Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1864, Page 2

—a THE EVENING STAR. | W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Preprietor. | an ‘ . \s- NOT (iaie ee YERS OF THE COUNTY et Pyne tonic TON, # Cc. The Board of Assessors, having completed the general assessment for the year 13i4, hereby give 1 i i i for Hotice that they will sit asa Board of Appeal ‘WASHINGTON CITY: | fhe purpose of making any correction thereof from THURSDAY.. APRIL 21, 1864. | Thursday, the 2istday of April. to Saturday 4 S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE | OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. | 30th day of April, inclusive, Ene Woo 313 7 ff the office of Nicholas Callan from9 a.m. to4 PB. ce ogy GEO: PLANT, & asesiors, ap 21-4 CHAS. R. BELT, Washington Money Market. Quotations for stocks, eoin and uncurrent , money, furnished by Lewis Johnson & Co. Bankers: Buying. Selling. U. S. Con; Bonds, 1981. ut 112 U.S. 5.20 Notes...000-.s000 uartermasters’ Checks. iow Certificates. American Silver. American Gold. Nuw Yore Es—Fins? 5 Coupon 6’s, 1881, 111%: 5.20’s, 110%; Certifi- | cates of Indebtedness, 97%; Gold, 167. BUYING AND USING FORGED FURLOUGHS, | §% A court martial held in this city, of which Colonel George W. Gile, 9th regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, was president, arraigned and tried Abraham Steinmetz and David Tittle, of the 110th Ohio volunteers, upon the charge of purchasing and using illegal furloughs signed with the name of Adrian R. Root, Colonel of the 94th New York volunteers, commanding at Camp Parole, near Annapolis, Md. Upon the evidence produced before the court the parties ‘were found guilty, and sentenced “to be dis- honorably discharged from the service, with the loss of all pay and allowances, and confined as hard labor for the period of ve years.” Bivtgat Guay’ GMa Say has General Martindale bas approved the sentence and directs that the prisoners be confined at Fort Delaware. James O'Rourke, of company G, 149th New York volunteers, tried for Baving in his pos- | ete, Foire ‘and other entertainmen’ session and selling a number of blank fur- loughs, also received the same sentence. ETAILED FOR DUTY AT T! ORTON TOAVALEY BUREAU. ed By a special order issued from the Adjutant General's Office, under date of April 19, the following officers are detailed for duty at the Cavalry Bureau, Washington, and will report | ‘without delay: Major J. W. Cloudman, Capt. | RB F. Dyer, and Lieut. James H. Russell, all of the ist District of Columbia cavalry. SENT TO FORT DELAWARE. Sixty enlisted men, under sentence ef court- martial, were this morning forwarded to Fort Delaware, under guard of a squad of the 9th regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, commanded by Capt. Hill. These men will be confined at the fort until the expiration of their terms of service. TO BE EXCHANGED, ‘This morning seven siek and wounded pris- Oners of war were sent from the Old Capitol prison to Baltimore and trojn there will be for, warded to Fortress Monroe to be exchanged. MARETZEK ComING.—We understand that a portion of Max Maretzek’s Italian opera troupe have taken the Washington Theater for two grand concerts, to come off next week. The much talked-of American pianist, Mr. Patti- son, is to be with them to make his first appear- ance in Washirgton. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. —~>— DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF. The Red er Expédition—Another Fight | and Union Victory—2,900 Rebels Cap, tured—20 Ca: m Among the Trophies— | ¥ Heavy Losses on Both Sides—Addi- and interesting Particulars, CHICAGO, April 20.—A letter, dated at Grand Ecore on the ith instant, from a private in the Chicago Mercantile Battery, giving an ac- count of the part taken by that battery in the battle, confirms yesterday’s dispatch in regard to the disaster toa portion of our forces com- prising the Red River expedition. ‘The letter says —* OF our, whole aie Waa: sand are left to tell the fearful odds against which they contended. Two regiments of the division were consolidated, and had in all four- teen hundred men and seven officers, the high- estin rank beinga Captain. The 19th Corps checked the rebels and held them forabout 25 minutes, when they were forced to retire, which they did slowly, and as night came on the bloody conflict ended. The next morning Gen. A. J.Smith came up with his command and relieved Gen. Franklin, and whipped the Tebels badly. Twelve pieces of cannon were recaptured and eight hundred prisoners taken. A letter from another private in the same battery says:—Our corps (the Thirteenth) ‘were all cut to pieces, and we fell back to this place (Grand Ecore,) five or six miles from the battle-field, to organize.. We lost twenty- four pieces of artillery, all that were in the fight.” This letter also says that General Smith captured two thousand prisoners and thirty- six guns in a fight on the 9th. Still another letter says:—« We get all sorts ot reports from the front. -The latest is that General Smith whipped the rebels, taking two thousand prisoners and eighteen guns. The expedition is no doubt broken up, and our troops are falling back.” Gen. Banks is mentioned as having been on the field on the Sth. Cairo, April 20.—Information obtained from reliable sources confirms the statements of the Chicago Journal's Red River letter of the 10th inst., concerning the battle of Pleasant Hill on the €th, that account being mainly correct. Our loss, however, was greater than therein stated. The fight wound up in the enemy being hand- somely whipped and driven from the field with a heavy loss. INDEPENDENT UNION CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR. — Messrs Editors —Please ‘ounce Mx. JOHN H. SEMMES as an Indepen- Union candidate for Mayor, at the ensuing dune election. [sp 2-Iw"] MANY VOTERS, NOTICE —All JOCRNEYMEN CABINET- ; MAKERS of Washington, D. C.. are re- epectfully requested to attend a meeting to be held a Temperance Hall on FRIDAY. 2d fnst.. at 7 o'clock p. in.. as business of importance claims your bpeci By order of the ap 2i 2t* COMMITTEE. ATTENTION, JOURNEYMEN BREAD AND CAKE BAKERS.—You are requested ovattend a called meeting at 8 o’clock on SATUR- 3 EVENING, April 25, 1854, at Deitric & Loew entein’s William Tell Hotel, Pa. avenue, between 4's and 6th streets, No. 405 and 410. y order of the Committee. ap 21-3t* NOTICE.—The Mastér Horse-Shoera held their Peeting last evening, at the Ex- c meee Hotel, on © street, between 4% and 6th streets, when the following rate of charges were pe adopted, to be the present standing or Bar Shoes... For Bteel-toed Shoes For Plain Shoes . For Removes, stecied 1 75 per set or Remoyes. pi . — 1 er set There will bea maccting at the above Hotel om | FRIDAY EVENING, April 2. at Tic ocloak | An | tnose who are carrying on the Horse-shoeing busi- | ness are requested to attend, By order of Committee. ap 21-2t* nO er ci es OD ea ADJOURNED MASS CONVENTION —Ob- jection Rasiag been made by the janitor of | he Union saagne jing Room to the holding at that place of the adjourned meeting on Friday | evening next, for the selection of delegates to the | on Convention to be heid at Bal: of June, the privilege of using. been ‘obtained. Therefore, ur Yo- >” of this District, “who desire the uncon- tional maintenance of th ‘nion, the supre! ‘ue Constitution, and thé complete sup) jon e existing rebellion, with » \igorous war and all apt attention. 75 cents each | 2.50 per set | '2 09 per set f choosing ONC: OF VOCAL MUSIC WILL ay Pr ike pupils of the female sted thar schools, under the direction of Prof, Daniel. at. the Smithsonian’ Institution, on THURSDA EVENING, the 2Ist instant, commencing at 6 o'clock. The proceeds of the concert will be used for the purchase of pianos for the schools. Mr.J. F. Ellis has kindly offered the use of one of his finest pianos for the occasion. ap 19-3! 1 rat AND FESTIVAL.—The Fair and Fes- 6 tival for the Pengat of the FourtlyPresby rian Church, €. Smith,) is now open at (Dr. J. | ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, where may be found a fine collection of fancy articles, confectionery, &e., at reasonable prices. Come and see us. ap 18-6t* EXHIBITION OF THE pte MEAL Dissolving Views will be iven at the Methodist Episcopal Cr ey arton street, Georgetown, on WE! AY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS next. The subjects are of a scriptural, historical and miscel- laneous character, and will be shown with the ox- carbrohydrogen light—the most brilliant light now known The proceeds being devoted for the benefit of the Church. Doors open at 7% o'clock, commencing at 8. Tickets 25 and 15 cents. i 2 ee eee ES TAX-PAYERS OF (NOME Toate TON Assessor’s Orri0n, Wasuinaron, March 14, 1864. The Board of Assessors, having completed General Assessment for the Le 1864, hereby gi' notice that they will sit as a Board of Appeals. an for the purpose of making any co on, from Monday, the 2ist day of March, to Tuesday, the 26th day of April, inclusive, (Sundays excepted,) west wing he ive President By order of the Fissigs W. SPALDING, | _mb 15-tAp96 y Board of Api i Secrotar: peal. | IOE CREAM, CONFECTIONERY, &0.— | Balls,81 cu Receptions, Parties, ead ia eae. Cream and Water ‘Tees 2 meds by ‘steam power, ware ranted to be the best in the Si. waolessic ‘and re- ©! tail, delivered to 7. Gharlotte Busse, Jellies, Pyramids and Wotding Oakes made toorder, at J 229 SHAFSIELD'S jenfection- ery, 386 Sixth st., bet. @ and H. fe 11-3m* BALLS, PABTIES, &c. HE MEMBERS OF THE ANACOSTIA ENGINE CO., No. 3, Take this method to inform their friends and the public in general that they will give their FAREWELL BALL On MONDAY EVENING, April 25, 1864 aT ODD FELLOWS? HALL, Navy Yard. Tickets $1. admitting a gentleman and ladies; to be had of either of the committee, or at the hall on the evening of the Ball. Committee of Arrangements. Geo. Young. Jos. Osborn, H. Greenfield, W. A. Nicholson, F. P. Davis, George Osborn. ap.21.25-2t* PROF. J. W. KREIS'S Thos. W. Cook, Joseph Frederick, MAY BALL AND EXHIBITION Transpires at ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, Wm. Vermillion, Geo. Hitchcock, (Seventh street,) On TUESDAY EVENING, May 10th, 1864. See future advertisements. Ap 20-1t* Frrst GRAND BALL OF THE ACTIVE ASSOCIATION OF THE ITAN HOOK AND LADDER COM- METROPOLIT N, HOOK The Members _of the Active Association of the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company take great pleasure in announcing to their friends, and patrons that their First Grand Ball will be given in the Hall of the Truck House, on Mass. av,. between 4th and 5th sts.,on URSDAY EVENING, April 2ist, 1854. Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman and ladies. Aw’ PERSONAL. I FORMATION WANTED OF F, W. STEWARD, by his wife, who is now stopping at No. 535 oth street. (Balt. Sun cope Bp 21-2t' 10) 4 ot, will c: pa’ ny or it will be sold to pay expenses. ap aeae OTICE.—Wasleft at my shop about five months ago, a TOP BUGGY, to be owner of said Buggy is r prove property. and pay charges, otherwise I shall Sag MSM Wiss Wah Ge aes ri at Wim. L, 0. i ap 20-30 GEO. E. HALL, } Fo ALE—One HORSE AND WAGON, and a | run of Bread Customers. Apply at the Star Office. ap 21-3t* H jpeg! OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE Source of the Nile, By Capt. John Speke; 1 yol., st + 33.50, jen FRANCK TAYLOR. OR SALE WITH SACRIFICE.—One of the best and entirely new George A. Prince’s MELO- DEONS, full five octaves, and with double bass, by a Gentleman: leaving Washington, and is to be seen at Prof. Alex. Wolowski’s rooms, No, 316 F street, corner of 11th. Hours of reception only from 9 to Wo’clock a. m. ap 21-6t | WOOP AND COAL YARD FOR SALE OR RENT—On C street, adjoining the corner lot uO saat here en Lee used {oF ‘several years in e coal and woo usiness, A oO SAMUEL MoKENNEY, 24 Dunbarton tree ap 21-3t* Georgetown, D. SEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN—By! Professor ‘Alex. Wolowski's New and: Simpléked Method Sor Piano Forte and Singing. —Professor Wolowski ‘continues his positively last course in Washington, and all those who w to follow his easy system have no time to lose, Professor's reception hours are from 9 to 10a. m..at his resideuce, No. 316 F street, corner of lith. ap 21-2w P. MAYOR’S OFFICE. April.20, 1854, ~ ROPOSALS will be received at this office until clock M. on Thursday, the 28th instant, for ading and graveling © Street south, bet! Ninth and Tenth streets west; the gravel to-be mine inches in the enter. tapering off, to four inches to- ward the gutter; to be well rolled with a heavy roller, and to be relieved ofall stone of an impro- ize, ut the discretion of the Commissioner. ‘No part of the appropriation will be paid until the work is approved by the Commissioner and both the Assistant Commissioners, Biter wi state ihe rice oer cubic yard for erading and square yard for graveling. _ JAMES H. BIRCH, Commissioner of the Seventh Ward. WM. C. BAMBERGER, JOHN MORTIMER, Assistant Commissioners, ap W-cotssth LOST AND FOUND. Fors? TRESPASSING on my enclosure, on the 17th,a RED STEER, Bacags mark with tar on the right hip. The owner will please come forward, prove property, V4 charges, and take her aw: TERCE SHOEMAKER, on Rock Creek. 5 REWARD.—Lost, on the 20th April, between Isth street and Kirkwood House, a GOLD ATCH CHAIN and KEY. The finder will be aid the above reward on returning it to Kirkwood jouse. ap 20-3t* G5 REWARD —Lost, this morning, somewhere about the Circle, an ACCOUNT BOOK, The above reward will be’ paid if returned to W. C. Hazel or John Crumbaugh, Georgetown, D. C.. No. 168 Beall strect. ap19-3t* W. C. HAZEL. REWARD.—Strayed on Saturday, 16th, a 2 DARK RED COW, with large sharp horns; sheath ale of the tail cut off. T wi he above rewart given if returned at No. 209 4th street, be- tween K and L streets, : ap 19-8t* THOS. DRAWNY. T°? SUTLERS—LOST OR MISLAID—At Bran- dy Station. on Friday, April 15th, one large CHEST, (fastened with padlock,) containing per- sonal clothing, accounts, books and notions, be- longing to W.G.Smith, Sutler 11th Mass. Vols. Any information left at JOHN*H. BARTH & 237 Penn. avenue, will be suitalfly reward- ed. ap 13-lw* REWARD.—S8trayed on Thursday, Mth, a black COW with a white face; she was about Syears old. The finder will receive the above re- ward if returned at J. BROWN’S Restaurant, cor- ner 13th street and Pa. avenue, ap 16-Iw* BOARDING. OARD AND FURNISHED ROOMS FOR GE tleman and wife or single persons. Location acgnt. An experienced person wanted as house ceper. Apply southeast corner 2Istand H sts., near Pa. avenue. ap 21-3t* P MAYOR'S OFFICE, April 20, 1854. ROPOSALS will be received at the Mayor's office until 12 o’clock m., on Thursday, the 2th instant, for grading and graveling C street south, between 6th and 7th streets west. _ The gravel to be nine inches in the center, taper- ing off to four inches toward the gutter ling; t well rolled with a heavy roller, and to he relieved of ail houlders of an improper size, at the discretion ofthe Commissioner. a s:. the work Faved By th both Assistant Commissioners. Bidders will state the price per cubic yard for grating and square yard for graveling. _. JAMES H. BURCH, Commissioner of the Seventh Ward, RHODY O'BRIEN. THOMAS CASSELL, Assistant Commissioners. MAYOR'S OFFICE, April 2, 1864. Proposa LS will be received at the Mayor's office until 12 o’clock m..on Thursday. 2th instant, for arading and graveling D street south, between 13th and lith streets west he gravel to be nine inches in thé centre, ta- ering off to fout inches toward the gutter line; to ¢ well rolled with a heavy roller, and all boulders ofan Improper size to Ye removed. The ‘surplus earth to jeposited between I4th and 15th streets. without compensation to the contractor, No part of the appropriation will be paid until the work is approved by the Commissioner and both the Assistant Commissioners. Bidders will state the Brice per cubic yard for 0 J ap 2l-eot2th grading and square yard for gravellin JAMES H. BIRCH, Commissioner Seyenth Ward, H CLARKE. U RAGAN > DAD ! 5 Assistant Commissioners. MAYOR'S OFFICE. April 2), 1354 Proposars will be received at this office until 12m. on Thursday, the th day of April instant. for trimming and graveling Sixth strevt-east. from isylyania avenue to G street south. The gravel ine inches in the center, tapering off to four toward the gutter line; to be well rolled cavy roller after graveling. aud to be re- f all houlders of an improper size. at the <cretion of the Commissioner of the Ward. No part of the appropriation will } d “until the work is approved by the Commissioner and both Assistant Commissioners. Bidders will state the price per cubic yard for ing and square yard for graveling. Wo. LAM _4p 21-egt23 ai : UTON, Commissioner of the #iith Ward, ow. A-ELETCHER, J... MEAD. . Assistant Commissioners. ORE NEW DRESS GOODS. FROM THE NEW YORK AUCTIONS. Ladies in pursuit of the Newest Styles of DRESS GOODB for the present and approaching season should not fail to dook through our Stock before making their selections, as it is now complete in all its various departments, aad in the assortment Will be found a great many new and desirable goods which we have recently purchased at auction much ered their real value, and ve sold accord- ‘e name, in part, the following Dress Goods: 10 pieces of clegunt Dress Silke tn Moirantique, Brocade, Plain in superb quality, Medium do,. Neat Figured Bilks and N. hecks in various qualities and beautiful colorings. all of which we guarantee to sell at New York prices. 100 pieces of Colored Grenedines in almost every imable desirable oe ere scompraing one of the handsomest stocks of Grenedi i itis market, = piyeesinee ever offered in pieces Grenedines ack and White, and Purple and Black, Some very neat Stripes borer ie — Cpeteers fp ome ‘igo jeces choice ity Black Silks for Dresses and Uloaks, comprisiug all the various ausiitien from 75 cents rer ‘ard up to $4.59; and in the as- sortment will be found a splendid assortment of led Mourning Silks, 2 yard upwards) © ona: fanging from $1-5) ‘per ALSO, A complete stock of medinim price Dress Goods, _ap 21-0128 such as stri id pli Me i s Beles antes a andr ter, thin ete for Hi oa) U1 1 {ital Fan Shades of Pongees for walking and tras essen, ‘3 pieces Lupin’s all wool Delains, in plain Blue, Pink, Green, Corn, and Mode colors, aud all ay 5) pieces beautiful style Poil di styles, welladapted for uisren and Sraidren cane pieces elegant French Chintszes of the celebra- ted manufacture of Stienbach. hlin & Co. ee to be the best French Chintzes im- % pieces Broche Piques, in beautiful, styles and i superb qualities, suitable for ladies’ breakfaat robes. th i oS have slap on Bente eee rats. e our usual stock ing Goods of the best grades; and in thin depart. ment we would state for the information of the ye that we deal almost exclusively in Lupin’s Fabriques, which are known to be the best in the ice only. All ures at the lowest mar! aernet in plain fs- + ims to meet at the City Hall, on F -\ ENING, April 2a, a¢ 73¢ o'clock, for the pure delegates tovncls Baltoncns Gon. not i n. . Ampl Eryeen : in opportunity (0) hiphow ichamtlad ge ir 3.3. COOMBS, Presi Carmbacuen, Secretar: ne ars A 3 io raed moths of the Mass © io ‘Me {Soyal voters of the District of Columbia for tea ion fc ‘tes to the nominating convention timore June7. vant te such adj ot at the 01 e ing Booms on FRIDAY BV: (224 inst.) The vot it ing he ie ores own, is now Open. day eve lotei, and contains @ (i t vi =o aumeroua to detail here, . Ta . M. SHUSTER & BRO, No. 36. i 5 ap 21-costit ” pePPoen staan and ath ieocte. ARE CHANCE FOR A PERSON WISHING TO ENGA WHOLESALE eae GROCERY ghee: a ES fer T° OBEPH L. CREA 2 OqUATO deiow Fost 08 ice, PEEMANENT OR TRANSIENT BOARD can be had on moderate terms, at No. 386 North C: ito] street, near the Depot. The house is kept by a Pennsylvania lady. ap 9 3t* GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS GTOCK OF THE CORPORATION OF GEORGE- SS TOWN, D.C.—Bersone whe spall wal to pe: aioe < Vorporation of Georgetown. D. on which interest will be payable quarteily- some on application to WILLIAS a., Clerk of the Corporation, ; rpuos. H, DONOHUE & CO., PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS, No. 70 Burpos Street, GeorGETOWN. All orders for Gas Fitting, Alterations and Ex tensions will receive prompt and faithful atten tion. Plumbing imall its branches executed in the best manner, Water introduced and Hydrants put up at short notice. mh 22-Im* EB. 3 FOMELL: AT Miss SAnFor 44s Market Space. has just received a Spencer in Wash Lace Chenille Head Dresses. TEAMER EMPIRE HAS ARRIVED F ROM re ee Consignees will please attend to th reception of their goods at once. ap 22t MORGAN & RHINEHA Lace Under y ILK. Tus Undersigned wishes a customer to take from 5 to 2 cullons of Milk daily from the morn- ing train from Baltimore. Address by maii, ©. 8. TYSON, ap 20-3t* Laurel Post Office, M 0 ICE CREAM MAKERS.—For sale a patent Trica pn MaARERS. making ice cream. Ice Chests. Freezers, Signs, &c.. with e erything complete for the business, ‘The things were made to order and used but two months. Will be sold cheap. the owner having no use for them. Inquire at 371 Pa. avenue. ap 20-3t* {OR SALE—A STAND in Center Market, in a 336 ood location. Will be soldlow. Inquire at 535 inth street, opposite the market, ap 19-e02t* pe Beh eee Ee OE ‘OR SALE—A Wheeler & Wilson’s SEWING MACHINE, with all the latest improvements; allver plated balf case, and cost $31. Can be seen at Mrs. FLAGG’S, corner of C and North Capitol streets, Price $50. ap 19-3t es RS. E. J. HOWELL HAS “REMOVED 1 MSs. 4 Market Bpace. up stairs, eaboven on nocday, Apri »,& handsome a:sortmen’ PARIS 'WERS. The ladies of Washington, Georgetown and its vicinity are invited to exam: ine eon before purchasing elsewhere, ap 39-3t* HE UNDERSIGNED HAVING IN HIS POS- session an excellent quarry, offera for sale any quantity of good BUILDING STONE. which he San celtvens apy pace in aie cities of Washington ieorgetown at reasonable terms. te MaTTHEW CALLAHAN, Distributing Reservoir, THE LLEN’S RURAL ARCHITECTURE; owning’s Countr} ; Vaux's Villas and Cortages: $3.0 udon’s Encyclopedia of Architecture; London, Hatheld’s American House Carpenter; 83. 'y’s Coun: ; A Village and Farm Cottages; $2.5 House for the Suburbs; London. Field's Rural Architecture: $2. 1.25, loan’s Constructive Architecture, 4to; $6, loan’s City and Suburban Architecture folio; a2. (ap 19} FRANCK TAYLOR. Reet OTICE TO GROCERS OF WASHINGTON, D. C.—The French Coffee has advanced two cents Per pound from this date, own the high price of Coffee and Barley Malt. @ quality of the French Coffee will alwaya be sustained. 51 Novth Calvert street, Tales rth Calvert street, 4 Baltimore, April 18. 1864, an 18-6" ROOFING FELT AND PITCH, Just received and for sale, a choice lot of Felt and Pitch, which will Id ch , te LIME, PLASTER, CEMENT. HATE Goer ee FENWICK'& STEW ap 18-lm* _west side 7th at., at Genel frage, pAlm* _west side 7th st., at Canal bridge. OFICE:—All persone having secounts wi to makean oie’ Seber E varnegueeted settlement. booksin the hands of W. He Chagrr at hey ae nd. All persons having accounts st requested to prevent ‘hem for Bet ast frmare WINES AND: LIQUORS. W. Have now on hand a full gupnly ot Califor- on draught, a rick nati fine Kee ‘ines % m’s and er’s Old RB; Bourbon and Nectar Whiski and { Wilson's Old Bye Pancathe: eaiged, Wate: ap 15-6t Corner E and 9th streets. iOCOA MATTING AT PRIVATE SALE. ‘We have just received from the importers for asa recent oeee rear of our auction pie Auct’r rz at £00. . ont corner Prin and ants ‘et. 8,000 : @h fl-eolm' KUOND EDITION. 4 OULOOE P. M. CLEARING @UT THE HOSPITALS: Yesterday evening all of the sickand wound- ed soldiers capable of being moved, to thenum- ber of several hundred were brought to this city from the hospitals in and about the Army of the Potomac to be placed in hospitals here for treatment. _ From their arrival arose the report prevalent to-day thata large number of wounded had reached here from the front indicating that a battle had occurred. GENERAL GRANT. Lieutenant General Grant arrived in the city yesterday afternoon, and after consulting with President Lincoln and the Secretary of War, returned to the Army of the Potomac this morn- ing. NORTHRUP AGAIN.—The people of Wash- ington, who know well the character of the concern called the “Guardian Society of the City of Washington,” note with surprise that & bill was smuggled through the House last night (when the House was thin) granting to that “Society” the use of three acres of land “on which to erect buildings for juvenile of- fenders.” i It is a fact notorious in this community that the “Guardian Society” consists of a single individual, a terrible bore, of the Beau Hick- man persuasion, by the name of Northrup. This man Northrup elects himself to fill all the executive offices of the “Society,” and by parading a list of names of prominent citi- zens—probably without their knowledge ana consent—as managers; he is enapled to keep his scheme afloat; and only a year or two ago & bill was very nearly juggled through Con- gress giving his “society” control of the val- uable public ground west of the Smithsonian Institution. The bill smuggled throngh the Honse last night, while barely a quorum was present» gives him three acres of ground (out East Cap- itol street) in the city of Washington, one of the most valuable pieces of reservation prop- erty mm the possession of Government! We trust that the Senate will promptly throw the bill under the table. Certainly, if it passes, the title should be changed to “A bill for the benefit of one Northrup” BRILLIANT Party .—The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Welles entertained a brilliant cempany last evening at their residence on H street, near 16th. Among those present were Lord Lyons, Secretary Stanton, Postmaster General Blair, Gen. Doubleday, and a large number of officers of the Army and Navy. Several Senators and Representatives, and many of our leading citizens were also there. Altogether the affair was a very pleasant and social one, and one of the most enjoyable of the season. —_—_—_+ e+e + CONGRESSIONAL. pf aac XXXVIlirz CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. ———— THURSDAY, April 2i. SENATE.—Mr. Collamer, trom the Committee on Post Ofgces and Post Roads, reported back the House’ bill for the relief of postmasters who have been robbed by Confederate forces or rebel guerrillas, and it was taken up and passed. Mr. Collamer aleo reported favorably on the House bill to establish a postal money order system. On motion of Mr. Wilson the joint resolution for printing the official reports of operations of armies of the United States, was taken up and passed. (It reqnires the Secretary of r to ave arranged all reports, telegrap’ dis- patches, &c., in chronological order, which the Superintendent of Public Printing is then to print, so many copies for the Department, and so many for Congress.] Mr. Morrill called up the bill to régulate pro- ceedings in cases between landlord and tenant in the District of Columbia, and it was amend- ed and passed. pune following is the bill as passed : {hat a tenancy at will shall not arise or be created without an express contract or letting to that effect; and that all occupatien, posses- sioh, or holding of any messuage, or real es- tate. without express contract or lease, or by such contract or lease, the terms of which have expired, shall be deemed and held to be tenan- cies by suflerance; and all estates at will and sufferance may be determined by a notice, in writing, to quit of thirty days, delivered to the tenant in hand or tosome person of proper age upon the premises, orin the absence of subh tenant or person then such notice may be served by affixing the same to a conspicuous part of the premises, where it may be conveniently read. The attornment of a tenant to a stranger shall be void, and shall not affect the Tights of the landlord unless it be made with the consent, express or implied, of the landlord. Sec. 2. That when forcible entry is made, or when a peaceble entry is made and the posses- sion unlawfully held by force, or when pos- session is held without right, after the estate is determined by the terms of the lease by its own limitation, or by notice to quit, or other- wise, on written complaint on oath of the per- son entitled to the premises, to a justice of the peace, charging a forcible entry or detainer of real estate as aforesaid, a summons may be is- sned to a proper officer, commanding the per- son complained of toappear and show cause why judgment should not be rendered against him, which shall be served like other writs of summons at least seven days before his ap- arance. If it appears by default or upon ‘ial that the complainant is entitled to the pos- session of the premices, he shall have judgment and execution for the possession and costs; if the complainant becomes nonsuit and fails to prove his right to possession, the defendant shed haye judgment and execution for his costs. Sec. 3. That if upon trial defendant pleads title to the premises in himself, or in another rzon under whom he claims the premises, ie shall recognize in a reasonable sum to the complainant, to be fixed by said justice, with sufficient sureties, conditioned to pay all in- tervening damages and costs and reason. able intervening rent for the premises; and the complainant shall in like manner recognize to the defendant conditioned to enter the suit at the next term of the Supreme Court of the District, and pay all costs adjudged sgainst him; and thereupon the proceedings shall be certified to said court by the justice. lt either party neglects se to recognize, judgment shall Tendered against him as a non-suit or de- fault, and execution shall issue accordingly as aforesaid. Sec. 4. That on the trial of said suit, in the Supreme Court of the District, if the jury find for the complainant, they shall assess the aay ald intervening rent; and in case of de it the same shall be assessed by the court. a canses. Sec. 6. That all acts and parts of acts. incon- sistent with this act, are hereby repealed. Hovss.—Mr, Ambrose W. Ulark, from the Committee on Printing, medea report concern- ing the publication of her of Con- gress inthe Congressional Globe. The report ‘Was recommitted with instructio: It pro- poses to give additional compensation, The House, (Mr. Washburne, of IIl., in the chair,) res: the consideratian of the bill to provide internal revenue to support the Gov- ernment, to pay interest on the public debt and for other pu 5 The committee, during the four hours con- sideration yesterday and one hour to-day, acted upon all the general provisions, comprising forty-seven sections. LATE TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. GUNBOAT SUNK. Boston, April 21.—The Advertiser says that | the gunboat Whitehead is reported sunk on the attack on Plymouth. PRICE OF GOLD. By the People’s Line.} Naw Yor, April 2i—10 a. m.—Gold, 66x; 12 m.,, 67%; 1 p. m., 68%; 8 p.m, 68; 3 p.m., 69%. ——<s0e LOOAL NEWS. ———— MysTERious MUEDEE IN ‘GuoRGETOWN.— This mecening 03 inquest was held by ‘Woodward in the room of & Bro.’s ee ore Oe ey or eee James H. Bek waar The. been employed scat ee The following were 8 developed theevidenses “ee oy stated, walked down Water street, met about fifteen soldiers. ran inst or jostied.one of them. T! (the soldiers) said eo but passed on. was in front oi R. 8’ restaurant. Witness left his com- panions with the deceased corner of Congress and Water streets. Sergt. Daniel Collins sworn.—About quarter tone heard three shots. Witness was on corner of Bridge street and Market Space. ‘Walked down near the corner of Potomac and Water streets and found the deceased lying on the pavement. Deceased’s shirt bosom was on fire. Witness extinguished it, and tried to awake the deceased, Supposing him asleep and that the fire was cau: yy smoking a cigar or pipe Wenttothe corner of Water and Poto- mac streets, met patrol Findley and told that a man lay above el! dead or so. fast asleep that witness could not wake him. Wit- ness saw the man abont fifteen minutes after jhe heard the report of the pistoi. Deceased had no pistol near him, and witness met no e passing. ge cer Findley sworn —Was standing near the corner of Potomac and Water streets, hay- ing previously heard the three shots, a soldier approached him and informed him of &8 man lying on the sidewalk. Witness immediately ‘went to the man and found him dead. J. Boomley sworn.— Left Hutchin’s booth about 12 o’clock for hone. Capt.. Mister, Jno. Paulley and Wm. Graves were with him. Left deceased corner of Jefferson and Market streets between 12 and 1 o’clock. Saw no one passing at the time. had no pistol or money to his knowledge. Mr. Paulley and Graves were with him. Die. Graves sworn.—Left the deceased corner of Jefferson and Water street about 1 o'clock. ‘He was quite wage & He had no pistol. There ‘was no quarrel. Paulley and . Boomiey were with him when witness left. Witness had been with all the evening. De- ceased was not quarrelsome—always good- natured. He was drank when witness left ‘him. James Hicks sworn.—Witnees left deceased and Graves at Capt. Merritt’s Restaurant, on Market street, to take Edward Krouse home, about half-past 12. Returned soon after and met the deceased and Graves at Factory corner. Deceased was in the habit of sleeping at Chris. Krouse’s on the fish dock. James Krouse, sworn.—Left Graves and de- ceased at factory corner about 11 o'clock. Neither of them was armed. Witness knew of Deceased had no money. = Chris. Krouse, sworn.—Deceased and Graves came to the house of witness about 11 o'clock. They spentabout a quarter at the bar, and de- ceased drank cider. Deceased invited witness to go to the Canterbury. Witness declined, and, advised them not to go. Saw deceased afterwards. There was no quarrel. Witness did not hear the pistol fired. Witness Inia down about twelveo’clock. Deceased was not armed. Wm. Robinson, sworn.—Saw deceased at 11 o’clock with Mister. Graves and Pauley re- mained at Hutchinsabout half an hour. Neither of the ns wasarmec. Drs. Ritchie and Hines held & post-mortem examination of the body. Found three wounds by pistol shots, one about an inch tw the right of his left nipple; one at the lower left rib, the third about two inches above the left hip; two of them would cause death. ‘The jury found that James H. Hrrrison was found lying dead on the corner of Potomac and Water streets, about a quarter past 1 o’clock 8. m., April 2ist, 1864, with three pistol shots in his body, which caused his death; and the said shots were fired by some person or per- sons unknown. i wg St THE STEAMBOAT WaAR.—In answer to war- rants issued at the instance of R. F. Magee, Harbor Master of Washington, Captain Sam’l Gedney appeared this morning at the office of Justice Thompson, on Eighth street, to answer to three distinct charges, viz: Ist, with having moored certain steamers at the Seventh street wharf, thereby preventing other ts from using the said wharf. and preventing business of treight and travel; 2d, with having moored a canal boat outside of the above-mentioned steamboats, still more effectually obstructing business and travel; and the 3d warrant charges him with a refusal to obey the order and com- mard of the Harbor Master, with regard tothe removal of said boats and reopening the wharf to general public use. The warrants were is- sued by Justice Boswell, of the Seventh Ward, but the hearing was ruled before Justice Thompson, and the parties appeared this morn- ing, but no invesugation was gone into on ac- count of the absence of certain parties and of the Corporation Attorney, Mr. ley. Jos. H. Bradley, Jr., appeared for the defense. Justice mpson suggested that each party submit to him a written statement of the facts in their respective cases, and he could then best make up his decision, for it was believed that the case would go to a higher court, no matter which way decided by the magistrate. THese written statements it is believed will be submitted to-morrow morning, and at the same time the provisions of the city ordinance establishing the office ot harbor master will be more fully understood, for Mr. McGee acts under the law, and his powers in these cases will no doubt be more fully cefined. The question will also come up as to what power the Corporation possesses over a wharf al- leged to bea private one. Mr. McGee bases his action upon the fact that other boats are prevented from engaging in a legitimate busi- ness by thus blockading the wharf, and that the Corporation is defranded of certain reve- nues by the action of the blockade. The defendants claim that the new Potomac Company have exclusive control over the wharf by rightof purchase, and they allege their ability to prove the purchase. + ‘ INCRFASE OF PAY WITH A VENGEANCE!— For rome time past the members of the Metro- poli'an Police force have been endeavoring to get an increase of their pay, and were in hopes the present Congréss would grant thier request. Their pay has been fifty dollars per month— forty dollars by the Government and ten by the Corporation. The Senate Committee re- cently reported in the civil appropriation bili amendments, a clause striking out the item of $110,000 for the police, and inserted therefor an appropriation of #62,000; increases certain sala- ries 20 per cent, and requires Washington, Georgetown, and the county to pay one-half of the expenses. The increase of the pay of the Superinien- dent is $360; the sergeants staid as they were: and the patrolmen are increased over the left, instead of getting fifty, as at present, they will get but forty-eight dollars per month. The patrolmen have cailed a meeting for next Tues- day night, to consider what course to pursue under the circumstances. The sum given by the Corporation was a gratuity, and increased the patrolman’s pay to fifty dollars. The pat- rolmen hold that if this city is subject to the payment of twelve fifteenths of the expense, it cannot, in justice to itself, continue the gratui- ty, as the the sum required would overrun the Tevenue. Were members of Congress required to sup- | ae family on forty-eight dollars a month hey would be inclined to think themselves very badly used, we imagine. ieee ee THe Way It was Done.—The following is the debate in the House givirg three acres of valuable Government reservation to the Guar- dian Society: «“ Mr. Rice, frem the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, reported a bill grant- ing certain privileges to the Guardian Society ortbe City of Washington. He explained that the bill granted the use ot three acres of land on which to erect buildings for peventle oasacers. AR Sf . Morris was opposed ig an, e public grounds to be coatrolled by Grivaie cor- porations. The reservations were for orna- menting and beautifying the-city. He was in cently urged ihe passage of a will for that pur. cently sage. of a pose. The Committee for the District of Gol - umbia, of which he b. Ga member, had this subject under conside: » the House having referred it back te them, Mr. Rice said the bill the gentleman referred to proposed a large sam fora RoGee of refuge, while the one under consideration merely pro- vided the granting of a piece of to the society, for the erection of suitable buildings by fare enterprise, and the establishment of an institution for the prevention and punish- ment of crime. The bill was passed. FES A PAE SAuz or Stooxs anp Rgat Estats.—James O. McGuire & Co. sold, afternoon, lot 48, in square 624, on H street, between ist street west and North 1 street, to John H. am, for 21 cents square foot. Lot 49, above, to - Murray, for 21 cents per square foot. ne Soe ‘square, to John McCranu, at 7% cents per square foot. Gcenme firm sold 750 ahrres Firemen's Th. atter ’ fine embrace , as . Wolowski Professors residetce; 3 F atreet, corner 11th, A Seuizs or Burciantovs Atremrrs.— Night before last an attempt was made to en- ter the grocery store of Andrew Swartze, on East Capitol street, by cutting out the lock, but fortunately before job was completed, the burglars were alarmed, and made off. Last night Mr. Swartze remained in the store, and about-11 o’clock a thumping was heard at the front door, as if some one was using a chisel, and Mr. Swartze out the back way, came round to the front, when he saw a man leaving, and pursui him, he fired several shots at him, when the man among the stone north of the Old nn eed prison, and was lost sight of. About 1 o’clock another attempt ‘was made to break in the rear part of the store, and Mr. Swartze gave chase to two men, and again used his revolver, when one of the pur- sued turned and fired back athim; but Mr.S. continued the chase, and was joined by Officer Sprague at the corner of Second and East apitol streets, but the burglars escaped, al- Steven fired at by & at the barracks. About 3 o'clock officers Parkhurst and Sprague, gomg their rounds, found two soldiers, who tn ve their names as O’Hara and John . Hinman, walking about suspiciously, and they were arrested as the burglars, and taken to the station, and placed in one of the tem- porary cells, whence he 4 escaped during the night, by pulling some of the loose bricks out of the wall. ROF. G. BORG. Pp LESSONS ON THE GUITAR, gc. Call and hear the. Professor perform, then ‘ou will judge whether you will learn or not. rou will also see what can be done on the Guitar. 541 south 10th street, corner of C,on the Island, at Mrs. Robey’s ap 21-6t F°, SALE—A aplendid dark chestnut MARE, (blooded,)8 years of age; kt, stylish under saddle and in harness; perfectly kind and gentle, and s good traveler; together with Saddle, Bridle and Blanket. To be sold on account of the owner being about to leave the city. Can be seen at woes & MATLOCK’S Stables, 450 G stree:. ap 21-3t* Foe SALE—A very desirable BUTL: iT. on north F street, between 9th and 10th streets, % feet basieg front, by 159 feet deep, to a 30 feet alley. ere are two small brick houses fronting on thealley, which could with little ape converted into a stable and a use, For a central location. this lot. not xeelled, it being only 150 yards from the Patent ‘and Pos Of- fices, and six minutes walk to the Treasury, War, and Nav Departments. Persons desiring to pur- chase will callat 349 F street, adjoining the prem- ises. ap 21-2" Y GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctionsers. SEVEN VALUABLE BUILDING LOTSIN THE FON wees PART OF THE CITY at toe On WEDNESDAY. the 27th instant, at 6 o’clock Lane Puare ee aren Bl . Lot 0. % on street north, between ath and sth street wert, also, Lots No. #) and 21 in Square No. S12. fronting on G street north, between 4th and Sth street west. erms: One-third cash; bal in 6,12, and 18 for notes bearing interest bys di on the prem: ei Pomepsnase and revenue stamps at the cost “'ap2l (Chron.) GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. Y¥ J.C. Mc@t IRE & CO., Auctioneers. ? SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED TR USINESS PROPERTY at the corner of Sec m1 ennsylyanis avenue, WHOLE CF SQUARE NO AG1, LOTS on ‘north A street, between Sixth and Seventh streets cast, at P. blic Auction On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May 17, at half-past 4 o'clock, on the premises, commeneing and fol- lowing in the order herein named, by virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court of the District of Ool- umbin sitting in chancery, on the 9th day of April, 1864, in a certain cause wherein George W. Miller is complainant, and Ellen Miller etal. are defendants, No. 146, we shall sellthe north halfof lot No. 24, im Bquare No. 732, fronting 27 feet 2%, inches on Becond street east. at the corner of south B street at its intersection with Pennsylvania avenue, running back 75 feet, with the improre- ments, consisting of ey, new Brick Dwelling oure, w: ne store ai ed. Immediately after, the whole of square No. 841, fronting respectively on East Capitol aid south A streets, between Fifth and Sixth streets east, sub- Civided into desirable building lots fronting on east Capitol and south A streets. mmediately after, lots No. 16 and 17, in square No, 863. fronting each 51 feet on north A street, be- tween Sixth and Seventh streets east, and running back 128 feet 1 inch to a 30-foot alley. Lot 17 is im- proved wish a sma! ie Dwelling-House. Immediately after, the porth half of lot No. 1s, in square No. 696, arene ¢ 2334 feet on First street east, between south I and K streets, and extend- icg back with that width to the rear of the lot. T One third in cash; the r ue in three at six. twel and eighteen ith interest. for which the purchaser shall give notes, secured to the satisfaction of the Se = purchaser to have the option of avin cash. ¥ ‘Conveyances and stamps at the cost of the pur- aner. iit the terms of ssle are not complied with in five days thereafter. the Trustees peers, the right to = at the risk and cost of the defaulting pur- chaser. EO. 4 BOHRER, £ C MORGAN, b trustees A. THOS, BRADLEY ap.Zl-eod&ds J.C. MoGUIRE & Oo., Aucte GP4's PATENT MOLDED COLLARS Have now been before the public for nearira yoar They are universally pronounced the neatest and best fitting collars extant, The upper edge presents perfect curve, frea from the angles noticed in all other collars. The crayat causes no puckers on the inside of the turn-down collar; they are as SMOOTH INSIDE AS OUTSIDE, and therefore perfectly free and easy to the neck. The Garotte Collar has a emooth and evenly fin- ished edge on both sides. These Collars are not simply flat pieces of papet cut in the form of a collar, but are MOLDED ANDBHAPED TO FIT THE NECK. They are made in “Novelty,” (or turn-dora style;) imevery halfsize from 12 to 17 inches, ani in ‘* Eureka.” (or Garotte,) from 13to I7 inches; . and packed in ‘solid sizes” in neat blue cartons, containing 19 each; also in smaller ones of ten each—the lattera very handy package for travelers army and navy ®fficers, WF EVERY COLLAR is stamped “GRAY’S PATENT MOLDED COLLAR." Sold by all dealers in men’s furnishing goods. The trade supplied by * WALL, STEPHENS & CO., Ap 11-3m 322 Pa. avenue, Washington OR SALE.—A gentiemsa’s SADDLE HORSE, very fine, and nearly thoroughbred; of great beauty. A lady’s SADDLE MARE, gentle, kind. and handsome. A tine HAR- NESS HORSE, can trot in 2.4570f gre: powerful made; 7 years old. and finestyle. Also, splendid pair of family COACH HORSES, of fine style; not more than 7 years old, and good movers. The horses have been selected with great _eare by the present owner, and are perfectly sound in every Way. Any, person’ wanting fine family horses, bargain seld. Intending to leave the city is the cause of sale. Enquire at 314 E street between 13th and Mth streets, one block below Willard’s Hote}. ap 13-3t* EW STEAM PROPELLER LINE BETWEEN N PHILADELPHIA AND WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA. The fast and staunch Steamer Propeller THOS. E CAHILL will leave the first wharf above Vine street, Philadelphia, for: Alexandria and Wakhington, on every . WEDNESDAY AFTER! IN, and, returning, will sabington Eleventh-street wharf, every SATURDAY AFTERNOON. For freights, which will be taken at low rates, apply to , McFADDEN & THOMPSO! No, 324 North Delaware av MAULL, BURTON & Nos, 630 and 632 Eleventh st. ap l5-eo3t_C |. WE Agent, REFRIGERATORS. a REFRIGERATORS. invite ticular attention to our largestock of hur RIG RATORS, believing them to be tue "=e Hi Z, rishi eee ode «| Dy re. Ton . ap W-c06t "Pa. av. bet. 9th and 0th ste, N RE, OORE'S WEST OY Pawngravana AVENUE, LAE Sales Bloom Youth '&e, Ague Cures: i ’ Bloom Youth, Tich Remedies, Vermin Rillessretoh Secret Bpecific, &e., &c. ap 18-2 M. TUCKER, MERCHANT TAIL No. 426 Ba Avesta Bari ie a Ori 815. Invites the attention of Members of Congress, Cit- it his Custo: and the publ: > orsity to, his ‘dee ansortmen’’ oF SPRING: }OODS. consisting of TINGS, AND BUSINESS COATINGS. has received, and which will be made — Seat ry eres made according to the rm) adNavy Cnifori it latest Feat Tations and at the shortest notice. FEED. E Hay, Straw, Corn, Oats, af Pleat and Mill PF AMER, Feet pats 27 Lath at., square below Post OMe. Cu CE Brands of extia Flour de jivered in any ty) ¢ of the city at to $9. ir . Aigo. amily Flour forsale cAR: cawes. ep is-6t* 471 square below se TAM BRADLEY FORM Wie sraaeal van aise ire solicits +s ean Between: and and hopes Secs. vart oy iblic ti past Eatronase. some