Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1864, Page 2

“THE EVENING STAR. Ww. D. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. ee ASHINGTON CITY: | auunsoa¥ so ceeece- MAY 5, 1864+ | _ THE SITUATION. | A considerable portion of our Army of the | Potomac, on the night before last and yesters day, changed its position in the front so ma- @rially as that the public may, possibly, at any moment hear of the occurrence of perhaps the most extensive and important battle of the ; war. This change of position was made with- | out any demonstration whatever indicating | that it was going on; not an additional tap of | drum, or blast of bugle being permitted, and there were no stragglers whatever bringing up the sear, as in former times. All who wit- neesed it that we have seen, speak in most en- teusiestic terms of the discipline, condition and “clan” then and there manifested by our troope—good signs indeed. For prudential reasons we do not speak of the direction taken by our columns, ‘hough we j have no doubt the rebels have by this time had ib ‘oecasion to be impressed with a knowledge of the fact. ‘The belief is expressed by parties from the front that Lee has suddenly evacuated his position ; and there is a report coming through | “rebel sources that he is marching rapidly to meet a Federal force believed in Richmond to be moving up the peninsula under General | Smith ; he (Lee) propesing to throw the weight of his army first on Smith, hoping to crush hhim before Grant can reach within co-opera- tive distance of Smith. Good military judges ebout us however, be- lieve that Lee means to confront Grant direct- ly; and that any change of position he (Lee) Tay have made, is with this purpose in view. ‘We may be certain from Grant’s past history that his movements will be rapid and teljing. OFFICERS DISMISSED THE SERVICE. Captain Wm. R. Parsons, Company B, 97th New York Volunteers; First Lieutenant and regimenta! Q vartermaster George Forrest, lith Massachueetts volunteers; and First Lieuten- ant John Deitrick, Company B, 7th regiment Pennsylvania Reserves, have been tried upon various charges by court martial held within the lines of the Army of the Potomac, and sentenced to be dismissed the service of the United States. Thesentences in the cases of the above named officers have been ap- proved, and their dismiesal will date from the 30th of April, 1864. NAVAL ORDERS. Lieut. Commander Bancroit Gherardi has been detached trom the command of the Chocura and ordered to the command of the Port Royal, vice Lieut. Com. Geo. U. Morris, detached and ordered North. s Lieut. Commander George A. Bigelow, or- dered to the Niagara, vice Lieut. Commander Heary Evlien, detached and ordered to the command of the Ohieno. Lient. Commander R. W. Meade, Jr., de- tached from the command of the Marblehead and ordered to the Ghocura, in the South At- lantic Blockading Squaaron ORDERED TO REPORT TO GENERAL SLOCUM. Captain James E. Montgomery, Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers, has, by di- rection of the War Department, been relieved from duty in the military district of Washing- ton, and ordered to report in person, without delay, to Major Genera! Slocum, at Vicksburg, Miss., for assignment. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Important from the Peninsula. —_>——_ N ‘CUPIED BY OUR FORCES ON eer OGONDAY LAST. REBEL PICKETS GIVE THEMSELVES UP. New Youx, May 5.—We learn that West Point, Va., at the head of York river, was occupied by a portion of our forces on Mon- Gay, the 2d instant. Three of the rebel pickets stationed there came in and gave themselves up. FROM MEXICO. ———— ALVABEZ PORYIFYING IN ACAPULCO. doce d katiel REPO NCH D: : sao nee ns Ri New Yorm, Mey 5.—Acvices from Mexico, via Havana, report that Alvarez has declared ior Jaures, the Constitutional President, and is tortifyirg himecif in Acapulco, which is taockaéed by Frenob ships of war. The forti- fications at Mazatlan are bombarded by a Frerch frigate. it is reported that the French have been de- fested in Osjaca and Guadalajara, and los- ing é¢ the Istter place crix hundred men. The stor does not wear the appearance of credi- lity. agTH WARD. JUNE ELECTION. e unconditional Union voters of the Sixth Fard will support the following ticket at the June el on > ss sae TCH ARD WALLACH, Rk ALDERMAN— % DONALD McCATHRAN, For Common Covncri— JOHN H. PRAKE, Gro R. R my 5-4t* WILLIAM TALBERT. WANTS ANTED—BOABD for alittle boy 5 years old, ii i family. Inquire at No ae isinae teeta hate. tse QW ANTED_A good RESTAURANT COOK. Ap- ly immediately at the International Ssloon; 448 Seventh street, opposite the Patent Uaioe it 7ANTED—A colored MAN to drive a coach, and colored or to take care of @ pair of family horses, Appiyat Washington House. 10 W4xtep-a WOMAN to cook and do general housework ina small family. German pre- ferred. Inquire at 285 E street, between menses W tan, 406 H street, a, respscta! A WOMAN (white) to de general pow wore None need apply who cannot refer 4 % ae Ee Fi gt pe Beas it* WANrED—By an American Jady. WRITING TO jon DO, or to attend confectionery or ary goods store. Responsible reference given. Address | “PLA,” Star Office. ray 5-3t WW ANTED—By a respectable girl, aSITUATION ‘as nurse or io assist in the chamberwork O° 8 private family. Apply at the corner of oth and, F ev. 50 BONUS.—Wanted to rent a HOUSE, w furnished, with from 5 to 19 rooms, be- tween Pennsylvania avenue and M street and 21 street and 13th street north. Address Box 431 City Post Office. my 5-3t: Ww ANTED—A SITUATION as bookkeeper eo accountant, by a young man 25 years of ag. Thoroughdy understands his business, and is a ‘ood penman. Best of reference given. Address £05 PHILLIPS, care of A.B. Douglass, Box 37, Washington, D. 6. it WANTED-A middle-aged American WOMAN to act as housekeeper. One who bas had experierce, and who is willing to make herself geverally useful in a house, may apply at the southwest corner © and 3d street. Reference re- quiired, my 5-2t: EMELOXMENT FOR ALL!—How to make Money! Startling Secreis Hevecleei Any person enclos- ing % cents to the undersigned will receive by re- turn mail a book containing mare than s handred most valuable secrets. AS. EVERMOBE, _ my 5-St* itimore, Md. Ww ANTED—A BREAD BAKER, second hand, Inquire at 499 llth street. my 4-30" WANTED A ood journeyman BARBER, FISHER, 591 7th street, near Maryland a' Island. Also, Barber Shop forsale, my ¢-2t MUNICIZAL TICKET—SIXTH WARD. Fon Arprnman— JOHN H. PEAKE. For Gommon Covxcrt. SHONALD McCATHRAN, WILLIAM TALBERT. Election—First Monday ‘a June. __my 4-2t* THIRD WARD—JUNE ELECTION.—The unconditional Union voters of the Third ard will support the following ticket at: the ap- prosching oe @lection, viz: RICHARD LACH, For ALDERMAS— UBELACE JAMES P. McKEAN, - ANTED—Two good bread BAKERS. Appl Wa ar ones: my sa een F and G, a goo 4 IRONER. Must come well recommended myo Fok BENT—two furnished CHAMBERS. No, 82 Pa. avenue, between 2ist and, 22d strecte, References required. my 5-2t* ap 23-tf WANTED. A white WOMAN to cook and assist washing and ironing. street. between Dand Bee PY “iny4-at™ ANTED—A good COOK for a restaurant, Apply at No, 237 G street, between 17th and ee my eat] SO. KLOTZ, 18th. wan TED IMMEDIATELY—A respectatie GIRL to do housework ina private fami:y. Apply at No. 351 5thstreet, corner of H. my 4-2t” WANTED Three first rate HARNESS MABR- ERS; a steady job. at $16 per week, to good hands, None other need apply. At No. 500, 7th street. my 4-zt* V ANTED—Four DINING ROOM SERV “NT! and ene WASH-WOMAN. At the SIMPSON BOUEB at the corner of Wth street and avenue. 4 wax TED —Two first-rate LOAF BREAD ¥V BAKERS and one good CAKE BAKER. Liberal wages ‘and steady employment given. Ap. ply at 375 D street. between 6th and7th. my3-3t* V ANTED—An unfurnished HOUSE in George- town, on or near the Heights. Small house preferred. Rent not to exceed $500; if the house 8 large, rent not to exceed $1.00). Address ‘‘B.,”? Lock Box A 34, Washington. my 4-3t* Wanzep ey a respectable young girl, a SIT- UATION ina private family, Can do dress- making and can make all kinds of boys’ clothes, and has no objection to do light chamberwork: my 4-2 | Address Box 24, Star Office. FOR BENT— One unfurnished ROOM, on 7th st near the Patent Office. Apply at No. 460 7th street. o ite Patent Office. Itt ROOMS FOR RENT for single gentlemen. Tn- auire of Miss McDONNELL, No. 513 17 between Penna, av. and H at, m FOR RENT—Two FURNISHED ROOMS, suita- ble for gentlemen, Inguire 384 1sth street, near K. Terms moderate. _ ss my 5-2t* RUG CLERK WANTED—One that thoroughly understands the prescription business, Re- ference required, Address Box 14, Star Office. mi: WwW ‘TED—By a respectable gil a SITUATION to Cook, Wash aud Iron in # i or Chamber Work. and assist with ironing.’ Address M. D., Star Office. OR RENT—A small HOUSE, partly furnished, Will be rented tows party purchasing the farmi- ture. Apply after 11 o'clock A. M, to 254 Eigth Street, between M and N. my 5-3t* WANTED—To buy s HOUSE, frame or brick with 6 or 8 rooma, between 9th and 15th and Dand Istreets. Address A. N., Star Office, stating locality and terms. my 5-3t* Ware IMMEDIATELY—A healthy white WET NURSE, with a fresh breast of milk, to nurse a child six months old. None but a healthy woman need apply. Call at No. 485 west lith street, between C and D. my 5-3t* sae eaboene nen weam CONG Dayar FPO RENT— On the tet of June. a good HOUSE in an excellent location, within one square of FOR THE eh TORTUGAS. john Casey, Charles Coe, Arthur De 1s vine, Walter and Aloah H. Mills, of the 2d Vermont volunteers, have arrived in the city under guard, from the Army of the Potomac. on their ‘way to the Dry Tortugas, where they will serve out their terms of sentence awarded them by court-martial. W7The Maryland Constitutional Conven- tion reassembled yesterday. The Standing Committees were announced by the President After considerable debate the proposition to twansfer the sittings to Baltimore was rejected. ‘The remainder of the session was devoted to routine proceedings. An additional Standing Committee on the Usury Laws was ordered. 7 SJames A. Wynn, a supposed Confederate Spy, was arrested in Baltimore yesterday. He ‘was arrayed in full Rebel uniform, and when @erested was enjoying himself with Mrs. Mary J. Hall and Miss McUlure, in the parlor of the @emer. The indies were arrested also and péroled, and Wynn was locked up for trial. WaGen. Wallace, commanding the Middle Department. bas ordered that hereafter passes ‘will be required for all persons going by boat between Annapolis and Baltimore, and An- RBaepolis by rail between Annapolis Junction gad Anrepolis. wo From the New York publishers, Leonard Scott & Co., we have Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine for April. Ms literary contents are excellent, as usual. A rabid pro-rebel article headed «Our Nentrality,” will attract atten- tion. w7 From Shillington, Odeon Building, we bave a copy of the interesting May number of the United States Service Magazine. oF ss OF TEMPERANCE, GOOD SAMARI- TAN DIVISION No. 1.—Brothers: © You are hereby notified to atten: meeting of the Division, at Potomac Hall, ‘corner of Maryland avenue and lith street.) THIS (Thursday) EVEN- ING, at 7% o'clock, for the purpose of making arrangements to attend the funeral of our late BrotherC.C Busey. The funeral wi!l ta! lace on Friday morning at 1» o’eloek, The Division will meet at Union Hl prnctually at 9 o’elock, ‘oO unite with usin tribute of rea; By order, {it} t. M. BRADLEY, u. ie ANNIVERSARY OF THE FREEDMAN’S ex RELIE# ASSOCIATION — The anniver- sary. f the Freedman’s Relief Association of the District of Columbia will be held at the Union meegse, Hall,on oth street. between Dand E.on THURSDAY EVENING, May Sth, at 8 o’clock. The annual report will be present | and addresses Wil: Be made by Senator Wilson. Gov, Judge Kelley and Drs Hedge, of Messy Coutwelle By order of the Bxecutive Committee. myaite” UNO UN. DUBOIS, Sed'y. THE LADIES’ FAIR AT TRINITY HALL, \en on 5th street, betwcen D and = mines a grand success. A good object. fine band of music choice refreshments and agreeable company ali combine to render the entertainment pleasant and attractive. Open every night this week until Sat urday. my 3-4t* NOTICE —A special meeting of the Gen We kseut ing eemratee igang all be held at the Gon THURSDAY EVENING next, May past 7 o'clock. Every member is earnest! 3 to be present. as business of impor is to be teansacted. By order of the Chairman _my Sst H. C. WILSON, Sec’y. FOUNDRY FAIR—The ladies of ti Foundr; ie EB. Chu: c len that their Fair will be ose: tet ¥ RVEN will be opened on is Rrepa NG. May 4.in the church burly. pe. corner of lath and G sts. The proceeds of thia Fair will be lied to the ereetion of new Foundry Chu Season tickets, admitting a lady and tleman. $1; to be procured us Gia: . Single samferion 15 ‘oa Reabn Ch order of the Assoc: ore son. Sec’y. A CON’ grt OF VOCAL MUSIC WILL wT. be sche the pupilsof the Pode tute = ioe Schocin under the direction of Prof. J. 2B at the Smithsonian Institution, on fiat a ie OIE Fs ck. ir ibe used for the of Pianos, for the Mr. J. F. Ellis bas kindly offered the use creel finest pianos for the occasion. my >THIRD WARD—JUNE ELECTION —the nditional Union voters of the Third ies il support the Sollowing ticket af the dune ion 5 3 ey ‘ror— eee RicnaRD WALLACH, a on ALPALEX ANDER B, SHEPHERD, How ee , 1B WANG. 2 jOHN W. sIMa. epp-te DENT INDEPENDENT UNION CANDIDATE JOHN H, SEMMES. the Post and Pa! Offices, containing 7 rooms. Gor Re Fey month in advance. metres cae W ANTED—A WHITE NURSE to take ch: oftwo children, aged four and two years. “a e must thoroughly understand her business, and be very neatin herperson. Apply at 349 l9thstreet, between Land K. my 5-3t* Wastes first-class COOK, WASHER and IRONER. Best city references must be given. None others needapply. Applyat No. 185 @ street, first house above street. The best ges will be given. my 5-3t* wa, DRAWING AND PAINTING, Miss THOMAS Will resume her class in Draw- ing and Painting Saturday, May 7th, at her resi- dence on Pros; st., corner of Fayette, George- town, D.C, . would be pleased to see her pupils and any others who may have a wish to join e class. my 5-lw™ i ee A Fo RENT IN GEORGETOWN—A STORE on the north side of Bridge street, between Con- ‘ess and Migh streets, next to Mr. Seymour’s Hat BS anes tee. a4 prominent part of the na, for re- ail; is leep. Possession will be given on the first day of June; constantly employed for 16 years. Inquire at 136 corner of Green und Btod’ ard streets. my 5-003t" HE UNDERSIGNED would call th eththete who with tov bay PAVING STON SS i af they can De wap Pred PY ree DOHRER, my5-Iw* __151 High st., Georgetown, D-C. Fok SALE, (or will be exchanged for a larger dzfying borse,) a Very fast pacing grey eagle PONY ;, has paced a mile in 2.34; sold only because he ix too small for use of own- er. Apply to RICHARD WILSON, Government ‘Repair Shops, Zist street, between E and F my = LES! ! M? ce MULES! MULES T have for sale or exchange a lot of well broke Mules. and keep constantly on hand broke Mules for ae or exchange. JAMES H, SHREVE,’ my 5-6t* ith street, near I st. JUST RECEIVED, 50 ROLLS 4-4 White and Check CANTON MAT- TINGS, first importation, and 84 FLOOR OIL a bras 4-4, 5-4, 6-4 CLOTHS of variovs ualisies and patterns. ONT & GRIFFICH, my 4-6t 369 7th sireet, bet. I and K sts. Oo FICK EXTENSION U. 8. CAPITOL, &c. Wasnincron. D. 0. May 4, 18st. Sealed Proposals will be received at this office until SATURDAY, 14th inst., at 1 2. in., for the: delivery on the wharf at the foot of New Jersey avenue, of the following material, viz: Six thousand oe bushels clean white sand. Two thousand (2,(00) bushels clean sharp river sand, A sample of the quality required can be seen at this office, Pt pape for each kind must be separate. The right is reserved to reject avy or all of the bids, should it. be deemed to the intereat of the Govern- ment to do so. All bids must be plainly endorsed ‘‘Proposals for jo Sand,’ and addressed CLEMENT L. WEST, my 5-td General Superintendent. EX ootracs HOME INDUSTRY! -M. MEYENB é (late 8.8 W. Mevontern ye 48 Maske Space, between and Bighth sts. Under the Avenue House, tad Boye Saleen Biocon ° stants Olathea ee 5 jouses, every iption, handsomely ‘oubroidered, 4 es id lain. Also, a large stock of Silk Mantillas. Bhawis, Gowns, Chomicess ands a Drets Goods, Embrotdericn, &e. ee eis of repar: jo e orders for ? Clothes and Tndles* Linens, Embroidering, Suen, ie Fs aaniding. £2. Only ladies will have charge of One Brice, will be asked without deviation. Ey- ery article is marked with pian fi res. 8... MEYENSERG, ~48 Market Space, under Avenue House my 5-3t between 7 ‘th and sth ats, AME THE STABLE OF THE SUBSCRI- ber. on Wedne: Yt: e 4th instant, a large bay HOBBE, with his right hind foot white; about 12 years old; marked ‘1, C.”. The owner is re- quested to come forward, pay gharger. rove prop- HENRY N erty and take him away. * _my5-2t* South side M st.. bet 13th and Mth. (UNAZED STATES SERVICE MAGAZINE, MAY . cents. Contexts : On Saitpetre; Three Months A ‘harleston Bar; Practical igning; itn’ Bigbts and Duties of Medi cers in Forces; Homes for Pischarged invalid Organization of the U.S. llery; Gel lan’s Cam; 6 Syatem of Commi ion in = Army; Notes on New Books; Editor’s Special ment; Officiat Intelli, A uve’ | __~__~_PaNoK tavtor. , Ls OR STOLEN—THREE HORSES—O: large cream-colored Horse, sear on shoulder; Asmall white Horse; 1 He saber cuts on tail cabeanesgemins clam. Any information in regard to phere : ) . my 5-2t* 397 Penn, avenue. 1A! .—Great bargains in: : 5 orden wilh bent mee cheap uj = Ca] _ ta, to make Foom, Steinway & Sons’ Pianos and Cabinet Orgaus. my5 mm. REWARD.—Stolen from the 25 Ni. Boland, ew the might of theasot Mee: near Ce GHT BAY HORS: o about 14 bands high, th waite feet and knees, fallen in neck, white in forehead. the to wh branded on right eide of neck. natural racker. bore 1 ane set Bhinin the Dinter at Goh tie ft min the ore |W. A. ROLAND, near Glesboro’ Point, my 6-lw* Was! on, B.C, Wi NTED IMMEDIATELY—One white WO- MAN as cook, and three white Women for all work. Must bring good references. Call at the office of the New York Hotel, 7th street, near B. my 4-3t* Ww ANTED-—At the Gosling Restaurant, a WAITER. One that undersiants the b ness will get $2) a month wages the whole round. Inquire at the Restaurant, 247 Pa. ave between 12th and 13th sts. my 4-2t" TSE FIFTH GRAND BALL OF THE FENIAN BROTHERHOOD will be given AT ODD FELLOWS HALL. (Seventh Street,) On MONDAY EVENING, May 9th, 1854, The Fenians pledge themselves to make this the gala Ball of the season, and they will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction to par- ties honoring them with their presence on, that evening. - A fine Brass and String Band has been engaged for the occasion. Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman and ladies; for sale at James Lackey’s, Merchant Tailor, 7th street, opposite Post Office, and by all she riemtera, and at the ticket office on the night of the Ball. The strictest order will be enforced. ..B. The members are requested to attend a special meeting at Shepherd’s Hall, corner 7th st, and Louisiana avenue, over Waite’s Drug Store, on Sunday Evening next. at a quarter to 8 o'clock, By order of the Committee. my 5-4t” ALL & EATON, REAL ESTATE BROKERS, CornER OF SevantH anp F Steuats, IN FEDERAL BLOCK, Will sell— A number of good FARMS, of from 50 to 80) acres, near Washington, A number of valuable VACANT LOTS, A number of HOUSES and LOTS, Now want to rent, a number of HOUSES, Want two pieces of LAND, of 10 and 20 acres, with- inSmilesefthecity, . . Want two good BRICK HOUSES worth $4.00 each. HALL & EATON, my 5-2t™ Real Estate Brokers. ¥ J. O. MoGUIRE & CO., Auctioncers, BUILDING LOTS ON SIXTH STREF BETWEEN U AND E STREETS NORTH On MONDAY AFTERNOON, May 9, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, we shall sell, the south 42 feet 6 inches, of Lot No, 6, in Square 477, fronting on Sixth street west, between Q and R streets north, and running back 93 feet 42 inches. to be divided into two or three Building Lots if desired, Guvaeone at cost of the purchaser. jon’ 5 my.od 20. MoGUIRE & Us., Aucts, BY J.C. MoGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. PEREMPTORY SALE OF SUPERIOR GOLD ATCHES, VINE JEWELRY, TWO FINE PLATED GLARS CASES, COUNTER, &o. On MONDAY EVENING, May Sth, at 73 at the auction rooms, Ball sell, to the highest pride for accounts a sear, Scalining basiness, 6u} ir Go! i ase Goa’ fest Fob and Quard Chains of various pat- TDS, Fine setts of Jewelry in boxes, < o’clock Vinger Ri Ear Rings, Breastpins, Sleeve But- aot, Buds, £0. de, a - my5d J. 0. McGUIRE & CO., Ancts, iL & CO.. Auctioneers. the Horse Bazaar, 98 La. av. SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGRS, &0. On SATURDAY MORNING. oemnigas at 10 BY WM. L. we o'clock, we will sell, at our and Repository, gboats forty Horses, including— e Sorrel Horse, and Harness, Buggy - iy new, and built in thisgity eT ner Previous to the sale of Horses we will sell a large number of Carriages, Rockaways, Buggies, top and no- top, Trotting ns, Express Wagons, Har- ness, &c,, New and Second Hani, Bale positive. Terms cash, ‘ my.5 WM. L. WALL & O0., Aucis, ISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Wasuingron Covn- D TY, SS LORPHANS" COURT, May 3. 15: i —Or- dered, on application, that the administrator of John Douglas, deceased, sell at public auction the personal estate belonging to said deceased. for cash, first giving notice ef the time and place of gale, ey Storia ng she same three anes in the 0) nf ms jatio: Pt and Evening Bare pe blinned in the city of Washing. ton. and in the New York Daily Herald. published in New York city, prior to the day of sale, A true Sony Teste: “4 Z. ©. ROBBINS, Regiater of Wills, By virtue of the foregoing order of the Orphans’ Gourt. Twill sell, for cash, at public anction on TUESDAY next, May 10th, commencing at l00'clk, on Square No. ear poneeecy street, between 20th and 2ist streets, in the city of Washington. in the District of Columbia. a large quantity of the finest Plants in the United States, consisting of Japonicas and Cape Jesaamines, WILLIAM DOUGLAS, my 5-8t* Admin’r of John Douglas, dec’d. BY J.0, McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, TRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND LO? ON I EET W: B AE ‘EST, BETWRER OANDP Pursuant to a. by Hichard A. Hele, of Washiness abecriber to seeare a cercain debe ten (td Menden’s sub division ca Squdre numbered three hundred and yt fronting twenty (30) fest on N a tween Gand streett a 5 that ith to a pul strest wost, ther ewes singular, the i , ments ang appurtenances tothe. sures behest, orin any wise . One-bait money cash, Terms: the bslance in three and six months, with inter- .. The deferred Fe Seg Brmeee Ce: be secured by & ot purchaser. shier five days 00 fn he Brena tar . a ‘ THE SITUATION—THE LATEST: Parties reached here about noon to-day, bringing the Iatest information from the ex- treme front. That is, up to yesterday after- Doon, to which time there had been no collision; the rebels not appearing in any force at any point of crossing probed by our army. Some say that the country south of the Rapidan ‘was probed, up to that time, for a short dis- tance out from each, and all the fords from the junction with the Rappahannock up to the Mountains, with the resulted indicated above. If no enemy was found within four or five miles of the Mine Run ford, then it is not im- probable, we apprehend, that Lee has re- treated from our front either to make a dash at something on the Peninsuia, or to getas speedi- ly as possible behind the Richmond fortifica- tions. But itis much too early, yet, to judge what Lee is doing. He may be seeking a field of battle eomewhere in the vicinity of Hanover Court-House. GENERAL MEADE’S ADDRESS TO HIS ARMY. General Meade has iesued the following ad- dress to his army . HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMac, May 4, 1864.—Soldiers: Again you are called upon to advance on the enemies of your country. The time and the occasion are deemed oppor- tune by your Commanding General to address you a few words of confidence and caution. You have been re-organized, strengthened, ané fully equipped in every respect. You form a partof the several armies of your coun- try, the whole under the direction of an able and distinguished general, who enjoys the con- fidence of the government, the people, and the army. Your movement being in co-operation with others, it is of the utmost importance that no effort should be left unspared to make it successful. Soldiers, the eyes of the whole country are looking with anxious hope to the blow you are about to strike in the most sacred cause that ever called men to arms. Remember your homes, your wives and chil- dren, and bear in mind that the sooner your enemies are Overcome the sooner you will be returned to enjoy the benefits and blessings of peace. Bear with patience the hardships and sacrifices you will be called upon to endure. Have confidence in your officers and in each other. Keep your ranks on the march and on the batile-fleld, and let each man earnestly implore God’s blessing, and endeavor by his thonghts and actions to render himself worthy of the favor he seeks. With clear consciences and strong arms, actuated by_a high sense of duty, fighting to preserve the Government and the institutions handed down to us by oar fore- fathers; if true to ourselves, victory, under God’s blessing, must and will attend our ef- forts. Grorce G. MEADE, Major General Commanding. THE CASE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES, * The Fifty-sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Re- serves reached town about midnight last night from the front, haying been mustered out oi the service in pursuance of an arrangement by which the Government allows the ‘ime they were in State service to go to their credit on their three years term; averaging the time the different companies of regiments were mus- tered into service and mustering each regiment out from the date of the average. The Fiity-sigth Regiment was one of the earlieat regiments raised ot the Reserves, which oom prises fifteen eompanies. +02, ___ CONGRESSIONAL. —>—— XXXVilitz GONGRESS.—FIRST SESSION. ——_—_ THURSDAY, May 5. SgnatTz.—Mr. Collamer, from the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, reported back the House bill to establish ocean mail steam- ship service between the United States and Brazil, with amendments. Mr. Collamer advocated its enactment. Mr. Trumbull opposed the bill on the groand that all available government funds were wanted for military purposes. The bill was laid over. Mr. Sumner, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported a joint resolution permitting Surgeon Solomon Sharp to accept a piece of plate from the British Government, in tesiu- mony of his services to two British oMerrs in the hospital at Annapolis. Mr. Wade from the Committee on Territories, reported the bill to amend the act to enable the ople of Nevada to forma Gonstitution and Rtate Government, with an amendment which provides tor holding an election on the adop tion of the Gonstitution, on the first Wednes- day in September instead of second Tuesday in October. The bill was passed. Hovst.—The House went into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union on the special order, viz: the bill to reimburse the tate of Pennsylvania for expenses incurred in calling out militia te repel invasion in the summer of 1862. Mr. Cox offered an amendment making an appropriation of $15,000,000 to defray the ex- pe ot Pennsylvania, Maryland and other loyal States in calling out the militia to repel rebel raids. Mr. Garfield said the Coméitttee on Military Affairs have this subject bee them, and ex- pect to receive from the War Department a mass of papers embracing all the claims from those States. It was the intention of the Com- mittee on Military Affairs to report a bill pro- viding fora commission, to sit during the recess, to ascertain the amount of all the claims, and when the report shall be made next session the House will be enabled to act intelligentiy. Various gentlemen made remarks some in favor and others opposed to appointing acom- mission. Messrs. Blow and Hall, of Missouri, favored the pending bili, to pay the Pennsylvania troops, as they were regularly‘mustered into the service, and all the vouchers in the case furnished. Mr. Stevens, of Pa., regretted that Mr. Cox had offered the amendment,as it was calculated to embarrags the bill. Mr. Samuel J. Randall, of Pa. made a state- ment, on good authority, that Gen. Meade’s Jate order does not_refer to the Pennsylvania Reserves, as the difficulty between the govern- ment and themselves several days before been satisfactorily settled, namely, relating to the date of muster. Hementioned this that the unjust rnmor may be stopped. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. —e__ A VICTORY BY GENERAL BANKS. ———— BATTLE AT CANE RIVER. ——————— THE ENEMY LOSE 1,000 MEN AND NINE PIFCES OF ARTILLERY. —_——_ Catro, May 4.—Advices have been received from Alexandria and Red river to April 2ith, at which place General Banks was then, and in a good position. The Rebels have followed our forces from Grand Ecore, and when near Cane river an engagement took place, in which the Rebels lost 1,000 men and nine pieces of artillery. There is.a story from the Westof adisaster to our arms in Arkansas. General Marmaduke attacked and captured a train with an escort, after a sharp fight. . A report says he took 1,000 prisoners, 240 ‘wagons, and seven pieces of artillery. FROM NORTH CAROLINA. 6 ————_ BURNING OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, —»—_—_ ForTExses Mownog, May 3.—Passengers from North Carolina report that Washington, N.C., was Jaid in ashes by straggling marines and soldiers at the time of its hasty evacuation. The government naval, commissary, ordnance ‘and guartermaster’s stores were also destroyed. ‘The city was mainly owned by Union people. Loss several millions of dollars. Four thoe- | sand Union troops suddenly evacuated the place in the face of seven companies of rebels, leaving the populstion to the mercy of the ene- my after burning their houses over their heads. ‘The screams of the abandoned women and ebildren, and the pitiful appeals of the broth. ors and fathers for protection from Rebel bay- onets, as the U.S. steamers left, were heart- repding. The Rebel rams at Plymouth, and in the Neuse, have decided to eommence the attack on our fleet without waiting for assistance from the army. Refugee famulies are continually arriving at Newhbern acd Beanfort entirely destitate. Immediate assistance in theshapeof clothing and money is needed from the North. LOOAL NEWS. a eS Goop rok THE DISTRICT—SEVENTY-THRER Mum AHEAD OX THE Duart.—The following o@icial statement as to the draft inthis District of Golumbia, was obtained from the Mayor, to Bom it was transmit‘ed this day: Distriet oF CoLcmatiA. To men required to be furnished 1 March 1864 By men enlisted during March. Re enlisted veterans (includi: Mar Seamen enlisted in Navy during b “ “ “from 1 to 20 April 22 Ordipary enlistments from 1 to 30 April (including 54 regulars). a! Seamen enrolled and ent: Fep’y, 1661... Excess over number required... ENROLLMENT BUREAU, Provost Marshal General's Office, Washington, D. C.. May 5, 1864. Official:—Hzwry E. MAYNAvIER, Captain U.S. A., &s. A PAINFUL AFFAIR AND SINGULAR DEVELOPMENTS. Alleged Abortion Upen a Young Lady Em- pleyed at the Tre: ry Printing Bureau, Coroner's Inquest. Wie Government Orders an Investigation. ee In the obituary notices of the Star yesterday appeared the following: «On the 4th instant, of typhoid pneumonia, after a lingering illness of eight weeks, which she bore with great resignation, Margaret Ann, daughter of Amon Duvall, aged 21 years. «« Her funeral will take place on the 5thinst , at3o’clock p. m., from her father’s residence, No. 362 Seventh street. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.” The young lady whose decease is here men- tioned was employedin the note printing bu- reau at the Treasury Department, and the sus- picion of the Government police authorities having been raised that there was some forl play in bcr case, an investigation was deter- mined upon. This morning Col. L. C. Baker visited the house and this afternoon Coroner Woodward, who had been requested by the Government to investigate the case empanuneled the follow- ing jury of inquest, the most of whom are re- siaents of that portion of the city:—Edward F. Queen, foreman; George W. K. Harris Samuel T. Cro: H. Lincoln Chapin, Geo. T. Knight, es H. Shreve, Benj. Eanier, Wallace Hi and Andrew Goddard. The funeral was to have taken place this afternoon, and as may be supposed the famil were horror struck when informed that suc! an investigation was to be made. The de- ceased was & fine looking well developed girl 21 years of age, and the features as she lay in her coffin showed much loveliness, though somewhat wasted. The coffin was a fine one of mahogeny, silver mounted, ana the corpse, bearing upoa its breast a beautiful white jap- onica, emblem of purity, was draped ih a white shroud. {The testimony taken before the ceroners jury up to4 p. m., we hear, implicates, not Mr. Clark, the chief of the note pene burean, as alleged in the Republican this afternoon, but Emma Jackson, not aeneninee acheatrical here, now smplo ed in the Treasury Department, anda Mr. wis. Oar third edition will embrace the testimony in full before the coroner's jary, and also in me ereeiinadon of the case against Emma ackson. After the jury had waited some time for Col. Baker, and he not appearing with witnesses, as ‘was supposed he would, Dr. Jos. Borrows was sworn, and he testified that he called at Col. Baker’s in answer to a note from Dr. J. C. Riley, who said an investigation was going on with to the death of Duvall. ‘itness went to see Col. Baker and stated facts as to death of deceased. Witness called to see de- ceased on March 11, and found her much in. flamed about the lungs, and it run intoa pul- monary disease. Witness had no doubt from the beginning it was an unfavorable case, and had so expressed himeelf frequently, and that he believed Miss Duvall would die. Witness did not think it necessary to have a post mortem examination, as he was firm in the belief that deceased died of pulmonary consumption. Witness never saw anything to indicate any other ailment. Mr. Amon Duvall the father cf deceased then made a statement (not under oath) to the effect that there was nothing in the action of de- ceased to indicate anything else than what had been said by Dr. Borrows. He did not fear an investigation to the circumstances. Mrs. Robinson, a sister of deceased, was here called and swore that deceased was regular in her menstrual courses, not only before her sickness but while she was sick—So regular in fact that witness could not believe her sickness ‘was dangerous. 4rs. Kean, an aunt of the deceased, was also Sworn, and testified to the same effect as did Mrs. Robinson. Dr. Burrows, at the request of the jay made a statement relative to his interview with Col. Baker. The latter said it was reported that arties employed in the Treasury Department faa hired a woman named Ella Jackson to ‘women for them, and that the matter was un- dergoing an investigation, and that this case of Miss Duvall’s was supposed to be the result ef anabortion. Ool. Baker further said this weman not only procured girls, but also took them away when they became enciente and had abortions produced. Mrs, Adelaide E. Thompson sworn.—Testified that her residence is at No. 276 Penna. avenue, in the same house with Mice Ella Jackson, and deceased was in the habit of visiting there, Mis Jackson said deceased had been seduced by Mr. Lewie, son of Judge|Lewis of the Ine ternal Revenue Department, and that she (Maggie Duvall) was then in the tamil: way, and Miss Jacksen asked witness if she knew of any medicine to give Mi to roduce an abortion. Witness said mow of yoedicine bas feared oy ive it, as = Was wo strong. ‘was about January; an a week or two afterwards Mr. Lewis o! ibsequently told witness that the contents of the bottle had had noeffect. Mr. Lewis suggested to Maggie to to Phila- delphia and see a physician. wis went there first, and Miss ie followed. Mics Jackson told witness. that (Mee y ies fis till reported as iss J. agg! 8 re feing in the same condition, and ‘after she reper fle pele bent gr BM Magzie was there, and they p! cards in Ella Jackson’s room. Miss Jackson asked witness that t if she (Jackson) could take to witness’s front tended to do ariything to Maggie, and ey juently said Mise ‘Margie @s it might do her to come to tog y il, Oscar Elisha Falconer, + Downey, denry ocd LEwis.—This death of Miss Dava! have from this city. FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SHOCKING CASE OF MISS MAR- - GARET ANN DUVALL. pee aD Se Arrest of Miss Ella P. Jackson. RES SESE Examination before Justice Clayten. ————.——__ At 2o’clock to-day Miss Ella P. Jackson ‘was brought before Fustice Clayton, to answer a charge of felupiourly aiding and abetting with one Lewis, in attempting erin prosecu- ting an abortion on one M. A. Duvall within he last four momtbs, of which malpractice the said M. A. Duvall died on the 4th inst., the werrent being issued on the oath of Miss Ada E. ‘1 bomperon and T. C. Spurgeon. The Miss Ada Thompson, one of theewit- nesses, On peg ia the warrant beg ned, is an actress, appeared on the si a ‘Washington on ‘various occasions; and ime a0! cused, (Miss Jackson.) it appears, according to the testimony of one of ‘Witnesses, has been furlougbed for a short time to appear on the boards of Ford’s Theater. She hasa good figure, fine voice, expressive eyes, mobile fea- tures, considerable style, and would no doubt make a hit on the stage. ‘The accused, Mics Jackson, is rather a good. ont gE oan woman, black hair and eyes, and cl in deep mourning. She has been employed in the same room with Miss T: soo note printing bureau, Treasary . en Col. L. CO. Baker appeared to prosecuts the case, and on his request the doors of the magis- trate’s office were ciosed, to keep out those who The Lowis charged against in the ti he warran Mr. Enoch Lewis, son of Judge Lewis, Com- Mmissioner of Internal Revenue. The following witnesses summoned : Ada Thom; » T. GC. se . F. Ghap- man, Miss Laura Davalil, Philil idson. Migs Ada Thompson sworn.—Has beard Miss Jackson say that Miss Maggie had been se- duced by Mr. Lewis. After that she inquired if I knew of any one who could produce an abortion. Thinks this was in January. I her I did know of several things but very dangerous. Two or three weeks shdwed witness a bottle with something in she said Lewis procured from a drug store in the city. Sheasked witness whatit was. Wit- ness thought it was penser or something else harmiess. Deceased took it awhile with- delphia—t Phiiadeiph and have an abortion performed; and she wanted to know if it was expensive and if the operation could be with safe. ty. Witness told her that it would be attended with danger. Miss Duvall came to wit- nees’ house the day she went to Philadelphia. Mr. Lewis went on by the early train, and Miss Maggie was to go on by the five o’clock train. She wentin the half past seven train and remained until Tuesday or Wednesday succeeding. She then came back and Miss Jackson stated to witness that they decided not to bave the operation performed, but that Mr. ‘Lewis had procured something for her to take in Philadelphia that would be quite as effeca- cions as an operation would be, and that Mr. Lewis bad given it to her with directions how to give it to Maggie Duvall. She commenced to take it every morning before she went to work, and about a week after she commenced she became ill. Miss Jackeon came into witness’ room to warm the medicine on the stove. Deceased was at work at the Treasury in the currency de} ent. Miss Jackson was at work there also. Miss Jackson showed wit- ness the medicine, and asked her if she knew what it was. Col. L. UC. Baker.—Where are those botiles now? Witness.—I think I can get them: In cleaning out the closet of Miss Jackson's room, I found the bottles and gave them to Col. Baker or Dr. Burrows. Miss Jackson had moved from the room. The bottles were citrate of magnesia bottles. One had a little in it: the other a few drops. I gave the bottles to Col. Baker this forenoon. After Miss Maggie became ill Miss Jackson spoke of this medicine and said she ‘was sorry she bad had anything to do about it. At the time Miss Duvall went on to Phila- delphia she stated that Mr. Lewis gave her $10 to goon with. She was fearful that would not be sufficient, and Miss Jackson volunteered to lend her $10 to go on with. She went down for the 5 o’clock train and missed that. Miss Jackeon went down with her. Witness ‘was never in Miss Duyall'’s house and knew pbothing more of the case until she died. De- ceased has been confined to the house seven or eight weeks. Witness first gave these facts fully this morning to Col. Baker. They first came up in connection with the Clark (in which witness was a witness) from the fact that Miss Duvall was seriously sick. At that time witness made some mention of the facts toCol. Baker. Miss Jackson recided at the same house with witness until Monday. Witness does not know that an abortion was produced deceased. sworn—Witness knows noth- house. Heard Miss Duvall say she was going to Philadelphia. She returned some three or four days Tr going. Witness saw her about & week after her return; did not speak to her. Heard Miss Jackson say she had medicine to give to her. Heard Miss Jackson ask Miss ‘Thompson if she knew what would produce an abortion. She said she did, but it was very dangerous. {Officer Parker here came in and re, to Justice Clayton that he had been to summon Miss Louisa Duvall, (cousin of. the deceased, ) but that she bad gone into and could not come. Officer P. produced medical certifi- cate by Dr. Bulkley, to the effect that she was too ill to be disturi ‘Witnecs resuming:—Have known Miss Jack- son give something in bottles to deceased. Shi used the expression that “she steamed her.” Mrs. Fanny Chapman sworn.— Witness resides on Capitol Hill. Did reside in house with Miss Thompecn and Miss Jackson, 276 Pa. avenue. All witness knows is that Miss Jackson told witness she had medicine to give to Miss Du- vall to produce an abortion. She told witness this before she went to Philadelphia. Thinks it was the Ist of March. She «: it (the mea- icine) had no effect, She told witness that she went to Philadelphia but the Doctor would not produce an abortion. After she came back she was taken very sick and witness called to see her one day with Miss Jackson. Witness told Miss Jackson at the time that she did not think she would ever get well. Thinks this ‘was about two weeks afier deceased returned from Philadelphia, was employed in the numbering room, Treasury Department, the same room witness was employed in for a time. Miss Jackson was also employed there. Piilip Hudson sworr.— Witness is employed by Mr Clark atthe National Currency Bureau, Treasury. Witness kncews Miss Jackson, the accused; also Miss Duvall, who was emplo: in the same room with Miss Jackson. Miss Duvall was dismissed by Mr. Clark in Jan- uary or February for being absent one or two days without leave, according to the rule of the department. Knows Mr. Lewis. Heis the son of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Witness was introduced to Lewis by Miss Du- vall in Olark’s room. Miss Jackson is still ed at the Treasury Department, but Mr. Clark has given her a farlo to enable her te fill an en; ment at Ford’s Thea’ Mr. Ol .—Under the circu of this charge and the evidence, I shall be Obliged to hold you for a further Are you prepa! to give securit 5 Miss Jackson.—What is the security ? Justice Clayton.—At this stage the case Ican hardly determine: Should the examina- ination upon the post mortem show that the Medicine adminintered caused death, the case would be serious. Have you any one to give secu! for yeur farther appearance? Miss preten| I send for any one? .—Oertainly. Mise Sackeon “Then I will send for Mr. Teel, Pennsylvania avenue betwen 44 and 6th Justice Olayton.—Is he a gentleman of prop- ert (who was now in tears.)— Judge there is 8 great deal in the statement of Mises Thompson that is not true. At this stage of the case Col. Raker who had been abeent a short time returned aud asked that * Philip Hudson recalied. Witness never went & the depot to meet Miss Maggie Du- vall.. .Miss Jackson and Miss Duvall went over to Baltimore one day last winter, and witness met them at the depot. Miss Maggie Duvall and Lewis at Mi ck er Sanne Se theroom intimated t witness that Miss Duvall was in j i i H 4 i g i i Bueg 38 8 . f | é neat her given; none other ni street, between