed to-day, we regret to say, and is not receiving visitors. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. New York Gold Market. APRIL 16—11 8. M.—Gold.............00071 FROM EAST KENTUCKY. —_>—_—_. ATTEMPT TO CUT OFF THE REBEL RETREAT. ——_—_ LOUISVILLE April 16.—Headquarters are ad- vised by Colonel Gallup of Lexington that the Revels are in tull retreat from East Kentucky: Colonel True is pushing forward to Pound Gap to cut off their retreat. The Surrender of Fort Pillow, Tennessee. | ees Fiendish Conduct of the Enemy—Massacre of Most of the Garrison—Description of the Shocking Scenes after the Surrender. Capo, April 15.—No boats have been allow- ed to leave here for points below Columbus since the first news of the Fort Pillow affair. ‘The attack on Paducah yesterday seemed to be & mere raid for plunder. It was made by two hundred men, wno were shelled out by the fortand the gunboats. After occupying a por- | tion of the city in squads aboutan host Frey | deft, taking away a number of horses and con- | siderable plunder, and leaving behind halt a dozen killed and wounded. No one was hurt | on our side. 7 | Several of the guns captured by Forrest at Fort Pillow were spiked before falling into his hands. The others were turned upon ganboat | No. 7, which, from sheer exhaustion of ammu. | nition, having flred some 300 rounds, was com- pelied to withdraw. Although only tin-clad, She received but slight injury. { Gen. Lee arrived and assumed command at | the beginning of the battle, previous to which | Chalmers directed the movements. Forrest, with the main force, retired after the fight at Brownsvile, taking with him the cap. tured funds. While the steamer Platte Valley lay under a flag of truce, taking on board the wounded, Several rebel officers, among them Chalmers, ‘went aboard, and some ef our officers showed them great deference, drinking with them, and showing them other marks of courtesy. Prominent among them is said to have been | Capt. Woodraff, of the 114th Illinois infantry. | St. Lovis, April 15.—The correspondent of the Union, who was aboard the steamer Platte | Valley, at Fort Pillow, gives an even more | | | j | appelling description of the fiendishness of the rebels than our Cairo dispatch. Many ef cur wounded were shot in the hospital, and the remainder driven out and the hospital burned, The morning after the battle the rebels went ever the battle-field and shot the negroes who had not died from previous wounds. Many ot those who escaped from the works and hospi- tals, and who desired to be treated as prisoners of war, as the rebels said they should be, were ordered to fall into line, when they were inhu- manly shot down. Of three hundred and fifty colored troops, not more than fifty-six escaped the massacre, and not one officer that com- manded survives. Only four officers of the oth Tennessee escaped death. The loss of the | 13th Tennessee is eight hundred killed, and the remainder wounded and captured. Gen. Chalmers told the correspondent that although at Was against the policy of his government to spare the negro soldiers and their officers, he done all im his power to stop the carnage: hesame time, he said he believed it was | ht. Another officer said our white troops | vould have been protected hed they not been ‘eund on duty with the negroes. While the | iebels endeavored to conceal their loss, it was | €vident that they sutferedseverely Col. Reed, c mmanding the Tennessee regiment, waz rortally wounded, Two or three well filled | ‘-pilals were a short distance in the country. IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE Joe Johnston Raising a Large Aru | znd Beanregard Sending Troops— | teck on Thomas Probable. ABUVILLE. Ter, April 15—The columns <1 ‘be rebel Memphis Appeal show that John- nis busidme up a large army, and that most | ss ot Thehop Potk’s 15,040 have returned, and i =! pervens of Beanregard’s army have ar- snd many raw Georgia State troops. 's not known what the intentions of the :-vels are at present. It is believed that John. s will endesvor to dislodge us, if Grant at- temps totake Richmond. The bulk of the rebel Py bss been moved upto Tunnel Hill, but | s‘rmishing of importance transpires. SHE KUBEL ATROCITIES AT FORT PILLOW. Nrgroes Buried Alive. Carno, A '5.—T-ro negro soldiers, who \ '» wounded at Fort Pillow and buried by eb atterward= worked themselves out | H Vey ee ore SmOnE noes brought | s the stenmer Pia‘te Valley. They are now hospital at Mound Cityy | © officers of the Pratte Valley deserve great | Tr Pillow at taminent risk, and taking gu wounded on board. —_— Successi LExpedition Across the Potomac, bactimory, April 25.—Tnae American has ieceeved a ietter from Point Lookout, stating * Gen. Hinks, commanding that post, re- ed on Thure¢+y from an expedition across Potomac into “Virginia, having captared {00-worth of tobacco on the way from Rich- 4 to Baltimore, anda gang of blockade ALEKS. tre Rebel [ren Clads Building ia French | _. Ports. The New York Messenger Franco. American <t Paursday publishes an arricle trom the Paris Opivicn. Nationale, which goes tar to prove that France is acting towards us very minuch as England has done, by prating loadly ot her boasted neutrality and allowing her citizens to indirectly aid the Confederate caus2 by building vessels to serve as pirates, like the Bar eg and hails bi ed Bt ars from the statement of the writer) in the. Ipinion that the Confedera‘e agénts* tnding of late that their negotiations with Prnelish ship-bwilders were liable to govern- worntal interruption cressed the channel to France aud mde arrangements; for an’entire fleet, for cannons, bombs, and even bul 5 PM. Arman, of Borde«nx, and Voruz, of Nantes, at once agreed to have fuily armed war vessels @s required in ten mouths, T! was annou d that these vesseis were for a new line to be established between China, Japan, and Saa Francisco. ber, obtained isformsiion ov the matter, and sent proofs to M. Iirouvn deLhuys of the Con- tederate destination ct the verseis. One of these proofs was a letter trom M. Arman ac. knowledging the receipt from the Vonfederate agent, Ca) Buliock, 1(00 francs, bring one-fifth in adyance of the sum required for_ building two wat vesseis at Bordeaux: at the’ same time Vorus wus building at Nantes twe* othe ei ++ be; ta year ot vi werd begin just a year ag>,on / the 15th of ‘anit, init, aud eubsequeatiy: the | Minister of tie, Digrine was: ssked pecmisston | toarm them. (tier letters snowed that Aronian and Voruz wer? stzo fuilding other saips ana] | daily papers of next week. { separate sheets of paper. ¥ authorities for landing | . M. | will he opened on Tuesday. April 2th, at f2 i} Minister Dayton, 4s tong ago 43 last Septem. w casting bombs and cannon for the Confeder- ates. Another letter from “Admiral” Maury ‘wee also brourht as proof. Mr. Dayton addrezsred M.de Lhuys on the subject, who in turn communicated with the Minister of the Marine. who on his part re- plied thatas Voruzand Arman had declared that their new vessels were for Chinese waters, and as merchant ships in that partof the world are usually armed—be could not refuse them the permission to arm the vessels. He howev- er declared, he would ask the ship-builders themselves about the matter. He didso, But Voruzand Arman —the Lairde and Denny of France—re-asserted that the ships ‘were intended for China, and denied the exist- ence of the letters compromising them. Their proofs of innocence must, however. have been | very weak, for in October last the Minister of | the Marine withdrew, both from Voruz and om Arman, the authorization for arming the Soadss ‘and M. de VHays, in a note to Mr. Dayton announcing the fact, dilates upon it as | a signal example of the determination of the overnment of the Emperor to maintain a strict eutrality. a = ‘This abas all very well; but the case of griev- ‘ance on our part is that, according tothe Opin- fon Nationale, the building and arming of the iron clads was suspended only for a month or | two; and the work, resumed long ago, has now so far advanced that two of the vessels are ready as per contract to be delivered into the hands of the Confederate agents. DIST PROTESTANT CHURCH, NINTH ST Rey, J. T. Wann. Pasror.— ath Services: Preachin Nt o'clock a. m., 1s p.m. The public are inv: to attend. Seats ree. ail 0 dt (Ve ,. WESLEY CHAPEL, corner of Fifth and Futrte Ree H. Napa. D.D.. pastor of We: 1 (by divine permission) 1. wil f'TO-MORKOW (Sunday), at 11 o'clock a... organi: y. y- ery of Potomac. on SABBATH AFTERNOON, at 4 'clock, at their present place of worship, the school-house, corner of Third street east and A street south. * NOTICE.—All Carpenters and Cabinet Ma- t 3 kers are requeste: n to meet at the United ; lIth street, near E.on next MONDAY EVE- NING, at ia} ovclock. A large attendance is re- mented ae he committee wil resort upon the onstitution ant Laws. order: apie E,W. W. LETOURNAN, Sec. THE-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will be open for worship at It a.m. TO- W (Sunday), April 17. Rev. Dr. ORVILLE Dewey, of Mass., will conduct the services and preach. Dr. Dewey will preach also at the Unita- rian Church, corner of D and Sixth streets, at 1% p.m. No services in that church in the morning. To work at gravel roofing. Steady em- lovment and good wages given. fnply to H.C. TLBON & CO. 161 224 street west, below Penn: sylvania avenue, between the hours of7and9a. m. and 12 to2 p.m. ap 15-3t7 NATIONAL BASE BALLCLUB—The open- ing game of the season will be played on 6 grounds south of the President’s Mansion on MONDAY EVENING at 434 o’clock. Membersare Tegusnted! ipa bepunctnally on the ground, order e President. apisaté WM. F. WILLIAMS, Secretary, WASHINGTON SPIRITUAL CONFER- ence SUNDAY, at 234 o°clock p. m., in ma 481 9th street. Mrs. L. Swit and Mrs. E. WRi lediums, will open and conduct the meeting, inviting all to speak that wish. both male and female. Admission, gentlemen 15 and ludies 10 cents. ap 15-2t"_ THE WASHINGTON LITERARY AND DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION takes great pleasure to announce to the lovers of the drama and the admirers.of the Immor%l Bard that they have perfected their arrangements to celebrate the ter-centenary birthday of Shakspeare. at Washington Theater, on SATURDAY EVENING, April 23, 1854. Bome of the most eminent gentle men in the city have kindly volunteered to assist this worthy enterprise—worthy Jas half of the pro- ceeds go to the hospitals of the city. | Programme in the Sunday Chronicle and the a HANDS WANTED.—HANDS WANTED— Lie W jeed’s Hi LAST WEEK OF THE ORPHAN BOYS’ FAIR.—A variety of Fancy and Useful Ar- teles for sale. The lady managers, in the name of the orphans, ask the patronage of the public. ap 13-4t* NOTICE.—TO THE TAX-PAYERS OF WASHINGTON ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, March 14, 1364. The Board of Assessors, having completed the General Assessment for the year 1854, notice that they will sit asa Bo for the purpose of making any correction, from Monday, the 2ist day of March, to Tuesday, the 2th day of April, inclusive, (Sundays excepted.) Sie om Ne 5 basement storys west wing ‘all, from 9a. m_ to 3p. m. each day. By order of the President: id JAMES W. SPALDING, mh I5-tAp2s Secretary Board of Appeal. ICE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, &o.— Receptions, Parties, Weddings, Balls. Sup pers, Fairs and other entertainments furnished at shortest notice and most reasonable terma. Tce Cream and Water Ices made by steam power. war- ranted to be the best in the city, wholesale and ro- tall. delivered to any part of aber city, Charlot . ‘amida an edding Cakes made toordar, at JOSRPH SHAFETELD'S Gontectns, ery, 386 Sixth st.. bet.G and H. fe 11-3m* WASHING AT BHORT NOTICE—The National Setam Laundry has changed ands.and is now in full operation Rouzh dey Washing for families at fifty cents per dozen. Goods will be called for and promptly delivered by ieav. ing an order at the office. south side Penneylvania avenue, between I3th and 133g streats. Washing for hotels, restaurants, steamboats. &¢., done at short notice [mr 4-Im*} _ PRRKY COLMAN. (7S CALVARY, Barrigt CHURCH MERTS every SABBATH in the Oid Trinity Gharch ©: 5:h street, between B and La. avenue, Services hereby give ard of Appeals. and at 11 a. m. apd 734 p. m. Rev. T. B WHOLE. itor. Strangers are cordially invited to atterd. eats free, 0 31-3,1f Fok SALE One of the host and entizely new, ieo. A. Prince’s MELODEONS. by a gentle. man leaving Washington. and is to ha seen at Prof, ALEX. WOLOWSKI’S rooms, No. 316 F street! corner ith. Hours of reception, only from 9 to 1 o'clock. a. m. ap 16-3 J OTICE.—All persons having accounts with the firm of W. M. SHUSTER & CO. are reqnestet to make an early settlement. They will find the booksin the hands of W. H. CLacerr,at the oli stend. is All persons having accounts against t requested to present them for settlement, ROPOSALS FOR FLOUR, Office Devot Commissary of Subsistence : Washington. D. SEALED Proposats i firm are apYi-Tay a dit. ¢ th o Su SO) ha proposals will be for what ia Depot as Nos and bids will be entertaine | for any quantity less than the whole, Bids must he in duplicate, and for each grade on nown xt this he Flour to be fresh ground, and ic] new oak barrels. head tined, he delivery of the Flour to commence wit) five days from the opening of the bids. ani ins quantities. daily, as the Government jnay delivered at the Government warehous” town. at the wharves or railroad depot in W on, D.C. he delivery of all Flour awardei 1 plated within twenty days from the ope: ida, Payment will be made in certificates i ednese, or such other funds as the (ve may have for disbursemen,. The usval Government inspection will al just before the Flour is received. and none wil! Le accepted which is not fresh ground, An oath of allegiance must accompany t's each bidder who has not the oath oniile in effice, and no bid will be enteriained f who have pr i comply bids, or from b Government for any cause. signed. at No 23 G street, endorsed it for Flour.” 8.¢C, d Captain and OL S.¥. NG, STON BWORK We Orrice or Wasu ON ARSENAL, ‘ Wasiinero. -C., Apri di, Sb. § Sealed Proposals will be received at this oie for ten days trom this date. fur Grating that tion of the Atsenn! grounds north of tr Pou tisry.and for building and farnishiny #, part the stone for a ses-wall op the west stile of sai grounds, in accordance with specitieat isis. plans 1 sections to be seen at this office. é he bidswill he by the cubic yard fur. the een perch.of twenty-ti ig beet the prices to be written out iu words in the bids, _Each proposal will be aceompanied hy a cuaranty signed by two responsible persons. that in ence ted, the principaLorsthe wuwenn five days thereaiter, exeoute the contract with sufficient sureties in a sum equal ty one ball of the anount of the contract. to fatlil th. same conformably with ‘the specifications; ay, tu said bidder should fail to enter into the hey to make good the difference het we r of said bidder and the next lower bid or the person to whom the contract: may “Tie responsibility of th tork , Phe responsibility of the guarantor’ must be cer fied to by an officer under the Dhited tates Gos ernment, or a responsille person known at this cBlice. Proposals to be addressed to Captain J. @. Bex- TON at this post. and endorsed “* Proposals for Gry - dine. Stonework, &e." All proposals received under this advert agra relnck m.. when all bidders may be present. No bid will be considered that dies uot conform to the requirements of thisadvertixeieat and the Goyernment reserves the right to rewet na¥ or ail of the bids if it be considered to its interest to oy 60. Rpecificntions ean he btaiicd at this dis. 4 i be maited to applicants . SOE aBE, ap 16-ta Capt. Oriinsnee, agton Arsenal SUGAR. — Forty niida, Gaba ‘hid Potts Ric 5 ‘Line: i Gl ae , it bye PJOUN H. SHY, ites Paci eae No. 23, corner Sth at. wnt Sinn ay apl5-6t Opno. Went end’ Centar Mathes, "WINES AND LIQUORS, 7 vie erator ce rant gal gana ot ar ia Wine: ‘andies. Alo ni® Wine: ondraught, etioh mative Wines te eee Bow eo, Gibson's and Baker's Old rhon. iok pn deaughtagd hotties. ‘ison ’s @ Pancatharticonired Wiiaky for baleby GAN & PERT MpHBORS 09° "Gotmdr Mand 7th steels, . titers + wee a 4 sya! ; WIESENFELD & OU., Odeon Hall Clothing Rooms, (BSTABLISHE) 1447.) Conner PENNSYLVAMIA AYKSCr 4N0 4's StReRr, Beg leave to call the attention of the citizens and strangers of Washington to our very large and extensive assortment of SP CLOTH- ING. We say extensive, for, baving the most un- bounded facilities for manufacturing, and having a buyer always in market. ready to avail himself of all the rich and fashionable styles of goods that may be offered, we flatter ourselves that we.ean exhibit the most fashionable and varied as@ct- ment of clothing ever offered in this city. We enumerate in part Black Cloth Frock and Dress COATS. running to the finest grades. Gea- uine Black French Doe Skin PANTS; Black Gren- adine and other Silk VESTS: from which may be selected a dress suit of the very finest material. equal in finish and workmanship to the very best. and at much Tower prices. Our assortment of CASSIMERE GOODS canvot be excelled in variety of colors and beauty of styles, and all cutand made in the most tushien- able manner. We name in part the English Walk- ing Coat, the French Jacket, the Business Frock Coat, American Sack, and all other styles now in wear. A most splendid assortment of plain and fancy Cassime: e Pants and Vests. We cal! the most especial attention of tle ladies to our superb assortment of BOYS’ CLOTHING, which for beauty of styles cannot be surpassed, if equaled in this city. We most respectfully ask an examination of those goods before purchasing elsewhere. : In the line of MILITARY CLOTHING we have the most extensive assortment in this city, con- sisting of Dress ge Fatigue Coats; Infantry and Cavalry Jackets; Tight and dark Blue Pants, both plain and reinforced ; Shoulder Straps. Sword Belts, Sashes, and in fact everything pertaining to an officer's outfit. 3 4 In the line of FURNISHING GOODS we have ‘an elegant assortment of Cassimere Over Shirts, White and Brown Linen Shirts, of all grades; Under Shirts and Drawers, a full bine; Military Gloves, Kid, Silk, Lisle Thread and others. We most respectfully solicit the patronage of the public, who may rest assured of tair dealing and good articles. \ WALKING COATS, ENGLISH WALKING COATS; ENGLISH WALKING COATS, J T. LL DESCRIPTIONS, LL DESCRIPTIONS, LL DESCRIPTIONS, MILITARY FROCK COATS, MILITARY FROCK COATS MILITARY FROCK GOAT, ILITARY JACKETS, MILT’ MILITARY JACKETS, MILITARY JACKETS, BOSOM SHT BOSOM SH OSOM SHI De 2 me Z & s. SCARFS, SCARFS. ‘: WIESENFIELD & CO., ODEON HALL CLOTHING ROOMS, ESTABLISHED 1847, Corner 434 street and Pennsylvania avenue. Mggote W SUGAR-CURED HAMS. e E Have received another lot of those choice Suear-cured Hams Also, Smoked Salmon at ec siabeat EGAN & PERRIE, yep 15-3 mpl Corner Kand ath streets. [POR SALE LADY'S DOG. the smallest and havdsomest. black and, sn terrier in Washington. Apply to the Star Office. cocoa MATTING AT PRIVATE SALE We have just received from the importers for private sale. ten thousand yards of Cocoa Matting. tifferent widths. at our furniture warerooms, the rear of our auction rooms. v. L, WALL & CO., Auct’rs and Commission Merchants, apis _ south corne and 9th st. Ww 5 GROCERY SUPPLIES. E Have received a fine assortment of— reen. Biack and Japanese Teas. Rio. Maricabo and Saguayra * Cocoa Bromo Chocoln Grabam Flour Spanish Oliv ow. Vicolilli. Pickled Onions. Macaron Torato. Musroon and Walnut Cat 8. and Cocoa. Cox’: plit Pe heaten Gr All at the lowest prices, For 8) by EGAN & PERKIE orner 9th anil KE stree c 2 A PE N WISHING TOE} IN TH} : WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERY BUSIN ‘The undersigned h: business for lof twenty-or ug to retire from the same. offer the: k che the good-will of their le. 0.if” MURRAY & SEMMES NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. FROM THE NEW YORK AUCTIONS. ne Veen act uhseribe jetler attintion ofour meratly te the f ee Seperh mt nallefthe a ypurple a fey and } adies® Cor + goods in th rod s.corn- Te ia variety, the most desiralle colares ALSO JUST RECEIVED — t apartment of silk broek. aud Dt 85 Gog A. magn wing r fons y of them lower Unan ix marked in plain | cash price, and no deviation » W. OM. St St atif No. 3S Lop D hiarket rates, 1res, nt the leweat pwert, & BROTHEL. wpite Contér Market, 8. 000 BUSHELS 8ST) URES SALT > 1,000 bushels Turks Island Salt 4,000 sacks Liverpool 4. A. Salt. 1,500 do du. sfine Balt Aflost and tu store, For sale in lots to suit pure cha: 9. THOS. DANT. 3 Water street Qeorsgite t 1cz PITCHERSI-ACK PITCHER: Alarge and beautiful assortment of Sil. ver 4 aad Brittania PITCHERS, eived aud for saleatouur neual ipw ? *. W. BOTELER & 80N" @ Store. 31 Tron Halls a. oY bet, Sth and bith sts: | ‘WINDOW SHADES, | 86 Now cpening. spring stock Gilt Ba | shaien Bin Curt eens and Fixtures meer Shades of au: ; der. Terms casks ne SST REE OT " a No, 456 7th stecet, eight d y ap 2-Imif™ 4 eh “Can Patan eae y nee MOS! Halls ARG FSENCH FIREBOARD. PRINTS, 486 Just rérei ved wn assortment of . Y SPRENCH FIREDOARD. pricy i At. 3. MARKRITER'S 0” NoV4S67th wtrect. 8 doord above BP OTT se Fonte Odd Fetlows* Hall, ¢ Ta% CARRIAGES OARRTI Gee CARRIAGES! ; jh hand "a saperior lot of fine LIGHT OAR: RIAG 3 upart fen ‘Hockanays, Buggies Boek wnt ggae, Sint namin eae om ROBT, If @ ant * gre beng cry ap i Houseifurn apAS-6t I "24 94} <t 1 re HCOND EOTION 2 OULOCE P. BM. THE CAPTURE OF FORT PILLOW. Elsewhere the reader will find the dispatches of the Associated Press from Uairo, received since the last issue of the Star. They embrace More details of the recent occurrences at Fort Pillow, Columbus and Padacah. Yesterday afternoon at about five o'clock dispatches were recefved here from General Sherman, confirming the surrender of Fort Pillow and the brutal conduct of the rebels immediately afterwards, which bids fair to be amply retaliated in that quarter in due time. According te General Sherman, our loss was fiuty white troops killed, one hundred wound- ed, and three hundred black troops murdered in cold blood after the surrender. Fort Pillow is an isolated post, of no value whatever to the defense of Uolumbus, and utterly untenable by the rebels, who have doubtless skedaddled from that vieinity ere thie; having been disappointed, with consider- able loss, in the object of their raid thither, which was the capture of Columbus, whence they were promptly and severely repulsed, with flo loss tous. Weare satisfied that due investigation will show that the loss of Fort Pillow was simply the result of a mistake of a local commander, who occupied it against direct orders: a contingency incident to all ‘wars. The rebele, according to official dispatches received here last evening, effected nothing at Paducah, losing a soldier killed or wounded for every horse they succeeded in stealing, and doing us no other damage than by a few thefts. It is believed that Forrest's raiders will next appear in the vicinity of Memphis, where they can effect no more than at Columbts and Pa- ducah, and stand a very fair chance indeed of finding themselves surrounded by overwhelm- ingly superior numbers. FROM FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. —._—_. SIX OF MOSEBY’S MEN CAPTURED. ee We have information from Fairfax Court- Houee to the effect that a scouting party, sent out from that place on Thursday afternoon, returned yesterday, bringing with them one corporal and fiye privates of Moseby’s battal- ion. These prisoners belonged to the party which came down with Moseby on Thursday night, whose intention it was to destroy bridges, from the fact that one of the party taken hada canteen of turpentine in his possession. SENTENCE COMMUTED. A Military Commission, held at Kansas City, Missouri, of which Lieutenant Colonel J. E, Hayes, 12th Kansas volunteers, was president, arraigned and tried James Williams, citizen, for a ‘violation of the laws of war.” It was charged in the specifications that after Wil- liams had taken the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, he took up arms as an insurgent and guerrilla against the laws and authorities of the United States, and joined and co-operated with an armed band of insurgents and guerrillas, who were engaged in plunder- ing the property of peaceable citizens, (Wil- liams not being a soldier commanded by any regular, civil or military authority whatever,) contrary to and in violation of the laws and customs of war. Upon the evidence produced, the Oommission found Williams guilty, and sentenced him to “be hung by the neck until death.” The action of the Commission haying been forwarded to President Lincoln for his action, he directs that the sentence be commuted «to imprisonment in the penitentiary at hard labor for five years.” OFFICERS CASHIERED. Before a court martial, of which Lieut. Col. J. R. Lewis, 5th regiment Vermont volunteers, is President, now im seesion at the headquar- tere, 2d division, 6th army corps, the following officers were arraigned and tried: Captain Robert W. Laird, 4th regiment Ver- mont volunteers, for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Found guilty, and eentenced to be cashiered. Captain George Bossert, 98th regiment Penn- sylvania volunteers, for absence without leave and drunkenness on duty, Found guilty, and sentenced to be cashjered. ; First Lieutenant Edward Matlocks, Adju- tant 3d regiment Vermont volunteers, for con- duct unbecoming an officer anc gentleman. Found guilty, and sentenced to be cashiered. The sentences in these cases have been ap- proved, and the above named officers accord- ingly cease to belong to the military service of the United States. FOR THE DRY TORTUGAS. Yesterday, Gen. Patrick, Provost Marshal General, Army of the Potomac, sent to this city the following named enlisted men, under sentence of court martial:—Wm. Oollins, 69th New York volanteers: Stephen D. Wilson, Ist U.S. cavalry; Samuel T. Tayman, Sth M Jand volunteers: Wm. Smith and John Tortee, jzth U.S. Intantry. - Col. ingtabam committed them to the Old Cxpitel, from whence tbey will be forwaraed to the Dry Tortugas to serve out their terms ot sentence. € # TO BE SHOT FOR DESERTION. 5 following named privates have been tound guilty of desertion by 4 court mariial re- cently held within the lines of the Army of the Votom#c,and will be shot to death by masketry on riday, the 20th instant, at such hour, after iz 4.48 the Division Commander may desig- nire:—James Gray, company A, 15th New York Engineers; James Cusick, company 'D, 16th regiment New York Volunteers; and John Crowley, Sth New York Cavalry. ot NAVY YARD The U. S. steamer Sassacus, Lieutenant Commander Roe, left yesterday for the Block4- ding Fleet off Wilmington. Washington Money Market—Latest Gno- tations. Furvished by Lewis Johnson & Uo., Bank- U2. gupon Boeuds, tcl. U.S. NOLES cones Quartermasters’ Chi New Certificate: American Silye! American Gold. WEW YORK RATES—SECOND BOARD. Coupon 6's, 1851, 115; of Indebtedness, 9%; Gold, 17134: Canton, 65; Cumberland, $334; Quicksilver, 7=: N. Y. Cen- Erte, Js; Hudson, 11; Reading, 150; Michigan Central,119: Michigan Southern, 107 i: Illinois Central, 13>: Cleveland and Pittsburg, 11; Rock Island sl (6. —_———__+<+2--____ . CONGRESSIONAL, iets les a Ss XXXVILIsH CONGRESS.—FLRST*SESSLON oe SATURDAY, April 16. Senatyi—Mr, Foster offered a resolution (i- ing the Secretary of the Treasury to report’ to the Senate if it 1s in contemplation to alter or take down the suuth front of the Treasury building, and state what amount of expense is being incurred in the work. Mr. Foster explained iathecbad understood that the design tn the first place was to increase the architectural beanty of the edifica: abd in the second, to increase. the room inside. . Mr. Sumner confirmed the fact that the al- teration was for the purpose of securing space, and the plan was to add an outside wall be- hind in place of the colamns. Mr. Fessenden. tho t this, would be & mis- use of the public money, as that part of the | building was noa finished, and the appropria- }tions were for other work. | The resolution passed. ! Mr. Howard offered a resolution suas Committee on ‘the Condtet of #) ecks, the wedge ss War ingnire ehinakery © © | aBto t @ rumored massacre of {pion ve pffecte fa Fort eiiow ater their inte cure Fender, and that for this p number as they may depute, repair to the rpose they, or sach of their ighborhood, and report as soon as possibl Fessenden thought that unless in cases ot extreme urgency it was hardly worth whil2 for members of Osngress to go into these kini of inquiries ata distance. Their place of duiy was here. Weare coming to a period in the session when it was very important to have all the members present for the dispatch of bust- ness. It was the cay ot the War Department to look into these and it was to be pre- sumed that it would duly attend to it. Mr. Wilson said he had calied at the War Department this morning, and the Secretary bad told him he had a dispatch from General Sherman saying that about three handred of our soldiers had been massacred at Fort Pil- low, and he intended to make an immediate in- vestigation of the matter, and had appointed officers for the purpose. Gen. Sherman was not on the spot however and had received his information in the same way perhaps as the other statements came. Mr. Johnson moved to amend the resolution by directing the committee also to inquire whether Fort Pillow could not have been re- info) orevacuated; which was agreed to. Mr. Howard then withdrew his clause re- quiring the committee to send some of their members to the s and as thus modified, the resolution was adopted. Hovusz.—Mr. Randall, of Kentucky, offered a@ resolution, which was agreed to, instructing the Committee on Military Affairs to inquire ipto the necessity and expediency of construct- Be a railroad from Secenes to connect with jumberland Gap, for military purposes, as recommended by the President of the United States in his meesage of December, 1861. Mr. Kernan. of N. Y., presented the resolu- tions of the Legislature of that State, asking that Gen. Robert Anderson be placed upon the retired list, with full Rati They were referred tary to the Committee on Affairs. Mr. Rice, of Maine, presented the resolutions of the Legislature of Maine, asking the = tion of the north western frontier of that State. The resolutions were laid upon the table and ordered to be printed. Mr. Washburne, from the Select Committee on Emigration, made a report thereon, accom- panied by a bill providing tor emigration from abrodd, to supply the vacuum in the indus- trial pursuits, caused by the necessities of the war. The bill provides for a Commissioner of Emigration, to have an office in New York, and among other duties, he is to see that they are not defrauded in their passage through this country. The House took up the report of the Com- Mittee of Elections, which concludes with a resolution that «B. M. Kitchen 1s not entitled to aseat in this House as a representative in the 38th Congress from the seventh Congres- sional district in Virgmia.”’ Mr. Dawes made a speech in support of the resolution and of the report. The committee could not satisfy themselves that there had been such a jom of election in that district as to warrant the conclusion that Mr. Kitchen is the choice of the. loyal voters of the whole district. Messrs. Smith, of Ky., and Whaley, of Va. epoke in favor of Mr. Kitchen’s claim. The question was taken and the House de- clared Mr. Kitchen not entitled to & seat. _ On motion of Mr. Wilson, of Iowa, a joint resolution was passed, instructing the Commit- tee on the Conduct of the war, orsuch members thereof as they may designate, to proceed to Fort Pillow, and investigate all the facts and circumstances attending the rebel attack and capiuré of Fort Pillow, and that they report as soon as practicable. LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. giro ica FROM NORTH CAROLINA. APPEARING IN LARGE FORCE THE CHOWAN RIVER. THE REBELS IN a gee ey NEWCEEN, April 12.—The rebels have ap- peared in large force on the Chowan river, provably for the protection of the shad and herring fisheries. Cape Lookout now burns as bright as ever. The Confederate conscription is suspended in the First Congeressional District ot North Carolina, and amnesty offered to all North Carolimians who are or who haye been in the U.S. service. LOCAL NEWS. THE TRIAL OF CORNELIUS TURLL FOR THE Mugper or nis Wire.—The trial of this case Was resumed at 9 o'clock this morning, before Judge Fisher; at which time the jury were brought into the court-room from their quar- ters at the Metropolitan in charge of the bailiffs, and the prisoner was brought trom the jail in charge of one of the guards. At the opening ot the cour. there were but few persons pres- ent, butas the morning advanced the court- rocm became crowded with spectators. David Mahoney, who resided near the prisoner for seven months, was called by defence, to prove that he had known deceased todrink and lo be very quarrelsome. The prosecution objected, but as the prosecu- tion had atten pied to prove that deceased was industrious and temperate, the Court admitted the tesitimouy, and the witness testified that he Jett the premises two years ago last March. During the last three months witness resided there he was subjected to frequent annoyance by the deceased quarreling with him without any provocation. The deceased, when in liquor, was quarrelsome, and witness had otten heard her abusing her husband. When sober she was kind and mild, but quarrelsome when in liquor. By the prosecution.—Witness never saw the deceased strike the prisoner, but seen her throw articles of furniture after him. Mrs. Mary Mohoncy testitied that the prisoner Was usually 2 quiet, well-disposed man, ex- cept when provoked. ‘For the first three month’s witness lived near Tuell and his wife, the deceased was a goed neighbor—the latter months she was.very disagreeable, because of the quarrels of the deceased with her husband. Witness saw the deceased throw a piece of the stove and grid-iron at her husband, and heard her call him a ad—d Irish —~. Heard deceased crying, And once saw her with «black eye. ‘Witness never heard the husband whipping the deceased. but had heard her crying. The cries were similar to those used at an Irish wake. Mrs. Bariholomey recalied by the defence.— Witness saw Jimmy going in the house of des ceased just after the fuss began, There is no fire-place up stairs in the house. _ James Tull, son of the prisoner, was recalled, and on his appearance on the stand the pris- oner became deeply affected, giving way to tears and sobs. The boy also, was affected, as He denied saying in his evi- y that his father told him to make a fire up stairs. Mr. George Ballard recalled by defence.—The coffin, when it was earried out by himselt and prisoner, had no sheetaboutit: Witness drove round the alley way. ‘The coffin was “colored pine one. : By the prosecution.—The boys were driven away by the prisoner, and they could not have seen what they put in the wagon, and they could not have seen anything white. The body ‘was wrapped in a :sheet and put’ ‘in the coffin, but the lid was not secured down properly. It was tight enough, however, to prevent any one seeing inside, At halt-past 12 o'clock the counse], after some conversational discnssion, agreed to close the case, and Judge F sher stated that he was wil- ling to sit until midnightin orderto hear the counsel, te whomyin a case of this kind, fuil scope should be given. Mr. Fendall, for the prosecution,-opened the conse, Stating that he had hoped ghat some cir- cumstances would have been proved rebutting in some measure the evidence of the prosecu- tion; and, continuing, he spoke of the enormity of the deed, which was murder, and referging to the evidence of the boy, defended the Distriet Attorney in placing the son of the prisoner on the stand. Mr. Phillips followed,, sifting the evidence und referring to some porti of it, which he argued was inconsistent. The act.was com- mitted, doubtless, when the husband found h » wile dronk;and he, ged thatat the time re ‘son was temporarily dethroned, and the pris- ‘oner should have thé béRefi@of all doubts, and \that a verdict of not more than manslaughter should be rendered. : |. While the case is being argued, the prisoner jis in the dotk, with his face on his hands be- tween his knees, and evidently feels bis posi- ition, frequently groaning and sobbing when allusion is ‘tohis boy as the circumstances «1 the murder is recited. P . It is thought that the argument willbe closed this evening, and ‘that a verdict will be ren- dered to-night, 294 n —— MATTERS IN GEORGETOWN.-The damage to ‘the upper divisions of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal by the last freshet is now being ascer- tained. 4 | The Williamsport division aboyt a hundred ‘miles up'the line was blocked up by the accu- {mulation of sand bars which have since been ‘removed, and the water let in. On the Shepherdstown division about 30 ; Miles below, Willi ssome damage was :done’by the washing away of a ion of the ‘tow- upon yeste e i & week and igation. re-opened Librough fo the western terminus of the Canal, The injuries AO pieced oo ia izations ve those jONS, are ni Tre. nav ‘an y garded as serious. cs oT ‘since the'12th inst., were the J a. cargo to market, $. Ci man, limestone to W.H.Godey. - % as ith. The whole damage will be repaired’ cient to suspend the’ Hicsway_ Roppgrr— Swallowing Money. Yesterday, Ezra Payne, ® seldier of the tito New York battery, which is in the city to be mounted and armed, goton adrunk, and feil into company with John Horan, a rebei, re- cently discharged from the Old Capitol on taking the oath of allegiance, Lioran was clad in a United States uniform, and passed as a Federal soidier. On New Jersey avenue, near the railroad depot, Horan seized Payne and threw him down, and rifled his pockets, rob- bing him of several dollars. A woman who saw the act sent a little boy to follow Horan and have him arrested. Meeting with officer Seibold, the boy told what had nappened, and the officer went directly to arrest Horan. Ho- ran saw the officer coming and filled his mouth with the money, and swallowed a portion. The portion that he had not chewed up (86.25) Was taken from him. Horan was taken before Justice Giberson, who sent him to jail for court. paiebenr cananire SUBMITTED HER Casz.—Caroline Schneider, indicted for keeping a bawdy house in Pear Tree Alley, was brought in the court this morning and submitted her case, when she was sentenced by Judge Fisher to a fine of fifty dollars or be imprisoned fifty days in jail. pana ear GRack GREEN WOOD.—This favorite writer appears as « lecturer at the Captol to-night in behalf of a charitable object. See announce- ment elsewhere. soe ea EERE RE-APPOINTED.—The Governor of Pennsy!- vania has re-appomted Charles Walter, Notary Public, 397 D street, op; ite City Hall, aCom- missioner of Deeds in the Districtof Columbia. ANTED—A BOY to sell goods with a good ad di Inquire at 509 9th street, up stairs. ae GREENBACK RESTAURANT FOR SALE with furnished rooms attached and a lease of 5S years, Inquire at 402 luth street, first door sbove Ford's Theater. ap 16-3t* $5 REWARD.—Strayed away on the 32th inst., °) two white HOGS, one about 120 and the other abont 5) pounds; the little one lame, The finder wiW receive the above reward by leaving them at the corner of 15th and M streets, ap 16-2t* K. HERBERT. 7 ANTED—Employment in a Hotel or some es- tablishment, by a firat rate Carpenter, whe, being disengaged a egg the time, would work at anything in his line in part pay'for board, in advance if required, and on very reasonable terms. Address immediately Box 35 Star Office. apl5-3t* NGRAVING, STATIONERY AND FANCY WEDDING AND VISITING CARDS, NOTORIAL BEALS. CANCELING STAMPS, SEAL PRESBES. ModogrAsie Tor StRORIRe Tote. Papers &e., &e., eng eo most ic Manne! La saeeeed ee ne NO“DEMPSEY. & O'TOOLE, Practical Engravers, 326 Pa. avenue, ap 16-2t between 9th and 15th sta. 562 SEVENTH STREET. 562 TO CAKPENTERS AND BUILDERS. 50.000 Lights of Sash of all sizes, from 8x10 to 12x20, glazed and unglazed, 1,000 pairs Blinds, 1,5°0 Doors of all sizes, styles and qualities, 200.00 feet Mouldings of various patterns, Also. a large assortment of Brackets, Newel Posts, Bulusters, Door and Window Frames, Glass. &c.. &o.. making in all the largest and most complete stock in the builders’ line ever offered in this market, all of which will be sold at ane profits i rake room for more con- etautly arriving from the factories. #1 W. HAMILTON, Agent. N. B. I aye also the agency for McLean's Ex isior Sasb Sustainer and the West Castle Slate ny» Mantels 4 : Sash Sustainer isthe best thing ever in- aside from weights and pulleys, and at leas 72 Y The vente than one-quarter the cost. The Mantels manufactured by the above company are too well known throughout the country to re- quire any ment upon. For cheapness, dura bility and h ty theysurpassall others. Samples can be seen at my office. é ‘HH. W. HAMILTON, Agent, ap 16-eolm™ 462 7th st., oppo. Center Market. . GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, AUCTION SALE OF A TWO-STORY FRAME HOUBE AND LOT. On THURSDAY, the 2ist instant, at 6o’clock, p. m.. we shall seliin front of the premises, on 4th street, between Massachusetts avenue and i streets north, a good two-story Frame House, Lot 21, in Square zouth of Square No. 516, comtaining six roows. 2 feet front, 80 feet deep, with side alley, This is a fine chance for any one wishing to pur: chase a small residence, as it will be sold without notes besripg interest. All conveyancing and reve- nue stamps at the cost of she perchaner. ap.1G_ GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. US MU-1TaRy RAlLBOADS, . Office of Assistant Quartermaster, ASHINGTON, April 15, 1364, AUCTION —Will te sold, on WEDNESDAY, the iste abs ot May, at the Railroad Depot, in Alexan- 4 a. sul Tons of O!4 Railroad Iron, 100 Tops of Old Car Axles, 250 Tons of Cast Scrap Iron, 10? Tous of Wrought Iron. 3 Tons of Old Brass and Copper, 300 OF Barrels, Terms : Cash in Governmént Funds, Ten (1°) pr cent. to be paid at the time of parchase, the alauce on delivery. The preperty must be removed within ten di irow date of sale H.L, ROBINBON ap.16-dts. Captain and A, Q BY 2. WALL & CO, Auctioneers, 8 E. corner Pa. av, and 9th street A LARGE STOCK OF LADIES AND MISSE8 1S AND SHOBS, DRY GOODS, EUSIERY AND YANCY GOODS’ AT AUCTION. On THURSDAY MORNING, 2ist’ instant, at 10 ovciock, we willeeliat the Auction Rooms : Cases of Ladies Jspanere Boots and Balmorals, 3 Lind Moroeco Boots, rens beeled and no heei Shoes and Blippers, al variety of Hats, Prirts, Lirenand Muslin, and Colored Catn- ssimers snd Alpaca. nts, Flannels, Shirts and Draw: Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, Hotiery and Glove: Spool Cotton, Sewing Siik and Thread, Fancy Silks and Dress Gcods. Purses, Portmenais, footh Brushes, Combs, spendersand Fancy Soap, Variety of Fancy Hardware aad Cutlery. Terms cash, ap.l6 WM_L. WALL & CO., Aucts, B* J.C. MoGUIKE & CU., Auctioneers. PUBL VALUALLE LOT OF LIC SALE OF A GRCUND AT T¥NALLYTOWN IN THE DIs- /E OOLU MBIA MBIA, he 23d day of April. 1364/at half- + Wilt be offered forsale & val at Tenallytown,in the District being a part of the iractof 1and called sco veyed by Charles A. Beatty to Jacob Tobrer. by deed duly recorded in the Land kecords of Washington county. D. C., fronting the Georgetown and Rockville turopike Toad, rapni>g c t fifty six perches, and containing about lislt acces of land, more or tess. sale: One-third eash. balancsia thre wud sx montis lor noter_and interest secured by see) of trast onthe premisas. > A i conveynnees al the cost o! e purcheser, C. Ho, WILTRERGER, Attorney in fact, ap.istd J.C. McGUIRE & GO. Aucts, ¥ J.C. MoGUIRB & Cv., Auct.encers. TRUSTER’S SALE OF A HOUSE AND LOT ON y virtue of a deed of trast from &. B, Bridge, dated Getober 3, 1esy, aud fecorded in Liber 3 ALS No. 13/, folios 140, &c., of the Land Records of the county pe Wesbingion, Iwill offer at Auction on MONDAY, the loth day of May next, on the premi- ses, at 5 o'clock. p. m., part of Lot seven 17) in Square three hundied and forty-one (311) iu Wash- intop, bounded as follows, viz: Deginuiag forty- nine feet seven inches [rom the southeast corner ot M and Eleventh streets. and runuing theace nerth twenty-five feet on Eleventh street, thence due east one Lundred feet, the whele depth of said lot. thence due north twenty-five feet, ani then 'e due west to the heginuing with the improvements, pasisting of a Frame Dwe! ae ferme of sale: One-third of the purchase money ad the residue in two equalin- nd twelvé months, with interest, to be paid in ¢: stalments at s to be seeured ; 3 The terms of sale must be complied with withia one week after sule, or the property mar be resold, after a week's notice.at the risk and cost of the first purchaser, CHAS. 8. ENGLISH Trustee. ap 19 Im J. C. MoGUIRE & CO, Auots. (Ws NO. 169 NINTH STREET.—We sf now re- ceiving a fresh supply of GROCERIES, such sy while LT, SUGARS, TEAS of all grates, Green, Black, English Break- and SMORE evans : BEB and TONGUEB of choice quatity, ‘RUTEER from Orange county, N.Y.” For sweet tiess. not to be surpassed in'the city. To all of which we lnvite the citizens.of Wash- ‘incten and our friends een etas. t No. 469 reet. betw E . apse Dewees Ban hi, yOUNG & CO. ‘HREAP BOOKS. Upwards of one thousand. works of English and i, bracing HISTORY, TRAY- iE: POETRY, NOVEIA, ete. ete. at from 1 to 30 per cent. below the regular prices, at HEILPRIN’S Bockstore, 244 Pa. ayeaue, ap 1-Im between 12th and Isth streets. WATER COOLERE, a. n COOLERS. A latge assortment received thisday, aad for sale at LAST YEAR'S PRICES. 4 - nk 8 use-Farniabing ore sp 12-6t - 318 Trou Hall. STORAGE!" STORAGB!—To let. part of first OOTs. ing No. 39 eee ee econd ot in Tuithing fe. 3S wne, between and 6th st.. Bireof Ors, 6 by 2. Bultable for storage of sut- era’ goods, above, of at426 ( st.. com nerof ith. ap 15-38 } Biowx 8, Gites and Nereis Dandelion ct Gillies Plantation Golted, Brodhent's Frosch Gollces. —