Evening Star Newspaper, May 6, 1864, Page 2

me a | ' ee ee + yremtoudi THE EVENING STAR. ne i W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Proprietor. WASHINGTON OITY: FREDAY ....00..-+ eesese-eee- MAY 6, 1964+ eee New York Steck List—First Beard. (By the e's Line.} . & COU 6's, 161, 113; U. S. 106; = cates of Indal 8: Gold, 176%; Ocertifi btedness, 184 N.Y. Ventral, 130; Erie, 08%; Hudson, 133): Hariem, 25\; Reading, 12%; Mich. Central, 332%; Michigan Southern, S7X%; Illinois Cen- trai tgiy; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 1014: Ga- ees and cago, 115; Cleveland and Toledo, 136%: Ubicago and Kock Island, 1014; Mil- Weakie and Prairie du Chien. 59; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago, 103y; Alton and Terra Haute, —; Chicago and Northwestern, ; Quicksilver, 654. THE SITUATION. We have information that up to 7 p.m., of | Wednesday evening last, no firimg was heard | in the direction taken by our Army of the Potomac the night before, and we have reason to believe that it was definitely known to Geseral Grant that Lee had left his former positions before our advance took place. ‘That up to this hour it is not known | here by telegraph from Fortress Monroe that Lee bas attacked or confronted Major General “Baldy” Smith’s force, strikes us as embracing substantial proof that Grant's pursuit commenced very shortly after Lee’s movement—so soon after, as that if he did move against our troops on the penin- sula, he could hardly open upon them before Grantcan attack his rear. But every succeed- | ing hour of the absence of intelligence of a battle in that quarter strengthens the probabil- ity that Lee’s movement was simply a retreat to get behind the Richmond fortifications; as by this time Grant, if not seriously opposed, could have marched to within thirty or forty miles, at most, of the Rebel Capital, or to within supporting distance of where General Smith’s army must be by this time, unless its advance has been de- Inyed by the sppearance of Lee in his fronti ia which case Grant’s route to his support ‘would be shorter than if his advance had been unopposed. Twent;-four hours at most must, however, colve all the so interesting questions as to what Aas happened in that quarter up to this time. We have no fear of the success of any possi- Die effort of Lee to attack and defeat General Smith's force before it can be amply sustained | by the maim army under Grant,as we know many facts going to show that among General Grant's purposes is surely that of guarding | against any disaster to Smith’s army shat might otherwise result from Lee’s movement. INOIDENTE OF THE RAID ON THE RAIL- ROAD, Among the captures made by the rebel guer- rilas in their last raid upon the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Piedmont, yesterday morn- ing, was the capture of Mr. Wadsworth, an Opposition member of Congress from Kentucky ‘who was held for some three hours and then let go, in (to Mr. W.) blissful ignorance of the ‘vslueot their prize. We hear also that a hun- dred soldiers of our Veteran Reserve or Invalid Corps were taken on the same train with their arms in their hands but without a single cart. ridge im gun or cartouche box—for which the officer in command of them should be instantiy dismiseed the service. This capturing par- ty of rebels was but thirty strong and they had cartridges in abundance. The passengers on the traim were summarily plundered of ‘watches, money, &c., of course. SENTENCE SUSPENDED. By direction of the President of the United States the execution of the death sentence (which was to have been carried into effect to- day) of Privates Thomas Cusic, Co. D, and James Gray, Co. A, 15th New York Engineers, now in confinement at the Central Guardhouse in this city has been suspended until further orders. and GLAZIERS’ ASSOCIATION wi held at 1 ‘Tem Fane Hall PEAY Boney 3 May 6th, order: . . . ident. ©.H. WEST, Becrotary. renee SUNDAY P. M., At 3 o'clock, at Smeed’s Hall, 451 9th street, Mrs. L. Smith will o¥d o circle that spirit friends can manifest Mrs. Smith will describe if possible. Admission 25 le my 6-2t* MASONIC HALL ASSOCIATION .—The Corporators of the Masonic Hall Associa- ion of Washington city are hereby notitied to meet at the counting room of Mesars, McGuire & Firher at § o'clock p. m. of SATURDAY, May 7. By order of the Association = may 6-2t R. McMURDY, Secretary. THE LADIES’ FAIR AT TRINITY HALL, on Sth strect, between D and B, promises a arand euccess. object, fine band of music choice refreshments and agreeable company all combine to render the entertainment pleasant and attractive. Open every night this week until Sat urdaey. my 3-4t* OF trout DRY FAIR —The ladies of tho A Foundry M. E. Oburch aunounce to the ie that their Pair will be opened on WED- SEEDAY EVENING. May 4, in the church bui ing. corner of lath and G «ts. The proceedsof this Fair will be ay lied to the erection of the new Foundry Charch, Season tickets, admitting slaty and gv ntleman. $1; to be procured of the ladies of tre Ghurcb.. Single admfasion 15 cents, By order of the Association. my 3-lw* A. O. B., 8ee’y. EDITOR STAR :—Please announce JOHN H. PEAKE as acandidate for the Board of fermen for the =ixth Ward my 6-3 UNC@N DITIONAL UNION. MUNICIPAL TICKET—SIXTH WARD, For ALDEFMAS— JOHN H. PEAKE, Por Common Corncin— . » ONALD McCATHRAN, GEOKGE . : WILLIAM TALBERT. ‘tion—First Monday in June. my 6 tde UNCONDITIONAL UNION TICKET, FIFTH WARD. For Mayor— RICHARD WALLACE. For ALDERMAN— CHAS. I. CANFIELD. For Commox Vouscit— WM. P. FERGUSON, JAMES B. DAVI8, . B. WARD. Fos Assusson— B. F. DYER. SIXTH WARD. 1 JUN& RLECTION. @ unconditional Union voters of the Sixth Ward will support the following ticket at the June as Mayor ‘on Mayor— RICHARD WALLACH, For ALDEEMAN— DONA! D McCATHRAN. Por Commos Counc JOHN H may 6-3w* Gso RK. RUFF. my 5-1t* WILLIAM TALBERT. THIRD WARD—JUNE ELECTION —The unconditional Union voters of the Third ard will © ‘tthe following ficket at the ap- prosching m election, viz: untela a A HIGH anp WALLACH sition JOSEPH F. BROWN, ‘on Common Co! —_ OBLE D, LARNE TBOMAR AL STEPHENS, = . SIMS. ries ORASSAMES P.McKEAN. ap 23 WARD—JUNE ELECTION.—The Tiatamaittonsl Union voters of the Third ill apport the following ticket at the June @lection : iaxets Pou aureiGHARD WALLACE. on ALORLEX ANDER R. SHEPHERD. Bor Common Cooncit— Jon W ANGUS, JOHN Ww. are” ap 2-te INDEPENDENT UNION CANDIDATR 7 Mayon. JOHN H. SEMMBS. rr AM, CONFECTIONERY, &o.— Sevoptions: Bases Weddings , Su} ‘aod other ea furnished at ice and moet reasonable terms. Ice I team power, war- Sees eerie sy ancl ¢ ef tte | CONGRESSIONAL. —_>___ XXXVIlitz CONGRESS.—FIRST SESSIOB. Lie Fripar, May 6. SENATE.—Mr. Foot, from the Committee on Pensions, reported back the bill in relation to the Iie viepsearon of Government pension agents, with amendments. ‘Mr. Cowan, from the Committee on Patents, called up the bill to amend the act of March 3, 1863, to promote the usefal arts. It extends the time Within woich patentees who have neg- lected it may pay the final balance fees to se~ cure their patents, for six months from and after the passage of the act. The bill was passed. On motion of Mr. Dixon, the bill “to amend section 5 of an act entitled ‘an act to continue, alter and «mend the eharter of the city of ‘Washington,’ approved May 17, 1548, and tar- ther to preserve the purity of eiections and guard against the abuse of the elective fran- | chise by a registration of electors for the city of Washington, D. O.,” was taken up. He said that asthe time for the municipal election in this city was near at hand it was important that the bill should be acted on at once. He submitted an amendment asa new sec- tion, providing that if the board of registration, or any one or more of them, shall neglect or | refuse to perform the duties Beqeired ef them, the Supreme Court ot the District, on being in- formed of the fact, shall appoint some other person or persons to perform all the duties and things required by the act, and said acts and | things so done a! be valid the same as if | done by said board. ‘The amendment was adopted. Mr. Cowan moved to insert the word ‘‘white” before “ male citizen” in designating those who are to be voters. Mr. Sumner.—I hope not; I hope not, Mr. President. Mr. Cowan thought this amendment very proper, especially when we were making an experiment which now trembled in the bal- ance, in behalf ot @ superior race. It was 4 great mistake to suppose the right to vote was an inherent right, as many seemed to do. It mere conventional right, and existed only It wason the basis of ‘white men that experiment of Republican Government was set up in this country. Our white women are not given the right to vote, and it will hardly be claimed that rude, semi- barbarous, uneducated negroes who have Jagt emerged from a degrading state of servitud as is the case with the larger number in this city, are more capable of exercising that func- tion than the intelligent white woman. And then there are minors, say from 16 to21 years of age, who are certainly more generally in- telligent and capable of exercising the elective franchise than these negroes, who are not al- lowed to exercise political power as a class, and itis not to be doubted that these colored men would vote or be led to vote as such here, if given the power to doso. Mr. Sumner said that the colored voters in Boston did not do so. Mr. Gowan said they were too few in num- ber there in comparison with the other elec- tore to beof any weight in an election, and | therefore there was no motive for class action. But even in Boston negrors cannot vote unless they can read and write, so that if these negroas were trursperted to Boston they would not generally be voters. In Pennsylvania nezroes baa formerly voted; but the moment they te- | (ame hom: rous enough, by reason of the ac- ce: sion of fugitives from the border slave States, to be felt and appreciated in the commani: the people of the Stute almost unanimo | deciaed to exclude them trom the privilez-3 of electivefranchice. He thought his amendment should certainly prevail. $ Mr. Doolittle moved to postpone all prior oraersy 80 a8 to consider two or three Indian bills. Mr. Dixon hoped that would not be done. He bad already said this bill was important in_ view of the coming election. Mr. Doolittle said he knew these Indian bil!s ‘Were more important. Mr. Wil'ey hoped the bill would be post. poned. There was no necessity for action on it The motion to postpone was rejected, yeas 14, nays 21. Mr. Willey then addressed the Senate at some length in opposition to the bill, till tha close of the morning hour, when the national bank bill came up in order. Hovsz.—Mr. Dawes, from the Committee on Elections, reported a resolution declaring that ¥. P. Blair is not, and that Mr. Knox is enti- tled to a seat in the House as a Representative from the First Congressional district of Mis- souri. On motion of Mr. Farnsworth, it was Resolved, That when the House adjourn toe day, it adjourn till Monday. OR SALE—A fine five-year old GREY SADDLE HORSE, Sound and perfectly gentle, Price #10. DQ Inquire of 8) D, MARLOW 322 Pa. ave- nue. between 9th and 0th sts, my 6-1w OB SALE—A complete set of SHEET IRON and TINMAN’S TOOLS, in good. order cheap: Apply at 416 G strect corner of sth. Can be seen at 35 Maine avenue, between 434 and 6th Streets, Telard. my 6-1" ee) A ee NOTICE, Prnsoxs Wishing to have night-work done in the second precinct of the Fourth Ward.will please leave the number of their houses, h street, at the Scale House at the Center Market. my 6-3t* L. SIMMAKER. CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES! On hand,a very fine tot of LIGHT CARRIAGES. consisting’ in part of Rockaways. Extension and Half Tops, Boat and Skeleton Wagons, Buggies with and without tops. &c &e. Repairing promptly attended to, ‘ROBT, H. GRAHAM, Conchmaker, my 6-3t* 374 D. and 477 Eighth strest. ORSES FOR SALE.—Just arrived from West Virginia, ten Saddle and Harness HORSES, which will be sold at fair prices. Can be geen at CHAPIN & MATLOCK’S: Stable, 450 G, between 6tb and 7th sta. F Lost) on the 2d or 8d instant, pair large size GOLD’ SLEEVE BUTTONS, one clasp repuired with silver, hen lost was wrapped ina piece of The finder will receive a reward of #5 hem at 450G, between 6th and7th iny 6-3t* N Tf E DY! Wanted—A steady first-class FRAME MAKER, One who can miter properly and make himself gen- erally useful in putting up Picture Frames and Looking Glasses. None but a first-class steady mechanic need ap- ply. To such liberal wages will be paid. Apply to P. J, BELLEW & CO., 510 7th street, 3 doors south of my 6-3t Odd Fellows’ Hall. U.S. 10-40 BONDS. ali SS These Bonds are issued under the Act of Congress of March 8th. 1884, which provides that all Bonds issued under this Act shall be EXEMPT FROM TAXATION by or under any State or manicipal authority. Subscriptionn to these Bonds are re- ceived in United States notes or notes of National Banks, They are TO BE REDEEMED IN OOIN, at the pleasure of the Government, at any period not less than ten nor.morethan forty years from their Gate, and until their redemption FIVE PER CENT, INTEREST WILL BE PAID IN COIN, on Bonds of not over ene hundred dollars annaw!ly and on all other Bonds semi annually. The ‘2- terest is payable onthe first days of March 104 September in each year. Registered Bonds are recorded on the Books of the Tnited States Treasurer, and can be trans- ferred only on the owner's ‘ordér. Coupon Bonds sre payable to bearer, and are more convenient for Commercial uses. Subscribers to this loan will have the option of having their Bonds draw interest from March lst, by paying the accrued interest in coin~or in Uni- ted States notes, or the notes of National Baoks, adding fifty per cent. for premium,) or receive them drawing interest from the date of aubscrip- tion and deposit. As these Bonds are exempt from municipal or State taxation, their value is increased from one to three per cent. per annum, according to the rate of tax levies in various parts of the country. At the present rate of premium on gold they pay over eight per cent. interest in eurrency, and are of equal convenience as a permanent or temporary investment. It is believed that no securities offer so great inducements to lenders as the various deserip- tions of U.S, Bonds, In all other forms of in- debtedness, the faith or ability of private parties or stock companies or separate communities only is pledged for payment, while for the debts of the United States the whole property of the country is holden to secure the payment of both principal and interest in coin, These Bonds may be subscribed for in sums from $50 up to any magnitude, on the same terms, and are thus made equally available to the smallest lender and the largest capitalist. They can be converted into money at any moment, and the holder ¥ ill have the benefit of the interest The fact that all duties on imports are payable in specie furnishes a fund for like payment of in- terest on all Government Bonds largely in excess of the wants of the treasury for this purpose. Instructions to the National Banks acting as loan agents were not issued from the United States Treasury until March 25, but in the first three weeks of April the subscriptions bave averaged more than TEN MILLIONS A WEEK Subscriptions will be received by the Treasurer Sf the Uns ed States at Washington, and the Assist ant Treasurers at New York, Boston, and Phiiadel- phia, and by the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BALTIMORE, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PHILADELPHIA, and by all National Banks which are depositaries of public money. All respectable banks and bank- ers throughout the country will furnish further information on application, and afford every fa- cility to subscribers, ap 29-Iw WAN ANTED—Two GIRLS. one to do chamber work and assist in dining room, aud one to wach and iren. Apply at 264 F street, betwer 13th and i4th sts. m WANSTED—At the Avenue Hoase, Coot and V Vegetable Cook, 1 wash woman, chamber- maid and a few first-rate dining room servauta. m * H. 1 KING, ED_By a respectable young girl, s SIT- _UATION to do chamber work and to wash and iron ia small family. No, 99 K street, be- tween 2ist and 22d streets, it* A GIKL WANTS A SITUATION AS CHAM- bermaid or nurse. Inquire at No. 94 23th street, between I and K. Good references given, my 6-1” Ww ANTED-A half-grown GIRL, to attend toa child one year old, Good’ references re- gured. Apply immediately at FRANKLIN'S, 244 ‘a. avenue, between I2th and isth ets. my 6-2t" WwW ANTED—By s young man, 2) years of age. & SITUAT TON ag salesman or otherwise. Can come recommended from last employer. Address “M.H.,”’ Box 31, Star Office. my 6-4t* W ANTED—To buy or rent from 3toW acres of LAND, with or without improvements, in the District, or in its immediate vicinity, Address “Cash,” Georgetown Post Office. my 6-3t* W ANTED By @ gentleman and wife, a ROOM, © with Board, in Washington. either with a private family or in a boarding-house. A fur- nished or unfurnished room willdo. Terms mod- erate. Address Bex 11, Star Office. my 6-2t* GUEIS WANTED —Fifteon or twenty Girls wanted, to wash and iron, at the new City Laundry Co., on Itth street, near C. Apply imme- diately. Large wages paid. my 6-3t* FE. HOTCHKISS, Jr., Manager. W ANTED- Two good bread BAKERS. Apuly at the Star Office. my 5-3t' NTE! diately. at 479 12th street, be- Neen wand Gea good COOK. WASHBT and IRONER. Must come well recommended _my5-3t ANTED—BOARD for alittle boy 5 yoara old in a respectable private family, Inquire at No. 480 13th et. between DandC. "my 5-3t* (PECG.CLERK WANTED—One that thoroughly understands the prescription business, Re- ference required. Address Box 14, Star Ofice. my 5-3t* , ANTED—To buy » HOUSE, frame or brick, with 6 or 8 rooms, between 9th and 15th and Dand Istreets. Address A.N , Star Office, stating locality and terms. my 5-3t* ANTED—By an American lady, WRITING TO DO, or to attend confectionery or ary goods store. Responsible reference given. Address “PA ,” Star Office. my 5-3t" ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A healthy white WET NUKS ith a fresh breast of milk, to nurse a child six months old. None but a healthy we man need apply. Call at No. 485 west Jith street. between Cand D. my 5-3t™ RROPOSALS FOR 4-4 FLOORING, Wasninaton, May 6, 1854. Written Proposals will be received at this office until MONDAY noon, the $th instant for furn ing, for the use of this Department, 22.3» feet, more or less. of 4-4 Flooring, said flooring to be of the best quality, and ready for delivery by Tuesday Morning. the th inst. It will be hauled from the wharf or lumber- yard by Government teams. An oath of allegiance should accompany each bid No verbal propositions will be entertained. but every bid or modification of the same, must be made in writing. Good security will be required for the faitbtul fulfillment of any contract made under this advertisement. The flooring wilt be subjected to a rigid bent shemanpe and payment will be made upon the acceptance and delivery of the whole amount. Proporala must be endorsed ‘*Proposals for 4-4 Flooring,” and be addressed to ELIAS M. GREEN, Lieut. Colonel and Chief Quartermaster Ty 6 2td Department of Washington. JUST RECEIVED, 50 ROLL& 4-4 White and Check CANTON MAT- TINGS, first importation, Alto, 1.00 arda 44. 5-4, 64 and 8 4 FLOOR OIL of various qualities an TNs. NTZ & GRIFEICH, my 4-6t 369 7th street, bet. I and K sts. FFICE EXTENSION U. 8, CAPITOL, &c.. Wasuinoton. D.C. May 4, 1854. Sealed Propoxala will be received at this office until SATUBDAY, 4th inst. at 1 p.m., for the delivery on the wharf at the foot of New Jersey avenue. of the following material, viz: Six thouemd (6,0) bushels clean white sand, Two thousand (2,00) bushels clean sharp river ple of the quality required can be seen at ice. P: seals for each kind must be separate. The right ix reserved to reject any or all of the bids, should it be deemed to the interest of the Govern- ment to do ao. All bids must be plainly endorsed ‘Proposals for Sand,” and addressed to 3 CLEMENT L. WEST, my 5-td General Superintendent. Ts UNDERSIGNED would call the attention of those who wi h to buy PAVING STONES that they can be supplied by applying to my5-lw* _151 High st., Georgetown, D.C. ‘EFooukaex HOME INDUBTEY! 8 Tate SW. Moyenberg ic,” . . Meyenberg , 46 Marke spect duiween Seventh and Béghth 5. inder the Avenue House, Has now aver ae stock of Home-made Girls’ and Boys’ Suits, Blouses, Infants’ Clothes of every description, handsomely embroidered aud lain. , & large stock of Silk Mantillas. wis, Gowns, Chemises, and a stock of apes oods, Em! fo aig ao. a i riaad also e orders for ea Clothes and Latter’ Linens, Kmabroidering, Grice, fog. Braiding Ao Oni lndion oil seagate this department. price will be a ked without deviation. Ey- ery article is marked with ry iy |. MEYENBERG, 4® Market Space, ander A' it ny 5-3t pace Vetween Teh asa ‘Sth ats, OR SALE, (or will be exchanged for arivivg horee.)a very faat pacing Rror waco eagle On G7 has paced © mile 2.34; mold SD only because be is too amall for use ofown- to RICHARD WILSON, Government miaet etrest, between Band F, W ANTED—A WHITE NURSE to take charge oftwo children aged four and two years. 3! must thoroughly understand her business. and very:nest in her person. Apply at 349 19th st: between Tand K. my 5-4 ANTED_A first-class COOK, WASHER and VY IRONEBR. Best city references must. be given. None others need apply. Apply at No. 183 © street, first house above I! street. The best wages will be given. my 5-3t* $50 BONUs.—Wauted to rent a HOUSE, un- furnished, with from 6 to 10 rooms, be- tween Penpaylvania avenue and M street and 24 street and 13th street north, Address Box 431 City Post Office. my 5- WANTED-a middle-aged American WOMAN to act as housekeeper. One who has had experience, and who is willing to make herself generally useful in a house. may apply at the southwest corner € and 3d street, Reference re- quiired. my 5-2t" MPLOYMENT FOR ALL!—How tomuke Money! Startling Secrets Revealed '!—Any person enclos- ing 25 cents to the undersigned wiil reesive by re- turn mail a book containing more than a hundred most valuable secrets. JAS. EVERMORE, my 5-3t* timore, Md. Ww ANTED—A BREAD BAKER, second hand. Inquire at 499 1}th street. my 4-3t" WWANTED—A white WOMAN fo cook and assiat in washing and ironing. Apply at 459 6th street. between D and E. my 4-3t" ANTED—Four DINING ROOM SERVANTS and one WAKH-WOMAN. At the SIMPSON HOUSE, ut the corner of loth streot and avenue. ve ANTED—Anb unfyrnished HOUSE in George- town, on ur neat the Heights, Swall hoese preferred. ‘Rent not to exceed $00; if the house ® large, rent not to exceed $1,000, Address *B.,? Lock Box A 34, Washington. my 4-3t* WANTED IMMEDIATELY—One_ white WO- MAN as cook, and three white Women for work, Must bring good references. Call at the ORS ci fake New York Hotel, 7th street, near B. ¥ 1-3t my 4! WARSTED—A competent COLLECTOR, with » k led if k-keeping. 4 quninted with the city, and give undoubted othe, ence as to honesty and sobriety. Address Box 16 Star Office, Sah ‘ap 29-6 ANTED—A .. who understands her busi- ness thoroughly—white or colored—to'cook for ntieman’s family in the country, qualified xomas who ll render Tatishastion al excel i aes a excellent Home will fo siren. 0 t. 2. = my ANTED—Two first class HO P. 3. Bendy work at $5 por day. Noma eee None bat hands need a ” 0) 5 Tay St ee S64 7th we ie. pau -__ 964 7th st.. 0p. Contre Market._ W457? Lorine! FLUTING! WANT: Every lady in the District to know ve at con: Iderabse expense, had built a thal pe eae piberter Fistne or Ors pit c, ressipaxers and others can e Grimped st ahort potice. tn en bos fev SE eed cheap asin any other city, Temeniber this is the only machine in tebe 4 done at theonly place to get stamping done. 381 Patrect, oreo: nite Patent Office, St. fae Depet. + Stamping and Machine ee Wig ee ar, mh>- ft every. ion, B. BUCHLY 428: bet. @ ae css, EXTRA. Stirring News from the Front! Movements of Lee and Grant! Baldy Smith on the south side o: the James River! Petersburg and Fort Darling in danger. IN Sees Butler’s Army in Motion, aided by i gunboats, Couch and Sigel Moving towards Richmond from Winchester. Sherman’s Army Moving South in three columns! i PHILADELPHIA, May 6—The World details the movement over the Rapidan, and says Lee's intention is to retreat to Richmond or tomake a stand near Hanover C.H. Also, that Smith has landed on the south bank of the James river, and that Petersburg and Fort Darling are in danger. The Times reports the advance over the Rap- idan. Lee is supposed to be retreating to Richmond. Batler’s army is in motion aided by gunboats. The column under Couch and Sigel is reported advancing from Winchester. Sherman’s army is also moving South in three columns, A telegram from Grant says 48 hours would determine whether he was to have battle on the line of the Rapidan, or under the works around Richmond. LATER. pape al DOUBTFUL RZPURT OF A DEFEAT BY BURAS!DE. —_—~>—__ HE IS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN REPULSED AT THOROUGHFARE GAP BY LONG- STREET WITH A LOSS OF 2,000. THE NEGRO TROOPS REPORTED TO HAVE STAMPEDED. ge THE WHOLE STORY DOUBTLESS A CANARD. ae New York, May 6.—The World has !ssued an extra containing a report that on Monday jJast Gen. Burnsides’ advance was checked at Thorougb‘are Gap by a rebel foree under Long- street. A battle is said to have occurred, re- sulting in our defeat, with a loss of 2,000. The begro troops are said to have been demoralized and threw down their arms and stampeded to the rear. The story is doubtless a canard. NEOOND_BDITION 5 OOLOOCE P. M. Very Important from Burnside’s Command. eg THE STORY OF HIS DEFEAT AT THOROUGH- FARE GAP A CANARD. ee ee HIS CAVALRY ATTACK REBEL CAVALRY PASSING THROUGH THOROUGHFARE GAP AND DISPERSE THEM, sibel ray CAPTURE OF IMPORTANT ORDERS FROM GEN. LEE ORDERINF IMBODEN AND THE REBEL CAVALRY IN THE VALLEY TO JOIN HIM INSTANTLY, as Yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, information was received by Gen. Burnside that a large force of rebels was moving south by way of ThoroughfareGap. This was communicated by signals, and Burnside at once started off a large force of cavalry, who came up with thé enemy as they were passing through Tho- roughfare Gap; and 4 volley from our men brought to the ground a Heutenant, (name marked on his shirt Marchand,) who is supposed to have been an ald to either Lee or Stuart, as orders were found upon his pereon signed by order of Gen. Lee, direct- ing Imboden and his cavalry and allot the cavalry force in Northern Virginia to move at once and join Lee. These orders were dated on the jth instant, and it is supposed that the cavalry retreating South was not only that of Imboden, but all the rebel cavalry in Northern Virginia, except probably a few guerrilla bands and marauders who could not in time receive the notice. This information shows that the statements, telegraphed from New York, of adefeat by Burnside at Thoroughfare Gap are without foundation. FROM DOWN RIVER. eek, ae ea THE REBELS SHOW THEMSELVES AT MAT- THIAS POINT. ee eae, THEY ARE SHELLED OFF. PaLsae EO ie Dies The Primrose of the Patomac Flotilla ar- rived up this morning from the lower river. she reports that a few days ago a party of re- bel cavalry were seen near Matthias Point, when the Primrose and Teaser opened on them with shell, causing them to take shelter behind the walls of an old onilding trom whence they were driven; one of the shells of the former knockirg down the wall, and they. made off in. double quick. LOCAL NEWS. THE DEATH OF MAGGIE DUVALL. The Additional Testimeny atthe Coroner's Inquest. ge A New Tern in the Case. a Verdict of the J ry that She Died from Natural Caws:s. eae aE Yesterday afternoon, after our report of the testimony before the coroner’s inquest closed— Col. L. C. Baker, provos' marshatof the War Department, was sworn and examined, and teatified that he has been for some time, by order of the Secretaries ot Warand Treasury, investigating certain charges of immoral prac- tices against employes of the Treasury and the girls at work there, and while pursuing these investigations he had occasion tosummon many females, and among them was Miss Ad- ide Thompson, who a month ago informed ieieer thee ‘Miss Maggie Duvall was sick— the result of an end+avor to procure an abor- tion. A week ago witness received a note ‘rom Sap Lote one tomer ere oat ing x judge Lewis anid he had also thing of the charges. Witness tol sae eed alt ee knew of the case, and Tades L raid be did not kuow where his son w: and Asked witness if he knew. Witness Wp sche creat kcttnep ample o see" i barra apd there was abundant 808 fag Sepa ryprasicipa iss Thomps statem some 8. AZO, ea. tered into minute detaus, and stated ‘also that ‘ Eile Jackson and Lewis each had given Mag- gig $10 to go to During the in- vestigation in tained the Treasury, witness ob! poreession of Ella Jackson's diary, evidently the B tor years, and on certain days nena Duvall i sesationen: — atone ce diary saye “Maggie has gone Pallagripaias ifene Vice what will become of mer,” and senteuces of a similar character often 8) in the nat such sentences forinstance asthat «Maggie Is sick and must take medi- cine,” “Maggie was not to see me this morn- ing, I fear her medicine has done her harm,” and many sentences of similar import. Col. Baker said he had had the diary, but it was now betore the Congressional committee in- vestigating theee charges. It was Miss Thomp- son who first gave witness the information as to Maggie Duvall’s condition. Miss Thompson here stated that she did not believe that ‘Mise Maggie was ever guilty of connection with any one but Mr. Lewis. Maggie always said she was much attached to the latter. Col. Baker then continued, and stated that the first time he had investigated the case, and when he arrested Elia Jackson, he asked the latter about Maggie, and if she (Ella) did not knew thatan attempt had been made to pro- cure an abortion, and Ella acknowl that she did know the fact, and that she did not know the administration of the medicine would affect Maggie. Dr. Burrows here remarked he could not see how an attempt to prodage an abortion couid possibly inducea pulmonary disease, Miss Fannie Chapman, sworn.— Testified that Ella Jackson told her she had some medi- cine for Duvall to take; to produce an abortion. ‘is was about the first of Marck last, and Ella said she kept the medicine at her house for fear Maggie’s father would find it out and get hold of the medicine. Elia told witness the medicine had no effect and that Maggie was going te Philadelphia to see Lewis relative toan abortion. Maggie went to Phila- delphia and the doctor did not produce an abortion but gaye her medicine to take. Ella Jackson and witness called to see Maggie while the latter was sick in March last and after Miss Jackson had had some conversation with Maggie, they left, and Miss Jackson told wit- ness that Maggie said the doctor did not know what was the matter with her, but was doctor- ing her for typhoid fever. Witness understood that thedoctor had been deceived by Maggie Duvall, and Miss Jackson ‘further said she feared the effect of the medicine. Maggie had taken. Witness always understood from Ella, Jackson that it was Gewis who bought the medicine which was intended for Maggie Duvall. Miss Thompson recalled.—Testified that one morning Maggie came to Ella Jackson’s room and asked about Mr. Williams, and stated that Williams asked her (Maggie) to marry him. Ella said, “Well, why did you not doit!” and Maggie replied, “My God, how could I in the condition I am in!” Col, Baker here stated that this man Williams was frequently mentioned during other inves- tigations. y Miss Thompson continued, and said Ella Jack- son told her the child had not passed away trom Maggie Duvall. Witness recollects dis- tinctly that Maggie went to Philadelpnia, and recoliects also Maggie told her (witness) that ebe had never had 8 day’s sickness until she took the medicine prescribed by Lewis. Thaddeus C. Spurgson,(@ printer,) testified thathe resided at 276 Pennsylvania aveaue, apd knew Ella Jackson. The latter part of last January witness overheard a conversa- tion between Ella Jackson and Miss Thomp- son to the effect that Maggie Duvall was with ebild, and that Ella Jackson was going to steam her, (Maggie.) Subsequently witness understood Maggie went to Philadelphia to have some sort of an operation performed, and Maggie then appeared sick, avd Ella Jackson said she was sorry she had had anything to do with the case. itness has seen Miss Duvall with Mise Jackson, but had never seen Lewis there, although he had heard that Lewis fre- quented the house. The above testimony was what was elicited up to 4 e’clock p. m., and the jury, not being satistied as to the cause of deith—there being an apparent conflict between the testimony of Dr. Burrows and the witnesses—discussed the propriety of holding a post mortem examina- tion, and Dr. Burrows, at the reqnest of the jury, gave his opinion as tothe ma:ter. Dr. B. stated itively that he did not believe Miss Duvall died of any other disease than pleuro- neumonia, or some disease of the lungs, and e did not think an examination could possibly develop any other fact. There was no medi- cine tbat could be administered to prodacean abortion that conld posribly bring on & violent and acute pulmonary disease. After further consideration of the subject, the jury decided to have other physicians for con- sultation with Dr. Burrows, and Dre. R. K Stone, W. J. C. Duhamel and J. W. Herbert were called in. It was the opinion of Dr. Stone and others thatnosatistactory conclusion as to the cause of death could be arrived at except by an autopsy; as all other testimony would be merely suppo- sition, founded upon outward evidence, while an examination would give positive eviaence; and it was therefore determined to have the operation performed. Some members of the family strongly objected—not, they said, that they thought an examination would develop any guilt on the part of deceased—but they did not wish to have the body so desecrated. The scene for a few moments was very painful, and the jury, could they have arrived at any defi- nite conclusion otherwise, would doubtless have been glad to avoid making a post mor- tem, out of respect to og eens ef the members of the family, nearly all of whom came rushing into the room where the body lay, as soon as the news of the intended operation was communicated to them. Mrs. Robinson (sister of the deceased) threw herself trantically upon the coffin and called upon her sister to rise up and give the lie to the dishonor imputed to her. Efforts were made to take Mrs. R. from the room, but she insisted that the post mortem examination could not be usd; that her sister had never been guilty of acrim- ial act, and that she did not wish to have the body desecrated hy all present looking upon it. The effort to remove her from the room was finally accomplished by force, Mrs. Robinson offering much resistance, but Dr. Stones an- nouncement to her that the examination would fully prove the innocence or guilt of deceased, and that the jury would leave the whole mat. ter of the examination to the physicians and not look upon the body themselves, made her and other members of the family somewhat more willing to have the operation performed. The jury then retired outside of the house to await the call of the coroner after the physi- cians had completed their examination. The jury were recalled abont 6 o’clock, and the testimony of the physicians was tiken in detail. Dr. &tme was first sworn, and testified that this lady had been carefully examined. They fonnd much external emaciation, showing the existence an acute disease, and upon using the knife the right lung was feund to be com- pletely diseased; and there was a difficulty to separate it from the cavity of the chest even with the knife; and after much exertion only a part of it was taken away. Witness never saw inflammation more intense, and deceased had evidently labored under consumption; and it had turned to pleuro pneumonia. The left long showed slight inflammation, but the right lung was totally diseased; and the wit- nese believed that death was caused by this affection of the lungs. No medicme taken to produce an abortion could possibly have caused this inflammation and disease. The ‘womb of deceased was carefully examined, and there was no evidence of pregnancy what- ever. The uterus had not at all the appearance ot ever having been occupied by any extrane- ous liquid. 4 % In answer to a question by a juror, Dr. ‘Stone stated that if the deceased had ever been pregnant, and an attempt had been made to produce an abortion, there would be some evi- dence of the fact. He did not pelieve such had ever been the case. Certainly no attempt had ever been made with an instrnment, tor the parts would show some evidence.of lascera- tion if that had been the case. Dr. Stone was here informed as to the testi- mony given, that deceased had supposed her- self to be pregnant and had taken medicines to bide the fact; and in answer toa question the doctor stated, that he could not well tell whether or not she had at past timé had connection with men; and if she had had. and her menstrual fluz had been stopped she may have imt herselt pregnant, and t19< je medicines as assented. Hut their was really no evidence to indigate ‘hat she could atany time have had cause for being alarmed. Dr, Duhamel corroborated Dr. Stone, as to the state of the lunge of dec+ased, and explained that much difficulty wae. experienced vip = ing the right lung. He further stated that ‘wembappeared to be that of a virgin, and the interus bad ti e softness, whiteners, and clean- liness only found about a womb ioto which extraneous matter had never been ited. Dr. Herbert corroborated both of the above statements. and finally— 2 Dr, Burrows sniited that Nis statement at the beginning of examimation as to the canse of the death of the decesved bad been tally any thom ts post mortem the character of the boon fully vindicated emall appearance, while 2 state of pregaance and tbe passare of anything trem i woald. have not oply enlarged it but given it a some- what different shape. ‘The testimony bere closed and the: jury re- eel aboats jock re . t wile ae ; after it hearing of the testi re Breeton oko De h i: do ‘aud The Case of Miss Ella P- Jackson. This young woman who was up before Jus- tiee Clayton ‘day, on charge of complicit, with Lewis in malpractice on Maggie Duvall, and who was aired by Justice O.,to give bail in $1,000 for her appearance to-morrow afternoon, failed to ‘are the required bail and was locked up*for the night ins private room at the Mitchell House. She was bailed to-day by C. W. Mitchell. The rooms 276 Pennsylania avenue, occupied by her and where the alleged visits of Maggie Duvall were made, are on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between Eleventh and ‘ifth streets. ie ia-yeny respectfully connected in Balti- more, has appeared on the stage in Baltimore, and in this city, and was engaged to appear in the Naiad :, to be brought ont at Ford's Theater, on Monday night next. Her friends express a belief in her entire innocence of the charges against her, In consequence of the turn given to the affair by the m testimouy b2‘ore the coroier's inquest, ana the verdict of the jury rendered thereform, the case 1s still farther involved im mystery. The case altogether promises to be one of the celebrated ones of history. Miss Ada Thempson. NOT THAT SORT OF A WOMAZ. We have received the follewing: Editor Star: In your re (published in the third edition of last evening's Star) you make & slight mistake, which 1 hope you will do me the justice to correct. You that I was employed in the Currency Bureau of the Treas- ury artment with Miss Jackson. I am happy to beable to say that I am not, and never have been. emp! in the Treasury, and was never inside of the building but once. I was one of the first seven latiies who were sent to this city by the Chamber ot Commerce, in new York, to act as nurses in our hospitals. I brought my credentials, endorsed by Alex. B. Mott, of that city. Iam prond to say that I served my counjry in that capacity to the best of my r ability until a severe fit of illness compelled me to don it; a fact which I be- lieve the gentlemanly fhegers in charge of Kalorama Hospital will bear witness to. Since then 1 have been employed at different times in varions capacities both by the civil and military authorities; and there are gentle- men of the highest respectability in nearly every department of the city who will testify that my veracity has never been impeached in any assertions I have made or testimony I have given Circumstances beyond my con- trol have involved me in this unfortunate af- fair of Miss Jackson’s from my having rooms in the same hovse with her. If in my testi- timony yesterday I stated one circumstance which is untrue in theslightest particular, she or her triends know where to obtain their re- dress. There is a legal remedy for perjury. I make this statement in consequence of see- ing an aseertion msde by Miss Jackson that} had stated many things which were untrae. ADELAIDE E. THomPsos. The Case of Young Lewis. In reference to the statement tnat Enoch Lewis had left the city, some of his friends represent that he has not really been a resident ot the city since November, having been Arkansas a considerable portion of the time; and though he bas paid occasional visits to Washington, they allege that he has not been here for the last month. The Funeral ef Maggie Duvall. ‘The funeral of Mies Duvall took place this morning at 11 o'clock, and the remains were taken to Glenwood Cemetery for interment. The corpse reposed in a. rosewood coffin, mounted with silver handles and silver screws, and lined inside with white satin. The shroud wae of pure white material bead of deceased a wreath of white flowers had been placed by the hand of affection: and in her hand, and lying upon her breast, was a beauti- ful japonica. The funeral was largely attended by the friends and relatives of deceased. —_——— PERSEVERANCE Encine Hoves.—Workmen are busy to-day tearing off the roof the Perse- verance Engine House, preparatory wo the re- moval of the entire building, in order to make room for the erection of the new Center Market Houte. ANTED IMMEDIATELY-—Two WOMEN to wash in the kitchen. ly toT POTEN- TINI 279 Pa. av.. between 2th and llth sts. 1t* WANTED-a good DRESSMAKER to sew a few weeks in a private family. Apply at 249 Pa. avenue, between 12th and I3th ste.,south side. 1t* ANTED_ By a dressmaker, one oF two FUR- NIBHED ROOMS. on or ‘near the ave Address *‘E M.”’ Post Office. LT Ko SALE—A handsome second-hand JENNY LIND ROCKAWAY and BARN&SS will be sold a bargain. Apply at GEO. R. HALL’ hb Factory, corner 13}, and D sts. OARDING —Four single gentlemen ean be commodated with Board in a respectable fam- ily at No. 52 Pa, avenue, corner 2d street. Terms ¥25 per month. my 6-3t" (OST—On Tuesday night, the od instant, a lady's SILK CLOAK; supposed to have been lost dunneman’s Lager Beer Brewery, Capitol Hill reward will be paid if left at Junneman’s. my6-2 $20 KEWARD.—Stra:ed or stolen this morn- ing. about 4 o'clock, in Afexundria, a yel- fow COW, with short horns and one hip down, and the other’ a red spotted Cow, about 10 years old. The finder will receive the above reward bring ing them to Prince street, between Washingtoo and Pet streets. and $50 will be given forthe re- covery of the thief. SAMES CALLAN. may 6-2t* J NOTICE, AM Now prepared to furnish the public witha pure article of SODA “ ATER, prepared with a Rew and complete apparatus, ing pure soda free from all deleterious substances usually found in Soda made with cheap machines. Good Soda ia known by its agreeable and pungent taste and slightly exhilarating qualities, which are striking ly exhibited in Soda prepared with this apparatus. Always on hand. fresh and well selected stock of Drugs, Chemicals. Trusses. Crutches and all arti cles usually found in a first-class store. JOS. P. SULLIVAN. Druggist, avenue, 4th and H streets. ing fountains can have them strongly charged atshort notice and reasonable rates. (ny 6-lw*} J.P. BY THOMAS DOWLING Auct'r; Georgetown. TWO STORY FRAME BOUSE AND LO? IN GEORGEIOWN AT AUCTION. On THURSDAY APITEKNOON, May i2th, at & o'clock. p.m , I will sell, in front of the premises, near the Solisae gate, the east part of Lot No +7, in hrectelo’s sddition to Georgetown. fronting 26 feet ov Second street, and improved by a two- story Frame House, eubject to an undiv ded Sixth t. PTTitie perfoct. Terms cash, Ali cenveyancirg and siamps at the cost of the purchaser. my 6-d&ds THOMAS DOWLING, Anet. ¥ J. ct, MouUiRE & CO., Auctioncers. VALUABLE LOT ON NORTH AaT.. BETWEEN FLBST STREET EAST AND AUKWAnl avE- NUE. Ox TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May 1), at6o’clk, on the premises we shall sell, Lot No 6, in Syuure No.715, f opting 60 feet on north K atreet, between Firat rtreetesst and Ware svenue, spd rani back 100 feet 2 Torme : One third cash, the remainder in sit and Line mopthe, with interest, secured by a deed ef trust op the premises. Conreyances at tre cont of the enrchaser, my.6d [+ ep.) C.McGU'!RE& CO Aucts, GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TWOBANDSOME BUILD 4NG LOS EAST OF THE CAPITUL AT aUc- oN On FRIDAY, the 9th imetant, E shall sell, in fropt ci the preminer, at 6 o’slock, p, m., by virtue «fade-c oftrustto the subseriber, baring date the Ist day of July, 1859. and recoried in Liber &, A 8, Do. 182 folioa, 296 397, and 393, land records for the couaty of Washiagt District ot Columbia, the following named y lying ang being in thecity of Washingto: thie ateresaid viz: Lo erumbored vineten and twenty. in Bquare twente-nine. bardred corner M: N, B. The trade bh: 32, end is scnths, the purch scr 6 give aotesfor t-e oeferred paymrnt-, bearing inte est from the ay of Fale bor deed g.veo ‘and a dced of tus en, "all conveyancing at the enst of the Fitchaver. Ifthe terns are not comoled in ve days she Troe ¢e reserve the righ’ to resell the at a Ne a'deostof the Great pare ree the same thre ti o¢sin tte Na: je@ucer, 78 Chea Vwrhtiawe wae” ALL & EATON te Hi aBAL ‘2STATE BROKER *, Coasen of Srvevrs axp ¥ Breasts, me FEDERAL BLOCK, ; ‘Wits sell— A number of god FARMS. of from 50 te 80) scree, near Washington, A nontber of valuable « '. A of HOUBES and LOTS, | ; ‘Now waat to rent; * ‘ Want two piccenof LAND, of Wand 2 acres, with: °« ~ "in § wiles of tbe city. E Want ¢w6 good BRICK HOTPES worth ${.0\each.. “BALL &e BATON, |. ; ened wad Pe .